Korg wavestate mk II Wave Sequencing Synthesizer Module

A new modular model that makes a big difference in the music production environment.

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

In 2020, the acclaimed wavestate brought KORG’s Wave Sequencing to the next level. 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 was 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.

KORG wavestate Demo

120 voices of polyphony, updated LFOs, and more

Taking full advantage of both a new enclosure design and new processing hardware, the wavestate module provides an impressive 120 stereo voices of polyphony. 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 also updated all LFOs with options for free running, delayed start, and retriggering, added new modulation sources, and more. A software update will also be available for the original wavestate.

The wavestate module is fully compatible with the sounds and samples of the original wavestate, wavestate mk II, wavestate SE, and wavestate 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 wavestate, hardware and software, now support MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange. Hundreds of the original factory sounds have been updated to include Polyphonic Aftertouch modulation (Channel Aftertouch is supported as well). All of this makes the wavestate module an excellent companion to KORG’s Keystage controller.

Rack-Mount and Desktop

The wavestate 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 wavestate. 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

Sound generating system

• Wave Sequencing 2.0

Maximum Polyphony

• 120 stereo voices

Sounds

• Ships with 261 Performances, 799 Programs, and 1,042 Wave Sequences
• Storage for tens of thousands of user Performances

Structure

• Performance: 4 Layers, Reverb, EQ; all edits are stored in the Performance, DAW-style (saving as separate Programs, Wave Sequences etc. is supported but not required)
• Layer: Program, Arpeggiator, Key and Velocity Zones
• Program: Wave Sequence, Filter, Amp, Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay

Filters

• 2-pole LPF, 2-pole HPF, 2-pole BPF, 2-pole Band Reject, 4-pole LPF, 4-pole HPF, 4-pole BPF, 4-pole Band Reject, Multi Filter, MS-20 LPF, MS-20 HPF, Polysix

Modulation

• Controllers: Vector Joystick X/Y, 8x Program/Performance Mod Knobs
• Other Sources: 3x Envelopes, Vector Envelope, 3x LFOs, 2x Mod Processors, 2x Key Track, Step Sequencer Lane, 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/Poly Aftertouch (external MIDI only), MIDI CCs +/-, MIDI CCs +
• Destinations: Most parameters can be modulated, including parameters of individual Wave Sequence Steps. Depending on Wave 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
• Reverb: Early Reflections, Overb
• Perfoemance EQ: 4-band parametric EQ

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)
• 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 113 mm / 19.02 x 6.77 x 4.45 inch

Weight

• 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs.

Included items

• AC adapter

Accessories (sold separately)

• DS-1H damper pedal, PS-1 pedal switch, PS-3 pedal switch