Thank you for the superb demo, Ujiie San! The modwave sounds absolutely dreamy, reminds me slightly of the Roland V-Synth. Also I love the small footprint format, it is absolutely perfect for my studio. I don't like modules and have no need for another large keyboard. I hope Korg will keep using this format for additional synths in the future!
Give me a metal-cased module any day (ie. the sweet Minilogue xDM) over these cheap-feeling plasticy plastic things with uselessly short keyboards. If the Modwave didn't allow import of tables, I would've bought the Argon module. The Modwave sounds amazing. Period. But the look and feel has more in common with a $300.00 entry level toy. Lets be real, this instrument wouldn't last 10 minutes on the road with most crews.
nice demo. the multitrack motion sequencer and the physics pad are very nice. yeah it sounds like it doesn't have the moldy 80s sound of the original DW and poly-800. those old ones can be bought for cheap though. that sound is not coming back any time soon in a new product. but this looks like it's got a lot of potential. let's hope for custom patch demos of the modwave.
I advise a look at Loopop's review, he goes into quite a bit of depth as to the various functions. The Modwave is a super powerful synth to say the least.
I’m hoping that Korg comes out with a full sized version of this as they did with the Wavestate. With the Kaos pad feature it’s obvious this is meant to be a keyboard for performance at the unit itself, so it should have an appropriately sized keybed. I was waiting to see if anything was announced at NAMM 2022 but then that was pushed back ‘til next summer.
With the shortage I wouldn't expect to see it. You'll see for sure in a month or less but with the way things are going -- they will likely need to put production elsewhere. There's simply too much you can do with the Native software and a far better keybed/controller than they will offer. A common preference seems to be using the PolyAT 49+ Keybeds. Such a the hydrasynth range (and likely Osmose) to get a better octave and control quality. Yes people could reach for a 61 key of all of these --- but it would be a huge waste of parts and space (for the consumer). Either make a 3 in 1 unit, or let people stick to VST Native and a premium quality keybed would be my recommendation. Korg skimp too much on aftertouch for price point.
I have a modwave since 1 Year now. It is not easy to engage with. Other Synths in my studio are much faster to get good sounds with. But its Part of the technology with Wavetable, if you invest much time you get those magic sounds you are searching for. In terms of modulation its the most complex i ever owned.
I'm probably out of my place but am wondering how this thing might make sounds to the pipevorgan piece from "Close to the Edge" especially with Jon Anderson singing along. Anyway always wonderful Mr Uujie you are like a true maestro the way you wield that TouchPad as though an orchestra of sorts is responding.
the Modwave is wavetable synth by Korg instead like Wavestate a workstation, the sound from demo is great the performing is great as usual, the product manual is very detailed, you can found how does the mod affecting the sound, the synth looking like something from trash, Korg need a pro designer, the key bed looks just ok, we need additional higher quality midi controller, Keystep series from Arturia or Roland.
I'm still puzzled as to which synth to buy for lush sequence sounds, the Wavestate or Modwave, both sound fantastic with programming.... hands on tweaking. Let me try to consult Alan Wilder.
It seems like a tradeoff … the modwave lets you stack the wavetable timbres with the sample library, so you can get some different colors that way. And the Kaos Physics features let you “animate” notes in a distinctive way, if you want to get into that. The wavestate only has the sample-based sounds, but you get more layers of them, and the sequencer on that synth lets you set up all kinds of motifs and movements from one sample to another … the modwave can do part of that but not all.
UJIIE is once again a master demonstrator. But this synth seems like a missed opportunity. I owned the DW-8000 EX-8000. Part of the magic of that synth was the digital waveforms going through analog filters. This is purely digital, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but it loses what made the DW unique, not to mention sounds like Wavestate part II. And the small cheap keyboard? Why not release a module. Seems like Korg is pumping these synths out to make a quick buck.
unfortunately seems like the synth industry is absolutely built upon selling to hobbyists and beginners who are after quick wins... i assume most professional studio environments dont really bother with synth hardware anymore. That would of been the type of market interested in modules/racks ect. theres just not much money to be made there anymore maybe
You make some valid points. However, people are giving Korg a hard time IMO. The Prologue was criticized for being expensive and lacking mod flexibility, while in reality it's a a new take on the classic analog poly synth, with beautiful hardware for a fraction of the price of comparable poly synths from the seventies. On the other hand, their offerings with mostly digital internals and mini keys are available for a few hundred bucks. It seems to me people are really hard to please these days. Contrary to Roland, who have not released anything compelling in decades and deserve the scorn, I think that Korg still makes interesting products, as perfect as flawed as anything from the past.
