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EasyStart
Main Features
• Software Synths that sound like
hardware: Virtual instruments that are
indistinguishable from the original MS-20,
Polysix and Wavestation synthesizers!
• CMT: Component Modeling Technology
reproduces not only the sound, but character
and response curve of every parameter in
the MS-20 and Polysix, by duplicating the
entire circuit path of the original synths.
• MS-20 (Circa 1978): Classic synth
replication that includes up to dat
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart System Requirements Windows XP CPU: Intel Pentium4 1.5GHz, Pentium M (Centrino) 1.3GHz, Celeron 1.8GHz, AMD AthinXP2000+ or faster Memory: 256 MB or larger, 512MB or larger recommended Display: 1024x768-16 bit color or higher Audio interface: Stand Alone-ASIO, Direct Sound or MME compatable audio interface Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program Mac OS X (10.2.6 or later) CPU: Apple G4/800MHz or faster, G4/1.25 or faste
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart 6. The “Confirm Installation” screen will appear. Click [Next>] and installation will begin. 7. The “Installation Complete” screen will appear. Click [Close]. 8. In “Install Korg Legacy Collection,” click [End Installation]. Installation for Mac OS X 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click “Korg Legacy Installer.pkg”. 3. If a verification box appears, input your password and click [OK]. 4. The “Important Information” screen will appear. Re
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart Note: If you change computers, you will need to optain a new license code. To do this, go to http://www.korgusers.net and type your e-mail address and password. Click “Obtain new license code” and follow the on-screen directions. Getting a license code via another computer If the computer you’ve installed the Legacy Collection on is not connected to the internet, you can obtain a license code from another computer that is connected. 1. Start up any so
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart MIDI Settings 1. Click the “MIDI Settings” tab. The first time you access this tab it will scan for MIDI devices on your system (you can also click on “Search” to perform this function). 2. For MIDI in device 1,2 and 3 select the device that you will use for each port. 3. In the “Clock Master” field select the device that will be the MIDI clock master. If you don’t select a device, the internal clock will always be used. Note: When the software is op
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart The Synths The MS-20 The semi-modular MS-20, first introduced in 1978 was an instant hit and has retained its popularity since its initial release. The MS-20’s unique filter section (2 filters– high-pass and low-pass with resonance, allowing for band-pass filtering), external signal processing abilities, and limitless creative patching capabilities are what made the MS-20 a classic in its time and a perennial favorite amongst
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart Touring the Sounds 1. Launch the MS-20 in stand-alone mode. 2. After it launches you will see the MAIN screen, which shows a graphic of the MS-20. At the bottom right- hand portion of the screen, you will see page buttons for MAIN, EDIT, CONFIG, PROG LIST, and WRITE PROG. Click on PROG LIST. 3. This will take you to the Programs list screen, which will allow for access of the 32 preset programs for the MS-20. Simply move the pointer to a name and click on
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart The Polysix The Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. With a surprisingly full-sounding voice structure, chorus/phase/ensemble effects and performance functions such as chord memory, arpeggiator and unison, the Polysix became a world-wide hit. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are often heard to this day. Touring the Sounds 1. Launch the Polysix in stand-alone mode. 2. After it
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart Controller Change: This allows you to manually set the CC number that you want to use to control that specific parameter. Learn: This function will wait for you to move a physical controller on a connected device. When you do this, it will assign the physical controller’s CC number to the specified parameter or knob on the Polysix. 4. Click on the EDIT button at the bottom of the window and it will take you to the edit screen. This screen is intended f
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart The Wavestation The WAVESTATION appeared in 1990, with its "Advanced Vector Synthesis System", which combined and shifted between multiple complex waveforms. It received numerous awards from around the world, including Keyboard Magazine's "Hardware Innovation of the Year." It is still a sought-after and widely used synthesizer. The user can operate a joystick to "mix" or "morph" between four oscillators selected from the large onboard collect
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart Legacy Cell Legacy Cell is a completely new idea, not available on any other software synthesizer. It is a revolutionary "combination structure" that allows you to use one of five different combinations of synthesizers (MS-20 + Polysix, 2 x MS-20, 2 x Polysix, 1 x MS-20, or 1 x Polysix) plus two insert effects and two master effects - as a single software synthesizer that delivers powerful new sounds and textures! You c
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart 3. Using the mouse or the value dial on your microKONTROL, select any of the programs in the PERFORMANCE window. Note that in the upper right hand corner you can see what synths make up the program. By double- clicking on a synth in the top right corner, you will enter the editing screen for that synth. Located at the bottom of this window, you can view and alter the effects (up to 2) being used on that synth. Be sure to select and work with these Legac
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Korg Legacy Collection EasyStart MDE-X Effects, and the MS-20 filter as an Effect The 19 MDE-X effects can be used independently in your DAW, as well as within the Legacy Cell. Many of these incredibly versatile effects come from the famous TRITON-Series Music Workstations. In addition to the MDE-X effects, the MS-20 filter can also be used as an effect plug-in on any virtual instrument or audio track inside you host DAW! 1. Launch your DAW application. 2. Sele
