Introduction
It's back, and better than ever
The original Korg Wavedrum amazed the music world back in 1994.
This legendary musical instrument was instantly famous for its
innovative design, performance possibilities, and unique sounds.
Well, hang on tight; the power-packed, affordable next-generation
Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer is here today and ready to
make musical history. Again.
Wavedrum – Unprecedented sound,
response, and performance
Sonically rich, programmable, and intensely sensitive, this 2nd
generation Wavedrum is bursting with more than enough power and
expression to create its own musical legend. The extreme dynamic
range challenges the response of an acoustic instrument. Wavedrum
responds instantly to any and all playing styles, from
subtly-nuanced tapping and stroking to aggressive, rhythmic
assaults. From traditional acoustic percussion instruments to
unique sounds previously impossible to obtain, Wavedrum serves up
an enticing treasure trove of sounds. With Wavedrum, you're always
in control. Instruments that normally require special techniques to
play, such as tabla, conga, etc., can be played with ease. Create
your own unique performance style, filled with unparalleled levels
of expression and originality. Built to travel, the compact and
lightweight Wavedrum is ideal wherever your musical dreams take you
– from casual playing through to a full-on recording session or a
live concert performance.
Open the door to new musical
journeys
The Korg Wavedrum delivers inspiration and satisfaction to creative
performers seeking new realms of expressiveness and sounds. Moving
beyond traditional drum and percussion sounds, Wavedrum also
provides totally new and unique sounds that are not available in
the real world, and offers new ways of playing to achieve new
levels of musical expression. Imagine changing the pitch randomly
with each hit, or playing melodic phrases simply by choosing a
musical scale and applying pressure to the head. Imagine no more,
Wavedrum does it all. While opening new doors, Wavedrum is faithful
to its roots. Traditional hand-drum techniques, such as adding
pitch and tonal changes to a strike by pressing the head, have been
previously unobtainable on an electronic instrument. No longer.
Wavedrum can process and respond to these intimate performance
gestures as no other instrument can. These same techniques provide
a wealth of performance possibilities. For example, Wavedrum can
produce sitar and tambura sounds at the same time. You can produce
tambura sounds alone by hitting the head, adding the sitar sounds
by applying pressure to the head before hitting it. Applying
further pressure can change the pitch of the sitar within the
selected scale. Only Wavedrum is able to offer such astounding
versatility.
Multiple sensors deliver
previously unimaginable expressiveness
Acoustic percussion instruments produce sound naturally, in direct
response to a physical impact, be it gentle or abrupt. Wavedrum,
although an electronic musical instrument, creates sound exactly
the same way. The head and rim pickups are directly used as a sound
source to be processed by the DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
algorithms, and they also trigger the PCM sound engine. Together
with the pressure sensor under the head, the Wavedrum responds to
each and every subtle finger and hand motion (hitting, rubbing,
scratching etc). as well as to the traditional hand drum techniques
of open shot, slap shot, heel and toe, mute, etc. Of course, the
Wavedrum responds not just to your hands, but to other playing
materials as well, such as sticks, mallets, and brushes. The rim
has two types of notches, small and large, and these can be used to
elicit a tremolo-type effect by scratching with sticks, etc.
Combining the rim sounds with the head sounds can create an even
richer, more original performance.
DSP synthesis and PCM samples
combine for endless sonic exploration
The Wavedrum contains 36 DSP algorithms to conjure an abundance of
synthesis methods; analog, additive, non-linear, physical modeling,
etc. Using these building blocks, you can create various instrument
sounds, natural sounds, or purely synthetic sounds – in addition to
Wavedrum’s own unique voice. The PCM sound engine – the other
important part of Wavedrum's sound creation system – contains 200
sampled sounds; 100 for the head, and 100 for the rim, with
velocity-switching capabilities. Certain algorithms allow you to
combine a specific DSP method and a PCM instrument to the head, and
assign a different combination to the rim. This method of
controlling multiple sounds within a single program delivers a
fantastic playing experience, rich in sound. In other algorithms,
the velocity and tone of the strike are used to control the PCM
sound, creating a responsive interaction that far surpasses any
sample-playback device, one rivaling that of an acoustic
instrument.
Planet-wide percussion
Wavedrum begins with a foundation of traditional pop/rock drum
sounds such as snares, kick drums, tom toms, and more. Wavedrum
also opens new vistas of sound, delivering a wealth of percussion
sounds from many eras and cultures around the globe and throughout
time. Ethnic percussion instruments, although seemingly simple in
structure and performance, are capable of expressing the complex
emotions of a culture. These include popular percussion instruments
such as cajons, congas and tablas; metallic instruments such as
cowbells, and triangles, along with rare ethnic percussion sounds.
With Wavedrum, you have instant access to instruments such as the
udu, a clay pod percussion instrument; the jegog, a bamboo gamelan
marimba from the island of Bali; a talking drum from Africa, gongs,
and many other instruments that often require special playing
skills. Not strictly limited to percussion sounds, Wavedrum
includes stringed instruments such as the sitar, koto, and berimbau
as well. For every sound, Wavedrum adds its own new modes of
expression, in addition to faithfully re-creating the original
sounds.
Enjoy 100 preset programs;
create 100 programs that are all your own
The 100 preset Wavedrum programs range from high-fidelity emulative
drum and percussion sounds to a world of new and unique sounds.
There are a range of parameters available for editing and tweaking
to create new sounds to suit your own music or style of playing. In
addition to making changes to pitch, decay time, loudness, reverb,
delay, and curve (intensity) of the pressure sensor, you can
completely alter the sound by, for example, changing the head
material parameter from skin to metal. The combination of DSP and
sampled sounds can also be changed to create totally new sounds
from scratch. These new programs (up to 100) can be stored in the
user area. The Wavedrum also has a Live Mode, which can store up to
12 favorite programs (from the preset or user programs) for
selection instantaneously during performance.
Jam-along functions for added
fun
Sure, you can enjoy the Wavedrum just by playing the sounds alone,
but the dynamic and interactive Wavedrum adds some special features
that provide jam-along abilities for fun or practice. Practice your
paradiddles or simply wail away along to 100 loop phrases from
various musical genres. Using the AUX input, you can mix in the
signal from any audio source – CD, MP3 player, or even an
additional Wavedrum. The options are endless.
Ready, Set, Go
Portable, compact, and lightweight, Wavedrum is ready for any
musical outing. Hold Wavedrum on your lap, or play it standing like
a hand drum. Place Wavedrum on an ordinary snare drum stand, or add
Wavedrum to any electronic or acoustic drum kit. Use Wavedrum as
part of a DJ set-up, or add a percussive element to your keyboard
rig. Wavedrum is the ideal accent for any vocalist or front person.
Using the headphone output allows you to practice in private,
anytime, anyplace – without fretting about the
neighbors!
| Product Code |
Description |
Attributes |
Price |
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| WD 1 |
Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer |
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$769.00
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