Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer
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Korg's legendary Wavestation introduced the world to Wave Sequencing, transforming raw samples into sounds that no-one had ever heard before. The flagship Oasys and Kronos keyboards developed Wave Sequencing even further, expanding on its unique palette of lush, evolving pads and driving rhythms. Now, Korg is proud to announce the next step in digital synthesis: Wavestate. Featuring the radically reimagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, Wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control. Far from a nostalgic reissue, Wavestate is designed from the ground up for a new generation of musicians, producers and composers, taking cues from sources as diverse as modular synths, groove boxes and algorithmic composition. The compact form factor with 37 full-size keys transports easily and fits neatly into any stage, studio or desktop setup.
- Wave Sequencing 2.0
- Extensive modulation with hands-on control
- Gigabytes of samples included with the ability to import up to 4GB of your own
- Modeled filters, including MS-20 and Polysix
- 64 stereo voices
- 4 Layers with Vector control
- 14 simultaneous effects
- Create your own effects presets with Editor/Librarian software
- Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions
- Randomization
- Editor/Librarian software for enhanced parameter overview
- Compact design with 37 full-size keys
Wave Sequencing 2.0
With Wavestation, each step of a Wave Sequence had a duration, a sample and a pitch. This created ear-catching patterns, but the patterns repeated the same way, over and over. What if they could evolve in organic, unexpected ways, instead of just repeating? Wave Sequencing 2.0 splits apart the timing, the sequence of samples and the melody so that each can be manipulated independently. Also added are new characteristics including shapes, gate times and step sequencer values. Each of these is a 'Lane,' and each Lane can have a different number of steps and its own start, end and loop points.
Every time the sequence moves forward, the individual Lanes are combined to create the output. For instance, a sample may be matched with a different duration, pitch, shape, gate length and step sequence value every time that it plays. You can modulate each Lane's start, end and loop points separately for every note, using velocity, LFOs, envelopes, Mod Knobs or other controllers. Each note in a chord can be playing something different!
Lanes can also randomize the step order every time they play with realtime control over the range of included steps. Finally, individual steps can be randomly skipped with a modulatable probability from 0 to 100%. The result is organic, ever-changing sounds that respond to your control. The four onboard arpeggiators can interact with Wave Sequences for even more possibilities.
Easily expressive, exceptionally deep
Bursting with knobs and controllers, Wavestate invites you to explore. All of the basics – filter, envelopes, LFOs, effects – are at your fingertips with dedicated front panel controls. Eight programmable Mod Knobs are customized to bring out the most in every sound, often taking them in entirely new directions. Use the knobs in realtime performance and also save the results as new sounds. Add in the pitch bend and modulation wheels and the unique vector joystick and you'll always have multiple dimensions of realtime expression.
Want to dig deeper? Almost all front panel knobs and most on-screen parameters can be modulated. You can even modulate settings for individual Wave Sequence steps! Mod Processors let you transform modulation signals using quantization, smoothing, curvature and more.
Randomization that inspires
Looking for even more inspiration? A dedicated front panel button marked by a 'dice' icon generates new sounds via intelligent randomization. Randomize the entire sound or just a part of it, such as the filter, the Sample Lane or the effects. Use the results directly or as a jumping off point for your own creations.
Ample samples, 64 stereo voices
Totaling in the gigabytes, Wavestate's sample library is more than a thousand times larger than that of the original Wavestation. That's a lot of great-sounding raw material for Wave Sequences. There's a bank of samples from Plugin Guru, brand-new samples from Korg and a selection from the Kronos and Krome libraries. Of course, Korg also provides all of Wavestation's samples (including all options) plus a huge library of Wavestation Wave Sequences. Play up to 64 stereo voices with pristine clarity using Korg's proprietary anti-aliasing sample playback technology.
Choose your filter
Add vintage character to your sounds with the aggressive MS-20 low pass or high pass filters or the strong, sweet Polysix low pass. Shape and refine with a full collection of resonant 2-pole and 4-pole low pass, high pass, band pass and band reject filters. Or step outside the box with Korg's unique Multi Filter, which creates modulatable blends of multiple modes simultaneously.
Multiply by four
With all of that synthesis power, you might think Wavestate would play only one sound at a time. Not a chance! For even more rich and complex results, layer up to four Programs together in a Performance, each with their own effects and arpeggiator. The Vector Envelope and joystick mix the individual voices of the four layers and can also modulate any other parameters.
