Korg M3, Parameter Manual

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Media mode
In this mode you can save internal memory data or user
sample RAM data to a connected external USB device, or
load data from media into internal memory or user sample
RAM. You can also copy or delete files, or format media.
You can also edit WAVE files, or make a list of multiple
WAVE files and use them to create an audio CD on a CD-R/
RW drive connected to the USB A connector.
The following media can be used.
USB storage devices (e.g., hard disks), removable disks
The M3 supports MS-DOS FAT16 and FAT32 disk formats.
FAT 16 supports up to 4 GB; FAT 32 supports up to 2
Terabytes (2,000 GB).
(For details on connecting USB devices, please see “USB
connection and setup” on page 30 of the Operation Guide)
CD-R/RW
The M3 can read and write UDF format CD-R/RW disks.
For more information, please see “CD-R/RW disks on the
M3” on page 634.
CD-DA (audio data) can be recorded/played, and ISO9660
(level 1) format can be read.
Files, directories, and icons
The M3 manages data on media in a hierarchical manner,
using files and directories. The contents of a file (whether it
is a file or a directory) are indicated not only by the name
but also graphically by an icon. Files and directories have
differently shaped icons.
The M3 collectively refers to files and directories recogniz-
able by MS-DOS (readable by a MS-DOS computer), and
UDF format and ISO9660 format files and directories as
“DOS files” and “DOS directories.” Different types of DOS
file are distinguished by the extension added to their file-
name.
In the case of a DOS file with an extension other than listed
below, selecting Load selected to access the dialog box will
cause the file to be considered to be a Standard MIDI File
(SMF). However, you can’t load files that are not in SMF
format.
When M3 data is saved, one of these filename extensions
will be added automatically, according to the type of data. If
these filename extensions are modified on a computer, the
file will be treated as an undefined file when it is reloaded
back into the M3, and will be handled as a Standard MIDI
File.
Files handled by the M3 have the shown in the structure (see
next page). Since .PCG and .SNG files can be opened to
divide their contents, they are displayed as directory icons.
Different colors are used to indicate different types of file.
Extension Type
.PCG
Programs, combinations, drum kits, global settings,
RADIAS formant motions, drum track patterns
(dedicated M3 format)
.SNG Song, cue list (dedicated M3 format)
.MID Standard MIDI File (SMF format)
.EXL MIDI exclusive data
.KMP Korg Multisample Parameter file (Korg format)
.KSF Korg Sample file (Korg format)
.KSC Korg Script file (Korg format)
.AIF AIFF file
.WAV WAVE file
.SF2 Sound Font file
.KCD Audio CD track list (dedicated M3 format)