Synthesist Ian Dixon shared this look at sequencing using the Pitch Lane on the Korg modWave, wavestate, and the new multi/poly.
His examples focus on the modWave plugin, but the technique are relevant to the hardware and software versions of these synths:
Here’s what he has to say about the video:
“I demonstrate how you can use the pitch lane feature of the motion sequencer to build your own complex sequences. You’ll learn how to use the motion sequencer to re-trigger envelopes, control the filter, and manipulate pitch. I also show how the Fit to Scale option ensures your sequences play in your chosen scale, and how the Shape Control lets you fine-tune pitch transitions smoothly.
The video includes examples on the Modwave (the process is identical on the Mono/Poly) as well as the Wavestate.
This technique will unlock a world of sonic possibilities for you on these incredibly powerful synthesizers.”
His latest free sound library is a Genesis Collection for the Korg Wavestate.
What Dixon has to say about it:
“Over the years, Tony Banks and Genesis have crafted iconic sounds featured in timeless tracks like Watcher of the Skies, Behind the Lines, Cinema Show, Invisible Touch, and Abacab. These legendary sounds came from iconic instruments such as the Mellotron, ARP Pro Soloist, ARP Quadra, Korg Wavestation, and Yamaha DX7.
Inspired by these classic Genesis sounds, this collection for the Korg Wavestate includes 36 meticulously crafted performances that span from Foxtrot to Calling All Stations. You’ll find Mellotron sounds, ARP Pro Soloist and Quadra, organs, DX7, and Wavestation patches to explore and relive that classic progressive rock vibe.”
The library is compatible with all versions of the Wavestate, including Korg Wavestate, Wavestate Native, Wavestate mkII, and Wavestate Rack.
The intro video above, demos each of the performances in the sound library:
00:00 Introduction
01:44 ABACAB Organ
02:10 Alien Afternoon
02:55 Fading Lights
03:22 Warm strings
03:48 Mini Lead
05:18 Fading Light Drums
07:00 ARP Fuzz Guitar
07:21 In the Cage
07:50 PS Telstar
08:15 ARP Trumpet
08:30 Bass Pedals
08:56 Behind the lines
09:52 Behind the Lines Brass and CP
10:16 CP80
10:34 CP80 String
11:03 Domino sounds
12:38 Fading Lights Split
12:53 Follow You Follow Me
13:05 From the undertow
13:55 Home by the sea
16:36 Invisible Touch
17:12 Mama
17:40 Mama Ghost
18:22 Mama Organ
18:55 Mellotrons
19:19 Watcher of the skies
20:21 Phased Organ
20:42 ABACAB Quadra
21:10 Alone Tonight Organ
21:49 Quadra phased organ
22:06 RMI piano
23:44 Tonight arp
24:32 Tonight drum type sequence
25:02 Tonight drums and pad
The Genesis Collection for the Korg Wavestate is available now as a free download.
We have previously featured several of Ian Dixon’s videos, which showcase his great sound design work for the Korg modwave and wavestate synthesizers.
His latest video captures a livestream, recorded yesterday, that demonstrates how to use Korg’s Sample Builder to import WAV files, set up looping, and configure key zones. Then it looks at syncing samples to the synth and working with them in the synth engine.
The process works similarly for all versions of the synths, including mk1, mk2 and native versions.
Watch the video and share your thoughts on this in the comments!
