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.
The Power of the Dark
Side
Step away from the
ordinary. Now you can stand out from the crowd with the Wavedrum
Black Limited Edition. Featuring an unmistakably premium look, the
Wavedrum Black is finished with a solid black metallic rim and an
exclusive BLACK SUEDE™ Remo drum head – projecting a totally
different vibe than the cool aura of the original silver scheme.
With the Wavedrum Black Limited Edition, you'll find yourself
inspired like never before.
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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| WDXBK |
Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer |
|
$769.00
|
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