Modern Synth Meets Vintage Sound | The 3rd Wave

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GROOVE SYNTHESIS 3RD WAVE ADVANCED WAVETABLE SYNTHESIZER

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The Smaller The Better? First Impressions of 3rd Wave 8M

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

"A first taste of the 3rd Wave 8M Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer
Thank you ‪@GrooveSynthesis‬ for making this video possible!"

Groove-Synthesis 3rd Wave (sound.report deutsch) (Edit)

video upload by The Green Man(TGM) + sound.report by Heiner Kruse

00:00-01:10 Intro mit Soundbeispielen (der erste Sound ist eine Eigenkreation).
01:10-02:40 Einführung, PPG Style Sounds
02:40-04:36 Oscillators, Parts
04:02-04:36 8M Display
04:36-07:36 Wavetables, VA
07:36-09:12 Samples und Bulk unified Data export Teil 1
09:12-09:59 Kits und Multisamples
09:59-10:56 Eigenes Sample in Wavteable konvertiert
10:56-12:04 Wave Envelopes
12:04-13:48 analoges Filter
13:48-15:45 Layer und FX, 80s Drums
15:45-20:25 Sequencer & Arp für Ideen + Performances
20:25-23:50 Samplespeicherverwaltung, Backup, Sampling
23:50-27:24 Wavetable erzeugen + exportieren
27:24-28:58 Restore via Image Backup
28:58-32:46 Import von Unified Programs/ Stereoklavier
32:46-35:11 Fazit
35:11-38:15 Mehr Sounds (+ Hinweis auf Wavesurfer)

Meet the 3rd Wave 8M: Overview by Bob Coover

video upload by Groove Synthesis

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"In this video, Groove Synthesis co-founder Bob Coover provides an overview of the capabilities, features, and sounds of the 3rd Wave 8M.

Meet the 3rd Wave 8M: An 8-voice desktop synth powerhouse that brings Groove Synthesis’ award-winning wavetable technology to more studios, stages, and creative spaces than ever before. This isn’t a watered-down version. This is 8 voices and 2 parts of pure, uncompromised 3rd Wave DNA in a more accessible, compact package. Same premium sound engine. Same analog filters. Same innovative synthesis. Just more accessible to more producers and musicians.

In this overview, Groove's co-founder Bob Coover walks you through the five synthesis methods (PPG wavetables, modern wavetables, virtual-analog, linear FM, and sampling), features and performance controls, and explains which 3rd Wave might be the right one for you.

Chapters:
00:00 - Sound Demo
00:41 - Introduction & Overview
05:59 - PPG Wavetables
08:31 - Modern Wavetables
10:08 - Virtual-Analog Waveforms
12:00 - Sampling
14:30 - Sampling & FM
16:03 - Features & Performance Controls
18:46 - Which 3rd Wave Is Right For Me?"

Moog Muse -nature sounds, woodwinds and pads

video upload by Brian Schaft

"A song that incorporates a some of the Muse's smoothness. Done almost entirely with the Muse, except for the crow call- which is the 3rd Wave."

Machina Bristonica 2025 - A Quick Look Round

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"Just a little video about my trip to Machina Bristonica. Not by any means a full review, I wouldn't have it in me to attempt such a thing.

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Equipment
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Artists
Sakr
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Tim Exile
https://timexile.bandcamp.com/
Nadia Struiwigh
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The compact giant! 3rd Wave 8M synth demo

video upload by Matt Johnson’s Keyspace

"Whether you're into sound design, classic analogue flavours, or modern digital texture, the 3rd Wave 8M has serious range. In this demo, I walk through a variety of patches and show just how versatile this little beast is!

You can buy my presets here
https://www.mattjohnsonproducer.com/p..."

See dealers on the right for the 3rd Wave 8M.

One Synth | Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave | Berlin School Sketch

video upload by Synth Seeker

"🎹 We are making a Berlin-School / Synthwavey inspired sketch using a single hardware synth - today's target is the 3rd Wave by Groove Synthesis

00:00 - Introduction
03:08 - Make a Pluck!
08:27 - Bassline
10:33 - Pad/Comp
16:29 - Lead Voice
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BACKGROUND
Hi! I'm Luke Stark and I'm creating videos here as Synth Seeker because I like to share the things I find fun or useful as I make music! Here you will find techniques, discoveries and distractions. Have fun!

MY MUSIC
⛺️ BandCamp: https://lukestark.bandcamp.com (releases)
🍎 Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/spevewkp (releases)
☁️ Soundcloud: / lukestark (weird ideas and experiments)"

Coloray performs 'Tonight' with the 3rd Wave 8M and 24M synths

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Berlin-based electronic artist Coloray takes the new 3rd Wave 8M desktop synthesizer for a spin alongside the flagship 24M in this live performance of his original song 'Tonight.' Learn more about the 3rd Wave 8M: https://www.groovesynthesis.com

Watch as Coloray sculpts sounds in real-time using both synths controlled by Ableton Live, creating layers of wavetable textures and analog warmth without any overdubs.

