MATRIXSYNTH: Retroaktiv DW-8P | Controller for the Korg DW-8000/6000 and EX-8000


Friday, September 13, 2019

Retroaktiv DW-8P | Controller for the Korg DW-8000/6000 and EX-8000


Published on Sep 13, 2019 Espen Kraft

"The DW-8P is a controller that can be used with the Korg DW-8000 (as I show in this video), the DW-6000 and/or the EX-8000. The controller can control TWO synths at the same time.
In addition to controlling every parameter of the synth, the DW-8P has some extra features as a ramp generator, patch generator and advanced CC and sysex capabilities. New features can be added by updating the firmware.
Check out the home site of the manufacturer for more info:
https://retroaktivsynthesizers.com/"

1 comment:

  1. Aaaah... the DW-8000! Still a gorgeous sounding synth.

    I had one many years ago, it was the synth I learned synthesis on, the synth I owned when the "lightbulb" went on regarding how subtractive synthesis works and how the various components come together to produce a sound. Fond memories.

    But I will admit, the DW-8000's interface was not simple, direct, or intuitive. The DW-8P looks to be a perfect companion piece, and brings immediacy to programming the 8000. What a fantastic tool for experienced players to quickly dial in a sound, or for beginners to learn on. I'm shocked to see something like this on the market. I mean, who is sitting around on a Friday night thinking "hmmm, what should I do this weekend? I know! I'll go completely against the virtual synth trend and design a professional-looking high-quality dedicated MIDI controller for a 30 year old keyboard that hardly anybody uses anymore, source all the components, and build large quantities of these things! Yeah, that sounds like fun!"

    Anyway, just checked craigslist, and I'll be darned if there isn't a DW-8000 (with a MEX) for sale right here in my little town of 13,000. I think Fate is tempting me, and when it comes to gear I just get weak and wobbly.

    Fantastic review! Thank you so much for posting it, and for the knowledge and experience you share with the world! OK, back to the craigslist window...

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