An arsenal of effects
Wavestate's superb effects deliver production-ready sounds. Each layer has three dedicated effects; additionally, the Performance has a master reverb and parametric EQ. Along with standards such as compressors, EQs, choruses, flangers, phasers and stereo delays, you'll find distinctive processors such as Wave Shaper, Talking Modulator, Reverse Delay, Multiband Mod Delay and Overb (from Oasys), plus modeled effects including Vox guitar amps, Vox wah, multi-head tape echo and a collection of classic guitar pedals.
Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions
Set Lists offer effortless organization of your Wavestate Performances and deliver instant access at the gig or in rehearsal. Smooth Sound Transitions allow previously-played voices and effects to continue to ring out naturally, even once a new sound has been selected.
Plays well with others
Balanced stereo outputs connect to any recording or monitoring system and a stereo headphone output is provided for private playing or onstage cueing. 5-pin DIN MIDI jacks ensure connection to other MIDI-equipped instruments and audio gear. Wavestate supports class-compliant USB MIDI connections to Mac and Windows computers and the Wavestate Librarian program is available as a free download from Korg.
Support for user samples
Express yourself in your own unique voice. Import up to 4GB of your own multi-samples into Wavestate via the Sample Builder application for macOS and Windows. Use your samples in Wave Sequences or as single multi-samples, just like the factory multi-samples.
Editor/Librarian software
The Editor/Librarian acts as a second front panel for Wavestate. Realtime display of modulated parameter values and Wave Sequences gives you instant feedback on your creations. Copy and paste sounds, envelopes, LFOs, filter settings and more. Dive deep into effects with access to all internal parameters and create your own effects presets.
User-requested improvements in Wavestate 2.0
- Performance-level Hold feature keeps notes or chords playing, leaving your hands free for moving knobs or playing other instruments.
- Fit to Scale lets you constrain the Pitch lane's output to a specific scale and key, especially useful when playing polyphonically.
- Get to your sounds faster: select Categories for Performances, Programs, Multi-samples, Wave Sequences and Lanes directly from buttons 1-16.
- 'User' Category lets you mark your own sounds, and dual Categories mean that a sound can be assigned to both 'User' and 'Strings,' for example.
- Curve parameter lets you control the way Vector Volume crossfades between points. For maximum volume, use Loud (original Wavestate behavior); for more gentle crossfades, use Smooth (original Wavestation behavior).
- Gain-scaling options bring out the tonal range of the MS-20 and Polysix filters.
- User interface improvements streamline your sound design.
| SKU | KOR-WAVESTATE |
|---|---|
| MPN | WAVESTATE |
| Manufacturer | Korg |
| Condition | New |
| Included from Manufacturer | Power supply |
| Analog/Digital | Digital |
| Number of Keys | 37 |
| Weighted Keys | No |
| Key Action | Synth action, velocity- and release velocity-sensitive |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Programs/Presets | Ships with over 240 Performances, 740 Programs and 1,000 Wave Sequences Storage for 'tens of thousands of user Performances' |
| Voices of Polyphony | 64 stereo voices |
| Oscillators per Voice | Varies by Sound Engine |
| Effects | Master reverb and parametric EQ Wave Shaper, Talking Modulator, Reverse Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, Overb (from Korg Oasys) Additional effects include compressor, EQ, chorus, flangers, phasers and stereo delays |
| Sequencer | Traditional step sequencing is one component of Wave Sequencing |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| MIDI | In, Out, USB |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI, System Updates, Editor/Librarian/Patch Manager |
| Audio Outputs | Dual stereo 1/4" output 1/4" headphone output |
| Control Connections | 1/4" damper input |
| Onboard Controllers | Vector joystick with assignable axes Pitch bend wheel Mod wheel |
| Width | 22.24" |
| Depth | 13.31" |
| Height | 3.62" |
| Product Weight | 6.93 lb |
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The product must be purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer and have a valid serial number.
This warranty is valid only in the USA.
Damage resulting from the following causes are excluded from the warranty set forth above: misuse, including damage occurring during shipment, damage caused by battery leakage, accident, fire, unauthorized repairs, tampering, cosmetic damage or other types of damage which are the result of improper handling or abuse; the cleaning of controls or contacts due to exposure to dirty, dusty, or otherwise contaminated environment; damage resulting from modification; damage to units used for loan or rental.
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- See below for transit day estimates. Please note, these are estimates and are not guaranteed.
Generally, package estimated transit days are as follows:
- Upper Midwest: 1-3 days
- Central US, South East US, and East Coast: 2-4 days
- West Central US: 3-5 days
- West Coast: 4-6 days
- Alaska & Hawaii: 7+ days
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