Korg I3 MB

An i3 Designed for Versatility: From Instant Accompaniment to Structured Production

With the Korg i3, the concept is clear: to offer an arranger keyboard capable of going beyond simple automatic accompaniment by integrating a workstation logic focused on creation. You can start a track in seconds from a style, lay down a harmonic grid, then switch to a more "production" approach to organize your parts, refine your arrangements, and build a finished version. This philosophy makes it an excellent choice for keyboardists who alternate between rehearsals, gigs, writing, and demoing, with a single instrument at the heart of their setup.

Keyboard Design

Designed for arranger playing and programming, the Korg i3 prioritizes quick handling: you play, control, record, and edit without breaking the creative flow. The keyboard is designed to comfortably support (left hand and chord variations) while maintaining the precision needed for detailed part editing and recording. In practice, this approach suits both musicians who want an efficient instrument for the stage and those who wish to compose and structure tracks at home, keeping a sense of control and clarity in their playing.

Sound Quality

The sound section is based on sample banks designed to cover the essentials of a modern repertoire: pianos, guitars, brass, strings, synths, and percussion. The 800 sounds allow seamless switching between registers, while the 59 drum kits provide the essential rhythmic variety for credible accompaniments and more contemporary productions. The inclusion of the GM2 bank is a real asset for those using MIDI files: you maintain mapping consistency and a more faithful rendering of standard arrangements. Finally, the 64-voice polyphony secures layering and dense arrangements, limiting cutoffs during rich chord passages, layers, and accompaniments.

Built-in Effects

• Reverb: to place the sound in a space and add depth to piano parts and pads
• Chorus: to widen textures and thicken certain sounds
• Delay: to create depth, movement, and rhythmic repeats
• Equalizer: to balance the spectrum and better integrate into a mix or sound system
• Brightness: to adjust attack and presence depending on style and context (solo, band, backing)

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Delay, Multi-effects, EQ, Chorus	Backup type	Flash Rom
Number of effects	2	Inputs	Audio in, USB Midi
User memories number	200	Outputs	Midi, Headset, 2 x jack, USB Midi
Max polyphony	64	Color	Black
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Sequencer	Yes
Synthesis type	PCM	Power supply	6 AA Batteries, 100 - 240 V AC - 50/60 Hz
Category	Arranger	Display	Backlit display
Number of keys	61	Number of pads	0
Touch	Lightweight	Weight	4 kg
Number of styles	270	Dimensions (mm)	1037 x 296 x 80
Transposition	Yes

Tones	800 sampled	Number of tracks	16
Drum kits	59	Capacity	approximately 100,000 notes
Bank	GM2	Compatibility	MIDI File
Polyphony	64 voices	Audio export formats	WAV, MP3
Accompaniment styles	270	Modes	arranger and workstation