In the early 1990s, korg presented a vector synthesis synthesizer, called the wavestation. Jd800 is a rolands digital synthesizer launched in 1991. Patch king korg wavestation sounds and legacy sounds are your best upgrade value. The previous owner said he changed the battery in it, so im assuming this is the issue why it had the same patches in rom and ram 1. I know of the korg kronos, kross, and krome workstations and its much easier to get my hands on them being more modern, but i can barely find enough information regarding whether or not the exact wavestation presetssounds are in any of them. You are bidding purchasing a large library of sysex patches compatible with the korg wavestation, wavestation ex wavestation ad, and wavestation sr. Klc wavestation software wavestation 2004 fourteen years after the first wavestation appeared, korg released a softwarebased emulation of the synthesizer which also included all the instrument patches from korg s line of expansion rom cards. Pink floyd patches for korg kronos dsotm and all the best combi and program collection by kronos patch lab. Demos of ten patches from the korg wavestation sr, streamlined but still very powerful and with lots of banks rack wavestation unit from the early 90s 0. These are the rom patches, which cannot be overridden. Midi quest pro, midi quest and midi quest essentials each include a library of public domain sounds which have been collected, converted to midi quests file format, and freed of duplicates.
Find great deals on ebay for korg wavestation ex and korg wavestation sr. Korg zone kingkorg is a new analog modelling synth from korg. This led to the hugely successful wavestation synthesizer which was based on sequentials prophetvs. The wavestation sr is a repackaged wavestation designed to provide you with all the wavestation sounds you could ever ask for in a more compact and less expensive midi module. Tthe kronos s sampler which recognises korg, akai and soundfont formats as well as wav and aiff files is a hybrid of that in the oasys and some improvements introduced on the m3. The instrument provides 24 voices when one tone is used and reduces the polyphony to 6 notes when 4 tones are active a patch can include up to 4 tones. Another short sample of ambient wavestation sounds.
Korg forums would especially like to thank ben hall for giving us permission ia studios to host a complete copy of all the wavestation files he has collected and hosted on his website over the years. I try to avoid hosting the files here on kronoshaven, because the source could be more uptodate. Load a bank of performances, then a completely separate bank of patches ie patches that are used for a different performance bank than the one you just loaded, then a completely seperate bank of wavesequences. Its primary innovation was wave sequencing, a method of multitimbral sound generation in which different pcm waveform data are played successively. The wavestation incorporated the 2dimensional vector joystick of the prophetvs which allowed the user to alter and animate sounds. Patches include the dw8000, 05rw, ds8, m3r, wavestation and 05w. This is an expansion kit for the jazz ambience drums included in the korg kronos presets. Twileks wavestation page a page about korg wavestation, with lots of sysex. Load a bank of performances, then a completely separate bank of patches ie patches that are used for a different performance bank than the one you just loaded. The korg collection is truly a record of korgs history. So heres some handson advice for getting the best from korg s wavestation series of synthesizers. Korg does have a kronos sound editor and librarian standalone and plugin but unfortunately it cant edit sequence data.
Available in system exclusive or standard midi file formats. Now the wavestation has been reborn as korg iwavestation. Just a quick video i made of my new korg wavestation. Korgs legendary wavestation introduced the world to wave sequencing. When sequential circuits finally went bellyup, their research and development into vector synthesis was picked up at korg. Online store and resource for patches and sounds developed for korg kronos workstation. The mod7 waveshaping vpm synthesizer engine on the kronos is capable of classic fm sounds and has import compatibility with yamaha dx7 sysex formatted sounds. The sr maintains the same advanced vector synthesis. In addition to being korgs premier workstation, kronos x has it in its blood to satisfy the programmer, sound designer, and synthesizer enthusiast. Note that these banks are identical for all wavestation models, including the original.
