Korg Opsix MKII Altered FM Synthesizer Rackmountable Desktop Module

Korg’s original Opsix synthesizer debuted to critical acclaim, attaining new heights of digital synthesis in an impressively easy-to-use form factor. Now, the dark horse of FM synthesis rides into a flexible form factor that channels the sum of its 37-key sibling’s power into a 19-inch, 4U rackmountable desktop module. With the Opsix MkII Module, its polyphony is doubled from its predecessor’s 32 voices to a massive 64 voices of 6-operator FM madness. Its versatile chassis accommodates a number of desktop, rackmounted, studio, and stage configurations to support virtually any style of performance. An elegant, intuitive interface conceals a deceptive level of depth, blending user-friendly arrangements with six distinctive styles of synthesis, allowing you to get as granular as desired in your sound design, but never more than a few steps away from one of its 250 diverse presets. Analog modeling, waveshaping, additive synthesis, and more are always on tap within the synth’s time-bending architecture, and Music Bliss synth scholars are especially impressed with its broad range of expressive tools, including assignable, polyphonic, and channel-specific aftertouch. Plus, MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange support means even greater heights of expression to the summit via 30 built-in FX, a polyphonic motion sequencer, a randomizer, and an armature of limitless sonic virtuality begging to be explored.

FEATURES

• Next-gen Altered FM Synthesizer double polyphony to 64 voices of expansive tone-crafting and multidimensional soundscapes
• Versatile form factor supports flexible desktop configurations for studio- or performance-optimized arrangements, fully removable for rackmounted use
• 4U, 19-inch profile and recessed rear panel streamline cable management and accessibility for painless use as a rackmountable module
• Six distinctive styles of synthesis include 40 algorithms and a 6-operator architecture for detailed, diverse sound design
• Operator Mixer section includes per-operator rotary encoders and faders, with color-coded lighting to painlessly distinguish Modulator and Carrier operators
• 250 onboard presets include 100 brand-new patches not found in the original Opsix span all onboard synth styles for pro-grade foundations and radio-ready sonics
• 250 user preset slots let you save your meticulously-designed patches, with up to 64 of your favorites instantly accessible from four 16-patch banks
• V.Patch virtual patching system comprises 12 routing options for highly-nuanced modulation and expressive capabilities
• 21 oscillator waveforms support versatile and exploratory sound design without compromising core FM identity
• Cutting-edge analog modeling means 11 musical filter types, including meticulous recreations of those found on the iconic Korg PolySix and MS-20 synthesizers
• Up to three ADSR envelop generators, three LFOs, and three effects run simultaneously with each program means near-endless customization in your sound
• 23 LFO waveforms ranging from conventional shapes to randomized and stepped let you take modulation vectors to dazzling and experimental spaces
• 30 onboard, editable FX supply boundless opportunities for texturization and sound shaping in studio and performance settings
• Pitch and modulation wheels, alongside a 4-octave transposition range and support for both channel and polyphonic aftertouch, expand expressive potential with any setup
• Comprehensive 16-step sequencer includes per-note editing and up to six lanes of Polyphonic Motion Sequencing
• MIDI I/O allows you to place the Opsix Mk II virtually anywhere in your studio or stage rig
• USB-B port lets you connect your instrument to your computer for use with Korg’s dedicated Sound Librarian
• Flexible connectivity includes 1/4-inch stereo output pair, 1/4-inch headphone output, and pedal jack

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:4U Rackable/Desktop Altered FM Synthesizer
• Analog/Digital:Digital
• Other Controllers:6 x Level Sliders, 6 x Ratio Knobs, 6 x Data Entry Knobs
• Polyphony:80 Stereo Voices
• Sequencer:16-step
• Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB, MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (damper)
• USB:1 x Type B
• Power Supply:AC Adapter
• Height:4.09"
• Width:19.02"
• Depth:6.77"
• Weight:3.75 lbs