The 3rd Wave 8M brings the complete synthesis engine to a compact desktop format with 8 voices, bi-timbral operation, and the same premium analog filters that define Groove’s 3rd Wave character. At $1,999, the 8M makes the distinctive 3rd Wave sound accessible to a broader range of musicians while maintaining patch compatibility with the 24-voice models.

In this performance, Coloray sequences multiple synth parts on the 24M (taking advantage of its 4-part multitimbral capabilities) while the 8M handles the driving bassline. Throughout the song, he uses the performance controls to shape filter sweeps and envelope responses, demonstrating the intuitive real-time control that makes the 3rd Wave series so expressive. The vocals feature live vocoder processing, with drums and vocal samples provided by Ableton playback tracks.

Coloray (Raynor De Groot) is the boundary-pushing electronic artist known for his genre-defying approach that draws from ambient, EBM, techno, house, and disco. His tracks have topped Beatport charts and earned support from Four Tet, Dixon, Solomun, and Pete Tong. His innovative 'Future Static' audiovisual concept and virtual reality experiences showcase his commitment to pushing creative boundaries."

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M Review & Demo | Compact Synth Powerhouse

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 All 3rd Wave intro (not drums or vocals!)
2:13 Doing that PPG Thing
4:07 It's SOOOO much more than a PPG
6:33 Creating the Different Styles of Tones
14:00 Putting Them All Together
16:15 Demo Track - Rain or Shine

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M is here – the compact desktop module with huge power. From classic PPG tones to modern wavetable magic, this demo shows why it could be your next dream synth.

In this video I put it through its paces with a full demo and review, showing how it stacks up against the bigger 3rd Wave keyboard and even the Behringer Wave – a clone of the classic PPG 2.2.

With 24 voices, wavetable creation, sample import, and a deep sequencer, the 8M delivers the lush PPG tones we know and love – but it also goes far beyond, opening up new creative possibilities for sound design and performance.

If you’ve seen my earlier videos on the 3rd Wave , you’ll know how close they get to that classic PPG sound. But the 8M adds serious flexibility: multi-timbrality, modern workflow, and the ability to create wavetables from audio. This isn’t just a clone – it’s a synth that pushes forward while staying true to the heritage.

Whether you’re a fan of vintage digital synths, wavetable synthesis, or just looking for an inspiring new instrument for your studio, the 8M is a fascinating option.

👉 Check out my 3rd Wave Playlist - everything you could ever want to know!"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer (Desktop) SN 1404

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Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll Goes Granular With the 3rd Wave and Samples

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"Check out this short video sent to us by Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll, in which he puts the 3rd Wave’s new sample modulation capabilities to the test. Learn more about the 3rd Wave at https://www.groovesynthesis.com

Paul Hartnoll, one half of the legendary electronic duo Orbital, has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music since their breakthrough 1989 hit "Chime" helped define the UK rave scene. Known for their innovative live performances and genre-defining albums like "In Sides" and "Snivilisation," Orbital's influence on electronic music spans over three decades, making Paul's exploration of the 3rd Wave's capabilities particularly compelling.

In the video, Paul makes great use of sample start modulation, a feature added in OS 1.9a of the 3rd Wave 24K synth, allowing velocity and other sources to dynamically shift sample start points for expressive performance control. He created a sequence of 48th notes in Ableton Live, using its note split mode, and gently randomized the notes’ velocity. He then modulates the sample start in the 3rd Wave oscillator with the note velocity to create, in effect, a granular sampler. You can then also use velocity (or any other parameter) to control the filter cutoff and spread the samples out into the stereo field with the pan spread control.

The 3rd Wave 24K is a 24-voice, 4-part multi-timbral wavetable synth with 3 oscillators per voice, analog low-pass filters, a state-variable filter, 6-stage wave envelopes per oscillator, and an industry-first Wavemaker™ tool that allows users to create custom wavetables in a single step through its proprietary sample-to-wave technology. Each of its three oscillators can generate a classic PPG-era wavetable, a modern high-resolution wavetable, virtual-analog synthesis, linear FM, and sampling.

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes the concept firmly into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound and innovative features that synths of the 80ies could only dream of.

Learn more about the 3rd Wave advanced wavetable synth here: https://groovesynthesis.com/"

3rd Wave Custom Sample Based Patches // sound demo no talking

video upload by Devin Belanger

"Miles Away – Volume 3 Custom Patches for Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave:
https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/pr...

The much-anticipated Volume 3 in one of Miles Away’s most popular series is here.

This custom patch bank delivers 150 high-quality sample-based presets (30 original base programs × 5 multisample variations) for the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave synthesizer—including Keyboard, Desktop, and 8M models*.

Designed specifically to take full advantage of the 3rd Wave’s sample-based oscillator architecture, this pack expands the sonic palette of your synth with patches that are expressive, musical, and genre-flexible. With a variety of epic pads, complex multitimbral patches, face melting basses, sensitive keys and more, this is the world's first multisample based patch collection for the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. Also compatible with 3rd Wave 8M.

