Soundfont New — Korg 01 W

Another excellent free option by Plogue. It is arguably the most stable SFZ/SF2 player on the market today.

Disclaimer: The original Korg samples are copyrighted material. However, there are public domain "soundfont recreations" available, or you can legally sample your own 01/W if you own the hardware. korg 01 w soundfont new

Here are the best current sources (search these terms on Google or Vintage Synth forums): Another excellent free option by Plogue

Warning: The internet is filled with garbage. You will find 800kb files claiming to be the "Complete 01/W." Those are fake. They are usually just General MIDI banks renamed. They are usually just General MIDI banks renamed

To get a new and high-quality Korg 01/W SoundFont, you need to look for specific creators and collections. Here are the current gold standards (based on 2025/2026 community feedback):

The resurgence of the search term "korg 01 w soundfont new" is driven by three specific technological shifts in the music production world.