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 isbesides 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), modwaves 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 modwaves
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.Specifications
System
Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity and release-velocity sensitive)
Maximum Polyphony: 60 stereo voices
Sound generating system: modwave synthesis engine
Modulation
Controllers: Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, Kaoss Physics, 4x Mod Knobs
Other Sources: 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, Velocity, Exponential Velocity, Release Velocity, Gate, Gate+Damper, Note-On
Trigger, Note-On Trigger+Damper, Note Number, Aftertouch and Poly Aftertouch (external MIDI
only), MIDI CCs +/-, MIDI CCs +
Destinations: Most parameters can be modulated, including parameters of individual Motion
Sequence Steps. Depending on Motion Sequence length, there can be more than 1,000
potential modulation targets per Program.
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
General
Inputs/outputs: Headphone (6.3 mm stereo phone jack), OUTPUT L/MONO and R (impedance-
balanced 6.3 mm TRS phone jacks), DAMPER (6.3 mm phone jack, half-damper not
supported), MIDI IN and OUT connectors, USB B port
Power supply: AC adapter (DC12V, 2500mA)
Power consumption: 5 W
Dimensions (W × D × H): 565 × 338 × 92 mm/22.24 × 13.31 × 3.62
Weight: 2.9 kg/6.93 lbs.
Included items: AC adapter, Precautions, Quick Start Guide
Accessories (sold separately): DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 pedal switch, PS-3 pedal switch
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