@@stevenagy88 I see what you mean, the Prologue was ambitious for sure. I like the IDEA of the op-six, the wavestate, the modwave, all interesting concepts - I just wish they put a little more effort into the execution and build quality. Instead of packing all that into a small frame they could have made it a LITTLE bigger? Proper keys? Metal? Of course it won't be $800 anymore but then you have a product that will actually stand the test of time. And again, something to differentiate it from the wavestate. The microfreak was able to have a sem filter inside it for $350! Just doesn't make sense to me.
@@kiko1935 I don’t know if you are already aware so excuse me if so, but Korg are releasing a premium version of the Wavestate called the Wavestate SE. This will feature a solid metal build, a professional key bed and various other upgrades. I assume if this sells well, the Modwave and Opsix versions will follow. So it could be a promising sign of things to come in that regard. More details here: korg-us.com/future-product-preview/
English sub-title is available.
Wha wha why you say ?
Thank You! 🙂👍
English sub-titles will soon ,,,,
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Fab. This gonna be a hit.
So it will come out as a module and with 5 octs
Finally a demo with bass in it!
Thank you for the superb demo, Ujiie San! The modwave sounds absolutely dreamy, reminds me slightly of the Roland V-Synth. Also I love the small footprint format, it is absolutely perfect for my studio. I don't like modules and have no need for another large keyboard. I hope Korg will keep using this format for additional synths in the future!
Would be nice if they gave players an option for a larger keyboard though.
@@EverettDudgeon138 I think it will come later. The wavestate SE has already been announced and I expect the opsix SE and modwave SE to follow.
Give me a metal-cased module any day (ie. the sweet Minilogue xDM) over these cheap-feeling plasticy plastic things with uselessly short keyboards. If the Modwave didn't allow import of tables, I would've bought the Argon module. The Modwave sounds amazing. Period. But the look and feel has more in common with a $300.00 entry level toy. Lets be real, this instrument wouldn't last 10 minutes on the road with most crews.
this korg modwave nailed it....i love it.
nice demo. the multitrack motion sequencer and the physics pad are very nice. yeah it sounds like it doesn't have the moldy 80s sound of the original DW and poly-800. those old ones can be bought for cheap though. that sound is not coming back any time soon in a new product. but this looks like it's got a lot of potential. let's hope for custom patch demos of the modwave.
I advise a look at Loopop's review, he goes into quite a bit of depth as to the various functions. The Modwave is a super powerful synth to say the least.
Well done, Mr. Ujiie.
I’m hoping that Korg comes out with a full sized version of this as they did with the Wavestate. With the Kaos pad feature it’s obvious this is meant to be a keyboard for performance at the unit itself, so it should have an appropriately sized keybed. I was waiting to see if anything was announced at NAMM 2022 but then that was pushed back ‘til next summer.
We're all waiting on the wavestate 61..
With the shortage I wouldn't expect to see it. You'll see for sure in a month or less but with the way things are going -- they will likely need to put production elsewhere. There's simply too much you can do with the Native software and a far better keybed/controller than they will offer. A common preference seems to be using the PolyAT 49+ Keybeds. Such a the hydrasynth range (and likely Osmose) to get a better octave and control quality.
Yes people could reach for a 61 key of all of these --- but it would be a huge waste of parts and space (for the consumer). Either make a 3 in 1 unit, or let people stick to VST Native and a premium quality keybed would be my recommendation. Korg skimp too much on aftertouch for price point.
Thank You!
Awesome! 🍿🤓
さすがデモ！ありがとうございます！
I have a modwave since 1 Year now. It is not easy to engage with. Other Synths in my studio are much faster to get good sounds with. But its Part of the technology with Wavetable, if you invest much time you get those magic sounds you are searching for. In terms of modulation its the most complex i ever owned.
Pretty cool, all they need to do is make all the knobs red
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もう たまりません
MONTAGE のスマートモーフを
彷彿とさせますね〜
倍音の変化感が新時代21世紀って感じですね〜
なんか アミューズメントパークって
イメージがします。
DWの右上に印刷されてた波形が
モニター表示になるなんて、
進化がスゴイですね〜。
I'm probably out of my place but am wondering how this thing might make sounds to the pipevorgan piece from "Close to the Edge" especially with Jon Anderson singing along. Anyway always wonderful Mr Uujie you are like a true maestro the way you wield that TouchPad as though an orchestra of sorts is responding.
