Korg Wavestate SE 61-key Wave Sequencing Synthesizer

wavestate SE is the powerful evolution of KORG’s legendary WAVESTATION, taking Wave Sequencing to a new level. Designed in California and built in Japan, wavestate SE includes a premium 61-note keyboard with aftertouch, in an all-metal chassis. Built for a new era of musicians, composers, and producers, wavestate SE features hundreds of dynamic sounds, extensive hands-on control and 120 notes of polyphony to inspire new levels of creativity.

KORG’s legendary WAVESTATION introduced the world to Wave Sequencing, transforming raw samples into sounds that no-one had ever heard before. The flagship OASYS and KRONOS keyboards developed Wave Sequencing even further, expanding on its unique palette of lush, evolving pads and driving rhythms.

In 2020, the acclaimed wavestate took 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.

The wavestate also introduced another ground-breaking concept: wavestate native software (*sold separately, wavestate users can purchase at a discount) makes it available inside your DAW, with full compatibility and without compromise. It’s perfect for moving seamlessly between software and hardware workflows.

Now, KORG is delighted to present the flagship wavestate SE. Made in Japan, the wavestate SE features KORG’s premium 61-note natural-touch keyboard with aftertouch, for the same superb feel as KORG’s high-end workstations. The metal body is sleek and strong, ready for gigs and studio alike. Metal knobs have just the right weight for easy tweaking. Under the hood, it also features an astounding 120 stereo voices of polyphony–almost twice as many as the original wavestate.

The wavestate SE comes with hundreds of sounds updated for aftertouch control. It’s also completely compatible with sounds and samples for both the original wavestate and wavestate native software, including many excellent third-party libraries.

FEATURES

• 61-note natural-feel keyboard with aftertouch
• Hundreds of updated sounds
• Elegant, road-worthy metal construction
• Exclusive hard case included
• Premium Japanese manufacturing
• Limited Platinum edition
• Wave Sequencing 2.0
• Extensive modulation with hands-on control
• Gigabytes of samples - and import up to 4GB of your own
• Modeled filters, including MS-20 and Polysix
• 120 stereo voices
• 4 Layers with Vector control
• 14 simultaneous effects
• Set Lists and Smooth Sound Transitions
• Randomization
• Free Editor/Librarian and Sample Builder software for Mac and Windows
• Designed by KORG R&D in California
• Special crossgrade to wavestate native software

SPECIFICATIONS

• Keyboard
• 61 keys (Natural touch keyboard with velocity and release-velocity sensitive, aftertouch)
• 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
• The 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
• Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, 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)
• 1,014 x 344 x 110 mm/39.92” x 13.54” x 4.33”
• Weight
• 8.6 kg/18.96 lb.