KORG has announced the launch of its opsix mk II altered FM synthesiser, based on the sound engine of the original opsix, and expanding the number of simultaneous voices and voicings to 64.
Features
- Evolved to an astounding 64 voices
- Get Illuminated with the Operator Mixer
- Direct Hands-on Control
- Six in One Synthesis
- Subtractive
- Semi-Modular
- Analog (Modelling)
- Waveshaping
- Additive
- Classic FM
- Altered FM architecture delivers sounds across a vast spectrum
- Powerful Effects Processing
- Automatable 16-step sequencer
- Monster Modulation Matrix
- Dice to generate new, unique sounds
- Free Librarian Software
- Many ready-to-go sound packs are now available at KORG Shop (https://korg.shop/sound-libraries/opsix.html)
- Special crossgrade to opsix native (software)
This launch follows on from the opsix SE launched last summer. Availability and pricing to be confirmed.
Specifications
Keyboard
37 keys (velocity and release-velocity sensitive)
Sound generating system
Altered FM sound generator
Maximum Polyphony
64 voices (varies depending on the setting)
Structure
6 operators, 1 filter, 3 EGs, 3 LFOs, 3 effects, step sequencer, arpeggiator
Algorithm
40 presets + user algorithm (unique to each program)
Operator
6 modes (FM, Ring Mod., Filter, Filter FM, Wave Folder, Effect)
Oscillator waveform
23 waveforms (Sine, Sine 12bit, Sine 8bit, Triangle, Saw, Saw HD, Square, Square HD, Additive Saw3, Additive Sqr3, Additive Tri3, Additive 12345, Additive 1+2, Additive 1+3, Additive 1+4, Additive 1+5, Additive 1+6, Additive 1+7, Additive 1+8, Noise S/H, Noise White, Noise Pink, Noise Blue)
Filter
11 types (LPF 12, LPF 24, LPF MS-20, LPF POLY6, HPF 12, HPF 24, HPF MS-20, BPF 6, BPF 12, BRF 6, BRF 12)
EG
ADSR
LFO
23 waveforms (Triangle, Saw Down, Saw Up, Square, Sine, Sample&Hold, Guitar, Exp. Triangle, Exp. Saw Down, Exp. Saw Up, Step4 Triangle, Step6 Triangle, Step4 Saw Down, Step6 Saw Down, StepRnd:Time, StepRnd:Lvl&Time, StepRnd:Level, Random:Time, Random:Lvl&Time, Triangle + , Saw Down + , Saw Up + , Square +)
V.Patch
12 routings
Effect
30 types (Chorus, Unison Ensemble, Phaser, Phaser (BPM) , Auto Pan, Auto Pan (BPM), Flanger, Flanger (BPM) , Rotary Speaker, Auto Wah, Exciter, Enhancer, LFO Filter, 3-Band EQ, Distortion, Guitar Amp, Decimator, Grain Shifter, Master Limiter, Compressor, Delay, Delay (BPM) , Autopan Dly, Autopan Dly (BPM), Tape Echo, Tape Echo (BPM) , Early Reflection, Reverb, Shimmer Reverb, Spring Reverb)
Sequencer
Step Sequencer (up to 16 steps, up to 6 notes per step)
Motion Sequencer (up to 6 lanes)
Arpeggiator
7 patterns (MANUAL, UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM, TRIGGER)
Number of programs
500 (350 preset programs and 150 user programs as the factory-set default)
FAVORITE
64 (16 Slots × 4 Banks)
Controllers
MODULATION wheel, PITCH wheel, RATIO OP 1–6 knobs, LEVEL OP 1–6 sliders, DATA ENTRY A–F knobs
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)
Power consumption
5 W
Dimensions (W × D × H)
565 × 338 × 90 mm / 22.24″ × 13.31″ × 3.54″
Weight
2.9 kg / 6.93 lbs.
Included items
AC adapter
Accessories (sold separately)
DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 pedal switch, PS-3 pedal switch
