And, like the hardware, you can import your own samples for even greater sonic flexibility. This software allows for not only transferring sounds between platforms, but also allows you to edit and organize your presets. This is accomplished via additional software: the Wavestate Sound Editor and Librarian.

One interesting fact is that the software and hardware versions are sonically interchangeable, so a sound created on one platform is able to be imported into the other. Wavestate really takes wave sequencing to another level. Each of these forms a “Lane,” and each Lane can have a different number of steps along with its own start, end, and loop points. Additionally, other characteristics that can be manipulated include shapes, gate times, and step sequencer values. You still have 64 stereo voices, gigabytes of sample library space, “Wave Sequencing 2.0” which separates the timing, sequencing of samples, and the melody, so that each can be manipulated independently. The Wavestate Native features essentially the same sonic architecture as the hardware, so we won’t go into all of the details (they are covered in the hardware review). Armed with the controller of our choice, an 88-key Arturia Keylab 88 mk2, we couldn’t wait to dig back into this fabulous instrument. We were thrilled, subsequently, when Korg surprised us with the release of the Wavestate Native, a software plug-in version of this incredible sounding hardware synth. However, most of our readers know that we really dislike abbreviated, 37-key keyboards on polyphonic synths, so the Wavestate synthesizer was just not a useful form factor for our studios or keyboard rigs. Fully updating and expanding upon the classic 1990s Wavestation synth, the hardware Wavestate is capable of delivering unique and often fantastic sounds. We recently reviewed Korg’s Wavestate hardware synthesizer ( read that in-depth review here). OVERALL RATING = 3.6 Stars, which earns it a WIHO Award!ģ.6 stars or better: Outstanding, WIHO AwardĢ stars or better: Suited to specific needs

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