KORG’s Nu-Tekt line of DIY audio gadgets remains amongst the company’s more intriguing ventures. The compact and hackable NTS-1 synth in particular has developed a sizable following, due at least in part to its affordability and expandability, the latter being either via hardware mods, or
The next-gen volca fm is a powerful 6-voice, 6-Operator FM synthesizer with all 32 classic algorithms, a 16-step loop sequencer, effects and a powerful arpeggiator that perfectly reproduces the sound of the classic Yamaha DX7 and is completely compatible with SYS-EX patches for the DX7
As we recently reported, KORG have released two new software instruments; opsix native and wavestate native, based on their own opsix and wavestate hardware synths respectively. At the end of the day, these software instruments are sonically and functionally identical to their hardware counterparts, although
Korg’s new digital series of synthesizers have generated a lot of excitement over the past few years, and now there’s a whole new way to harness their sonic prowess. Opsix and wavestate are now available as native plugins for Mac and PC for use as
I think it’s fair to say that Korg’s opsix synthesizer has captivated the FM synth community, and for a number of reasons. Despite being far from the first 6-operator FM synth the world has ever seen, it manages to be simultaneously more innovative, and easier
Korg have updated their NAUTILUS workstation to operating system version 1.2 bringing a number of improvements, including compatibility with PCG files created on Korg’s KRONOS workstation. Nautilus and KRONOS share a lot of DNA in terms of synth engines, file formats and general system architecture, however, they have
ARP 2600M is Korg’s faithful recreation of the classic semi-modular analog synth, at 60% size. Without a doubt one of the most iconic synthesizers ever released, the ARP 2600 is as popular today as it has ever been. The limited-edition ARP 2600 FS released by Korg in 2020 saw its
It’s probably the most anticipated synth re-release of the year, Korg’s ARP 2600 M and we finally got our hands on one! Korg has done an amazing job creating a 60% scale of the original legendary behemoth semi-modular synth. It has been 50 years since
It’s been a busy past month for Korg’s digital synth team with both wavestate and modwave receiving substantial updates. Now FM fans need no longer feel left out with the release of opsix system software version 2.0. The headline feature of this update is an all new ‘Effect’ operator mode, where individual operators
It’s only been a hot minute since Korg announced their wavestate 2.0 update with support for user sample import and a suite of complimentary software, and today they’ve extended a very similar treatment to their ‘Kaotic’ wavetable synth, modwave. Modwave software version 1.1 is a
