Korg Wavestate - "Plexus" 40 Performances (Soundset)

video upload by LFOstore

"LFO.store presents 'Plexus' soundset for Korg Wavestate.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/korg-...

The Korg Wavestate is an incredible synth with amazing features and sound that never ceases to amaze and inspire.

Welcome to the world of movement and pulsation!

Inside you will find 40 arpeggios and sequences performances, with different sound colors, ready to breathe new emotions into your compositions and live jams.

Create new sound universes with Korg Wavestate and 'Plexus'

Dance, ambient, retro or cinematic, no limits, let your imagination run wild.

Each patch of our sound set is musical and can be immediately used in your tracks and production.

Enjoy and let the music be with you!"

20 Years Later: The Korg Radias Still Sounds Incredible! Preset Demo |No Talking|

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video I play a curated selection of presets, showing why this synth still sounds fresh, wide, and inspiring even after 20 years.
Expect lush pads, deep basses, evolving textures and signature arpeggiators that defined the early 2000s Korg sound.

🎧 Best experienced on headphones – everything you hear comes straight from the Radias, no external effects or EQ.

✨ About the Korg Radias
Released in 2006, the Radias combines virtual-analog oscillators, formant motion sequencing and an advanced vocoder, making it a true hybrid instrument that still rivals many modern synths today."

Korg microKORG 2: Sound Demo | No Talking

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"A detailed look at the sounds of the new Korg microKORG 2 (MK2).
This video is a walkthrough of selected presets that demonstrate the capabilities of the new engine, from rich virtual analog textures to modern digital effects.
Recorded directly via line-out for the best audio quality. No talking.

The patches in this video showcase the updated filter character, the new effects section (Reverb/Delay), and the dynamic response of the new keybed.

🎧 Headphones or Studio Monitors recommended."

Korg KingKorg NEO - Sound Demo & Best Presets (No Talking)

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video, we explore a curated selection of the Korg KingKorg NEO's best factory presets to test the true capabilities of its XMT (eXpanded Modelling Technology) sound engine. There is no talking, just pure direct audio to help you evaluate the filters, oscillators, and onboard effects of this Virtual Analog synth.

🎧 Headphones or Studio Monitors are recommended for the best experience.

🎛️ About the Korg KingKorg NEO:
The KingKorg NEO is a powerful Virtual Analog synthesizer featuring 24-voice polyphony and a 3-oscillator-per-voice architecture. In this playthrough, I focused on highlighting:

• XMT Engine: Its ability to generate warm analog tones as well as hybrid digital timbres (DWGS/PCM).

• Filter Modeling: Showcasing the emulation of historic filters (MS-20, Acid, Vintage models).

• Effects: The use of the 3 master effect slots (Pre FX, Mod FX, Rev/Delay) that add character without external processing.

Thanks to Algam Eko, Korg distributor in Italy, for lending me the KingKorg NEO for the making of this video. https://algameko.com/it/"

"Slow Burn" original jazz-funk

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"#funk #jazz #rhodes #nord #moog #arturia #korg #hohner
Here's my latest concoction from the studio featuring the Rhodes EK10 MKIII, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Stage 4, ‪@KorgOfficial‬ miniKORG 700fs, ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ Polybrute, Hohner Clavinet E7 and ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Minitaur. The Rhodes is going through the ‪@rhodesmusic‬ V-Pan plugin during most of the tune, with the solo section using a Line 6 Echo Park and ElectroHarmonix C0ckfight wah-wah pedal. The Nord is using "Swiss Lead" from J3PO's Nord Stage patches ‪@iamj3po‬ . The Clav is going through the Electroharmonix C0ckfight pedal as well. I programmed all drums and used Addictive Drums 2. Enjoy!"

Korg Opsix 37-Key Altered FM Synthesizer

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video upload by Roland Perez

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Korg Prophecy

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Korg Opsix | No talking, just playing my soundpack "DEATH" for some minutes

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

"I´m playing some patches from my soundpack "DEATH". No external effects were used. All effects are internal effects of the Opsix. No other hardware was used. No compressor, no limiter, no equalizer, nothing, but the pure Opsix.

