"The Eurorack Noise Swash is a chaotic random noise-maker and CV generator, generating its own sounds or working as an audio processor. As a stand-alone device it generates unpredictable continuously morphing oscillations on the Audio Output jack, and random CV fluctuations out the dual-direction "Mood CV" jack. A second CV input jack controls the Swash and Noisegate sections with positive and negative CV voltage. An audio input jack allows for distorting an audio signal beyond recognition, or using audio to trigger and modulate the chaos. The Swash knob is a 10-turn Bournes pot for adjusting minor variations. Each Swash has its own peculiarly unique sound."
"In this video we explore the concept of Wave Sequencing 2.0 as introduced by Korg’s new Wavestate synthesiser, and break down various methods of building new sequences from a blank template."
"In this video, we hook up the Soundcraft Notepad 12FX mixer with a Korg Monologue synth and explore the lush sounding built-in Lexicon effects engine.This little combination of a monster analogue synth into the small analogue mixer with built-in effects can really add width, depth and dimension to your sonic landscape."
"Tristan takes a deep dive into the ARP 2600M from Korg to discover how it works and what kind of sounds it can produce. The ARP 2600M is a faithful recreation of the classic semi-modular synth at approximately 60% size."
"Are you feeling a bit more happy and cheerful today than you'd like to be? We have a fix for that. ;-)
This is fully improvised. #MPCOne is playing the 808 drums, #YamahaEX5 the "Big Bad Pad" from my patch set, Peak is doing the arpeggiated notes and #MotorSynth is used for a short solo in the middle part. Guitar is in Humbucker mode, using a compressor, Iridium, Zoom Noisegate, Zoom Chorus, Volante, Nightsky signal chain. Piano was recorded as-is."
"The Eurorack Noise Swash is a chaotic random noise-maker and CV generator, generating its own sounds or working as an audio processor. As a stand-alone device it generates unpredictable continuously morphing oscillations on the Audio Output jack, and random CV fluctuations out the dual-direction "Mood CV" jack. A second CV input jack controls the Swash and Noisegate sections with positive and negative CV voltage. An audio input jack allows for distorting an audio signal beyond recognition, or using audio to trigger and modulate the chaos. The Swash knob is a 10-turn Bournes pot for adjusting minor variations. Each Swash has its own peculiarly unique sound."
"So what does the Modal Electronics ARGON8 Wavetable Synth sound like?
Here is our "Just Sounds" Video that reveals just some of what this new synth is capable of.."
"We recently got our hands on the Volca Nubass, the newest in Korg’s Volca series of synthesisers and drum machines. Videos first emerged earlier this year at Superbooth 2019 – and since then we’ve been anxiously awaiting its arrival.
The Volca Nubass is NOT a TB-303 clone, but rather a great sounding ‘acid’ bass synthesizer, in the form-factor of a Volca with a few extra tricks up its sleeve."
First time quick jam with the SQ-64, techno of course!
SQ-64 sequencing the Intellijel Atlantis, Plonk and Endorphines Blck Noir. TR-09 is MIDI synced to the SQ-64. All sounds and effects via the modular. Nothing too serious just wanted to have a play before delving deeper.
"The Eurorack Noise Swash is a chaotic random noise-maker and CV generator, generating its own sounds or working as an audio processor. As a stand-alone device it generates unpredictable continuously morphing oscillations on the Audio Output jack, and random CV fluctuations out the dual-direction "Mood CV" jack. A second CV input jack controls the Swash and Noisegate sections with positive and negative CV voltage. An audio input jack allows for distorting an audio signal beyond recognition, or using audio to trigger and modulate the chaos. The Swash knob is a 10-turn Bournes pot for adjusting minor variations. Each Swash has its own peculiarly unique sound."
"Check out our KORG Volca Percussion Kit 'Just Sounds Demo' featuring the Volca Kick, the Volca Beats and the New Volca Drum all mixed and synced with the Volca Mix."
"The KORG Volca journey continues with the Volca Drum and Modular.
The two newest additions to the range both incredibly versatile and powerful!
In this video, both Volca's are connected to the Volca Mix which is perfect for using multiple Volca's in performance or recording scenarios."
"The Ebbe and Flut is an amazing dual analog multimode filter. Virtually every type of low, high and band pass filters are available at the turn of a knob as well as notch and and allpass modes. You can fade between the two sides, mixing the two filters or using just one or the other. There's a built in noisegate and two envelopes that can control the VCA. There is also high quality distortion and compression. There's a built-in LFO as well for modulating the filters. And that's just part of the front panel!
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"In this video we take a deeper look into the New KORG Volca Modular
From the Sound Source, to Modulation, Effects and the sequencer, we cover all aspects of this Semi-Modular Synthesiser."
