Korg 's modwave mk II is a full-featured wavetable synthesizer that takes the legacy of the DW-8000, introduced in 1985, and elevates it to the next but one
The mk II version is equipped with 60 voices instead of the 32 of the predecessor, has an improved keyboard with
In the modwave mk II both are not neglected: twelve filter models have been implemented to meet every taste. Among them are the Korg classics MS-20 Lowpass and MS-20 Highpass, which have a much more biting sound, and the powerful, round Polysix filter. There are three effect blocks per layer, which offer different
The modwave mk II is an eldorado for sound tinkerers. Modulations and variations of what one might rather expect from a well-equipped modular system enliven the sound of this synthesizer in an amazing way. The bulging sample memory with several gigabytes of capacity also contributes to this. If there is a lack of inspiration or if you want a new variant that you haven't thought of yet? Just press the cube button and the intelligent random function recomposes a part of the sound or the whole layer.
The top left pad is much more than just an X/Y pad controller that can be assigned to different targets. The pad controls a modeled sphere, which you nudge in a definable environment. Simplified, it behaves like murmuring in a sandbox: hollow, hill, texture of the surface; all this contributes to the movement of the ball. These movements, jumps and, depending on the position, also resting states can be assigned to synthesis parameters for modulation.
In addition to the usual modulation sources such as velocity or the modulation wheel, five LFOs and four envelopes bring life to the sounds, which are complex in themselves. What is not directly assigned or should modulate more than one target can be animated with further entries via the modulation links. The polyphonic step sequen cer allows the inclusion of numerous parameters including timing and
For free with the modwave mk II Korg provides a comprehensive software package as download. For changes and runability on Windows and Mac systems, please refer to the Korg homepage.
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