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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