The video, via AndEcho, captures a live performance featuring a minimal setup of a Roger Linn Design LinnStrument and a Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field.
The LinnStrument is a MIDI controller that can capture five different types of expressive control, simultaneously, per finger. The OP-1 Field is a portable synth workstation with synth, drum machine, tape recorder and mixer.
Korg’s ‘California Trio’ of digital synths – the Opsix, Wavestate and Modwave – were introduced just as the world went into pandemic mode, and may have not gotten as much attention as they might have otherwise, as a result.
But, with Korg’s recent sale on the Opsix, and as more demo and performance videos have gotten out, people are starting to realize that each of the three synths features a powerful synth engine that offers a modern take on a classic digital approach to synthesis.
Here is a short synth jam that showcases some of the power of the Korg Wavestate, a live performance of the Blade Runner End Titles, from the score by Vangelis. The performance features patches by sound designer Maik Schott.
CJ Thomas shared his version of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych’s Carol Of The Bells, arranged for piano and synthesizer.
“On a last-minute whim, I decided to create a version of Carol Of The Bells, originally composed by Mykola Leontovych. It’s one of my favorite pieces of holiday music. Hope you enjoy!”
