Wave sequencing synthesizer

Korg is proud to add yet another milestone to its substantial portfolio of digital synthesizers: the Wavestate. Based on the new and significantly evolved Wave Sequencing 2.0, the Wavestate puts unique and continuously evolving sounds at your fingertips. The Korg Wavestate goes far beyond a classic nostalgic re-release of the Wavestation: it has been redesigned from the ground up, taking inspiration from sound sources such as modular synths, groove boxes, and algorithmic generators. All of this was necessary to satisfy and stimulate the timbral needs of new generations of musicians, producers, and composers. The compact form factor, with a full-size 37-key keyboard, is suitable for use in any studio, live, and on-the-road situation. KORG's legendary Wavestation introduced Wave Sequencing synthesis to the music world, a technology that allowed raw audio samples to be transformed into never-before-heard sounds. Instruments like OASYS and KRONOS then enhanced Wave Sequencing, further expanding it with the introduction of evolving pads and rhythms.

Synthesis Structure

1. Performance: 4 Layers, Reverb, EQ; all saves are included in the Performance, DAW-style. Separate saves for Programs and Wave Sequences are supported, but not mandatory.
2. Layer: Program, Arpeggiator, Key and Velocity zones
3. Program: Wave Sequence, Filter, Amp, Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay
4. Filters: 2-pole LPF, 2-pole HPF, 2-pole BPF, 2-pole Band Reject, 4-pole LPF, 4-pole HPF, 4-pole BPF, 4-pole Band Reject, Multi Filter, MS-20 LPF, MS-20 HPF, Polysix

Modulations

1. Physical controls: Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, Vector Joystick X/Y, 8 Program/Performance Mod potentiometers
2. Other sources: 3 envelopes, Vector Envelope, 3 LFOs, 2 Mod Processors, 2 Key Tracks, Step Sequencer Lane, Step Pulse, Tempo, Program/Performance Note Count, Program/Performance Voice Count, Poly Legato, Velocity, Exponential Velocity, Release Velocity, Gate/Gate+Damper, Note-On Trigger/Note-On Trigger+Damper, Note Number, Aftertouch/Poly Aftertouch (from external MIDI keyboards only), MIDI CC +/-, MIDI CC +.
3. Destinations: Most parameters can be modulated, including those of individual steps in a Wave Sequence. Depending on the length of the Wave Sequence, up to 1000 modulation destinations per Program can be reached.

Effects

1. Pre FX: Decimator, Graphic EQ, Guitar Amp, Modern Compressor, Parametric EQ, Red Compressor, Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Wave Shaper
2. 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
3. Delay: L/C/R Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, Reverse Delay, Stereo/Cross Delay, Tape Echo
4. Reverb: Early Reflections, Overb
5. Performance EQ: 4-band parametric EQ

Specifications

• Wave Sequencing 2.0
• Extensive and detailed modulation control
• Several GB of samples
• Various filter emulations, including those from the MS-20 and Polysix
• 4 Layers with vector control
• 14 simultaneous effects
• Set List and controlled sound transition
• Random generation
• Designed by Korg R&D in California
• Keyboard: 37 velocity-sensitive keys with release velocity
• Sound generation system: Wave Sequencing 2.0
• Maximum polyphony: 64 stereo voices
• Included sounds: 240 Performances, 740 Programs and 1000 Wave Sequences
• User Presets: Tens of thousands of User Performances
• Audio outputs ¼” jack: L/MONO and R balanced (TRS), headphone (stereo)
• Pedal input ¼” jack: DAMPER
• MIDI connections: DIN IN & OUT and USB type B
• Power supply: AC adapter (DC12V, 2500mA)
• Power consumption: 5 W
• Included in the package: AC power adapter