How did the Korg M1 define the sound of 90s dance and house music? 🎹 This breakdown explores the famous presets, legendary piano, and iconic organ sounds that made this digital synth a club classic released in 1988. From Black Box’s “Ride on Time” to Robin S’s “Show Me Love”, the Korg M1 became the go-to keyboard for producers creating some of the most iconic anthems of the era.
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0:00 Korg M1 - Intro
0:43 Why the Korg M1 Is the First Workstation Synthesizer
1:27 What’s Inside the Korg M1? Features & Design
1:50 Who Created the Korg M1 Sound? Meet the Designers
2:09 Did the Korg M1 Create the Seinfeld Slap Bass Sound?
2:27 M1 Piano – Snap! “Rhythm Is a Dancer”
2:45 M1 Organ – Double You “Please Don’t Go”
3:03 M1 Flute – Enigma “Sadeness”
3:19 M1 Piano – Robin S “Show Me Love”
3:36 M1 Piano – Black Box “Ride on Time”
3:42 Famous Korg M1 Presets & Demo Sounds
10:08 Korg M1 in the Terminator 2 OST
12:56 Final Thoughts: The Korg M1’s Legacy
💾 Check Out These Korg M1 Resources:
🎛️ Korg’s Official M1 VST: https://www.korg.com/us/products/software/kc_m1/
🔍 Sources & Interviews:
📖 Sound on Sound: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/korg-m1-retrozone
🎙 Jack Hotop Interview (NAMM): https://ww1.namm.org/library/oral-history/jack-hotop
🎙 Peter Schwartz Interview (NAMM): https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/peter-schwartz
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