Synthesis powerhouse with distinctive wavetable timbres, Kaoss Physics, and Motion Sequencing 2.0.
Introducing modwave mkII – now with almost double the polyphony, expanded free-running LFOs, and more!
In 1985, KORG’s DW-8000 combined digital wavetables with rich analog filters to give users sounds which were impossible to create with analog oscillators. It’s still a cult favorite today.
modwave builds on the DW legacy and transforms it into a modern monster synth, featuring incredibly deep wavetable oscillators, gorgeous filters, wildly flexible modulation, unmatched polyphony, comprehensive pattern sequencing, and immediately satisfying hands-on control to deliver unique, powerful, and easily customizable sounds and phrases.
modwave also introduces two unique new tools for creating dynamic motion: Kaoss Physics and Motion Sequencing 2.0. Kaoss Physics combines an x/y Kaoss pad with modulatable game physics to create a responsive, interactive controller that is—besides being powerful— a lot of fun to explore. Motion Sequencing 2.0 brings the organic, continuously evolving patterns of the wavestate’s Wave Sequencing 2.0 into the world of motion sequencing, including multiple lanes and real-time recording to help you create complex and evolving phrases that other step sequencers cannot.
Like Wave Sequencing 2.0 (wavestate) and altered FM (opsix), modwave’s evolved wavetable synthesis delivers its own brand of completely unique sounds and a knob-per-function layout that makes customizing those sounds fast and easy. There are hundreds of preset sounds empowered by this new architecture, organized by front-panel category buttons, and all instantly customizable via the four Mod Knobs. modwave’s distinctive wavetable timbres start with aggressive basses & leads, and lush ambient pads which will add a new dimension to your tracks. But that is just the beginning.
Those who want to dig deeper will find an endless source of discovery; with the modwave’s unique synth architecture, you’ll be finding new things for a long, long time. Save as many of your sounds as you like; there’s room for thousands more. You can also load your own samples, import wavetables in standard formats, and create your own wavetables using the free WaveEdit software.
The new modwave mkII provides an astonishing 60 voices of polyphony – almost double the original modwave’s 32, and an unprecedented number for a wavetable synth at any price. Responding to user requests, we’ve updated all LFOs with options for free running, delayed start, and retriggering. We’ve also added a pre/post switch for reverb sends, new modulation sources, and more.
modwave synthesis engine
Kaoss Physics
Motion Sequencing 2.0
Deeper into the synth engine
Filters for days
Control and modulation galore
An arsenal of effects
Randomization that inspires
Editor/Librarian software
Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions
Connections
Designed by KORG R&D in California
Free bundle of music software
Special crossgrade to modwave native (software)
Specifications:
Audio I/O:
- Output: 2x TRS 1/4″ Jack
- Headphones: 1x 1/4″ TRS Jack
MIDI: 5 PIN DIN IN + OUT
Computer: USB Type B
Keyboard: - Size: Full Size
- Number of keys: 37
- Maximum Polyphony: 60 Voices
- Sound Engine: Modwave Synthesis Engine
Controllers: - Mod Wheel
- Pitch Wheel
- Kaoss Physics
- 4x Mod Knobs
- 4x Envelopes
- 5x LFOs,
- 2x Mod Processors
- 2x Key Track
- Seq Lanes A-D
- Step Pulse
- Tempo
- Program/Performance Note Count
- Program/Performance Voice Count
- Poly Legato
Effects: - Pre FX: Decimator, Graphic EQ, Guitar Amp, Modern Compressor, Parametric EQ, Red Compressor, Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Wave Shaper
- Mod FX: Black Chorus/Flanger, Black Phase, CX-3 Vibrato Chorus, EP Chorus, Harmonic Chorus, Modern Chorus, Modern Phaser, Orange Phase, Polysix Ensemble, Small Phase, Talking Modulator, Vintage Chorus, Vintage Flanger, Vintage/Custom Wah, Vox Wah
- Delay: L/C/R Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, Reverse Delay, Stereo/Cross Delay, Tape Echo
- Master Reverb: Early Reflections, Overb
- Master EQ: 4-band parametric EQ
Power: AC adapter (DC12V, 2500mA)
Dimensions: - Width: 565mm / 22.24”
- Depth: 338mm / 13.31”
- Height: 92mm / 3.62”
- Weight: 2.9kg / 6.93lbs
