: A streamlined single-page interface allows for quick adjustments to essential parameters like oscillators, filters, and EQ without diving into complex sub-menus. Performance and Workflow
: It is praised for its "nostalgic charm," faithfully recreating the 90s house and rave staples like the famous M1 Piano and Organ.
: While the GUI is improved, some users still find the underlying architecture (Combis and Multis) slightly clunky compared to modern-first synthesizers. KORG M1 V2 v2.2.0 [OSX]
: The plugin sometimes captures keyboard input for its own search functions, which can occasionally interfere with standard DAW shortcuts like the spacebar for play/pause. M1 V2 for Mac/Win - MUSIC WORKSTATION | KORG (USA)
: The most critical update is the support for Retina and 4K displays . Users can choose from six levels of scalability, addressing the "minuscule GUI" issues found in older versions. : A streamlined single-page interface allows for quick
: It includes over 3,300 preset sounds , encompassing the original M1 and M1EX internal data, plus all 19 optional ROM expansion cards.
: Reviewers and users note that the plugin remains lightweight, changing sounds instantly. : The plugin sometimes captures keyboard input for
: A new sound browser helps filter the massive library by instrument category or character, significantly improving the workflow over the original version's list-based browsing. Considerations