Korg Modwave Wavetable Synthesizer (Black)

• Digital synthesizer
• modwave synthesis
• 37 keys (velocity sensitive)
• two layers per patch
• 32 voices
• Over 200 waveform banks
• Up to 64 waveforms per bank
• 13 Morph algorithms
• Sub-oscillator / noise generator
• Complex Kaoss-Physics controller
• 12 filter types
• 4 envelopes
• 5 LFOs
• Randomizer
• Extensive modulation options
• 4 effect blocks including delay, reverb, phaser, Chorus and distortion
• Step sequencer with motion sequence
• Arpeggiator

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
• Korg Modules

For Mac/PC:

• Korg Collection M1 Le
• UVI Digital Synsations
• AAS ultra analogue session
• AAS Strum Session
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session
• Reason Studios Reason lite
• iZotope Ozone Elements
• Skoove educational software