Korg Wavestate SE Synthesizer

Korg Wavestate SE Synthesizer Overview

The Korg Wavestate SE Synthesizer packs an enhanced Wave Sequencing 2.0 sound engine into a sleek, robust keyboard with a velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keybed.

Revolutionary yet rooted in legacy, the Korg Wavestate SE is a powerful reinterpretation of the renowned Wavestation. Crafted in Japan and designed in California, this synthesizer offers 120 notes of stereo polyphony, a sleek all-metal chassis and a 61-note keyboard with velocity, release and aftertouch sensitivity. The Wavestate SE is a powerful, intuitive and inspiring synthesizer built for adventurous composers, musicians and producers.

Reimagining the Sonic Landscape

Korg’s Wavestate SE synthesizer steps up to the challenge of pushing the boundaries of sound design. Housing a universe of dynamic sounds and offering extensive hands-on control, this evolution of the best-selling Wavestate is your catalyst for creativity.

Touch of Elegance: An Expressive Performance Tool

A standout feature of the Wavestate SE is its expressive Natural Touch keyboard, which allows you to dynamically perform your sounds with velocity, release-velocity and aftertouch. This five-octave keyboard responds beautifully to your touch, with the added aftertouch feature providing real-time control over constantly evolving sounds. The meticulously programmed factory presets take full advantage of this remarkable expressivity.

Beauty in Strength

The Korg Wavestate SE synthesizer boasts an all-metal design that’s as robust as it is aesthetically pleasing. The matte-black aluminium panel, complimented by the gloss-black stainless-steel sides, renders a luxurious finish to this durable instrument. The finely weighted, metal-plated knobs add a premium touch to sound design sessions.

Unparalleled Depth of Expression

An intuitive design places filters, envelopes, LFOs and effects at your fingertips. Eight programmable mod knobs offer real-time performance control and allow you to reshape sounds on-the-fly. The distinctive Vector Joystick, coupled with pitch bend and modulation wheels, allow you to dynamically manipulate your patches during a performance.

A Vast Library of Sounds

The Wavestate SE hosts a vast sample library consisting of multiple gigabytes of high-quality sounds - an astounding leap from the original Wavestation’s offering. This raw material for Wave Sequences was brought to life by the collaborative efforts of key sound designers from the original Wavestate, Belgian artist Airwave and the renowned Korg voicing team.

High Impact Effects

Korg equip the Wavestate SE with an array of superb effects to ensure production-ready sounds. Each layer has dedicated effects and each performance can be shaped with a master reverb and parametric EQ. The available effects range from modulation effects, compressors, EQs and delays to distinct processors like the Wave Shaper and Talking Modulator, among many others.

Quadruple the Power

Multiply the sonic prowess of the Wavestate SE by four using the layering feature in a Performance—each layer with its own effects and arpeggiator. The Vector Envelope and Joystick mix the individual voices of the four layers and can also modulate any other parameters. Enhanced 120-note polyphony ensures you can perform and layer sounds with voice stealing.

Deep Connections

The Wavestate SE features balanced stereo outputs for easy connection to recording or monitoring systems, along with a stereo headphone output for private playing or onstage cueing. It supports class-compliant USB MIDI connections to Windows and Mac computers, ensuring seamless integration into your setup.

Wave Sequencing 2.0: Sonic Innovation Reimagined

Building upon the pioneering wave sequencing of the original Korg Wavestation, Wave Sequencing 2.0 breathes new life into this technology by separating timing, the sequence of samples and the melody. This innovative advancement allows each to be manipulated independently, bringing about an organic and ever-evolving sound experience.

Ultimate Protection

Safeguard your Korg Wavestate SE keyboard during travel with the included hard case. Its custom design provides room for cables and pedals, ensuring all your essentials are well protected.

Wavestate Editor and Librarian

The Wavestate SE synth offers a free Editor/Librarian software, acting as a second front panel for the synthesizer. It offers a real-time display of modulated parameter values and Wave Sequences, providing immediate feedback on your sound creation process.

Complimentary Software Bundle

The Wavestate SE synthesizer comes packaged with a variety of music software from Izotope, including “Ozone Elements,” which allows you to master your tracks using AI and “Skoove” to hone your keyboard playing skills. Additionally, the Wavestate SE comes bundled with software synths from Korg and other brands, equipping you with a comprehensive toolkit for your music projects.