KORG modwave....is this new?

BlackForest · Post by **BlackForest** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:42 am

https://www.korg.com/de/products/synthesizers/modwave/

Is this a new synth? Am kind of confused...

D575 · Post by **D575** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:14 am

https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2021-korg ... ble-synth/

BlackForest · Post by **BlackForest** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:48 am

https://ui4ddendhpgc3ssawye3yqxyvq-adwh ... dwave.html

Alternatively try to get the original site translated:

https://m.bonedo.de/artikel/einzelansic ... dwave.html

Kevin Nolan · Post by **Kevin Nolan** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:09 am

This originally negative post (now erased) of mine is now positive

ModWave - WaveState SE - and the 700s : Wow! Well done Korg - absolutely knocking it out of the park.

Sorry for doubting your company ethos.

Time to start showing Korg some TLC again - with out wallets

They really are THE complete synthesizer company

Post by **Sharp** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:44 pm

Personally I’m quite excited about the Modwave and really looking forward to an in-depth review.

I also greatly prefer Wavetable Synth’s over Analog. I just find them far more diverse in what sound they can produce.

I read you can load your own wavetables? Ooohhh need to know MORE.

Sharp.

RKfan · Post by **RKfan** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:31 pm

https://soundcloud.com/korg/sets/modwave-demo-sounds

RKfan · Post by **RKfan** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:31 pm

https://soundcloud.com/korg/sets/modwave-demo-sounds

loopman · Post by **loopman** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:02 pm

I love this last ModWave synthesizer, it's really gorgeous, as I also love the WaveState and the Minilogue XD very much ( I'm not a fan of the Opsix), they are the Top in terms of technology and performance... But ... why doesn't Korg decide to make a Super single 61-key synthesizer that contains them all? It would be a Dream!

BlackForest · Post by **BlackForest** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:04 pm

loopman wrote:I love this last ModWave synthesizer, it's really gorgeous, as I also love the WaveState and the Minilogue XD very much ( I'm not a fan of the Opsix), they are the Top in terms of technology and performance... But ... why doesn't Korg decide to make a Super single 61-key synthesizer that contains them all? It would be a Dream!

Propably that would be called Kronos 3...plus some more extra goodies...?

loopman · Post by **loopman** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:27 pm

Maybe... but a Kronos 3 would be more rather a workstation, what I mean is a next 61 keys Performance Synth which contains two or three of the current 37 key models. Who knows if it will ever be possible or will it ever happen

Narioso · Post by **Narioso** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:35 pm

loopman wrote:Maybe... but a Kronos 3 would be more rather a workstation, what I mean is a next 61 keys Performance Synth which contains two or three of the current 37 key models. Who knows if it will ever be possible or will it ever happen

I think the idea is brilliant - instead of replacing and increasing engines in Kronos 3 - make another one with 5-6 engines of these new nice units, maybe some analog too.

Something that goes on 2nd tier over Kronos 2. I never saw a keyboard player with one keyboard anyway.

Roland JD-Xa is that kind of hybrid with analog part and a lot from Integra in the digital parts..

Kevin Nolan · Post by **Kevin Nolan** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:18 pm

Sharp wrote:Personally I’m quite excited about the Modwave and really looking forward to an in-depth review.

I also greatly prefer Wavetable Synth’s over Analog. I just find them far more diverse in what sound they can produce.

I read you can load your own wavetables? Ooohhh need to know MORE.

Sharp.

I'm now on board Sharp !!!

The WaveState SE - have me _very_ excited!!

But the 700s - what an ABSOLUTE GEM! I know you're not big into analog synthesis - but - just look at it. It's a work of Art!

And working with the original engineers - it's not just the quality - it's the design "truth" and "honesty" underpinning their classic re-releases.

And I agree ( I was being a bit of a gripe in my last post now erased) - the ModWave looks _very_ exciting.

So impressed how Korg can pull off so many very different releases - simultaneously - at such a high, innovative level.

I did feel Korg lost their mojo for a while (in a serious way) - but - they are back! I honestly feel it there will be a new workstation in the coming years - I just do not see it as a problem to them - if this is waht they can do at such a rapid pace and to such high quality in synthesis.

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:41 am

I"m also hoping to see these fine new synths combined into one like they did with the Kronos. Mind you, I"m hoping they can make a "Kronos 3" with these synths and also all of the ones that are already in it.
I can dream! I know I can!

Musicwithharry · Post by **Musicwithharry** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:44 pm

The more I research this unit, the more I like it.

I have a number of Ensoniq pieces in my music area, consisting of the VFX, VFX-SD and (2) SQ-R+/32. I also have an SQ1+ for live use. These units feature wavetable synthesis and also feature Transwaves (which are unique to Ensoniq).

If I am reading everything correctly on the Modwave, it would be a modern extension of what my Ensoniq's already offer. With that said, it would be neat to have a modern take on them to a degree.

I will be awaiting a thorough review on it before pulling the trigger on one.

Grace,
Harry

danatkorg · Post by **danatkorg** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:29 pm

A nice write-up from sound designer Francis Preve:

https://cdm.link/2021/01/inside-korgs-m ... ble-synth/