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Description
Explore the sonic possibilities of the Korg T3, a classic synthesizer that continues to inspire musicians today. With its 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, the T3 offers a responsive and expressive playing experience ideal for both studio and live performances. Originally released in the late 1980s as part of Korg's T-series, this synthesizer is known for its powerful AI2 synthesis engine, which provides a rich palette of sounds. The T3 is equipped with a wide array of presets, including pianos, orchestral instruments, and cutting-edge synthetic voices, allowing artists to craft a diverse range of musical compositions.
In addition to its impressive sound capabilities, the Korg T3 features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface. Musicians can easily navigate through its sound bank and tweak parameters to achieve their desired sound. The onboard sequencer and multi-effects unit further enhance creativity, making it a versatile tool for both composers and performers. Whether you’re looking to recreate iconic tracks or develop new soundscapes, the Korg T3 is a reliable companion for any musical journey.
Key Features:
- 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard
- AI2 synthesis engine for realistic sound reproduction
- Extensive sound library with a variety of presets
- Integrated sequencer for complex arrangements
- Multi-effects unit for sound enhancement
- User-friendly interface for easy navigation and control
Videos
DKS SYNTH LAB
Korg T3 Combi Preset | No Talking |
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Korg T3.
Software and compatibility
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Sysex Librarian on Mac is recommended for transferring dumps to the T3, praised for its ease of use and being free.
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Setup and maintenance
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To restore factory settings, a MIDI interface and software like MidiOx are necessary to send files to the T3.
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A low internal lithium battery is causing memory loss; replacing it resolves the issue of sounds disappearing after power cycles.
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Floppy disk backups can prevent data loss, though not all models have floppy drives, making a battery replacement critical for memory retention.
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Other
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Factory settings only exist in floppy disk format; finding them can be challenging due to limited availability.
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Build quality
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Some owners report that the micro switches under the buttons may need replacement over time, but the T3 is generally built like a tank.
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Features and functionality
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The T3 is essentially a Korg M1 with double the waveforms, a larger screen, and more sequencer memory, offering a richer sound experience.
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Comparisons
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Users find the T3's sound output to be superior to the M1, describing it as "bigger and better," with a fatter and warmer tone.
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Use cases and applications
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The T3's onboard effects are praised for their quality, even when compared to current keyboard models.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 0 Reviews and 6 Ratings
Artist usage
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"We used S1000s; Korg T3; Juno 106; Prophet V; Voyetra Eight (best sounding poly analogue, but hard to program); DX5; Moog Source; MIDI Moog; Roland SH101 (red); Roland TR909; MT32; D110; Mac SE; Mac IIex; Sound Tools for stereo mastering, with Up Beat and Pro 4 for sequencing, though we have now changed to another sequencing package as neither of the two used previously worked correctly, a situation which I find extremely annoying."
"On the Korg T3 I utilised my own sounds, angel chorus, bright spacey tones, guitar sounds, using the Steinberg editor. The Prophet 2000 generated cello sounds and the often heard voice which pans from speaker to speaker. Also its built-in sequencing is useful in an emergency. The MiniMoog is great — such a cheap baby, but so warm, touch sensitive, and for the solo at the end of 'Ancient Ambience' so alive. The Zeck Audio 16-channel desk I had beside me for controlling the mix. It's a make from a German company who do amps and stuff. I bought it four months before the Festival Hall show because it had separate outputs for radio and TV broadcasts. These have to be very specific as I do a lot of European TV and radio now. It also has three effects send/returns — two for the MiniMoog (the ping-pong echoes heard in concert) and one for the Dynacord reverb unit.
"I used wheels on the Moog and the DX7, and even had wheels installed on some of the early Korg instruments such as the T3 because I couldn't deal with the joystick. It was the same with some of the portable synths I used because they often made them with ribbon controllers, which are completely useless, so I had to add wheels to those. Now I'm using the new Korg instruments with the new joystick design and getting better tactile feedback than I got from the wheels. In the studio I still use wheels for certain parts, but on this tour with Jeff, I'm using only a Triton Extreme and I'm very happy with it."
"1989 I did my first tour with Jonas. I used the M12 and a rack with the dpx, IIRC. Later that year I joined Dio. We recorded Lock Up the Wolves and I used a lot of keyboards, almost all of what I had, but didn't end up using so much in the actual mix. For the Dio tour 1990 we had a T3EX that Korg lent us. I also bought the CX3 and a 117V 760 Leslie. The P6 and the DPX came to use again, as did the DX7 (yes, the same one) which was suspended from the ceiling and blown up every night (see story above)."
Instrument-wise, the S1000 inevitably features on the album, along with the EIII, and various other keyboards. A Mac II handles sequencing duties. "We've got a massive library for the EIII now, some great samples. We've spent 18 months sampling, so that's our main tool. We've also been using the Korg T3, and we've just got the new Roland D70, which is very good because it gives you much more of the analogue style live fader control, which is what you want. You don't want to read through manuals and alter every Partial — all that matters to the musician in the studio is that you can get the sound in your mind as quickly as possible."
"I used a Korg T3 which belonged to Dead Or Alive, and that has a lot of good string sounds. Cubase was the main software package, although it wasn't used throughout, as there's not even timecode on some tracks. The Yamaha grand piano was there, and a Korg M1. I had a Fishman pickup on the viola, which is a fantastic English design, and a Barcus-Berry violin. I used my old Oberheim polysynth, and an Akai S900 sampler with a lot of 8-bit violin samples done for the first solo album, which were still perfectly good thank you very much! Then there's a D550 module, an Oberheim Matrix 1000, a lot of drum samples on an Akai S1000, some from an Alesis drum machine, some Prophet VS, a few bits from a Yamaha TX816 rack, and an OSCar solo on 'Ukraine'. I still use the Yamaha KX88 as the master keyboard because I like the touch, but it could do with more splits and it's not very easy to program. But there's less equipment here than on my first solo album — I hadn't really rushed out to buy any new equipment."
Pete uses the Korg T3 as his main controller for the Amiga. You can see it more closely at 9:44.
13 minutes and 35 seconds in, Paul Taylor is seen using a Korg T3 during Winger's performance of "Miles Away" live in Auburn Hills, Michigan on October 14, 1990. Documented by the YouTube user deadlie13.
Album Usage
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