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General| Equalizer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Product type | Digital synthesizer |
| Product color | Black |
| Sound effects | Chorus, Reverberation |
| Sound effects quantity | 240 |
| Keyboard number of keys | 37 |
| Maximum polyphony (notes) | 64 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| DC input voltage | 12 V |
| Power source type | AC |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 338 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 565 mm |
| Height | 92 mm |
| Weight | 2900 g |
Details the documentation for the wavestate, including the owner's manual and quick start guide.
Explains how to move around the wavestate's interface using buttons and knobs for parameter selection.
Describes the role of Layers in organizing Programs and settings for sound layers.
Explains the function of the SHIFT button for accessing alternative controls and functions.
Details using the ENTER button to speed up editing and scrolling through parameters.
Explains the function and use of dedicated modulation control knobs for real-time performance.
Describes how to access help and usage tips via a button combination for quick assistance.
Explains the overall architecture of a Performance, Layers, and Programs, including effects.
Guides users on how to choose Performances directly from the wavestate's display.
Explains the general method for selecting various sound types from on-screen lists.
Details how to filter lists by category and change the display order of sounds.
Describes how to group and select Performances for gigs using Set Lists.
Guides on how to save a Performance into a specific slot within a Set List.
Introduces the main display page for Performances and Layer overview.
Explains the display showing the current state of a Layer's Wave Sequence.
Shows how to select Programs and adjust volumes for each Layer.
Details how to define velocity ranges for triggering sounds in each Layer.
Explains how to set note ranges for Layers, including crossfades.
Covers volume, transpose, trigger, and pitch range settings for a Program.
Describes adding random pitch variations and the Hold parameter.
Covers voice allocation modes like Poly, Mono, Single Trig, and Max # of Notes.
Details Legato settings for monophonic playing and voice priority.
Explains using multiple detuned voices (Unison, Detune, Thickness) for a thicker sound.
Explains how to widen the stereo image using Unison voices.
Covers octave, tune, MIDI channel, and CC settings for each Layer.
Details global settings for a Performance, including tempo and scale.
Explains the process of saving Performances, Programs, and other data.
Guides on naming sounds and assigning categories via the text editor.
Explains how to compare saved and edited versions of a Performance.
Guides on how to remove user-created data from the system's database.
Introduces the Wave Sequencing 2.0 system and its lane-based parameter structure.
Explains how to edit the parameters of individual Wave Sequence Lanes.
Details how to view and edit individual steps within a Wave Sequence Lane.
Describes how to loop a single step for auditioning or troubleshooting.
Explains how to select a Wave Sequence or Multisample for a Program.
Covers selecting between Wave Sequence and Single Multisample modes.
Details the function and front-panel controls of the Master Lane.
Explains the dedicated front-panel controls for Lanes like START, END, LOOP START, LOOP END.
Describes how to set the probability of individual steps playing within a sequence.
Explains the Timing Lane's role in controlling duration and crossfade, including Tempo.
Details parameters for individual steps within the Timing Lane, such as Type and Duration.
Details the Xfade parameter for controlling crossfade duration and shape.
Explains the Sample Lane's function in selecting playback samples and pitch lane options.
Details parameters for individual steps within the Sample Lane.
Explains the Pitch Lane's role in setting step pitch and its interaction with samples.
Details parameters for individual steps within the Pitch Lane.
Explains the Shape Lane's function in creating contours for volume and pitch.
Details parameters for individual steps within the Shape Lane.
Explains the Gate Lane's control over step duration and length.
Explains the Step Sequencer Lane's role as a modulation source.
Explains tools for editing steps like cut, copy, paste, and scale timing.
Introduces Vector Synthesis and explains the concept of two-dimensional modulation.
Discusses the interplay between the Vector Joystick and Vector Envelope for sound control.
Covers setup options for the Vector Envelope, including mode, loop, and time parameters.
Details Arpeggiator parameters like Pattern, Resolution, Swing, Octaves, Sort, Gate, Sync Notes.
Describes the Latch function for sustained arpeggio playback.
Details the various filter types available, like LPF, HPF, BPF, Band Reject, MS-20, and Polysix.
Details how to adjust the filter's cutoff frequency and resonance.
Introduces the Multi Filter and describes creating custom filter mixes in Manual mode.
Details modulation assignments for filter cutoff using LFOs, Envelopes, and Velocity.
Explains how keyboard tracking affects filter cutoff, including slopes and keys.
Covers basic pitch adjustments including Octave, Transpose, and Tune.
Controls smooth pitch gliding between notes and portamento types.
Details modulation assignments for pitch using LFOs, Envelopes, and Pitch Bend.
Sets the basic volume and details Amp LFO modulation.
Explains how velocity and key tracking affect amp level.
Controls the left-right panning of the sound and Pan LFO modulation.
Details how keyboard tracking affects amp volume.
Introduces the concept of modulation routings, sources, and intensity.
Explains how to view, edit, and filter existing modulation routings.
Details the function of program and performance Mod Knobs.
Lists available sources like Controllers, Generators, Tempo, and CCs.
Covers Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release parameters for envelopes.
Explains how to shape envelope segments using curvature settings.
Details how to trigger or reset envelopes using various sources.
Introduces the four LFOs and controls for tempo synchronization.
Details LFO frequency settings and waveform selection.
Explains LFO start phase, offset, and curve shaping.
Controls LFO fade-in time and synchronization across notes.
Introduces the two Mod Processors and lists available processing types.
Explains the Gate processor for switching between sources based on a threshold.
Details the Offset processor for adding constant values or doubling gain.
Explains the Quantize processor for creating discrete steps from signals.
Details the Scale processor for scaling signals and the Curve processor for custom shapes.
Explains the Smooth processor for reducing abrupt changes and the Sum processor for combining signals.
Introduces the effects sections (Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay, Reverb/EQ) and their interface.
Guides on selecting effect algorithms (Type) and choosing presets.
Controls the balance between dry and effected signals and effect-specific level adjustments.
Describes the Edit 1/2/3 controls which act as macros for effect parameters.
Lists and briefly describes the available Pre FX effects like Decimator and EQ.
Lists and briefly describes the available Mod FX effects like Chorus and Phaser.
Lists and briefly describes the available Delay effects like Tape Echo and L/C/R Delay.
Details the Master Reverb and dedicated parametric EQ for the Performance.
Explains how to randomize Performance or section settings like knobs and effects.
Covers global settings like Set List, Octave, Transpose, and Tune.
Details MIDI settings like Global Channel, Local Control, and Clock synchronization.
Covers Velocity Curve, Convert Position, Knob Mode, and MIDI CC Assign.
Covers global scale settings, active scale selection, and key.
Covers preferences like auto power-off and system diagnostics like CPU usage.
Shows software version, credits, sounding voices, and voice stealing.
Explains connecting via USB for MIDI and using the wavestate Librarian software.
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