Korg 01/W
Workstation synthesizer
Korg 01/W is series of workstation synthesizers manufactured by Korg. The first debuted in 1991, and were intended to replace the M1 and T series. The workstation/ROMpler was based on AI² (Advanced Integrated Squared), an improved version of the AI (Advanced Integrated) Synthesis technology found in the M1 (although the advancements of the core synthesis engine were arguably quite minor, except for the subsequently removed Waveshaping, see below). The success of the AI² architecture ensured it was used in the majority of subsequent Korg synths of the 1990s.
Variations
01/W: The basic 61 key model without floppy drive. Did not sell well due to its very small amount of sequencer memory, although it had the benefit of retaining sequencer data in battery-backed memory when powered off.
01/Wfd: Same as above, but with greatly increased sequencer memory and internal floppy disk drive.
01/Wpro: Same as above, but with an extra octave of keys (for a total of 76 keys) and an extra sampled Acoustic Piano sound.
01/WproX: This model had 88 piano-weighted and hammer-action keys (to simulate the feel of a real acoustic piano) and also has the extra Acoustic Piano found in the 01/Wpro
01R/W: A 2U high rackmount version of the 01/WFD, with the sequencer maintained from the keyboard versions but without a floppy disk drive.
03R/W: A stripped-down version of the 01R/W Rack, 1U in height, with no Waveshaping, a smaller 16-character x 2-line display, only 5MB of sample ROM (vs.
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