Polyphony is 64 voices, and the massive library of on-board sound includes over 240 Performances, 740 Programs, and 1,000 Wave Sequences. The Wavestate is a wave sequencing synthesizer, and it sports a 37-key keyboard that is both velocity and release-velocity sensitive. But if you can get past that design characteristic, there’s plenty to love here. It’s a shame that such sonic greatness is married to a juvinile, 37-key keyboard. In fact, Korg is calling it “Wave Sequencing 2.0.” Like it’s ancestors, the Wavestate is capable of producing unique and often fantastic sounds.Įven better, operating system version 2.01 was just released as we were getting to writing (we started at version 1.05), which added new features such as support for user samples (up to 4GB!), an editor/librarian, and a number of other enhancements to add even greater possibilities. There have been glimpses of Wavestation technology in other keyboards such as the OASYS and Kronos, and there’s even Korg’s own virtual recreation of the Wavestation in the form of a plug-in, but the Wavestate is a new piece of hardware, fully dedicated to wave sequencing and synthesis. Players familiar with the classic, early ‘90s Korg Wavestation synths and related sound modules have had a decades-long love affair with the ever-evolving sounds, lush textures, and ambient sounds that the Wavestation was capable of producing. Korg Wavestate SE is still in development and date/price TBA.3.6 stars or better: Outstanding, WIHO AwardĢ stars or better: Suited to specific needs Hopefully, we will see the OPSIX and the modwave in future also in these bigger versions. It opens up a new sonic layer and expands the possibilities massively.
A sophisticated engine like this lives from aftertouch. You can only ask them why not with this design from the beginning. This is how it should be at Korg, this is what a new generation Wavestation aka Wavestate should look like. It will have a more solid housing, aluminum panel, and panels. Also, the case got a major design upgrade. It will also feature a new set of internal programs and the existing ones will be optimized for aftertouch.
The biggest difference of the Wavestate SE will be the format.
They hunt for the ghosts they have created themselves, that’s very good. Korg has today teased the Wavestate SE, a new version with more keys and improved design. But it seems that the negative points have reached those responsible. Great synth engine but implemented in rather half-heartedly keyboards. I personally never understood this decision of the Korg developers.
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