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Korg modvawe - User Manual

Korg modvawe
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WAVETABLE SYNTHESIZER
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Owner’s Manual

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Korg modvawe Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKorg
Modelmodvawe
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

About the modwave manuals

Information about the documentation for the modwave synthesizer.

Navigation

How to navigate the modwave's interface and pages using buttons and displays.

LAYER A;B

Explanation of the two layers (A and B) and their function in sound editing.

Basic Editing

Home Page (PERFORM)

The main page for selecting performances, programs, and viewing Mod Knobs.

KAOSS Physics display

Visual display of the Kaoss Physics environment, showing ball position.

Layer Programs

Page for selecting programs and volume for each layer.

Velocity Zones

Setting velocity ranges for layers, including high/low velocity and fade.

Keyboard Zones

Setting note ranges for layers, including high/low notes and fade.

Program Setup

Settings for program volume, transpose, and trigger options.

Voice Assign

Setting voice allocation modes (Poly/Mono) and related parameters.

Unison Voices

Using multiple stacked voices for a thicker sound.

Layer Setup

Settings for layer volume, octave, tune, MIDI channel, and CC reception.

Performance Setup

Settings for performance volume, octave, tempo, and transpose.

Write

Saving Sounds

How to save Performances, Programs, and other data.

Name

Naming saved sounds, including Programs, Sequences, and Presets.

Editing names

Detailed steps for editing sound names using the interface.

Compare

Comparing saved and edited versions of a Performance.

Delete from Database

Deleting user-created items from the instrument's database.

Wavetable Osc

Overview

Explanation of Wavetable Oscillators and their capabilities.

Oscillator Mode (OSC MODE)

Selecting the oscillator mode (A, A/B, Sample).

Modes A and A;B

Details on selecting Wavetables A and B for blending.

MOD (Wavetable A Modifier)

Options for modifying wavetables, affecting their harmonic content.

Position (POSITION)

Sweeping through waveforms within a selected wavetable.

A;B Blend (A;B BLEND)

Balancing the mix between Wavetables A and B.

Xfade Width

Controls the crossfading between adjacent waveforms.

Osc 1;2 Morph

Altering wavetables in real-time using various morph types.

Sample Mode

Settings for using multisamples as oscillator sources.

Osc 1

Level and pan controls for Oscillator 1.

Osc 2

Level and pan controls for Oscillator 2.

Sub;Noise

Controls for the sub oscillator or noise generator.

Motion Sequencing 2.0

What is Motion Sequencing 2.0?

Introduction to motion sequencing features and lane structure.

Motion Seq Overview

Overview of motion sequence lanes, steps, and symbols.

Step recording Pitch

Recording sequences of notes into the Pitch lane.

Real-time recording for Seq Lanes A-D

Recording knob movements into Seq Lanes.

Editing Lanes

Controls for lane playback, looping, and step management.

Editing Steps

Viewing and editing individual steps within a lane.

Step Solo mode

Temporarily looping a single step for auditioning or troubleshooting.

Motion Sequencer

Selecting a motion sequence preset for the program.

Sync Notes

Synchronizing motion sequence notes with tempo and other sequences.

Master Lane

Overview and controls for the Master Lane, which restarts other lanes.

Standard Lane Controls

Common controls for all lanes except Master (Preset, Loop, Mode).

Step Probability

Setting the probability of a step playing.

Timing

Controls step duration and rhythm creation.

Pitch Lane

Sets the pitch for each step in the sequence.

Fit to Scale

Constraining pitch output to a specific scale and key.

Shape

Creates a contour over the duration of a step, affecting other lanes.

Seq A;B;C;D

Lanes for generating modulation sources like envelopes and LFOs.

Seq Lane Step

Settings for individual Seq Lane steps, including type and value.

Motion Sequence Utility

Tools for managing steps and lanes (Cut, Copy, Paste, Clear).

Kaoss Physics

Overview

Introduction to Kaoss Physics, its outputs, and MIDI messages.

Kaoss Physics and MIDI

MIDI messages related to Kaoss Physics operation.

Physics (SHIFT- KAOSS)

Enabling or disabling the Kaoss Physics model.

Kaoss Physics Details

Detailed parameters for Kaoss Physics, including bump and edge settings.

Kaoss Launch

Setting up automatic ball launches using trigger sources.

Arpeggiator

Arpeggiator

Overview of the arpeggiator function and its parameters.

Arpeggiator (ARPEGGIATOR)

Turning the arpeggiator on or off.

Pattern

Setting the note pattern of the arpeggiator.

Resolution

Controlling the speed of the arpeggiator.

Sync Notes

Synchronizing arpeggiator playback with tempo.

Filter

Filter

Overview of filter types and parameters like Cutoff and Resonance.

Type (FILTER TYPE)

Selecting the type of filter (LP, HP, BP, BR, Multi Filter).

Cutoff (CUTOFF)

Setting the filter cutoff frequency.

Res (RESONANCE)

Adjusting filter resonance to emphasize frequencies.

Multi Filter

Overview of the Multi Filter, allowing combinations of filter modes.