I designed all the sounds myself. All patches are fully compatible with the Opsix Mk1, Mk2, SE hardware and the Opsix native software.

If you´re interested in my soundpacks, please send me an email (xu.sounddesign@gmx.net).

Please check your spam-folder."

Hügelton Instruments Introduces K104E Digital Envelope Generator for Eurorack & VCV Rack

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"The K104E is a dual digital envelope generator.

Two independent ADSR envelope generators feature continuously adjustable curve shaping via sliders, allowing precise control beyond fixed ADSR responses.

A rear-panel 'hidden function' enables envelope stage looping, making the K104E usable as a periodic modulation source as well.

This demo used a KORG MS-20 as sound sources.

note: International shipping outside Japan is currently in preparation for next version."

Website:
https://hugelton.com/k104e

VCV Rack: https://library.vcvrack.com/Hugelton

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Q119 Driving Juno‑6 & MS-10

video upload by rimela

"A quick experiment using the Dotcom Q119 sequencer in random mode to clock the Roland Juno‑6 and feed its filter input. One of the Q119 rows also drives the Korg MS‑10 to generate shifting random intervals. Pure analog unpredictability."

Korg MS-20 Analog Semi-Modular Keyboard Synthesizer SN 143646

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Korg Phase8 - No Talking, Euclidean Workout

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Check out my full demo/review of the Phase8 here: • Hacking the Korg Phase8 to uncover NEW SOU... [posted here]

Inspired by Red Means Jeremycording's Phase8 video, I had to get Euclidean with the Phase8.

The Phase8 is tuned to a Lydian Dominant scale (C D E F# G A Ab C) and it is being sequenced by the Syntakt, using its powerful Euclidean track mode. I'm using MIDI LFOs to modulate the envelope parameter of each voice on the Phase8, which is running through the Syntakt's FX and master drive. I'm also doing some tempo-locked, per-step random modulation of the panning of the mono input to give the impression of a little more stereo movement. Lovely.

Transparency notice: Korg kindly sent over the Phase8 to make videos about. They haven't requested or been granted any oversight of the contents of the videos. I haven't otherwise been paid, but I do get to keep the unit shown in this video."

Inside the Studio of Dutch Synth Legend Allert Aalders // Modulogue

video upload by Modulogue

"We visited Dutch synth legend Allert Aalders in his studio in the woods near Utrecht. Part of iconic synthesizer act 'Human Beings' and founder of Modular Synth event: 'Modulation' and part of the Dutch Modular Fest crew.

Under the name of Sonar Traffic, Allert creates presets for both hardware and software synthesizers such as Arturia, Native Instruments, Korg, Steinberg, Fabfilter and Kilohearts.

Sonar Traffic
http://www.sonartraffic.nl/

Human Beings
https://humanbeings.bandcamp.com/"

Clavia Nord Lead 2X Emulation (NodalRed2x) - "Cinematica" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"INSTALLATION GUIDE is here: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/instal...

Only what we are attaching - is our sounds & instructions how make it all work.
OS - you need to download yourself

PLUGIN: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/nodalr...

The Future Is Now!
Finally famous Motorola DSP56300 emulated in computer!
The Virus B,C,TI,SNOW, Waldorf Micro Q and other famous synths were made with this baby in heart.

Please support developers here: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/ostiru...

And we made Cinematica soundset for Nord Lead 2X emulator -NodalRed2x - with 50 sounds you are need for production of Ambient, Soundtrack, Electronica & Dance Music with integration in every modern genre.

Inside the pack:

Deepest Pads & Strings
Beautifull Polyphonic Sounds
Organic Plucks & Leads
Organic Arps & Sequences
Classic Iconic Sounds


By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of Organica for Waldorf Blofeld & WS Universe for Korg Wavestation.

