Re: EXBs & MOSS

Thanks for jumping in here, Wayne; and thanks for your positive 
comments on my EJ2 Collections. 

Just to repeat, all EXB-PCM expansion boards are hard to come by 
these days.  Go to the following link then scroll down to click on 
Expansion Options to open up a new menu.  
http://www.korg.com/gear/default.asp?categoryID=1
You'll see all of them listed there.  Now, if you want KARMA-fied 
expansions, only 2 have been revoiced for Karma by Korg - EXB04 Dance 
Extreme and EXB05 Vintage Archives (this one is the better of the 
2).  The best EXBs for Karma in my opinion are EXB MOSS (Multi 
Oscillator Synthesis System) for which I have a KARMA-fied 
collection, EXB05 Vintage Archives (up for grabs right now on eBay), 
and EXB09 Trance Attack (also KARMA-fied by EJ2) which I think is the 
best of the lot.

Hope that helps for now.
Cheers,
Eric
EJ2 Sounds for Karma http://www.freewebs.com/ejs2/korgkarmasounds.htm

--- In [email protected], Wayne Thompson <waytho2003@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hi,
>   There are a number of EXBs (Expansion Boards) that were available 
when the KARMA was produced --  and they go in the little door on the 
top/left of the KARMA.  The MOSS option stands for something like 
Multi-Osc Synth System and is a circuit board that is installed in 
the bottom of the KARMA under the silver access door --- READ THE 
MANUAL for tips on installing either kinds of expansions as there are 
invaluable tips/tricks.
>    
>   For a time the MOSS was even free -- this is the same type of 
synth brain that was in the -- MS2000 I think and is more of an 
analogue modelling instead of DSP approach.
>    
>   The EXBs are great and have such names as "vintage synth" "dance 
extreme" "grand piano" "loops construction" etc. (from memory)  Ebay 
may be the only place these are avail(?) and not all of them are 
Karmafied.  
>    
>   You should check out Karma-lab too for more about these and 
especially MOSS.  I have installed mine but have never even loaded up 
the software to read it : | ---- will anyone (other than Eric) ever 
get to the depths of the "Maroon Monster?"  Speaking of Eric, he has 
done 3rd party work that mimics some EXB/MOSS as many do not have the 
expansions.
>    
>   So it increases your sound pallet (all new programs) and even 
synth programming approaches.  I snatched a number of them up when I 
bought my KARMA.  If you ever buy a synth new, get all the expansions 
you can while they are out there (learned this the hard way on my 
JD800). . . My KARMA misses me because Radias came along and (dare I 
say) the Polar.  I'm thinking I should take KARMA baby to that 
desserted island when I go -- hehe.
>    
>   Have fun!
>   Wayne
> 
> Tricky Guy <tricky_g2003@...> wrote:
>           what is all this about MOSS and EXB? What will it give 
me, how do i get it, what does it do, how much does it cost etc etc 
etc? sorry if i sound ignorant but i am rather new to this.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> EJ2 - Double EJ Projects <doubleejprojects@...> wrote:
> I'm still hanging on to my Karma. With MOSS and EXB09 KARMA-fied, 
> the sounds are still very hip. Now, to be sure, I do have to 
comment 
> on KARMA 2 which is found only in the M3 and OASYS. Programming 
with 
> all the RTCs and touch screen as compared with the Karma, is a real 
> treat. So, if you are into programming your own sounds, get the 
> M3...and if you can afford it, the OASYS.
> Cheers,
> Eric, EJ2 Sounds for Karma http://www.freewebs.com/ejs2/
> 
> --- In [email protected], "biskitjj" <biskitjj@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello I second that...
> > 
> > 
> > I thought for a second to sell my Karma for a down payment on and 
> M3.
> > 
> > Them I played my Karma again, I said no way. I wait till next 
> June 
> > to see if the price goes down any. I save up $100 here and there 
> > untill I Have A really good down payment.
> > 
> > The Karma Sounds TO me are VERy REtro MUsic Sound, But I like IT!
> > 
> > And The M3 is has the NEWER Sounds..Of course..But when You 
> really 
> > listen you know there Is wonderful things about each, and 
Together 
> > Would be Excellent.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In [email protected], Steve <newpro5657@> wrote:
> > >
> > > This makes me think that there is a place for both the
> > > karma and the M3 and that the M3 does not simply
> > > replace karma with karma2. It is a totally different
> > > instument with its own (impressive)sounds. 
> > > I think some of the karma programs that have been
> > > developed are outstanding and inspirational and do not
> > > become less because of the appearance of the M3. I am
> > > sure I will get an M3 or M3 module next year but I am
> > > thinking I will not sell the Karma....it still gives
> > > me inspiration and I have a lot to learn about that
> > > instrument, having only had it less than a year. I
> > > have not recorded with it yet but I intend to.
> > > 
> > > --- EJ2 - Double EJ Projects
> > > <doubleejprojects@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > Hi Sam,
> > > > Karma and M3 are two different devices. So, no,
> > > > Karma programs will 
> > > > not work in the M3, nor will the combis. Would be
> > > > great if they could 
> > > > because I would certainly have another market.
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Eric, EJ2 Sounds http://www.freewebs.com/ejs2/
> > > > 
> > > > --- In [email protected], Steve
> > > > <newpro5657@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > BTW - does anyone know if Karma programs will work
> > > > on
> > > > > the M3? I think I saw something over at the Labs
> > > > site
> > > > > but do not remember the answer.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Sam
> > > > > 
> > > > > www.samutah.com
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Healing Sounds: www.samutah.com
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