"Arturia announced earlier this year the MicroFreak – a Paraphonic Hybrid synthesiser featuring a digital oscillator, an analogue filter with a touch capacitive keyboard, reminiscent of the Don Buchla Music Easel."
"Tristan, our man on the ground at NAMM Show 2020, got pretty excited about all the wild Korg Nu Tekt prototypes and mods on show including a custom front panel that a screen can be attached to, a circular 16-step sequencer and a stomp box pedal enclosure. Hopefully we see some of these hit the market!
NuTekt is Korg's expanding DIY hack friendly line and one that we look forward to seeing more of."
"In this video we walk through the process of building layered performance from a blank template using Korg ‘s new Wavestate synthesiser, and explore the basics of manipulating this performance using Vector Synthesis."
Update: Details are in... Playlist with the first user videos added below.
"Legendary synthesis, radically re-imagined. Organic, inspirational, and mind-blowingly powerful.
KORG’s legendary Wavestation introduced the world to Wave Sequencing, transforming raw samples into sounds that no-one had ever heard before. The flagship OASYS and KRONOS keyboards developed Wave Sequencing even further, expanding on its unique palette of lush, evolving pads and driving rhythms.
Now, KORG is proud to announce the next step in digital synthesis: the wavestate. Featuring the radically re-imagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, the wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control.
Far from a nostalgic reissue, the wavestate is designed from the ground up for a new generation of musicians, producers, and composers, taking cues from sources as diverse as modular synths, groove boxes, and algorithmic composition. The compact form-factor, with 37 full-size keys, transports easily and fits neatly into any stage, studio, or desktop setup."
Korg Wavestate User Videos
New Korg Wavestate Vector & Wave Sequencing Synthesizer - Perfect Circuit
Korg Wavestate - All Playing, No Talking! - Kraft Music
Korg Wavestate - Overview with Nick Kwas - Kraft Music
Korg Wavestate - New Keyboard! - sonicstate
KORG WAVESTATE FIRST IMPRESSIONS - BoBeats
Korg WAVESTATE // Review and full tutorial // Wave sequencing and Vector synthesis explained - loopop
Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer | Reverb Demo
First Look: Korg Wavestate Synthesiser with Wave Sequencing 2.0 - Noisegate
First jam with the Korg Wavestate - Honeysmack
Korg Wavestate - Sound Design Tutorial 1 - True Cuckoo
Highlights:
"With the Wavestation, each step of a Wave Sequence had a duration, a sample, and a pitch. This created ear-catching patterns–but the patterns repeated the same way, over and over. What if they could evolve in organic, unexpected ways, instead of just repeating?
Wave Sequencing 2.0 splits apart the timing, the sequence of samples, and the melody, so that each can be manipulated independently. Also added are new characteristics including shapes, gate times, and step sequencer values. Each of these is a “Lane,” and each Lane can have a different number of steps and its own start, end, and loop points.
Every time the sequence moves forward, the individual Lanes are combined to create the output. For instance, a sample may be matched with a different duration, pitch, shape, gate length, and step sequence value every time that it plays. You can modulate each Lane’s start, end, and loop points separately for every note, using velocity, LFOs, envelopes, Mod Knobs, or other controllers. Each note in a chord can be playing something different!
Lanes can also randomize the step order every time they play, with realtime control over the range of included steps. Finally, individual steps can be randomly skipped, with a modulatable probability from 0 to 100%. The result is organic, ever-changing sounds that respond to your control. The four onboard arpeggiators can interact with Wave Sequences for even more possibilities."
"KORG R&D created the original Wavestation, co-created the OASYS and Kronos, and has developed fundamental technologies behind many other KORG instruments. The wavestate reflects their unique aesthetic, delivering stunning sound and deep flexibility via cutting-edge technologies.
Three of the key sound designers from the original Wavestation, John Bowen [of John Bowen Synth Design & the Solaris], John “Skippy” Lehmkuhl (Plugin Guru), and Peter “Ski” Schwartz, joined Belgian artist Airwave and the renowned KORG voicing team to create the incredible wavestate sound library."
"Bursting with knobs and controllers, the wavestate invites you to explore. All of the basics–filter, envelopes, LFOs, effects–are at your fingertips with dedicated front-panel controls. Eight programmable Mod Knobs are customized to bring out the most in every sound, often taking them in entirely new directions. Use the knobs in realtime performance, and also save the results as new sounds. Add in the Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels and the unique Vector Joystick, and you’ll always have multiple dimensions of realtime expression.
Want to dig deeper? Almost all front-panel knobs, and most on-screen parameters, can be modulated. You can even modulate settings for individual Wave Sequence Steps! Mod Processors let you transform modulation signals using quantization, smoothing, curvature, and more."
"Randomization that inspires.