All sounds of soundset bpm syncable & modulation wheel approved.
Powerful unison basses, stunning mono & poly leads, sharp plucks, dynamic & wide arps, deep & realistic strings.

Great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dance floor music.

Rediscover & Enjoy The Clavia Legacy!"

multi/poly Mod Matrix Demo and Tutorial

video upload by Alec Sea

"In this video I'm showing you how to make modulation assignments in the Korg multi/poly, how to assign a modulator to several parameters, how to assign several modulators to a single parameter and how to modulate your modulators.

00:00 - Start
00:50 - Making modulation assignments
01:47 - Assigning another mod to the same param
03:01 - Looping envelope
03:26 - Assigning the same mod to different params
04:23 - Modulating mod intensity
05:48 - Modulating modulators
08:48 - Checking the mod assignments
10:05 - Adding pre-assigned modulators
12:16 - Conclusions"

Korg Phase8 Eight-Voice Acoustic Synthesizer

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video upload by Red Means Recording

Update: Red Means Recording's video added above.

via this eBay listing

"Hi it's Jeremy from Red Means Recording. I'm auctioning off my Phase8 for charity.

This unit has been used in recording a video and then repackaged. Any wear or tear on the device is minimal. Handled with care.

100 percent of the proceeds for this auction will go to Freedom for Immigrants. They specifically focus on monitoring ICE detention centers, running a national detention hotline, and posting immigration bonds to free people.

The unit is current NOT signed, but I am happy to sign it for you if you want. I will throw in some fun random goodies.

Thanks!"

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Hacking the Korg Phase8 to uncover NEW SOUNDS

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The Korg Phase8 has been present in the collective synth-nerd consciousness for a few years, as Korg’s Berlin skunkworks department have slowly released details and demo’d prototypes, most notably at the last two Superbooth events. An iconic, mainstream synth manufacturer like Korg, exploring and experimenting with an entirely new concept in how synthesis can be used was an exciting prospect, and captured a lot of people’s imaginations - mine included.

I was lucky enough to find time to explore those prototypes at the previous two Superbooths, and even more lucky to have Korg approach me with a completed production model to make a video about.

The final model is an impressive physical instrument, with Korg Berlin’s industrial design chops on display, but I’m here mostly to talk about the sound and the functionality of the Phase 8, so in this video I’ll explore how it operates solo, how it can be integrated into a larger setup, try out some “extended techniques” and discuss where I feel the Phase 8 could be pushed further.

Transparency notice: Korg kindly sent over the Phase8 to make videos about. They haven't requested or been granted any oversight of the contents of the videos. I haven't otherwise been paid, but I do get to keep the unit shown in this video."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 What is Phase8?
03:36 Voices, Resonators and Tuning
06:17 The voice controls
07:58 The Air Control
09:03 The Mod Effects
12:44 The Sequencer
17:51 "Strum"
18:57 Control Voltage and Sync
22:13 MIDI control and CC
27:25 Can it DRONE?
29:35 Acoustic Feedback
31:53 Phase8's Untapped Potential
40:30 Final Thoughts

Korg Phase8 Review: What happens when Physical Resonators meet Synthesis?

video upload by loopop

"Explore Phase8 at home with my multisamples on Patreon: ► / loopop"

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Overview 3:15 Vel & env 3:55 Buttons 5:30 Air fader 6:00 Shift 6:20 Pluck 6:50 Drones 7:20 Drone jam 7:50 Build & IO 8:15 In the box 8:35 Mod left 8:55 Mod right 10:25 Mod center 10:50 Settings 11:25 Center #2 11:45 Step seq 12:35 Live seq 13:55 Automation 15:25 MIDI 15:45 Pros & cons 19:00 Three jams

The Phase8 has finally made it to market. Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Press release follows:

KORG Introduces phase8, an Eight-Voice Acoustic Synthesizer

MELVILLE, NY - KORG announces the phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer designed for musicians and creators who want sound that feels alive, immediate, and deeply responsive. Using Acoustic Synthesis technology developed at KORG, phase8 merges physically vibrating steel resonators with precise electronic control to deliver an instrument that behaves like an acoustic object while offering the creative flexibility of a synthesizer. It answers the need for a new kind of expressive electronic instrument by generating sound in the physical world, responding to touch and interaction, and integrating seamlessly into today’s creative setups through MIDI, USB-MIDI, Sync, and CV connectivity.

