Digital Synth Comparison - opsix, wavestate, modwave

Have you been wondering what the difference is between the opsix, wavestate, and modwave? We get this question a lot when it comes to our newest digital synth line up! Join Product Manager Natalie Chami as she walks us through the similarities between all three synths, and the types of synthesis that sets them all apart. From the sparkly, glass tones of the opsix Altered FM, to the wavestate's samples organically shifting with wave sequencing 2.0, to the modwave's aggressive and deep modulations with wavetables... Korg's Digital Synth line up will cover your sonic needs.

Chapters:
0:00 - 0:18 - Intro
0:18 - 2:03 - Similarities
2:03 - 5:03 - opsix (FM)
5:03 - 8:03 - wavestate (wave sequencing)
8:03 - 13:26 - modwave (wavetable)
13:26 - Outro

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[wegmeister]

I have all three and use them regularly. Each has their own angle or approach on synthesis. I use Wavestate for laying the groundwork, Modwave for building waves and Opsix for accents, bass and highlights. Great trio of synthesizers! Sometimes I MIDI them all together and play them at once. A lot of beautiful and unique sounds come out of these little synths.

[benjafarber]

I'd almost given up on Korg. I owned multiple volcas, then the minilogue, and then the prologue. My favorite was the minilogue, but there were more things that I wanted out of a synth. I purchased the opsix earlier this year and it has earned a permanent home in my studio. I've been so in love with it. Last night I bought the modwave. I'm excited to get to learn it. I love that I can get decent virtual analog sounds from both as an added bonus. Their sequencers are awesome to play with other gear as well. Great work Korg! keep the updates coming! would love to have some more filter models?!🤞🤞

[goodfoot]

This is one of the best product comparison videos I've ever seen. Nicely done, Korg team.

[ChrisSmout]

Completely unrelated; what's the synth stand they are using? Looks very heavy duty!

[JeffPalmer]

I've had Wavestate for almost a year and recently got an Opsix. These synths feel very modern and are very powerful! Now, I just need the Modwave... 😈

[insolace]

I know this isn't on topic, but I'm very impressed at Natalie's professional reading of the technical copy. It's tough to shoot videos like this where you're talking by yourself to the camera, describing pretty niche synth architecture in very long overwrought sentences, and making it sound natural and conversational. Kudos.

[mapache_al_ataque]

Great video! The Opsix is a beast! Now, I am finding excuses for adding the other 2 ... 😎

[stephengarcia]

Loving the Opsix! It’s amazingly easy to get incredible sounds…

[rferia]

Got myself an Opsix recently and although I was skeptical at first, I’ve gotten some really cool sounds out of it. Also been using it to emulate old video game sounds from snes, genesis, and pc (which used fm synth chips). And I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface

[SouthShoreSonics]

Just have the Modwave and for me it is a great Wavetable synth, that goes well with my other wavetable synth: the Waldorf Blofeld.
The Modwave, when you think differently...can yield some stunning results!

[nickynocknoo]

Cool explanation of different synthesis types.

[skieswatcher]

Opsix as first one, then Modwave. Useful video, thanks

[brucebennett]

I've got 2 of the 3, and i still want the 3rd.

[voodoohex]

Just went ahead and got all three. They are all awesome too.

[soarornor]

I love all these synths. Where does one get that stand. It’s a beautiful stand and perfect for those synths.

[Benjahlove]

Korg: please make an op-8! 49 or 61 keys , with 64 step sequencer(poly metric), upgraded (actual analog?)filters, aftertouch, & *multi-timbral!!🙏🙏🙏

[ChristineLeeMusic]

Glad Korg came out with a modern 6-operator alternative to the DX-7. Interested in trying the ModWave and WaveState too. Glad they have knobs to minimize menu-diving.

[bilkoprince]

I love my wavestate . would love the other two synths

[bryantwalley]

Would be really great if you at Korg could move the timing up to the global level on the WaveState. Sucks to not be able to change a patch without losing the time.

[lbsincro]

Hi, Greetings from Chile, Do you know how to restore as the factory settings on Wavestate? Thank you very much for your help