Korg Modwave Module
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Modwave Module
Product Info
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The Modwave Module is a seriously creative powerhouse, perfect for sound designers and electronic music producers who want a flexible, modern wavetable engine. It’s not a replacement for a full-sized keyboard, but it's an excellent way to expand your sonic palette and explore some truly unique sound design possibilities.
Product Description
- Korg Modwave Module
- Digital Wavetable Synthesiser
- Desktop / rack version of the Modwave MKII
- Polyphony: 60 stereo voices
- KAOSS Physics function
- Motion sequencing 2.0
- A/B Blend function
- Layer function
- Arpeggiator
- 13 Morph types
- Kaoss Physics combines an X/Y Kaoss pad with modellable computer game physics
- Two wavetable oscillators and a sub-oscillator/noise generator per program with one of 12 filter types (including MS-20 and Polysix multi-filters)
- Flexible modulation system
- 4 controllable envelopes
- 5 LFOs
- 2 modulation processors
- 2 note scalings and multi-line motion sequences
- 4 GB user memory
- Integrated effects
- 4 Mod controllers
- OLED display
- MIDI 2.0 Property-Exchange-Standards
- Support for polyphonic aftertouch
- Editor/librarian software for sound editiing and preset management on a macOS or Windows computer
- Two different panel angles when used as a desktop module
- 19" Rack mountable (4 U)
- Line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI input and output
- Damper pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- Connection for external power supply
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 107 x 172 mm
- Weight: 1.7 kg
PROS
- • The KAOSS Physics engine offers genuinely unique, playful sound manipulation.
- • Motion Sequencing 2.0 provides expressive, evolving soundscapes beyond standard sequencing.
- • The dual wavetable oscillators deliver a wide palette of complex, evolving timbres.
- • Integrated effects are surprisingly high quality, adding polish without external processing.
CONS
- • The workflow can feel initially complex, demanding a steeper learning curve.
- • Limited physical controls compared to a full-sized Korg workstation.
- • The 60-voice polyphony, while substantial, can be a bottleneck in dense patches.
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Key Features
Sounds
Modern, evolving wavetable sounds with a nod to classic Korg filters and timbres; capable of both aggressive leads and lush pads.
Polyphony
60 stereo voices; sufficient for most applications, but layering heavily may reveal limitations.
Effects
Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, EQ - all well-implemented and usable without external processing.
MIDI
Full MIDI 2.0 support with Property Exchange for deep parameter control; backwards compatible with standard MIDI.
Connections
Stereo audio outputs, stereo audio inputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB for audio/MIDI, DC power input.
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) – relatively portable for a desktop module.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It simulates physical interactions and dynamics, creating more unpredictable and organic movement than a simple pad mapping.
Absolutely, the MIDI 2.0 support and USB connectivity make seamless integration straightforward, and the editor software simplifies preset management.
It offers a distinct flavor – Korg’s classic filter character blended with modern wavetable techniques – and holds its own well against those high-end options, though it doesn't have quite the same breadth of preset content.
