4 effect blocks including delay, reverb, phaser, Chorus and distortion
Step sequencer with motion sequence
Arpeggiator
Korg - modwave Demos
Korg modwave at a glance:
The modwave 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 but one 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 among others. 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 keyboard with 37 full-size keys is velocity- and release-dynamic, which enables very defined playing in view of the flexible sound generation and modulation options.
Filters and effects
The Korg modwave offers 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 Korg modwave 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 in an amazing way. The bulging sample memory with several 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 top left is much more than just an X/Y pad controller that can be assigned to different targets. The control panel controls a modeled sphere, which 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 the modulation wheel, 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. Another playing aid is a flexibly adjustable arpeggiator.
Free music software
Korg provides a comprehensive software package as a free download for modwave. Please refer to the Korg homepage for changes and operability on Windows and Mac systems.
For iPad/iPhone:
Korg Gadget 2 Le
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For Mac/PC:
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Test report!
You can find a detailed test report on the article in German HERE. The test report was made available to us with the kind support of SYNTHESIZER MAGAZIN. You can find more exciting test reports and complete issues as an ePaper HERE.
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