A cult favourite to this day, the KORG DW-8000 was released in 1985 - combining digital wavetables with lush analog filters, allowing users to create sounds that weren't previously possible using analog oscillators.
Building on the rich legacy of the DW, modwave offers in-depth wavetable oscillators, stunning filters, impressively versatile modulation, unparalleled polyphony, extensive pattern sequencing, and instantly gratifying tactile control to deliver powerfully unique and easily customizable sounds and textures.
With two new creative tools for dynamic motion, modwave features Kaoss Physics and Motion Sequencing 2.0. Combining an x/y Kaoss pad with modulatable game physics, Kaoss Physics offers a powerfully responsive and interactive controller that encourages exploration and creation. Motion Sequencing 2.0 brings the ever-evolving patterns of the wavestate's Wave Sequencing 2.0 into the realm of motion sequencing, including multiple lanes and real-time recording - allowing you to create sophisticated, evolving phrases, not achievable with other step sequencers.
modwave's advanced wavetable synthesis delivers it's own brand of totally unique sounds, and a knob-per-function design that makes the customization of sounds quick and intuitive. With hundreds of preset sounds driven by this new technology, organzed by front-panel category buttons, and all instantly customizable using the four Mod controls, modwave's distinctive wavetable timbres begin with aggressive bass and lead sounds, as well as lush, textured ambient pads that add a fresh dimension to your music - but it doesn't end there.
For those looking to deep-dive, modwave offers a limitless source of inspiration. Featuring unique synth architecture, users will be constantly discovering new sounds and features for a long time to come. You can save and recall as many of your favourite sounds as you like, with space to save thousands more. With the free WaveEdit software, you can even load your own samples, import wavetables in standard formats, and create your own wavetables.
Boasting an impressive 60 voices of polyphony - almost double that of the original modwave - and an unmatched number for a wavetable synth at any price point. Listening to what users had to say, KORG updated all LFOs with options for free running, delayed start, and retriggering, and included a pre/post switch for the reverb sends, new modulation sources, and more.
Filters for Days
Featuring the aggressive MS-20 Lowpass and Highpass filters, modwave mkii allows you to impart vintage vibe and mojo to your sounds. The strong, musical Polysix Lowpass features refined gain controls, allowing you to dial in the resonance timbre perfectly. Carve and refine sounds with a comprehensive collection of resonant 2-pole and 4-pole Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Band Reject filters, or step outside conventions using KORG's distinct Multi Filter which simultaneously creates modulatable blends of multiple modes.
Control and Modulation Galore
Loaded with controls and features, modwave encourages exploration and invites creativity. A host of front panel controls give you streamlined control over oscillators, filter, envelopes, LFOs, and effects right at your fingertips. Four programmable Mod Kobs are customized to get the most out of every sound. Use the knobs in real-time performance, and save the results as new sounds to use later. With the Hold button, you can sustain notes and chords indefinitely, while you tinker with front-panel controls or play other instruments.
With the addition of Kaoss Physics and the Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, you've got multiple avenues of instant expression. For those looking to go even deeper, you can modulate almost all front-panel controls and most on-screen parameters - you can even modulate settings for individual Motion Sequence Steps. Mod Processors allow you to transform modulation signals via quantization, smoothing, curvature, and more.
An Arsenal of Effects
Featuring a collection of superb studio-grade effects, modwave is capable of delivering production-ready sounds. Each layer has three dedicated effects, as well as a send to the Performance's master reverb, followed by a master parametric EQ. Together with production staples like compressors, EQs, choruses, flangers, phasers, and stereo delays, modwave features distinctive processors like the Wave Shaper, Talking Modulator, Reverse Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, and Overb from the OASYS and Kronos systems, as well as VOX guitar amplifiers, VOX wah, multi-head tape echo, and a host of iconic guitar stompboxes.
Randomization that Inspires
With the dedicated front-panel "dice" button, intelligent randomization generates entirely new sounds for a new level of sonic inspiration. Randomize the entire sound, or just the parts you want, like the oscillators, filter, or effects. Use these new randomized sounds as complete new textures, or a starting point for your own creations.
Editor/Librarian Software
Edit and organize sounds via your macOS or Windows computer with the modwave Editor/Librarian software. Behaving like a second front panel for the instrument, connect your modwave by USB for high-speed communication with no synchronization or data transfer required. The effects of modulation are displayed by animations in real-time for easier programming.
Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions
Effortlessly organize your modwave Performances, and gain instant access to them during performances using Set Lists. Previously-played voices and effects decay naturally as you select a new sound thanks to Smooth Sound Transitions.
Connections
Connect directly to any recording or monitoring system via the balanced stereo outputs, or use the provided stereo headphone output for silent practice and on-stage cueing. With MIDI compatibility, you can connect to other MIDI-equipped instruments and audio equipment via the din-style MIDI jacks. modwave also supports class-compliant USB MIDI connections to Windows and macOS systems.
Free Bundle of Music Software
Take your creations to new heights with modwave's diverse collection of music software, including Izotope's Ozone Elements for powerful AI mastering, Skoove for honing your keyboard skills, and software synths from KORG and other manufacturers.
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