Korg M1 Piano 16 1073 Reimagined | Multi-Sample Digital Download

The Korg M1 Piano 16 isn't just historically significant—it's actively relevant, still appearing in contemporary productions from established artists who understand that certain sounds simply cannot be replaced. When Beyoncé deployed the M1 piano in "Break My Soul" (2022), she wasn't chasing retro aesthetics; she was accessing a sonic signature that carries inherent cultural weight.

This is the sound that appeared on releases from Shep Pettibone, Mark Knight, and every significant house producer of the golden era. It's been featured on Ministry of Sound compilations, Defected releases, and underground white labels that shaped the UK club scene. The sound doesn't just evoke the era—it defined it, and serious producers recognise that cultural authority immediately.

In the studio, the M1 Piano 16 functions as sonic shorthand: when you hear it, you instantly understand the producer's awareness of house music heritage and their connection to UK electronic music culture. This isn't a sound you deploy casually or without understanding its significance. It's a statement of cultural literacy, proof that you've done your homework and respect the lineage connecting today's productions to the warehouse raves and underground clubs where UK house music was forged. Whether you're producing for underground labels or crafting crossover tracks with mainstream potential, this sound carries the credibility that comes from three decades of proven usage in landmark releases. That's not marketing hyperbole—that's documented musical history.

Whether you're producing in Ableton Live's native ecosystem or building complex patches in Serum's sophisticated wavetable environment, this release adapts to your established workflow without forcing compromises. The Serum 2 preset features extensive wavetable manipulation capabilities, comprehensive modulation routing, and access to Serum's professional effects chain—allowing you to extend the classic M1 character with contemporary processing whilst maintaining the core sonic signature. The Ableton Live Rack provides immediate session integration, performance-ready controls, and native compatibility with Live's arrangement and mixing environment. Both formats feature identical multisamples captured from original M1 hardware, processed through the authentic Neve 1073, ensuring sonic consistency regardless of which platform you choose.

For producers working across multiple DAW environments, this dual-format release respects your investment in different production ecosystems whilst delivering consistent tonal character with the same authentic M1 signature in both formats, with platform-specific optimisations that acknowledge the unique strengths of each environment.

We've designed this release to slot seamlessly into professional workflows—no time wasted on format conversion, no frustration with incompatible file structures, no compromise on audio quality. This is for serious producers who demand both heritage authenticity and contemporary workflow efficiency, delivered in the formats that modern UK electronic music production actually requires.

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT:

The authentic Korg M1 Piano 16 experience is available in multiple professionally crafted versions.

Select the format that best matches your production workflow:

OPTION 1: Serum 2
WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1 meticulously crafted Serum Pack with authentic M1 Piano Multi Samples
• Built from 732 high-quality samples across 12 velocity layers
• 8 macro controls: Chorus, Plucky, Wider, Parallel Compressor, Pad, Brighter Pad, Reverb, Darken
• 40 Loops (.mid files and .wav files) - Classic UK house chord progressions.

OPTION 2: Ableton Rack
WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 1 custom Ableton Live Instrument Rack (.alp formatt)
• Built from 732 high-quality samples across 12 velocity layers
• 8 macro controls: Chorus, Plucky, Wider, Parallel Compressor, Pad, Brighter Pad, Reverb, Darken
• 40 Loops (.mid files and .wav files) - Classic UK house chord progressions.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Serum 2: Xfer Serum 2 (v2.0 or later)
Ableton Rack: Ableton Live 12 Suite or Standard (minimum)
Universal: Windows 10+ or macOS High Sierra+ (Intel) / Big Sur+ (Apple Silicon)
Universal: 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended for optimal performance)

COMPATIBILITY:
Each format is specifically optimised for its respective platform and will integrate seamlessly with your chosen production environment. All formats maintain identical sonic character whilst providing platform-specific enhancements and workflow optimisation.

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS:

• 24-bit/48kHz source sampling resolution from original restored M1 hardware
• Format-specific optimisation and organisational structure
• Professional mastering standards maintained throughout

LICENSING:

• Royalty-free for commercial releases and sync placement
• Instant download delivery via secure portal access
• Choose your preferred format during checkout process
• Full track placement and synchronisation rights included
• Multi-format licensing available for professional studios

FILE SIZE:

• Serum 2: ~821MB (SerumPack format+midi loops and wav loops)
• Ableton Rack: ~777MB (.alp file+midi loops and wav loops)