Korg Wavedrum Easy Start

Korg’s Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer has returned! With a combination of powerful
synthesis and deep expressiveness, the Wavedrum is an instrument that can open new doors for your
playing. Here’s how to get started!
Connect and power up
 • MounttheWavedrumsecurelytoanystandardsnaredrumstand,orsetonanylevelsurface.
 • MakesurethePOWERbuttonisturnedoff,andconnecttheincludedpowersupply.
 • Connect¼”cable(s)totheWavedrum’soutputs,orconnectheadphonestotheheadphonejack.
 • PressthePOWERbutton,andtheWavedrumwillloadthesoundsselectedforLiveMode.
 • Hitit!!
Adjusting the Wavedrum
YourWavedrumhasareplaceable10-inchdrumhead,whosetightnesswillaffectitsresponse,justlikeanacousticdrum.
Here’s how to set up the Wavedrum for the best playing experience:
Usingtheincludeddrumkey(oranyotherstandarddrumkey),adjustthe5pointsontherimtotighten/loosenthe 
headtoyourliking.
 • Ifreplacingthehead,becarefulwhileseparatingthetopandbottomsectionsoftheWavedrum,whichare
connected and cannot be completely separated.
 • Forstability,andtoextendthelifeofyourdrumhead,followastar-shapedadjustmentpattern,ratherthanjust
  movingclockwisefrompointtopoint.
 • Testthehead(includingthecenterpressuresensor)withvarioussoundstoensureoptimalplayability.
 • Iftheheadpressureneedsadjustment,turnthecenterscrewonthebottomoftheWavedrum,and/orcalibrate
  theheadandpressuresensorsasdescribedintheOwner’sManual.

Korg Wavedrum Specifications

General

Type	Percussion Synthesizer
Sound Engine	PCM
Programs	100 preset programs, 100 user programs
Effects	Reverb, Delay
Outputs	Headphone Output, Main Output
Controllers	Pressure Sensor
Pads	1
Power Supply	DC9V
Polyphony	1 (monophonic)