4 effect blocks including delay, reverb, modulation & EQ
High quality metal case
Fully compatible with wavestate, wavestate mk II & wavestate native software
incl. free sound & Library editor
incl. hardcase
Introducing the KORG wavestate SE and SE Platinum
The Korg wavestate SE at a glance
The wavestate SE from Korg transfers the famous wave sequencing synthesis from the wavestation built from 1990-1994 into a new age! The 61-key keyboard synthesizer scores with the new Wave Sequencing 2.0 synthesis, which was introduced in the wavestate 1 and is also easy to use. The advanced sound generation is complemented by twelve filter models and four powerful effect blocks that provide delay, reverb, modulation and special effects. Based on the mk II version, the wavestate SE also has more memory. In plain language this means up to 4 GB of memory for the sample library, several tens of thousands of performances storable, 799 programs and 1042 wavesequences.
The SE version
The most striking feature of the SE version of the wavestate is the significantly larger housing with a noble, dark metal panel. The high-quality 61-key keyboard is now also equipped with aftertouch and the polyphony offers an impressive 96 voices. To underline the exclusivity of the SE version, an attractively designed transport case is included in the delivery, which optimally protects the wavestate SE on the road.
The sound generation of the wavestate SE
The core of the Wave Sequencing 2.0 synthesis is that duration, sample and pitch can be assigned to each step of a wavesequence. Timing, sequence, note duration, sequence values and further parameters are summarized under the term "lanes" and can be further defined with loop positions, number of steps and insert point. In interaction with the four envelopes, three LFOs, velocity, modulation wheel and other sources, a complex sound construct is created that cannot be compared with any other synthesizer at present. Within the sequences there is also the possibility to insert coincidences or to modulate the steps from 0-100 percent with probability.
Filters and effects
In the wavestate SE both are not neglected: twelve filter models have been implemented to meet every taste. Among them are the Korg classics MS-20 Lowpass and MS-20 Highpass which are much more biting in sound and the powerful, round Polysix filter. There are four effect blocks per layer, which provide various Delay and Reverb algorithms, modulation effects such as Phaser or chorus, but also parametric equalizer, compressor and special effects (Pre FX).
Fluid operation
The performance-oriented operation of the wavestate SE is noticeable through the numerous control elements, which are also characterized by only a few double assignments. All sound-relevant parameters are directly accessible, selected parameters can be assigned to the eight white knobs as desired. Since the sound generation of the wavestate SE consists of four layers, the perfect means to adjust their levels is the handy Vector joystick. The large Display contributes a lot to the optimal overview and handling.
Sounds for eternity
The wavestate SE is an Eldorado for sound tinkerers. Modulations and variations of what one might rather expect from a well-equipped modular system enliven the sound of this synthesizer in an amazing way. The bulging sample memory with a capacity of four gigabytes also contributes to this. If there is a lack of inspiration or if you want a new variant that you haven't thought of yet? Just press the cube button and the intelligent random function will recompose a part of the sound or even the whole layer.
Korg wavestate - Demo
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Free of charge to the wavestate SE Korg provides an extensive software package as download. For changes and runability on Windows and Mac systems, please refer to the Korg homepage.
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