Tag: 1991

Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Korg 01/W FD audio demos

Combi

Program

Korg 01/W FD photos

Korg 01/W FD manuals

01W FD Owner’s Manual Download

01W FD Quick Guide Download

01W FD Voice Name List Download

01WFD_01W_Manual_Set Download

Korg 01/W FD specs

Year of release	1991
Polyphony	32 voices (single mode), 16 voices (double mode)
Sound generation method	AI² synthesis system (fully digital processing)
Keyboard	61 notes, with initial and aftertouch sensitivity
Waveform memory	PCM 48 Mbits
Preset memories	200 Program and 200 Combinations
MIDI	in, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilities	cards
Sequencer	Yes, 10 songs, 100 patterns, 48,000 notes, 16 tracks, 16 timbres (dynamic voice allocation)
Arpeggiator	no
Effects	yes
Velocity	yes
Display	LCD 64 x 240 dots, full dot matrix, with backlight
Aftertouch	yes
Display	yes
Options	RAM card (SRC-512), ROM card, PCM card
Power consumption	20 W
Dimensions	1059.5 (W) x 344 (D) x 115.5 (H)
Weight	01/W FD ….. 13.9 kg 01/W ….. 13.4 kg

Korg 01/W FD links

https://www.korg.com

Tags 1991, KORG

Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

KORG 01R/W

The rack version of the famous 01/W workstation. Classic Korg sounds.

Factory Song demos – by reader Ruben Schouten

Song 0 – But Is It Art

Korg 01R/W specs

Year of release	1991
Polyphony	32-voice
Presets	200 Program, 200 Combi
Responds to velocity	Yes
Responds to aftertouch	Yes
Sound generation method	AI²
Sound expansion capabilities	PCM cards
Effects	Yes
Sequencer	Yes
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
ROM	48 Mbits
Display	Yes, LCD 64×240 backlit
Dimensions	430 (W) x 405.3 (D) x 89 (H)
Weight	4.9 kg

Korg 01R/W manual

01RW_OM_E3 Download

Tags 1991, 2U Rack, KORG, Rack Workstation

Sample CD

Zero-G Datafile Two

Sample CD

The second chapter in the Datafile series. More great loops and sounds.

Zero-G Datafile Two audio demos

Zero-G Datafile Two specs

Year of release	1991
CD type	Audio
Partitions	n/a

Zero-G Datafile Two links

zero-g.co.uk

Tags 1991, Zero-G

Sample CD

This was the very first sample CD I bought. In 1991 or 1992, when this disc came out, sample CDs were just starting out, replacing the huge business of synthesizer sounds sold on RAM cards that had been popular the years before (remember the huge market of third-party sounds for the Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50, and Korg M1?).

The Datafile series was very popular because it was very versatile. It offered a one-stop solution for the early 90s samplist. Sounds drafted from the Datafile One were abundantly used in many hits of the day.

Zero-G Datafile One sound demos

Some classic loops including Funky Drummer that opens the set.

Zero-G Datafile One specs

Year of release	1991
CD type	Audio
Partitions	n/a

Zero-G Datafile One links

zero-g.co.uk

Tags 1991, Zero-G