Looking for even more inspiration? A dedicated front-panel button, marked by a “dice” icon, generates new sounds via intelligent randomization. Randomize the entire sound or just a part of it, such as the filter, the Sample Lane, or the effects. Use the results directly, or as a jumping-off point for your own creations.
An arsenal of effects.
The wavestate’s superb effects deliver production-ready sounds. Each Layer has three dedicated effects; additionally, the Performance has a master reverb and parametric EQ. Along with standards such as compressors, EQs, choruses, flangers, phasers, and stereo delays, you’ll find distinctive processors such as the Wave Shaper, Talking Modulator, Reverse Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, and Overb (from the OASYS), plus modeled effects including VOX guitar amps, VOX wah, multi-head tape echo, and a collection of classic guitar pedals."
"Choose your filter.
Add vintage character to your sounds with the aggressive MS-20 Lowpass or Highpass filters, or the strong, sweet Polysix Lowpass. Shape and refine with a full collection of resonant 2-pole and 4-pole Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Band Reject filters. Or, step outside the box with KORG’s unique Multi Filter, which creates modulatable blends of multiple modes simultaneously.
Ample samples. 64 stereo voices.
Totaling in the gigabytes, the wavestate’s sample library is more than a thousand times larger than that of the original Wavestation. That’s a lot of great-sounding raw material for Wave Sequences. There’s a bank of samples from Plugin Guru, brand-new samples from KORG, and a selection from the Kronos and Krome libraries. Of course, KORG also provides all of the Wavestation’s samples (including all options), plus a huge library of Wavestation Wave Sequences. Play up to 64 stereo voices with pristine clarity, using KORG’s proprietary anti-aliasing sample playback technology."
"Multiply by four.
With all of that synthesis power, you might think the wavestate would play only one sound at a time. Not a chance. For even more rich and complex results, layer up to four Programs together in a Performance–each with their own effects and arpeggiator. The Vector Envelope and Joystick mix the individual voices of the four Layers, and can also modulate any other parameters."
"Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions.
Set Lists offer effortless organization of your wavestate Performances, and deliver instant access at the gig or in rehearsal. Smooth Sound Transitions allow previously-played voices and effects to continue to ring out naturally, even once a new sound has been selected.
Plays well with others.
Balanced stereo outputs connect to any recording or monitoring system, and a stereo headphone output is provided for private playing or onstage cueing. Din-style MIDI jacks ensure connection to other MIDI-equipped instruments and audio gear. The wavestate supports class-compliant USB MIDI connections to Windows and Mac computers, and the wavestate librarian program is available as free download from KORG."
"Disclaimer: this is not a proper musical track, it is just a quick function test and a highly repetitive demo, with focus on parameter changes - just to see, if all encoders, switches and LEDs work well, and to test, if multiple MBSID engines can be controlled in a live session from the frontpanel.
This MB6582 is for sale (and it is already currently reserved for a MIDIbox forum member). It is my secondary unit, am of course keeping my first MB6582. I just don't have enough space for it... and 16 SIDs in one studio might be considered overkill. :-)
Listen with headphones for optimum SID induction! :-)
This synth has eight classic 6581 SIDs in four MBSID hardware engines with four independent 6.3mm stereo outs. Three of these four engines were tested in parallel in this run:
* Bassline Engine (MBSID engine 1) run through a Strymon Timeline delay, sequenced by the MBSID onboard bassline sequencer (which is awesome!) - it allows for two parallel basslines per engine/SID stereo pair - one running from top to bottom, one running from left to right (see matrix view) - and they are routed to the left/right stereo outputs of that engine.
* Lead engine (MBSID engine 2) sequence externally added via MBSEQ, the rest of the sequences are from the onboard MB6582 sequencers (drums + bassline). You would not need a DAW or external sequencer for this kind of jam session. The Lead engine output is also run through the Strymon Timeline.
* Drum engine (SID engine 4) muted and unmuted via mixer, run through a Schippmann Ebbe & Flut filter/compressor/distortion unit.
All sounds produced only by the 6581s (production years 1983/1984), only 2 external FX units used.
The signal to noise ratio is not super good on the 30+ year old SIDs, but you can add noise gates or filter the higher frequencies via EQ, external lowpass filter or even with the SID inbuilt lowpass filters...
If you listen to this track with headphones, you will notice not-too-bad noise levels, even though only a single noisegate was used on the drum engine outputs (inbuilt in the Ebbe and Flut FX). The still remaining high-frequency noise could be quite easily filtered with a low-pass filter, but i was lazy :-).
Imho, the gritty 6581 SIDs are ideal for dirty 8-bit drums and basslines, enjoy the filtersweep @ 5:15! :-).
Many greets and thanks for watching and listening!
Hawkeye/Maelstroem Records"
