For instance, a sound can be in both the “Strings” and “User” categories.

Then, all database items (performances, programs, wave sequences, lanes, multi-samples…) now support two simultaneous category assignments. 16 is a new “User” category for easily making your own sounds. In selection dialogs, just press the 1-16 buttons to select the categories.

You can now select categories from the front panel. So every WS gets its very own sound and personality.Īlso, the organization of the samples, presets … is now easier. This is a giant leap in terms of sound design. At the same time, it’s a hub to transfer your content to the synth via USB. The new update also ships with a new sample builder software with which you can easily convert your own samples and audio files into the Wavestate format. That means: besides the 4GB of factory content, you can now load in up to 4GB of your own sample content. Even better, they expand the storage space from 4GB to 8GB via software. With firmware 2.0, Korg opens the Wavestate engine for your own sample content. The sound designer prayers were answered. It’s an update based on user-requested features and improvements. Korg put the criticism into action and today released the Wavestate 2.0 firmware, a major free update that improves a lot of it.

There is criticism, for example, of the deep menu-based workflow or the lack of sample import. There are numerous reviews, in video, and written form. The synth has been around for more than a year now.

Or in Korg’s words: the Wave Sequencing 2.0 (developer talk with Dan Phillips). The Wavestate has a brand-new engine, developed from the ground up that bundles the classic Wavestation sound with new innovative feature that leads wave sequencing in new sonic directions. Contrary to what we thought, it is not a replica of the original unit but a massive further development for a new generation of musicians. Korg Wavestate 2.0, the new firmware makes the wave sequencing 2.0 engine more customizable and accessible thanks to sample import, editor/librarian & more.Īt the Winter NAMM 2020, Korg showed the successor to the legendary Wavestation Synthesizer.

Korg wavestate case