• Digital Synthesizer
• Modwave synthesis
  
• 37 keys (velocity sensitive)
  
• Two layers per patch
  
• 60 voices
  
• Over 200 waveform banks
  
• Up to 64 waveforms per bank
  
• 13 Morph algorithms
  
• Sub-oscillator / noise generator
  
• Complex Kaoss-Physics controller
  
• 12 filter types
  
• 4 envelopes
  
• 5 LFOs
  
• Randomizer
  
• Extensive modulation possibilities
  
• 4 effect blocks including delay, reverb, phaser, Chorus & distortion
  
• Step sequencer with motion sequence
  
• Arpeggiator
  

Filters and effects

In the modwave mk II both are not neglected: twelve filter models have been implemented to meet every taste. Among them are the Korg classics MS-20 Lowpass and MS-20 Highpass, which have a much more biting sound, and the powerful, round Polysix filter. There are three effect blocks per layer, which offer different Delay algorithms, modulation effects like Phaser or chorus, but also equalizer, compressor and special effects. The whole thing is rounded off by the higher-level reverb effect.

Sounds for eternity

The modwave mk II is an eldorado for sound tinkerers. Modulations and variations of what one might rather expect from a well-equipped modular system enliven the sound of this synthesizer amazingly. The bulging sample memory with several gigabytes of capacity also contributes to this. If there is a lack of inspiration or if you want a new variant that you haven't thought of yet? Just press the cube button and the intelligent random function recomposes a part of the sound or the whole layer.

Kaoss Physics

The top left pad is much more than just an X/Y pad controller that can be assigned to different targets. The pad controls a modeled sphere, which you nudge in a definable environment. Simplified, it behaves like murmuring in a sandbox: hollow, hill, texture of the surface; all this contributes to the movement of the ball. These movements, jumps and, depending on the position, also resting states can be assigned to synthesis parameters for modulation.

Modulation & Sequencer

In addition to the usual modulation sources such as velocity or the modulation wheel, five LFOs and four envelopes bring life to the sounds, which are complex in themselves. What is not directly assigned or should modulate more than one target can be animated with further entries via the modulation links. The polyphonic step sequencer allows the inclusion of numerous parameters including timing and Gate time, which when cleverly combined makes for polyrhythmic sequences. Recorded controller movements (motion sequences) do not have to run through the entire pattern; they can be played back individually as a loop for each track. A versatile adjustable arpeggiator acts as a further playing aid.

Free music software

For free with the modwave mk II Korg provides a comprehensive software package as download. For changes and runability on Windows and Mac systems, please refer to the Korg homepage.

for iPad/iPhone:

• Korg Gadget 2 Le
• Korg Modules

for Mac/PC:

• Korg Collection M1 Le
• UVI Digital Synsations
• AAS ultra analog Session
• AAS Strum Session
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session
• Ableton Live lite
• iZotope Ozone Elements
  
• Skoove educational software