Korg modwave mkII wavetable synth now available

Korg has announced the second version of its modwave wavetable synth, sporting almost double the polyphony, expanded free-running LFOs, and more.

modwave mkII continues to build on the DW-8000 and features deep wavetable oscillators, filters, flexible modulation, massive polyphony, comprehensive pattern sequencing, and satisfying hands-on control for unique, powerful and easily customisable sounds and phrases.

modwave has two new tools for creating dynamic motion: Kaoss Physics, which combines an x/y Kaoss pad with modulatable game physics to create responsive, interactive controller, and Motion Sequencing 2.0 which brigs organic, continuously evolving patterns into the world of motion sequencing, including multiple lanes and real-time recording to help in the creation of complex, evolving phrases quite unlike anything other step sequencers can produce.

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.

The mkII modwave has 60 voices of polyphony, updated LFOs to include options for free running, delayed start and retriggering. There’s also 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: 5W
Dimensions: (W × D × H)565 × 338 × 92 mm/22.24” × 13.31” × 3.62”
Weight: 2.9 kg/6.93 lbs.