And it has a built-in motion engine that lets you record changes of up to six parameters. It allows you to create long phrases or make subtle shifts in timing to create unique struming or drum rolls effects. It has 16-steps with support for up to six notes per step and you can edit each note’s velocity, gate time, and playback timing. Including chorus, phaser, versatile delays, and atmospheric, shimmering reverbs.Īlso onboard is the polyphonic motion sequencer that is capable to transform your opsix in a FM groovebox.
Then, you get all the same analog modeling filters, big modulation engine with three advanced envelopes and three multi-wave LFOs as well as 30 high-quality effects. All this combined with more waveforms, the possibility to design your own FM operators and a synthesis per operator, gives you endless new sonic options that are not possible with any classic FM Synthesizer.
Korg wavestation review software#
Like the hardware, the software version of the Korg opsix packs six different synthesis types in a single device: subtractive, semi-modular, virtual analog, waveshaping, additive, and classic FM. Something that is much more complicated with the hardware. Both plugins come with very nicely designed GUIs that give a clear look at all features. And they offer everything you love about these boxes. Both well-known digital synths are now available for macOS and Windows.
Korg wavestation review full#
No simple editors but full soft synths with the same power as the hardware versions. Today it became clear: Korg is going yet another way by offering both digital hardware synthesizers as native synth plugins. Many are waiting for Korg’s next digital coup. Again filled with many innovative, inspiring additions. Wavestate on the other hand is an evolution of the in-house Korg Wavestation. Opsix goes back to the FM synthesis of the legendary Yamaha DX-7 and takes it impressively further. Korg opsix and wavestate are two pure digital synthesizers that revive classic concepts paired with many modern twists. Find out more over on the Korg website.Korg goes all-digital with new native Synthesizer plugin versions (macOS/Windows) of its innovative hardware digital synths opsix and wavestate. The Wavestate is expected to start shipping soon after NAMM which ends Jan 19th and priced at £699. Modeled filters, including MS-20 and PolysixĬompact. At a glanceĮxtensive modulation with hands-on control If you are looking to remake TLC’s No Scrubs anytime soon then here’s your chance! The Triton is an evergreen classic synth and welcome addition to anyone’s collection of soft synths. If one throwback is not enough for you, it’s not the only 90’s revival announcement this week as Korg has also unveiled the Triton, is now available as software and part of the Korg Collection.
There is also no aftertouch on the built-in keyboard but the Wavestate can receive polyphonic aftertouch via external MIDI. It’s a unique offering in today’s hardware synth market.ĭespite having analogue modelled filters including the MS-20 and Polysix the sound is still ultimately digital. Having briefly used it recently you can expect plenty of deep dive menus, sound design options and ultimately chaos at the fingertips. Whereas the original dealt in megabytes (yup) the latest version comes packed with gigabytes of sound. The California based team assembled for the Wavestate consisted of three of the Wavestation original designers, John Bowen, John “Skippy” Lehmkuhl, and Peter “Ski” Schwartz, joined by Belgian artist Airwave and the renowned Korg voicing team to create the new and humongous sound library. You can see a full breakdown of Wave Sequencing 2.0 below. The result is far more unpredictable and this is furthermore enhanced by the Randomize feature available from the front panel. We’ll have a full review in due course but whereas with traditional wave sequencing the timing, sequence and pitch of each sample could be defined, Wave Sequencing 2.0, harnesses the individual power and characteristics of these individually. This new step in digital synthesis is a 37-keys, 64-voice, four-layer digital synth with Wave Sequencing 2.0. Inspired by, rather than an exact replica, the Wavestate, a digital synth, promises much more than just a nostalgic throwback. Despite the ongoing trend for analogue emulations/clones Korg have kept it close to home and reimagined a highly popular but shortlived synth from their own arsenal the Korg Wavestation now reimagined as the Wavestate. The 90’s revival across tech and music continues. One to get excited about is Korg’s Wavestate – a reimagination of the Wavestation that takes Wave Sequencing a step further. With NAMM incoming next week companies are gearing up their new releases.
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