Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave
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Groove Synthesis
3rd Wave
Product Info
Article Number:
572682
Brand:
Groove Synthesis
Model:
3rd Wave
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$6,268.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 3rd Wave is a serious beast—a hybrid synth that marries the precision of wavetable synthesis with the warmth of analogue filtering. It's designed for sound designers, electronic music producers, and anyone craving a truly unique and expressive instrument. Be prepared to invest time to master it, but the sonic rewards are immense.
Product Description
- Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave
- Hybrid Wavetable Synthesizer
- 24-Voice polyphonic
- 4-Part multitimbral
- 3 Digital oscillators per voice
- 64 User wavetable positions with 48 wavetables with 64 waveforms per table
- 32 Original 8-bit wavetables of the PPG2 instruments
- 7 Modelled analogue waveforms (Sine
- Triangle
- Supersaw
- Pulse
- White Noise
- Pink Noise)
- VCO sync
- Linear FM
- Analogue low-pass filter (Dave Rossum design)
- State-variable filter
- 4 x ADSR+ delay envelopes
- 4 x LF oscillators (Triangle
- Sawtooth
- Reverse Sawtooth
- Square
- Pulse 1
- Pulse 2
- Pulse 3 and Random (S&H))
- 2 Digital effects processors (BBD
- Stereo Delay
- Tape Delay
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Flanger
- Distortion Pedal
- Rotating Speaker
- Ring Mod
- Room Reverb
- Hall Reverb
- Super Plate Reverb)
- Built-in Custom Wavetable Maker 16-bit / 96 kHz (sample-to-wave function)
- Sequencer (4 multi-part songs per programme
- 24 sequences per song)
- Arpeggiator
- 16-Slot modulation matrix per multi-part
- 77 Knobs and 39 buttons
- Pitch and mod wheels
- 61-Key velocity-sensitive Fatar keyboard
- semi-weighted with aftertouch
- 500 Presets (can be overwritten by user presets)
- Built-in power supply 100 - 240V
- 50 - 60 Hz
- 65 Watt
- Line output: 8 x 6.3 mm jack (4 x stereo L/R )
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out / Thru
- USB MIDI
- Line input: 6.3 mm jack
- Pedal input: 6.3 mm jack for sustain/foot switch
- Volume and expression pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 978 x 362 x 127 mm
- Weight: 12.3 kg
PROS
- • Rossum filter delivers exceptional warmth and dynamic response.
- • PPG2 wavetables offer a unique, instantly recognizable vintage character.
- • Comprehensive wavetable creation tools foster deep sonic exploration.
- • Four-part multitimbral architecture unlocks complex, layered soundscapes.
CONS
- • The sheer depth of features demands a significant learning curve.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many musicians.
- • Physical footprint is substantial, requiring ample space.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88 Weighted Keys
Key Type
Hammer Action, Velocity Sensitive
Synthesis Type
Hybrid Wavetable/Analogue
Polyphony
24 Voices
Effects
2 Digital Processors (BBD, Tape, Chorus, Reverb, Distortion)
Connections
Multiple Outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
Weight
85 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rossum's filter design prioritizes transient response and dynamic control, resulting in a more nuanced and responsive sound compared to more traditional, often 'muddier,' analogue filters.
They are meticulously recreated wavetables, leveraging detailed analysis of the original PPG2 hardware to capture its distinct sonic signature, not a direct clone but a faithful recreation.
While the depth is studio-friendly, the intuitive layout and powerful effects make it surprisingly viable for live use once mastered; preset management is key.
