The latest XNB video is a complete guide to the Korg Wavestate synthesizer.
Note that the Wavestate is a very deep synth, so part 1 of this guide is over 2 hours long, but focuses on the key features. Part 2, below, covers Wave Sequencing, and part 3 will cover features like user samples and the companion app.
Topics covered:
0:00 – Intro
06:18 – Layers & Samples
13:54 – Programs
17:18 – Program setting
29:16 – Saving
37:25 – Filter
46:49 – Filter env
52:35 – Filter mod
59:51 – Pitch
01:09:37 – AMP
01:14:45 – LFO’s
01:29:00 – FX’s
01:42:32 – MOD’s
01:57:09 – Mod/Pef Knobs
02:03:24 – Vector
02:15:58 – Zones
02:23:39 – Conclusion
Part 2 covers Wave Sequencing:
On this one we will cover wave sequencing, what it it and how it works, looping, steps, lanes and other things we need to know just to make it work.
Topics covered:
0:00 – Intro
01:14 – Wave sequencing theory
09:10 – Steps & lanes
16:23 – Add/Remove steps
29:11 – Sample lane
34:02 – Loop, Start, End
42:41 – Sample lane step
51:48 – Note advance/Loop mode
54:57 – Timing Lane
01:08:43 – Pitch Lane
01:22:32 – Shape Lane
01:30:51 – Gate Lane
01:35:44 – Step seq Lane
01:52:18 – Master Lane
01:55:36 – Sync notes
01:58:40 – Save/Use presets
02:07:04 – My opinion
02:09:17 – Set Lists
02:14:17 – Buy me a coffee 🙂
You’ve outdone yourself this time, Fernando! This truly is a Wavestate course within itself. Enjoy your coffee 🙂
Thanks John !! Tomorrow’s coffee will be on your honor. I don’t drink crappy coffee, I like that good specialty coffee, if not I do Argentinian mate 🙂
Well done, excellent presentation. Thank you.
Finger crossed that Korg blows this out at 56% off
More likely, they’ll increase the price by about 10% to account for inflation.
IC component prices just started to fall.
Food prices haven’t and Korg’s employees have to eat! It’s inflation, not the chip shortage that will affect prices.
I have a Wavestate n this ‘Complete Guide’ is a god send. Thank you Fernando for all the work it took to put this guide together. Truly amazing!!!
Whatever happen to the Wavestate SE.
Since it was announced (https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2021/01/20/korg-wavestate-se-offers-61-note-keyboard-with-aftertouch/) we have not heard a peep from Korg on this.
It seems like a lot of the interest people had in their recent compact synths (Opsix/Modwave/Wavestate) was tempered by the reality of the ‘ok’ build quality for the price point.
‘SE’ editions might address this, if they pricing was right.
I’m dreaming of the 61-key version, but hold little hope…
Thanks for this. While I’m happy with the Wavestate’s sound and overall capabilities, it has the most vexing and frustrating interface of any synth I’ve ever owned.
my wavestate has just arrived, your tutorials are a lifesaver
very much looking forward to part 3
Hello. Just wanted to know if the Korg Wavestate Synthesizer is compatable with FL Studio. I’m sure there could be some adjustments but is it possible to combine the two for flawless music production. Thank you!
The Wavestate is a hardware synthesizer that uses MIDI for communication with other devices. If you don’t know what that means, I suggest that you first determine what that means. FL Studio is one of the few DAWs I don’t have direct experience with. However, since it has been around for a long time and continues to exist in this DAW-rich market would suggest that it supports MIDI, and therefore, would be compatible with the Wavestate. Now, as to whether or not you could use the two products to produce “flawless music”, would be more a function of YOUR ability to produce “flawless music”. Never having ever produced “flawless music” myself, I’m not able to answer that part of your question.