Synthwave-state. Korg Wavestate as single synthwave synth
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- I came across a synthwave demo using a Roland Jupiter-XM a couple of days ago. I thought the Wavestate could maybe do the same.
I thought I'd attempt a synthwave(-ish) track using just the Wavestate and played live; this is the result. Disclaimer: my interpretation of 'Synthwave' may be slightly different from other people.
Performance notes:
Four layers; Layer one - sequenced bass line, layer two - sequenced drum beat, Layer three - synth pad, Layer four - various lead and pad sounds. Key of Ab or F minor, depending on your point of view.
The sounds were selected from the Programs I already had on the Wavestate and were fairly randomly selected; I could possibly used less tones. Various tweaks to parameters along the way.
In the performance, I played layers 1 to 3 with the left hand and keyboard split at C4, although the drum track was on hold throughout and allocated to a single key, the right hand playing what came into my head, over the top, cycling through various pads, plucks and pads, sorted for ease of selection via the Program menu.
Awesome Kurt! Thanks for the wonderful music 🎶. Very well done 👏! I hope all is well in Your world 🌎. Mark Bensette Aux and
This thing is killer! awesome playing too!
Thanks for your comments. I think the Wavestate is pretty unique in what it can do. I'm only scratching the surface of it at the moment.
Pretty good, reminds me of the old Koto italo pop synth music from the late 80s, used to love that.
Thanks. I'll take that.
Great job! I have been struggling with the decision over my next synth. Modwave or hydrasynth. Videos like yours just make it even more difficult to decide. Thanks for the great music! 🎶
@AlgoCompSynth by znmeb If Modwave is played via a master keyboard with aftertouch could it be activated?
@@jimbotron70 Yup. Works like a charm. I use a weighted keyboard with aftertouch. Studiologic SL88, to be precise.
Ahhh... finally. The Wavestate as a musical instrument
Amazing instruments, very good play! Thank you!
Love that Korg sound. Subscribed for more :)
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The Korg Wavestate is a truly baffling, terrifying and daunting machine afa the possibilities go, and how to get the max out of it. However, once You get over the initial shock of the shit-ton of hidden switches and modding tools already built-in, it becomes an excellent tool for some astonishing sounds and tracks. I got one the day it was released, and only nòw I am starting to get somewhere. At the least it's a bit more accessible than his grand daddy, the WaveStation. That thing was SO convoluted and hard to program, that even experienced artists hardly went beyond the stock patches.
I'd tend to agree. The way the Wavestate can morph between sounds is pretty much unique. It does take a while to get your head around the various sequencer lanes, but I'd say it's easier to program than my Roland Jupiter-XM; certainly once it clicks as to how the sequencer lanes interact.
@@kurtklingklang5918 Exactly! The funny bit? The way the step-sequencer can be used to morph between sounds, first appeared on the MS2000..sortof... It isn't as broad as the Wavestate, but you could already see where Korg was going. The MS2000 is the only synth that I've kept all these years (together with the Radias rack mount). It is primitive afa Virtualized synths go, and the 'sound' isn't for everyone, but Mann oh Mann, can you get impressive results for such an ancient, primitive thing.
Nice job. That lead is wonderfully bright. Very 80s. I'm ashamed to say that I've only just learned of the Wavestate's existence. Was going to buy a Minilogue XD for synthwave composing soon. Maybe the Wavestate is a better option...
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Incredible. I wonder if I could do anything remotely similar with my Modwave
The problem you will run into is lack of multi-timbrality, i.e. layers. I used four layers for this performance, the Modwave has two layers only.
Interesting how the Wavestete could be used as a groovebox.
All this is cool, but the general message for the reverb of all parts in the same proportion, I consider it a defect of the instrument manufacturer...
The Wavestate does only have global reverb, which is a significant limitation. The Modwave can handle reverb independently on its two layers, which is a lot better.
I'm sure it could be changed in the operating system, but it may impact on the overall polyphony.
Which one do you like better the Opsix or the Wavestate?
I'm quite a fan of the Wavestate. The Opsix is very good, it's quite easy to create a good/interesting sound, but the Wavestate is far more versatile.
How do you like the Opsix?
Sound-wise I like it very much. It's not difficult to come up with interesting sounds with a few tweaks of whatever preset you select. The onboard effects are not bad, although you are limited to how many you can apply to the sound.
What I think lets it down, is the way the presets are organised. There is a list of 500 possible presets, for which there is no way to narrow down what you might be searching for. Sounds can't be ordered or searched by type; pad, lead, etc. It just a list of 500 locations. The Wavestate and also the Modwave catalogue sounds by type and by collection, which is far more efficient. The Librarian software is a clunky as well - very different to Wavestate and Modwave - you'd think the Opsix had been created by a different company.
Is the minilogue like the opsix or the wavestate as far as the patch finding goes?