61 key please!
７万以下だったら絶対買う。
the Modwave is wavetable synth by Korg instead like Wavestate a workstation,
the sound from demo is great the performing is great as usual,
the product manual is very detailed, you can found how does the mod affecting the sound,
the synth looking like something from trash, Korg need a pro designer,
the key bed looks just ok, we need additional higher quality midi controller, Keystep series from Arturia or Roland.
Looks perfectly OK to me. And what do looks matter? It's a musical tool not a fing fasion show.
Can anyone tell me who has a MW .. there wave tables called drums sax guit piano ect ..but they do not sound anything like them..why ???
🔥💯🔥👀
Good demo as usual. Blofeld is still the otherworldly pad machine.
Digital that doesn’t suck!
Hello. Could you tell me please, how much presets and samples on it? Really interested to buy it. Thank you. Welcome to Estonia 🇪🇪👍🙌
Epic intro
Is this the first gen or second gen modwave
Please make a 61 key version !
Seconded!
wait for a while, they are gonna make a Modwave XD.
wow
I'm still puzzled as to which synth to buy for lush sequence sounds, the Wavestate or Modwave, both sound fantastic with programming.... hands on tweaking. Let me try to consult Alan Wilder.
Modwave
It seems like a tradeoff … the modwave lets you stack the wavetable timbres with the sample library, so you can get some different colors that way. And the Kaos Physics features let you “animate” notes in a distinctive way, if you want to get into that. The wavestate only has the sample-based sounds, but you get more layers of them, and the sequencer on that synth lets you set up all kinds of motifs and movements from one sample to another … the modwave can do part of that but not all.
Wavestate の様な異世界感は無いな
UJIIE is once again a master demonstrator. But this synth seems like a missed opportunity. I owned the DW-8000 EX-8000. Part of the magic of that synth was the digital waveforms going through analog filters. This is purely digital, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but it loses what made the DW unique, not to mention sounds like Wavestate part II. And the small cheap keyboard? Why not release a module. Seems like Korg is pumping these synths out to make a quick buck.
unfortunately seems like the synth industry is absolutely built upon selling to hobbyists and beginners who are after quick wins... i assume most professional studio environments dont really bother with synth hardware anymore. That would of been the type of market interested in modules/racks ect. theres just not much money to be made there anymore maybe
You make some valid points. However, people are giving Korg a hard time IMO. The Prologue was criticized for being expensive and lacking mod flexibility, while in reality it's a a new take on the classic analog poly synth, with beautiful hardware for a fraction of the price of comparable poly synths from the seventies. On the other hand, their offerings with mostly digital internals and mini keys are available for a few hundred bucks. It seems to me people are really hard to please these days. Contrary to Roland, who have not released anything compelling in decades and deserve the scorn, I think that Korg still makes interesting products, as perfect as flawed as anything from the past.
@@stevenagy88 I see what you mean, the Prologue was ambitious for sure. I like the IDEA of the op-six, the wavestate, the modwave, all interesting concepts - I just wish they put a little more effort into the execution and build quality. Instead of packing all that into a small frame they could have made it a LITTLE bigger? Proper keys? Metal? Of course it won't be $800 anymore but then you have a product that will actually stand the test of time.
And again, something to differentiate it from the wavestate. The microfreak was able to have a sem filter inside it for $350! Just doesn't make sense to me.
@@kiko1935 Microfreak only has one filter, these would need seperate filters for every voice.
@@kiko1935 I don’t know if you are already aware so excuse me if so, but Korg are releasing a premium version of the Wavestate called the Wavestate SE. This will feature a solid metal build, a professional key bed and various other upgrades. I assume if this sells well, the Modwave and Opsix versions will follow. So it could be a promising sign of things to come in that regard.
More details here:
korg-us.com/future-product-preview/
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Korg = Yamaha : conjunto desenvolvimento : Gráficos Digitais !!!
Sintetizadores Digitais Gráficos !!!
Painel : Gráficos !!! desenvolvimento
Korg = Yamaha ; Tudo : Gráficos = Digitais : Painel !!! : Controller !!!!
Audio = Visual !!! New model !!!!
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Lack of soul, vibe, depth, color...
Found the moog guy
Or Casio 🤣
Rubbish key-bed. Embarrassing actually.