Korg 01 W Vst !free! Jun 2026

Before we search for a VST, we need to understand why you want one. The Korg 01/W is not just "the M1 with more sounds." It is a darker, fatter, more melancholic instrument.

Released in 1991, the Korg 01/W was a flagship synthesizer that boasted a powerful 16-bit digital signal processor, 32-voice polyphony, and a versatile sound generation system. Its intuitive interface and vast sound palette made it a hit among musicians, from electronic music producers to rock keyboardists. The 01/W was used by artists such as Depeche Mode, The Prodigy, and Jean-Michel Jarre, among others.

The KORG 01/W VST is a high-fidelity recreation of the 1991 flagship workstation, known for its warm, ambient character and unique "WaveShaping" synthesis. 🎹 Core Synthesis Architecture

While there is no official Korg 01/W plugin within the Korg Collection

UVI’s massive collection includes a deep sampling of the Korg 01/W (as well as the M1, D-50, and DX7). Using UVI Workstation (free), you get:

If you want, I can: write the full blog post, create the YouTube script, build the preset list with descriptions, or produce the pad tutorial — tell me which one.