My score was 17/20, haven't used a QS7 ever, nor a hardware wavestation for years, but the Korg lineage does have some distinct preset sounds. The Korg reverb of that era (and some later synths too) has a distinct sound too (I don't really like the sound). Some of the cheesy epiano, string and brass sounds were just guesses, because I don't care for those sounds at all. Later Korgs had interesting wavesequencing in synths with Stephen Kay's Karma, but there are few arcane wizards who understand Karma programming.
Alesis Qs 6 was one of my first synths. I actually heard a demo online in like 96 or 97. The qs was the demo I liked the best and was relatively affordable.
I really like the QS series. I've owned the QS8, and I still own a 7, 6, and a QSR. The keyboards have a durable key deck, though not the best feeling, and some of the synth sounds are excellent. Thanks for the comment.
This was the easiest quiz so far. Maybe because I used to own both machines and know their sound, or maybe because they are years apart in terms of production value.
For whatever reason, I associated the bright sound like the one in 18 with the Wavestation, because I'd heard it in other Wavestation videos. Consequently, I associated the warmer sound with the QS7, even though you specifically said that the Wavestation is one of the warmest digital synths you've ever heard, and got most of them wrong. 😀 I went as far as to look up the specs of the QS-R, but I needn't have bothered. Very happy with my Wavestation SR, despite the challenging interface.
I’m not familiar with the Wavestation family (or that Alesis) at all - so thanks for the education! … I got the first 8 of your listening quiz correct, just based off your description … (fell off a bit thereafter, though) ☺️ What do you think of “Wave Sequencing 2.0” in the new Wavestates/software … ? Versus the old Wavestates?
I don't own the Wavestate S/W but I have heard it, and it sounds very good. At some point, I will probably buy it. I've also used the original Korg Legacy Collection with the Wavestation, MS20, Polysix, and it sounds dead on.
I always thought the Transwave synthesis is just a different (sounding) variant of PPG/Waldorf's wave scanning The only non-WS vintage hw I know allowing wave sequencing (beside other things is DSI's evolver series.
The TS line also has a wave sequencer, not to confuse with the transwaves. So you can do drum loops, rhythmic wave sequences, evolving pads. Just like in the WS.@@Gerald_Daniel
Hi Jeffery, Thank you for the in-depth video on the WS family. I have a question regarding those upgrade EPROMS. I am about to get my hands on a WS EX (Keyboard version); will it be possible to upgrade to what the Rack (A/D) has? including the extra samples, waveforms,, & effects? if yes, which rom(s) or OS should i be looking out for? Thanks in advance!
The Wavestation Keyboard is the upgraded version of the keyboard. You can tell the EX from the original, because it has drum and acoustic piano sounds. The only thing the EX won't have is the Vocoding option. Good luck, it's a great keyboard.
Do you remember the WS Graffiti EX limited edition by KORG that came either in blue or rose shaded artwork? In 2001 I've been able to get a blue one. Anyway my graffiti EX ain't fully metal. The surface is definitely plastic & I were surprised if that's different with standard models but maybe? By the sticky keyboard issue I barely play it, what consequently reflects in 11 correct guesses. 😣 (edit: what does NOT mean that I don't like it).
What did you regret about selling the EX though you had a A/D? I had an original back in 1991, upgraded it to EX, then downsized to an SR much later. Then I missed the easier on-board editing, but enjoyed all the patch memory banks.
I go through phases of expansion and contraction. At that time, I was going for a studio environment with one or two master keyboards, and I had something like 25 rackmount sound modules. I found that I wouldn't play the modules as much as when I had versions with keys, and the Wavestation is one of a few keyboards I play quite often, so I missed it. Thanks for the comment. BTW, love the screen name.
@@JeffreyScottPetro That makes sense. I'm in the process of building screw-less rack shelves that will act as storage. The lack of screws, I hope, will encourage me to use any unit without hang-ups. The fluid setup should also allow me to keep featured units more front / center to allow easier editing.
My score was 17/20, haven't used a QS7 ever, nor a hardware wavestation for years, but the Korg lineage does have some distinct preset sounds. The Korg reverb of that era (and some later synths too) has a distinct sound too (I don't really like the sound). Some of the cheesy epiano, string and brass sounds were just guesses, because I don't care for those sounds at all. Later Korgs had interesting wavesequencing in synths with Stephen Kay's Karma, but there are few arcane wizards who understand Karma programming.