At the heart of phase8 are eight independent electromechanical voices driving steel resonators to produce genuinely acoustic vibration. KORG supplies 13 chromatically tuned resonators with the instrument, eight of which can be installed at a time, allowing players to customize the tuning, scale, and character of their setup. Through envelope control, these resonators can move from short, percussive hits to long, sustained tones, encouraging hands-on exploration and performance. The resonators are easily swappable and tunable, making the instrument adaptable to individual playing approaches and musical environments.

phase8 has been designed not only to sound organic, but to feel interactive in use. Players are invited to shape sound directly, touching, plucking, strumming, or tapping the resonators, or even experimenting with found objects to introduce new textures. An AIR slider lets users boost or quiet the acoustic response of what they bring into contact with the instrument, enhancing its tactile, haptic character and underscoring its role as a physical instrument as much as an electronic device.

For structured creativity, phase8 features an intuitive sequencer that supports both step programming and unquantized live recording, with step skip available per voice to enable complex polymetric rhythms. Sequences can be stored and recalled across eight memory slots, while all front-panel parameters can be automated using the record function, allowing evolving passages and detailed motion to be captured directly into performance. Three modulation modes are available, including tremolo and two pitch-dependent audio-rate modulation types, with the final mode offering optional harmonic quantization. A trigger delay, controllable via the instrument’s shift knob, allows delayed resonator triggers relative to the selected or synchronized tempo, further expanding rhythmic expression. phase8 is designed to integrate effortlessly into modern creative workflows. External MIDI devices can trigger the Acoustic Synth, while the phase8 sequencer can, in turn, trigger external MIDI instruments over MIDI or USB-MIDI. Tempo synchronization is available over MIDI, USB-MIDI, and Sync, and CV input (±5V) allows parameter control from compatible analogue hardware. The instrument provides MIDI TRS-A In/Out, USB-C for USB-MIDI and firmware, Sync In/Out, a ¼-inch line audio output, and a 3.5mm headphone output.

Practical considerations match the innovation inside. phase8 runs on a 12V AC adaptor and consumes 4.8W of power. It measures 231 x 236.5 x 46 mm, weighs 1.71 kg, and ships with an AC adaptor, hex key, Quick Start Guide, Precautions Sheet, and five more resonators alongside the included chromatically tuned set. phase8 is a new chapter in expressive instrument design, bringing together acoustic behavior, electronic precision, real-time interaction, and deep sequencing control in a compact, performance-ready form. For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com.

Street Price: $1149.99 USD

Mother Lode synth meetup #3 Pics

A few pics from the latest Mother Lode Synth Meetup sent my way via Brian Comnes.

You can find the full set here.

That's Brian Comnes with the Buchla Music Easel.

Below is Mark Vail, author of Vintage Synthesizers and The Synthesizer with the Beetlecrab Tempura.

Small group shot further below. Be sure to see the full set for more.

P.S. Brian also had an iPad with the following to say: "Had fun showing Textquencer app , it converts text to midi notes, quite the sequencer, the letter A is the root note. I used our mailing list as the source text 😁. It’s also good with foreign languages with a lot of vowels like Hawaiian or Native American sources.

I also think Igor Vasiliev’s GLITCHSCAPER app for percussion is great, certainly not an 808/909 cliche"

Also: "in that picture I did an a/b comparison between the $5k Easel and the $200 KORG [Volca] modular with midi hack, and IMHO the KORG did pretty good😛"

See the Mother Lode label for additional posts.

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Korg M1 Famous Songs and Sounds Part 2

video upload by Nicolas Melis

part 1 here