Korg stopped distributing the truly unlimited "Free" M1 Le for desktop in 2019. However, there is one massive exception: The iOS version (iM1) is often free or costs $4.99. If you own an iPad, you can run the iM1 as a plugin inside Logic Pro (via the new Logic iPad) or use it standalone.

Released in 1988, the Korg M1 was the world’s first widely successful "Music Workstation." It combined AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis with a built-in sequencer, allowing musicians to produce entire tracks on a single machine. Its presets, like "Universe," "M1 House Organ," and "Piano 16'," became staples in house, pop, and R&B. Top Free Alternatives to the Korg M1 Plugin

If you’ve ever listened to 90s house, early techno, or classic pop ballads, you’ve heard the KORG M1. Tracks like "Vogue" (Madonna), "Rhythm Is a Dancer" (Snap!), and "Jump" (Kris Kross) all rely on its iconic preset sounds—specifically the legendary (a bright, punchy piano layered with a synth pad).

: Now considered legitimate abandonware , this free VST contains sounds from the same era and is a powerful rompler for 90s-style digital patches.

is a paid product, there are legitimate ways to access its legendary presets for free or at a significant discount. The Legend of the M1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.