In the pantheon of classic synthesizers, the Korg 01/W (released in 1991) holds a sacred place. Known affectionately as the "workstation that changed everything," it fused a powerful AI² synthesis system with a stunning (for the time) 6-operator FM engine. Its sounds—lush pads, the legendary "Universe" patch, gritty basses, and sharp pianos—dominated 90s R&B, House, and Alternative Rock.

However, three decades later, owners face a dilemma: the hardware is heavy, the floppy disk drives are failing, and the internal RAM is volatile.

This has given rise to a new quest among musicians: