Korg Modwave Wavetable Synthesizer Module

A new modular model that stimulates the music production environment with its extreme sound.

Introducing the modwave module – all of the features of the modwave mkII in a compact 19″ desktop/rackmount package.

modwave builds on the legacy of KORG’s DW-8000 and transforms it into a modern monster synth, featuring incredibly deep wavetable oscillators, gorgeous filters, wildly flexible modulation, unmatched polyphony, comprehensive pattern sequencing, and immediately satisfying hands-on control to deliver unique, powerful, and easily customizable sounds and phrases.

60 voices of polyphony, updated LFOs, and more

Like modwave mkII, the modwave module provides an astonishing 60 stereo voices of polyphony – almost double the original modwave’s 32, and an unprecedented number for a wavetable synth at any price. The new 4U rack-mount enclosure has the same controls as the keyboard models, yet is easily transportable and fits neatly into any studio or desktop production system.

Responding to user requests, KORG updated all LFOs with options for free running, delayed start, and retriggering. They also added a pre/post switch for reverb sends, new modulation sources, and more. A software update will also be available for the original modwave.

The modwave module is fully compatible with the sounds and samples of the original modwave, modwave mk II, and modwave native software, as well as many excellent third-party libraries.

MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange and Polyphonic Aftertouch support

With the latest software updates, all models of modwave, hardware and software, now support MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange and easy access to Polyphonic Aftertouch – making them excellent companions to KORG’s Keystage controller.

Rack-Mount and Desktop

The modwave module is cleverly designed for both desktop and rack-mount use. The panel is redesigned to fit into a standard 19″ width, and the rear jack panel is recessed to allow easy access to cables even with gear mounted directly above. With desktop setups, brackets offer a choice of panel angles: flatter for performing standing up, or more upright for working while seated in your studio.

Many musicians have requested a module version of the modwave. Now that components are once again available after a long period of supply-chain disruption, KORG is pleased to make that request a reality.

SPECIFICATIONS

System

• Maximum Polyphony: 60 stereo voices
• Sound generating system: modwave synthesis engine

Modulation

• Controllers: Kaoss Physics, 4x Mod Knobs
• Other Sources: 4x Envelopes, 5x LFOs, 2x Mod Processors, 2x Key Track, Seq Lanes A-D, Step Pulse, Tempo, Program/Performance Note Count, Program/Performance Voice Count, Poly Legato, Velocity, Exponential Velocity, Release Velocity, Gate, Gate+Damper, Note-On Trigger, Note-On Trigger+Damper, Note Number, Aftertouch and Poly Aftertouch (external MIDI only), MIDI CCs +/-, MIDI CCs +
• Destinations:
  • Most parameters can be modulated, including parameters of individual Motion Sequence Steps
  • Depending on Motion Sequence length, there can be more than 1,000 potential modulation targets per Program.

Effects

• Pre FX: Decimator, Graphic EQ, Guitar Amp, Modern Compressor, Parametric EQ, Red Compressor, Ring Modulator, Tremolo, Wave Shaper
• Mod FX: Black Chorus/Flanger, Black Phase, CX-3 Vibrato Chorus, EP Chorus, Harmonic Chorus, Modern Chorus, Modern Phaser, Orange Phase, Polysix Ensemble, Small Phase, Talking Modulator, Vintage Chorus, Vintage Flanger, Vintage/Custom Wah, Vox Wah
• Delay: L/C/R Delay, Multiband Mod Delay, Reverse Delay, Stereo/Cross Delay, Tape Echo
• Master Reverb: Early Reflections, Overb
• Master EQ: 4-band parametric EQ

General

• Inputs/outputs: Headphone (6.3 mm stereo phone jack), OUTPUT L/MONO and R (impedance-balanced 6.3 mm TRS phone jacks), DAMPER (6.3 mm phone jack, half-damper not supported), MIDI IN and OUT connectors, USB B port
• Power supply: AC adapter (DC12V, 2500mA)
• Power consumption: 5 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 172 x 107 mm / 19.02 x 6.77 x 4.21 inch
• Weight: 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs.
• Included items: AC adapter, Precautions, Quick Start Guide
• Accessories (sold separately): DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 pedal switch, PS-3 pedal switch