Iotech vintage synth patches iotech are a norwegian based analog repair service and present an archive of patches for analog synths stored as. Im looking into bringing some of my old dx7 patches into my rig. The wavestation software synthesizer provides all 484 waveforms and 55 effects found on the wavestation series including the wavestation sr. One possibility is bringing the sounds into the kronos fm engine. Midi quest korg wavestation editor and librarian for. The one and only wavestation and arps famous arp odyssey were both groundbreaking instruments that inspired artists for years to come. The sounds are stored as midi system exclusive data within a standard midi file sequence. Korg s kronos brings you the unrivaled nineengine structure from previous versions, with numerous improvements to both sound capability and overall functionality. The published figures do not tell the whole story, because the oasys is affected by the use of power. Korg kronos music workstation video manual part 1 introduction and navigation by korg.
More info on all our korg kronos sounds can be found below. The flagship oasys and kronos keyboards developed wave sequencing even. This video introduces a soundpackage for the korg kronos. Whether youre drawn to their pads, their instantly recognisable rhythmic patches, or less widely utilised sounds such as their fabulous lead synths, there remains something a bit special about the wavestation family, so ive been waiting for a descendent for many years. Software wavestation 2004 fourteen years after the first wavestation appeared, korg released a softwarebased emulation of the synthesizer which also included all the instrument patches from korgs line of expansion rom cards. The oasys 2005 and korg kronos 2011 workstations have fullblown wave sequencing and vector synthesis. The korg wavestation is a vector synthesis synthesizer first produced in the early 1990s and. Aug 18, 2012 this is a quick demo of a korg wavestation sr that had posted in connection with a unit that had sold on ebay. Both the oasys and the kronos have the wavestation technology.
In a patch, different wave sequences can be assigned to each of the four oscillators, thus the wavestation is. Korg wavestation ex specifications, pictures, prices, links. Wavestation virtual clone for pcmac run the wavestation on your computer. Mar 15, 2015 this video introduces a soundpackage for the korg kronos. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole.
The wavestate is a small think minilogue sized digital wave sequencer synth with up to 64 stereo voices split across four separate synth layers, with built in fx and a deep modulation system. The huge leap forward originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. These classic sets of sounds for the korg wavestation are once again available. The list of patch files includes moog, roland, korg, crumar, oberheim, sequential. Im thinking about buying a korg wavestation gearslutz. Korg kronos sets a new standard for electronic keyboards. Kapro releases six new sound libraries for the korg kronos 2015. Truly, the most powerful synthesizer on the planet just got more powerful. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing, massproducing, posting online, or personal gain of any kind is prohibited by law. A gorgeous synth that can get some incredible and fun tones. It is a 1unit rackmount tone module that has all the raw power and sounds of the famous wavestationex and ad synths. This library includes 494 patches for the korg wavestation and is a great way to instantly enhance your collection of sonic. Download via our free email delivery and get your wavestation patches within hours. Korg kronos vs yamaha montage music player network.
This synth was revolutionary in the 90s and still holds its own now. A true wavestation available on the web web connected synths on. Oct 26, 2018 demos of ten patches from the korg wavestation sr, streamlined but still very powerful and with lots of banks rack wavestation unit from the early 90s 0. Although korg bowed to consumer pressure and added these to. The wavestation can prove extremely frustrating to use, but can produce sounds that are almost impossible to recreate on any other instrument. But if youre tempted to believe that the wavestate is a bigger wavestation you.
Now you can get all the features and more contained in the amazing korg oasys at about half the price. The kronoss cx3 synth actually offers more polyphony, at 200 notes compared to the oasyss 172. Korg collection for macwin software instruments korg usa. Versions of this soundsets for korg i3 and korg x3, see here. Wavestate is certainly digital, featuring wave sequencing 2. Looks like us synth programmers will have our work cut out for us with no less then nine different synth engines combined into one instrument. Korg kronos music workstation video manual part 2 program mode by korg. Looks like us synth programmers will have our work cut out for us with no less then nine different synth engines combin. Hello all,so im not sure if this has been discussed but i just joined this forum and wanted to get you guys opinion. The m1 and triton are versatile workstation synthesizers that transformed the musical environment of their day.
