4 effect blocks including delay, reverb, phaser, Chorus & distortion
800 presets
Step sequencer with motion sequence
Arpeggiator
Polyphonic aftertouch
MIDI 2.0
Introducing modules for KORG wavestate, opsix, and modwave!
The Korg modwave module at a glance
The modwave module from Korg is a full-featured wavetable synthesizer that takes up the legacy of the DW-8000 introduced in 1985 and raises it to the next level Level. Two oscillators access over 200 waveform banks and can merge two of these wavebanks per tone generator. The almost infinite sound spectrum is complemented by a sub-oscillator and noise generator. If you add cleverly routed modulations, it should be clear that there is so much possible in the oscillator section alone that you will still be discovering new things years later. The filter section is also digital and offers no less than 12 different models, including the Korg classics Polysix and MS-20 Lowpass. The sounds are given the finishing touches with the effects processor, which provides 30 cutting-edge effects such as reverb, delay, chorus, Phaser and Distortion for refinement or further alienation. The 60-voice module version can be mounted in a 19" rack or used as a compact desktop unit. The synthesizer is factory-equipped with MIDI 2.0 and processes polyphonic aftertouch. Of course, the sounds are fully compatible with each other within the modwave family.
Filters and effects
The modwave module has plenty of both: twelve filter models have been implemented to suit every taste. These include the Korg classics MS-20 Lowpass and MS-20 Highpass, which have a much snappier sound, and the powerful, round Polysix filter. There are three effect blocks per layer, which include various Delay algorithms, modulation effects such as Phaser or chorus, as well as equalizers, compressors and special effects. The whole thing is rounded off by the higher-level reverb effect.
Sounds for eternity
The modwave module is an El Dorado for sound tinkerers. Modulations and variations of what you would expect from a well-equipped modular system enliven the sound of this synthesizer amazingly. The bulging sample memory with four gigabytes of capacity also contributes to this. Are you lacking inspiration or would you like a new variation that you haven't thought of yet? One press of the cube button and the intelligent random function recomposes a partial aspect of the sound or even the entire layer.
Kaoss Physics
The pad on the left is much more than just an X/Y pad controller that can be assigned to different targets. The control panel controls a modeled ball that is nudged in a definable environment. To put it simply, it's like mumbling in a sandbox: a hollow, a hill, the nature of the surface; all of these contribute to the movement of the ball. These movements, jumps and, depending on the position, resting states can be assigned to synthesis parameters for modulation.
Modulation & sequencer
In addition to the usual modulation sources such as velocity or polyphonic aftertouch, five LFOs and four envelopes bring the already complex sounds to life. Anything that is not directly assigned or is to modulate more than one target can be animated with additional entries via the modulation links. The polyphonic step sequencer allows the integration of numerous parameters including timing and Gate time, which can be cleverly combined to create polyrhythmic sequences. Recorded controller movements (Motion Sequence) do not have to run through the entire pattern; they can be played back individually shortened as a loop for each track. A versatile adjustable arpeggiator acts as a further playing aid.
The module
The module version offers all the features of the push-button models, but as a desktop-compatible 19" rack unit, it takes up very little space. Mounted in the rack, 4 HU must be kept free; no extra space is required for the cables as the connections are recessed in the housing. There are two installation angles on the table, which vary when the rack ears are mounted upside down.
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