The M1 holds 100 internal patches and 100 combinations. But what happens when you buy a third-party sound bank from the 90s on a SysEx file? Without a librarian (a feature built into most editors), managing your 6,000+ potential patches is a nightmare. An editor allows you to drag, drop, sort, and backup thousands of sounds instantly.
Now imagine doing that for 8 layers in a Combination. The M1’s sonic potential remained locked for most users. korg m1 editor
Let’s assume you have a vintage Korg M1 and a modern computer. Here is how to get an editor running via SysEx. The M1 holds 100 internal patches and 100 combinations