KORG – Modwave Native (Windows)

Modwave Native Wavetable Synthesizer A powerful synthesizer with distinctive wavetable timbres, Kaoss Physics and Motion Sequencing 2.0. Released in 2021, Modwave builds on the legacy of DW and turns it into a modern monster synthesizer with incredibly deep wavetable oscillators, gorgeous filters, incredibly flexible modulation, a sophisticated pattern sequencer and macro controls for creating unique, powerful and easily customizable sounds and phrases.

What is a wavetable

Wavetables are sets of single-cycle digital signals arranged in a specific order. The “position” of a wavetable determines which waveform is played. Moving the position with an envelope, LFO, or other modulation source produces subtle or abrupt changes in timbre. Some wavetables switch abruptly from one waveform to another; others fade smoothly between them. Modwave can do either.

Modifiers

Use over 30 modifiers to change the character of any wavetable at load time. For example, isolate odd or even harmonics, add weight with quantize or saturation with smoothing, or revisit the gritty character of old-school wavetable synths with the Vintage 8 and 12 options.

Transformation

13 Morph types let you stretch, compress, reflect and otherwise alter wavetables in real time, changing their timbre and – when modulated – creating additional movement in the sound. Sync creates classic sweep-sync timbres using just one oscillator. Three special Morph types – FM, AM and Ring Mod – modulate Osc 2 with Osc 1, and the last two even apply to samples.

A/B mix

Using a unique A/B mode, the oscillators can blend any two wavetables with phase-locked precision – as opposed to simply layering voices – opening up the dimension of intermediate waveforms. For example, add body to “subtle” waveforms, or a bit of hiss to a soft timbre. Even fade between two different “modifier” versions of the same wavetable. Of course, the A/B blend can be modulated in real time.