KORG Advances Development of Acoustic Synthesis_phase8

You can find demos of KORG's Acoustic Synthesis_phase8 from last year's SUPERBOOTH in previous posts here.

via KORG:

"Acoustic Synthesis_phase8 is KORG Berlin’s latest development prototype that showcases the new Acoustic Synthesis technology.

What is Acoustic Synthesis_phase8

- It’s an acoustic instrument that is part melodic synthesizer, part drum machine
- 8 independent electromechanical voices
- Sequencer with polyrhythmic shifting
- Waveshaping, Tremolo and EG control
- Replaceable and tunable resonators
- Mechanical sound shaping possibilities

What is Acoustic Synthesis?

Acoustic Synthesis unites the sonic richness of real physically vibrating bodies with electronic control.

Why is it special?

Think the strings of a guitar, keys of a xylophone or the air in a flute; embedded into electronic synthesis. Our efforts merge the physical world with electronics to make instruments that act and feel alive.

Displayed at: Superbooth 2024 KORG Berlin Booth (Z440)"

Superbooth 2023: Korg Berlin - Prototype Acoustic Synthesizer

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"Tatsuya Takahashi (Tats) continues to innovate from his labs at Korg Berlin, he revealed their latest innovation - acoustic synthesis. Tats explained that Korg Berlin has developed metal resonators that are designed to contain frequencies that are pleasing to the ear. The resonators move in complex ways when stimulated, with the fundamental frequency creating a sense of pitch. Korg Berlin uses an electromagnetic system to move the resonators, similar to the hammer in a piano. The company then uses capacitive pickups to capture the movement and feed it into a feedback control system, allowing them to manipulate and sustain specific overtones and frequencies. Korg Berlin showcased an early prototype of the technology, which they called the acoustic"

Korg Berlin Acoustic Synthesizer Synthesis_phase8

A Conversation With Tats of Korg Berlin - Acoustic Synthesizer

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Korg Berlin Acoustic Synthesizer Synthesis_phase8

Korg Berlin Introduces Acoustic Synthesizer Prototype | Superbooth 2023

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You might recall this post teasing something new from KORG. Here it is. An acoustic desktop synth. Reminds me of Gamechanger Audio's Motor Synth.

"Korg is gearing up for their Superbooth debut in their hometown of Berlin. They will be showcasing an early prototype of their latest innovation—an acoustic synthesizer that combines the sonic richness of real vibrating bodies with electronic control."

Korg Berlin Acoustic Synthesizer Synthesis_phase8