Korg Tease New Drum Machine, 61 Key Wavestate with Aftertouch and VR DAW

Just when we thought we were done wrapping up all the Korg announcements from NAMM 2021, Korg have dropped a host of new product teasers on us (not that we’re complaining). Although details are sparse there’s plenty to get excited about including a new drum machine, upgraded 61 key wavestate with aftertouch and a VR DAW (!). 

Drumlogue – Hybrid Drum Machine

Here’s the official descriptions from Korg and teaser videos: 

• The drumlogue is a hybrid analog/digital groovebox that is currently under development
• A combination of powerful raw analog parts and flexible digital voices for a wide sound spectrum
• Intuitive hands-on control for quick editing as well as a dedicated librarian for easy patch and sequence management
• Supports KORG ‘logue SDK Multi-Engine plugin oscillators

Wavestate SE Synthesizer

 

• 61-key version of current 37-key wavestate now with aftertouch
• New internal programs added, all sound programs optimized for aftertouch
• Reworked case with premium aluminum panel and knobs

Korg GADGET-VR

Have you ever found yourself wishing for the instruments in Korg’s Gadget app to be made into hardware? Well this is close! A VR version of Korg’s Gadget is coming to a headset near you. This is a bold move from Korg, and the first time a major hardware music gear brand has given VR a go. Details are light on,  but worth noting the demo appears to be using the Oculus Quest 2 headset.

 

L1 – Digital Piano

 Stylish and contemporary, 88 key, slim, lightweight and portable 

• Less than 3″ height and approximately 13lbs
• Same LS Keybed in KRONOS LS
• Simple press button and turn knob controls
• Main power supply and battery powered option
• 8watt amplifier and newly-designed speaker system plus a bass reflex box to deliver rich sound
• USB connectivity, optional stand
• Will come in black and 5 limited edition metallic colors

 

RK-100S 2 – Keytar

• 37-note slim keyboard for playability
• microKORGXL+ engine on board; 8 notes polyphonic
• Clear finish shows the woodgrain
• Battery operation
• Vocoder function
• Soft case included

No info on pricing or availability yet but as always, stay tuned to Noisegate for more info and product demos as soon as humanly possible.