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The Korg01w-list Yahoo! Group is a discussion group for Korg 0-series synthesizers and related instruments (01/W, 03R/W, X-series synths, etc). The current home of the group is at Yahoo! Groups. The current group moderator is Chinh Do.
The group started life back in 1991 as Erno Tuomainen (moonlite@sci.fi)’s Korget mailing list (korget@sonata.fipnet.fi). Chinh Do inherited the list from Erno and migrated it to a UNIX majordomo mailing list (majordomo@mapeaston.com, 1993), a pair.com mailing list (korg01w-list@vienxu.com, 1996-1999), eGroups, and finally, Yahoo! Groups in 2000.
If you are new to discussion groups or mailing lists, be sure to read the Guide to Mailing Lists Etiquette.
About Korg 0-Series Synthesizers
The Korg 01/W synthesizer/workstation series was introduced in 1991. The 01-series was meant to replace Korg’s legendary M1 and T series synths. The Korg 01/W was equipped with (Advanced Integrated) sound engine, 47 effects, 6 MB of samples ROM, WaveShaping, built-in sequencer, and 32-note polyphony. Many musicians still prefer the sounds of the 01/W over Korg’s newer synths such as the Triton.
The 0-series synths were composed of the following models:
- 01/W - Basic 61-key model.
- 01/Wfd - Same as the basic model, plus internal 3 1/4-inch floppy drive.
- 01/Wpro - Same as 01/Wfd, but with 76 keys and extra sampled Acoustic Piano.
- 01/WproX - Same as 01/Wpro but with 88 weighted keys.
- 01R/W - Rackmount version (no keys).
- 03R/W - Stripped down version of 01R/W. Smaller screen and smaller set of ROM samples. No WaveShaping, sequencer.
Korg 01R/W Synth: 
Korg 03R/W Synth: 
Getting the low battery sign on my 01R/W after at least 43 14 years and wondered how to go about getting a new
battery with the assumption that I can do it myself.
Also wondered if anyone knows if all the factory presets
will still be on the machine when I put a new batter in.
And if now, where would I get the presets? Korg?
Thanks in advance for your advise.
Scott Forman
Scott: Sorry for taking so long to reply… if you are still looking for an answer, yes, there is a way to reset the synth back to factory presets. If you have additional questions, please post your question to the Yahoo! Group.
The instructions to reset to factory presets are in this message: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/korg01w-list/message/6074
Excerpt:How to Re-Load All Combi/Prog/Kit Factory Settings
)
(from page 126 of the Percussion Manual
The steps below will re-install the factory settings. Note you can
re-load these settings at any time without re-initializing the entire
01/W
How to Re-Load All Combi/Prog/Kit Factory Settings 1 Press GLOBAL
to enter Global Mode. 2 Press “7″ to go to Page 7. 3 Select “Load
Combi/Prog” (on the top line). 4 Press G or H to execute the “LOAD”
command.
If you see the message “ERROR: Memory Protected”:
a. Press “4″ to go to Page 4.
b. Go to the bottom line (”Protect”).
c. Change the settings to show “Prog:OFF” and “Combi:OFF”.
To turn Prog OFF: Press button “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D”. Press VALUE
DOWN once.
To turn Combi OFF: Press button “E” or “F”. Press VALUE DOWN once.
d. Go to Step 2 above. 5 The 01 will ask “Are You Sure? Yes No”.
Notice that “yes” is positioned over buttons E and F. Pushing either
E or F means “yes”.
Notice that “no” is positioned over buttons G and H. Pushing either
G or H means “no”. 6 Push E or F. The message “Completed” should
appear.
Your 01 should now be as it came from the factory.
NOTE: This process disables the 01 from receiving System Exclusive MIDI
or here for Combis
).
messages. To receive SysEx messages, go to GLOBAL Mode, Page 0, Line 6,
button F or G, and press VALUE UP one or more times to change EXCL from
DIS to ENA.
How to Re-Load a Factory Setting
Follow the steps below to re-install a single Combi, Prog, or Drum Kit
factory setting.
How to Re-Load a Factory Setting 1 Press GLOBAL to enter Global
Mode 2 Press “7″ to go to Page 7 3 Select the setting you want to
load. You can load a single Combi, Prog, or Drum Kit.
You can re-load everything, including Drum Kits, by selecting “Load
Combi/Prog” 4 For loading a single Combi/Prog/Kit:
Press A, B, or C to highlight the “source” side of the arrow.
Use the VALUE Slider/Buttons or Direct Entry to select the number of
the Combi/Prog/Kit you want to load from ROM. (for a list of ROM
contents, click here for Progs
Press D, E, or F to highlight the “destination” side of the arrow.
Use the VALUE Slider/Buttons or Direct Entry to select the location
where you want to store the item in Active Memory. 5 Press G or H to
execute the “LOAD” command
If you see the message “ERROR: Memory Protected”:
a. Press “4″ to go to Page 4.
b. Go to the bottom line (”Protect”).
c. Change the setting to “Prog:OFF” or “Combi:OFF”, depending on which
you are trying to load.
To turn Prog OFF: Press button “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D”. Press VALUE
DOWN once.
To turn Combi OFF: Press button “E” or “F”. Press VALUE DOWN once.
d. Press “7″ to return to Page 7. Go to Step 3 above. 6 Your 01 will
ask “Are You Sure? Yes No”
You’ll notice that “yes” is positioned over buttons E and F. Pushing
either E or F means “yes”
You’ll notice that “no” is positioned over buttons G and H. Pushing
either G or H means “no” 7 Push E or F
Your 01 setting should now be in the destination you selected.