Blade Runner, Stranger Things, Synthwave, Film Score, Ambient, Synthjam"

3rd Wave 8M – First Look, Unboxing, Sound Demo & Full Walkthrough

video upload by Devin Belanger

"Purchase my Custom 3rd Wave Patches (confirmed to work on the 8M): https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/pr...

Miles Away gives you a world-first in-depth look at the 3rd Wave 8M, the new desktop version of the powerful wavetable synth from Groove Synthesis.

In this video, I unbox the unit, give a sound demo, and walk you through the key features, workflow, and what sets the 8M apart.

0:00 - unboxing
2:13 - playing factory patches
3:58 - making a patch from scratch
6:00 - pulse width modulation and circuit drift
7:08 - using samples as oscillators
8:50 - analog filter section
10:30 - wave envelope and jamming on our patch
12:49 - state variable filter and LFO section
14:28 - built in FX section
15:31 - Vangelis style reverb jam
16:55 - mod matrix
18:00 - multitimbrality
18:37 - loading different multisamples
19:42 - ambient live performance on Miles Away Custom Patch Vol 3
21:11 - if you want to hear even more 3rd Wave, click here!"

3rd Wave OS 1.9a Update, including Programs that hold the Samples

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Bob Coover, one of the 3rd Wave creators, takes you through some of the new features in the new OS 1.9a update for the 3rd Wave 24 Voice Keyboard and Desktop. These features are also contained in the 3rd Wave 8M that is just being released. The features includes the new unified data import and export, which is a simple way to load and save sounds without needing to load samples or wavetables separately from the programs. Find the update and a bonus sample library on the support page of our website: https://groovesynthesis.com/support/"

0:00 - Loading the OS
2:55 - Current sampling and wavetables
4:49 - Unified data programs and loading a .pgdata program
7:00 - Stereo sample file ability
8:58 - Bulk loading multiple sample programs
11:52 - Examples of transient samples
15:31 - Loading 6 more sample programs
16:40 - Playing examples of two more transient programs
17:20 - Mono LFOs
18:49 - Modulating the sample start point - Drums
20:51 - Modulating the sample start point - Strings
22:34 - Return to Home Screen and Global Key

Covalence

video upload by davidryle

"Large format 5U modular synthesizer with the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave.
Two passes. The first was the modular synth, and the second was the played lines on the keyboard. All sounds except the melodic part was recorded in real time from the modular.
Two Matrix Algorithmic Composer modules from Synthetic Sound Labs were used for the moving lines throughout. These were fed to a pair of SSL/Ian Fritz Thru-Zero oscillators. The outputs were mixed straight and also split to an Encore Electronics Frequency Shifter, MOTM 440 Filter and heavily modulated 73B Modcan Dual Delay. Further processing with the Empress reverb and the Dove Audio D501 filter.
The bass notes were generated by the STG Soundlabs Voltage Mini Store to a pair of STG Oscillators and a Dove Audio WF. The filters included the MegaOhmAudio MA20 and the Frequency Central System X LPF.
A Q960 sent the arpeggio sweep voltage to an SSL VCO through a Behringer DD400 digital delay.
A Ring Modulator patch on the Q169 Qxcillator ++ from Synthesizers.com was directed through an Oakley Sound Diode Super Ladder filter then through an SSL Digital Delay.
The S&H sounding patch was not a sample & hold at all. It was a combination of a Q960, West Coast Random Source, MosLab 901/904A and a MegaOhmAudio CdS through an Oakley VC State Variable Filter."

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

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Details via synth_nyc:

"We can be grateful that Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave has a full MIDI SYSEX implementation and documentation: [Google doc link]

This is getting rare these days.

I was provided with 3rd Wave firmware v1.8gRC25 for testing purposes so that’s why you may notice some features in the editor, new compared to 1.8f (the current official release).

GENERIC FEATURES:

- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.8gRC25):
- 2 Editor Pages per 3rd Wave Multi parameters (total of eight Pages for the four 3rd Wave Parts)
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Single parameters
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Sequencer parameters
- All 1385 Program (All 4 Parts Multi + All Single + All Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:05 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 02:20 in the video above):
- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer
- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it to the synth

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:
- Go to the video Description on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/1098612319

MOTIVATION:

- Consistent User Experience (no skeuomorphism): Color coding of synth blocks (VCO1 in blue, VCO2 in green, VCF in orange, etc..) which makes it extremely efficient and consistent across synths (rather than using different synth UI or dedicated editors).

- No 'Shift' Button: All parameters are laid out in one page if possible, on the editors.

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SUPERBOOTH 25: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"The 3rd Wave 8M synth sound module launches from Groove Synthesis, designed with eight voices and priced as a smaller and more accessible version of their flagship 3rd Wave."

Groove Synthesis 8M // 8 Voice 3rd Wave Desktopp

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The 3rd WAVE 8M is the latest addition to the Groove Synthesis Family - The 'baby' of the 3rd Wave siblings is essentially an 8 voice 3rd Wave with a smaller form factor, a few less knobs, but a bigger screen with 6 instead of 4 contextual encoders."

See the announcement post here.