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Korg Z1

Multi-oscillator Physical Modeling Synthesiser

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Korg Z1
Korg Z1
750.00 street price

The Korg Z1 is the world's first multi-model, multitimbral physical modelling synth, combining great strengths with some weaknesses. It features:

  • 12-voice polyphony (expandable to 18)
  • 6-part multitimbral
  • high quality semi-weighted 61-note keyboard with aftertouch and velocity sensitivity (Yamaha FS)
  • 240x64 pixel LCD display
  • 23 knobs for real-time control
  • X-Y touch pad
  • All-metal enclosure with plastic sides

Oscillator Models

The Z1 offers 13 oscillator models, including:

  • Standard Analogue
  • VPM (FM synthesis)
  • Brass and Reed
  • Plucked and Bowed String
  • Comb Filter and Resonance
  • Ring Modulator, Sync, and Cross-Modulation
  • Organ and Electric Piano

Each model provides extensive parameters for detailed sound shaping.

Sound Architecture

  • Four sound sources per Program: two MOSS oscillators, sub-oscillator, and noise generator
  • Two multi-mode filters
  • Five envelopes and four LFOs
  • Extensive modulation options

Effects and Outputs

Two Insert Effects, Master Effects (reverb and delay), and Master EQ. Limited to stereo output, which may be restrictive for multitimbral use

Editing and Control

  • Two-tiered editing system: real-time controllers and in-depth programming interface
  • Performance Editor knobs for quick parameter adjustments
  • Software editor included for more detailed programming

Pros

  • Excellent sound quality, particularly for electric pianos and Clavinet emulations
  • Versatile and deep synthesis capabilities
  • Intuitive editing interface

Cons

  • Limited polyphony (without expansion)
  • Single stereo output
  • Non-multitimbral effects in MultiSet mode
  • Slow Program/Multi changes

Despite some limitations, the Z1 offers unique and high-quality sounds, making it a compelling instrument for musicians and synthesizer enthusiasts even today.

Country of origin / production: Japan

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Usage area
Synthesizer 
Usage Design/ Form Factor
With Keys 
Archetype
Analog Modeling (AM) 
Polyphony
Voices18
Multi Timbral Capacity6 part(s)
Programs/ Voices/ Timbres
Patches256
User-defined Multitimbral32
Filter
High-pass Filter (HPF) 
Low-pass Filter (LPF) 
Band-pass Filter (BPF) 
Effects
Reverb 
Chorus 
Flanger 
Compressor 
Phaser 
Rotary Speaker 
Decimator 
Overdrive/ Drive 
Wah/ AutoWah 
Talk Effects 
Master Effects2
Equalizer
Parametric 
Bands2
Arpegiator/ Portamento
Arpegiator 
MIDI
General MIDI (GM) 
MIDI in/ out
IN 
OUT 
THRU 
Keys
Type Synth Action
Type: Manufacturer part codeYamaha FS
Velocity Sensitivity 
Aftertouch 
Size5
Number of Keys61
Display
Display type TFT
Color resolution Monochrome
Built-in controllers
Pitch Bend Wheel 
Modulation Wheel 
Ribbon Controller1
External controllers
Expression foot pedal 
Foot Controller1
Audio out
Stereo 
Analogue: 1/4" (6.35mm)2
Analogue: 1/4" (6.35mm) headphones preamplified1
Case/ body
Plastic 
Color
Silver 
Production start1997
Production ended

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