Synthesist Ian Dixon shared this series of videos that look at sound design on the Korg ModWave synthesizer.
The Korg Modwave is a modern synth design that builds on the capabilities of the classic DW-8000. It features distinctive wavetable timbres, Kaoss Physics, and Motion Sequencing 2.0.
The tutorial offers a comprehensive introduction to sound design with the Korg Modwave. The tutorial applies both to the hardware Korg Modwave and the Korg Modwave Native plugin.
Samples and Motion Sequencing:
The second video in the series looks at how to use the samples integrated into the Korg Modwave, along with harnessing the powerful motion sequencer to modulate multiple parameters on the Modwave.
Watch the videos and share your thoughts on the Modwave in the comments!
Tall Dog Electronics has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of a desktop conversion kit for Korg Wavestate, Opsix & Modwave synthesizers.
The kit replaces the replaces Korg’s plastic keyboard case with a machined aluminum body. The result is a desktop synth that’s about half the height and depth of the original keyboard.
Installation takes about a half hour, and it is reversible, if you decide you want to convert your synth back to having a keyboard.
An overview of the conversion process:
Production of the Desktop Conversion Kit for the Korg Wavestate, Opsix & Modwave synthesizers is being funded via a Kickstarter project, and it is available to backers starting at $164
*Note: All crowdfunded projects can involve risk. See the project website for details.
The trend for official software versions of contemporary hardware synths is one we’re fully onboard with.
Korg has introduced modwave native, a fully-compatible software counterpart to its recently introduced modwave synthesizer keyboard. The Modwave has joined the Opsix and Wavestate as an option for your DAW.
Released in 2021, the Modwave is an all-digital synth that’s loosely based on Korg’s DW-8000, which is something of a cult classic. It offers wavetable oscillators, sumptuous filters, flexible modulation options, effects and hi-spec pattern sequencing.
Modwave Native is fully compatible with the hardware – sounds can be exchanged between the two – and also supports any third-party sound libraries that are designed for the original Modwave (or for the wavestate, for that matter).
Modwave native is available in VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, on both macOS and Windows, as well as AU on macOS. You can seamlessly exchange sounds between hardware and software.
Modwave native is available now for intro price of $149 (regular price $199) Special crossgrade pricing is also available for owners of the modwave keyboard. Find out more and download a demo on the Korg website.
