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KorgPa4x
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:32 pm Post subject: Korg M3 keyboard with black ring in the body, what is this? |
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Hi,
I found an extraordinary Korg M3 with a sort of round thingy on the left. Someone knows what this is? I can't find any images or info about it on the www.
Thanks!
Picture is in the link below:
https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/vz8AAOSwGJVfPYlM/$_86.JPG |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Not enough detail in the image to make much sense. It is most likely to be some sort of decal/sticker, possibly inspired by a vinyl record.
Is there also a broken E key near the right hand side of the keyboard?
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Musicwithharry Platinum Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 694 Location: Anamosa, IA
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Korg M3 keyboard with black ring in the body, what is th |
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It looks to be a sticker of some kind. I am nor aware of Korg ever putting that kind of a sticker on their keyboards.
Judging from the stickers on the individual keys, I bet it is a 'user installed customization'.
A more hi-res photo would reveal more details though...
Grace,
Harry _________________ Alesis Vortex Keytar, Alesis QS6.2, Alesis QSR, Alesis SR-16, Behringer Deepmind-12, Ensoniq Avista 7600, Ensoniq VFX, Ensoniq VFX-SD, Ensoniq SQ1+, (2) Ensoniq SQ-R+/32, Korg i3 (2020 Version), (2) Korg Kross 1-61, (2) Korg Kross 1-88, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Minilogue XD Module, Korg M50-61, Korg PA700, Korg X5DR, Korg Z3, Kurzweil SP1, Lowrey EZP3 (bascially a Kawai), Roland D-05, Roland E-09, Waldorf Streichfett, Yamaha Reface CP, Yamaha Reface CS, Yamaha Reface DX, Yamaha Reface YC |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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An identical circular graphic is used by the Deepgrooves vinyl pressing plant. See:
https://www.deepgrooves.eu/
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KorgPa4x
Joined: 23 Feb 2020 Posts: 16
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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@Voip: Wow.. you're right I think. Though it's mirrored the symbol thing looks identical. I was hoping it to be a sort of XY controller but I must be confused with the V-synth I think
@ Musicwithbarry: Hey thanx. That E key's got something blinking at the top indeed.. He is talking about some damaged keys.. but this looks a bit weird..
Anyway, this is the advertisement with more photo's. It's reservated for me https://www.marktplaats.nl/a/muziek-en-instrumenten/synthesizers/m1589331390-korg-m3.html?c=9b26ed2a557deff636f4f8b9c5b7a618
I think it's not a bad deal though. It's got the Radiasboard installed and it's expanded with the EXB-M256 memoryboard |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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By way of confirmation, in one of the images, it is possible to zoom in and see the actual wording is "DEEPGROOVES" on the horizontal part of the graphic. Maybe the owner has an association with this company, or was given the label as a promotional sticker. It certainly isn't anything like the Time Trip Pad found on the V-Synth.
The M3, especially with Radias onboard, is still a very good sounding keyboard. I saw one being used on stage by Billy Ocean's keyboard player only a couple of years ago.
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KorgPa4x
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yea.. I think it's some sort of sticker.. hopefully the cosmetic state is acceptable.
But thanx! And yeah.. I'm really curious bout the radiasboard. |
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KorgPa4x
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:06 am Post subject: |
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I picked it up 2 days ago and spend my first hours with it. The key wasn't broken.. probably something that wasn't removed when picturing it. The condition is ok but encoderwheel is skipping. Fortunately there's a + and - button and the nummeric pad.
Don't know if these encoders is available as a sparepart somewhere? I could solder it myself even.
Radiasboard is awesome! |
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voip Platinum Member
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KorgPa4x
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hey thinks for the link and tip. I'll give it a try. Data slider isn't active on zapping through presets but can be used for settings also.. I'll try to survive for a while.. the M3 keeps me amused for sure.. |
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