I still have a tx802, so ill probably use that if it still works probably hasnt been powered up in 20 years, but i also want to consider other options. Sonicstate present videos of the korg m3 part 1 and part 2. This collection focuses on unique drum and percussion sounds. Korg wavestation demo pt2 rom1 preset sounds youtube. Save even more when you bundle both exs83 electric guitars 1 and exs180 electric guitars 2. My best psychedelicpianos korg kronos 2 wavestation. Custom sound sets, programs, combinations and performances for the korg kronos, yamaha montage, yamaha modx and the korg krome ideal for the gigging cover musician. Korg kronos 88key synthesizer workstation sweetwater. So, i installed midiox, and tried to load the original sound bank from korg s website. Narf soundsaustraliakorg kronos, yamaha montage custom. Korgs signature sounds such as ms20, polysix and more.
Korg wavestate wave sequencing synthesizer sweetwater. Downloads for korg kronos here you can find lots of links to resources hosting pcg files and samples. Most of the sysex here is a mirror of the sysex on ben halls wavestation patch archive which for the moment appears to be out of commission. The only issue is a very small dent on the back and the screen is a bit dim however it is still bright enough to see and use. As long as were more or less discussing the korg wavestation, ipads and editing patches on the wavestation, coffeeshoppeds patch base is an ipad app that could let you use it to edit or generate wavestation patches. Korg kronos music workstation video manual youtube. Scl175 patches of innocence nightwish cover korg kronos x 2 platinum ls this collection contains 8 setlists and 33 exciting sounds inspired by the famous live performance end of innocence at the summer breeze 2002 by the famous finnish symphonic metal band nightwish. Demos of ten patches from the korg wavestation sr, streamlined but still very powerful and with lots of banks rack wavestation unit from the. The only issue is a very small dent on the back and the screen is a bit dim however it. Apr 28, 2018 talking one sound from the korg wavestation all the time. It uses the free ram inside the workstation itself, which you might imagine provides lots of room for your own sounds, but that it isnt necessarily the case. So any direct information would be great for those who own the korg stuff. Also a directory with documentation about these patches that will eventually be better organized into some kind of database.
You can sample and resample in any mode, import audio files wavaiffmp3 via usb and drop them into kronos to use as part of a program, combi or sequence. Digital edition the wavestation is now available individually. I play in a couple cover bands and what im mostly into is the pianos, electric pianos and mainly synth sounds. Korg wavestation ex specifications, pictures, prices.
Weve spent years collecting these sounds from around the internet and have been checked for accuracy and organized into individual memory loads for your synthesizer. This file was built on the pc but should work on a macintosh. Loaded with amazing sounds, powerful performance tools, and everything you need to create masterquality tracks, theres little wonder why korg s secondedition kronos is the keyboard workstation of choice for alist artists like jordan rudess and derek sherinian. With gigabytes of samples to explore, the korg wavestate synthesizer features thousands of times more raw samples than the original wavestation. Other korg keyboards and products not covered by their own section. All the latest downloads for your korg keyboard and more. This commercial sound set which has been sold now is donation ware 5 10. I highly recommend emagic sounddiver to anyone using macintosh osx or pc. As long as the sysex data is entirely contained within a single ram bank, performances, patches, and wave sequences for the wavestation ex, ad, and sr are completely compatible via sysex. Its primary innovation was wave sequencing, a method of multitimbral sound generation in which different pcm waveform data are played successively, resulting in continuously evolving sounds. The korg wavestation is a vector synthesis synthesizer first produced in the early 1990s and later rereleased as a software synthesizer in 2004. Just keep in mind that if you happen to own the original wavestation keyboard without the ex update you will only be able to use vols 1 and 2.
Korg kronos 61key synthesizer workstation sweetwater. Unofficial wavestation site with faq, info and many free patches. If you have questions about the wavestation or any other korg products, please direct them to your national distributors technical support department. With this soundpackage the wavestation is reloaded in kronos. Korg wavestation sr rack the patch king has created a large selection of sounds for the wavestation series that will work on all models.