What’s a Multi Filter?

Explanation of the Multi Filter's capabilities and custom mixes.

Filter Mod

Default modulation routings for filter cutoff.

Key Track (SHIFT-CUTOFF)

Key tracking effect on cutoff frequency.

Filter Key Track

How keyboard tracking affects filter cutoff.

Pitch

Osc Pitch

Pitch settings for Oscillators 1 and 2.

Common Pitch

Pitch settings for the entire program, including octave, transpose, and slope.

Slope

Controlling how pitch tracks the keyboard.

Portamento

Enabling smooth pitch gliding between notes.

Pitch Mod

Pitch modulation settings, including LFO and pitch bend.

Amp

Amp

Overview of amp settings, including level and modulation.

Level

Basic volume setting for programs.

Velocity (VELOCITY)

Velocity control of amp level.

Key Track

Adjusting Key Track intensity on amp level.

Amp Key Track

How key tracking affects volume.

Modulation

Using Modulation

Overview of modulation capabilities and creating routings.

Modulation Overview

How modulation works and its components (source, intensity).

Adding Modulation Routings

Creating new modulation routings step-by-step.

Viewing and Editing Modulations

Navigating and editing existing modulation routings.

Mod Knobs

Naming and setting polarity/value for Mod Knobs.

Modulation Sources

List of available modulation sources (Controllers, Generators, etc.).

Envelopes

Filter;Amp;Osc 1;Osc 2 Envelope

Controls for Envelope segments (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release).

Filter;Amp;Osc 1;Osc 2 Envelope Curve

Adjusting envelope segment curvature for natural sound.

Filter;Amp;Osc 1;Osc 2 Envelope Trigger

Sources to trigger or re-trigger envelopes.

LFOs

Filter;Amp;Pitch;Osc 1;Osc 2 LFO

Overview of LFO functionality and settings.

Tempo

Synchronizing LFO speed to system tempo.

Base Note (FREQUENCY)

Setting LFO speed using rhythmic values.

Frequency (FREQUENCY)

Setting LFO speed in Hz when tempo is off.

Waveform (WAVEFORM)

Selecting LFO waveforms, including random and guitar vibrato.

Offset

Shifting the LFO waveform up or down.

Curve (CURVE)

Adding curvature to LFO waveforms.

SYNC NOTES

Synchronizing LFOs across notes for consistent playback.

Modulation Processors

Overview

Explanation of Modulation Processors and their role.

Type

Selecting the type of modulation processing (Gate, Offset, Quantize, etc.).

Gate

Switching between modulation sources using a control signal.

Offset

Adding offset or doubling gain to a modulation source.

Quantize

Changing continuous signals into discrete steps.

Scale

Scaling input using another modulation source.

Curve

Creating custom controller curves for modulation signals.

Smooth

Creating gentle transitions between values, smoothing abrupt changes.

Sum

Adding two modulation sources together.

Effects

Overview

Introduction to effects (Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay, Reverb, EQ).

Main page

Common controls for effects (Type, Preset, Wet/Dry).

Type (EFFECT TYPE)

Selecting the type or algorithm for an effect.

Preset

Selecting presets available for the selected effect type.

Wet;Dry (WET;DRY)

Balancing the original signal (Dry) and the effected signal (Wet).

Pre FX

Descriptions of various Pre FX types like Decimator and Guitar Amp.

Mod FX

Descriptions of various Mod FX types like Chorus and Phaser.

Delay

Overview of delay effects like Tape Echo and L/C/R Delay.

Master Reverb

Overview of the master reverb effect.

Master EQ

Four-band parametric EQ for performances.

Randomize

Using Randomize

Randomizing presets and values for performances or specific sections.

To randomize the entire Performance

Steps to randomize the entire Performance.

To randomize a specific section of the synth

Steps to randomize specific synth sections.

Utility

System Setup

Settings for Set List, Octave, Transpose, Tune, and System ID.

Preferences

Settings for Auto Power-Off, Display Brightness, SST Hold Time, etc.

System Stats

Diagnostic information: CPU Usage, Temperature, Sounding Voices.

Controllers

Velocity Curve and Convert Position settings.

Convert Position

Setting MIDI effects processor order (Pre-MIDI, Post-MIDI).

Knob Mode

Controls behavior when moving knobs (Scale, Jump).

MIDI CC Assign

Assigning MIDI CCs to Scale Select and Mod Knobs.

Global Scale

Controlling instrument scales globally.

Layer Transpose

How Layer Transpose interacts with scales and keys.

USB

USB

Connecting to computers via USB for MIDI and Editor Librarian.

MIDI

Modwave as a class-compliant USB MIDI device.

Editor Librarian

Software for editing and organizing sound data.

Specifications

System

Keyboard, polyphony, and synthesis engine details.

Modulation

List of modulation controllers, sources, and destinations.

Effects

List of available Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay, Reverb, and EQ.

General

Inputs/outputs, power supply, dimensions, and weight.

MIDI implementation chart

Function

MIDI functions, transmitted, recognized, and remarks.

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