Alesis Qs 6 was one of my first synths. I actually heard a demo online in like 96 or 97. The qs was the demo I liked the best and was relatively affordable.
I really like the QS series. I've owned the QS8, and I still own a 7, 6, and a QSR. The keyboards have a durable key deck, though not the best feeling, and some of the synth sounds are excellent. Thanks for the comment.
This was the easiest quiz so far. Maybe because I used to own both machines and know their sound, or maybe because they are years apart in terms of production value.
For whatever reason, I associated the bright sound like the one in 18 with the Wavestation, because I'd heard it in other Wavestation videos. Consequently, I associated the warmer sound with the QS7, even though you specifically said that the Wavestation is one of the warmest digital synths you've ever heard, and got most of them wrong. 😀
I went as far as to look up the specs of the QS-R, but I needn't have bothered. Very happy with my Wavestation SR, despite the challenging interface.
I’m not familiar with the Wavestation family (or that Alesis) at all - so thanks for the education! … I got the first 8 of your listening quiz correct, just based off your description … (fell off a bit thereafter, though) ☺️
What do you think of “Wave Sequencing 2.0” in the new Wavestates/software … ? Versus the old Wavestates?
I don't own the Wavestate S/W but I have heard it, and it sounds very good. At some point, I will probably buy it. I've also used the original Korg Legacy Collection with the Wavestation, MS20, Polysix, and it sounds dead on.
I was right on the selections. If it sounded good it was a Wavestation. I have a SR, sold my EX 10 years ago. Should have kept it.
I should have kept my EX too, oh well. Thanks for the comment.
Ensoniq TS-10 and TS-12 had wavesequencing. Not as advanced, but they could do it and they had other trix up their sleeves. 😁
AND the Prophet VS..
I always thought the Transwave synthesis is just a different (sounding) variant of PPG/Waldorf's wave scanning The only non-WS vintage hw I know allowing wave sequencing (beside other things is DSI's evolver series.
The TS line also has a wave sequencer, not to confuse with the transwaves. So you can do drum loops, rhythmic wave sequences, evolving pads. Just like in the WS.@@Gerald_Daniel
Hi Jeffery, Thank you for the in-depth video on the WS family. I have a question regarding those upgrade EPROMS. I am about to get my hands on a WS EX (Keyboard version); will it be possible to upgrade to what the Rack (A/D) has? including the extra samples, waveforms,, & effects? if yes, which rom(s) or OS should i be looking out for? Thanks in advance!
The Wavestation Keyboard is the upgraded version of the keyboard. You can tell the EX from the original, because it has drum and acoustic piano sounds. The only thing the EX won't have is the Vocoding option. Good luck, it's a great keyboard.
Do you remember the WS Graffiti EX limited edition by KORG that came either in blue or rose shaded artwork? In 2001 I've been able to get a blue one. Anyway my graffiti EX ain't fully metal. The surface is definitely plastic & I were surprised if that's different with standard models but maybe? By the sticky keyboard issue I barely play it, what consequently reflects in 11 correct guesses. 😣 (edit: what does NOT mean that I don't like it).
I've never heard or seen a special edition of the Wavestation. I didn't know there was such a thing. Sounds interesting.
@@JeffreyScottPetro if you picture search the name it should emerge. Please tell me if it worked.
Yep, I did find a purple and white, and a blue and white version. I'd never heard of them. Interesting. Thanks.
What did you regret about selling the EX though you had a A/D? I had an original back in 1991, upgraded it to EX, then downsized to an SR much later. Then I missed the easier on-board editing, but enjoyed all the patch memory banks.
I go through phases of expansion and contraction. At that time, I was going for a studio environment with one or two master keyboards, and I had something like 25 rackmount sound modules. I found that I wouldn't play the modules as much as when I had versions with keys, and the Wavestation is one of a few keyboards I play quite often, so I missed it. Thanks for the comment. BTW, love the screen name.
@@JeffreyScottPetro That makes sense. I'm in the process of building screw-less rack shelves that will act as storage. The lack of screws, I hope, will encourage me to use any unit without hang-ups. The fluid setup should also allow me to keep featured units more front / center to allow easier editing.
@@JeffreyScottPetro Thx re: screen name :D
I got 16 out of 20 and I have not played either. I listened through my iPhone 7 speakers. 🤣
That's probably better than I could do, and I created it.
you forget the ensoniq ts10/12 they have wave sequensing