Love my Korg Wavestate. Endless capabilities. The V2 update is amazing...along with your stellar in-depth tutorial video. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
I have just now got my wavestate. I am completely new to all of this and so having things so easily explained is so great. Thanks. I really look forward to putting your great advice to some use. Thanks again...
Thanks for this video! Great tutorial! The Wavestate is like a map of my mind. These new found powers to edit and sample are so good! Thank you Korg for being a brand I first fell in love with back in 1985 when I received a DW-8000 for Christmas. :-) You keep expanding creative possibilities!
Wavestate is like the Wavestation, it is "a personal journey" - soo soo true, what a great quote! I have never been that into creating patches on my synths, but for some reason I find patch creation a wonderful experience on the Wavestate, it is such an inspirational synth - I tend to start with 'Programs' rather than starting completely from scratch, and tweak from there, so maybe that is why I can build stuff so quickly and that makes it soo enjoyable. I've used some of your programs and samples too, they are ace, thanks!
I'm incredibly happy to own the Wavestate. I put all my other synths away and am focusing down on it for a few months because it's that inspiring to use. The creative flexibility is ASTONISHING, and the synth is very reasonably-priced. Can't recommend it highly enough, and your videos are an awesome way to get into it!
I really love those 2libraries of yours. Wonderful atmospheres. I had the opportunity to listen to them on Omnisphere. Got them! Thanks for supporting Korg. BTW, beautiful Guru samples on factory presets.
This update is absolutely excellent :D It filled out the wishlist I had completely. So wild! Very excited to sample my Kurzweil synths and Omnisphere into my Wavestate... sample heaven.
I uploaded 4 gigs of my fav omni samples. its actually a lil less since the wavestate wont let u upload a full 4 gigs. Close to it though. Had to excrutiatingly delete to make room.
This is a game changer! I’ve been hoping Korg would eventually give us a proper software interface for this brilliant little synth. It took 8 months for mine to arrive after ordering in Australia and I’ve loved it ever since.
I like that you are sort of a Dad for your audience. "There is a whole lesson of schooling inside here to see what's going on." Like the commercial say, "priceless". So cool of you to acknowledge and point out things like the author of the content. "So play with everything." and "That's the way it works." I love it. Things like that is what I've been telling my kids their whole life, not just synthesizer-wise of course, but in general. Thank you for being part of this project.
I have purchased many, many of your products for Omnisphere, and they add considerably to the library for that software synth. I am strongly considering a Korg Wavestate. I don't doubt that I'll be looking at your libraries for that as well. Keep up the magnificent work!
Important - do not skip firmware update - install them as they are released. For instance, I got my WS shipped with 1.4 firmware version. And when i tried to update to the 2.01, updater just could not find the synth, nor was a network driver installed on WS. So I had to go through Korg archives and download 1.6, update my WS to it and only then was I able to update to the latest firmware. 1.6 is probably the most important update, because it allows for communication between WS and your computer.
Hi . Not sure if you can help, but I have just purchased a brand new Wavestate in the Uk and it’s version 1.4. I’m using windows10 and can’t see how to find 1.06 for Windows, only Mac. And advice would be appreciated.
@@kevanbarrett7411 in the UK too. Got it from Andertons. i had hard time finding mac update tbh. I am sure I saw windows update on the page i finally found the update at. Go at “previous updates” it will take some time to open and try to find 1.6 for Windows. At work atm, will try to find the page in my history.
I’ve never met a Korg I didn’t like - the radias, microKorg, ms2000, Minilogue XD, Opsix - all so fun to make patches on and to perform with. Looking forward to using the Wavestate to make experimental electronic music :)
I bought a wavestate around 8-1-21. I love this little bugger. I have hardware synths and keyboards. Always had korgs. KORG M1wfd korg x3 were my first then I had Korg M50 . I have korg kronos 88 used and this wavestate . Looking for some great arps and dreamy things. Could do a stand alone show performance with this little guy. Hours of another world
@@gjc82071 haven't messed around with that. I have korg keyboards from the 90's. I got this korg kronos 88 used in good shape. Been messing lately in DAW and with a akai49 but I will set up the kronos once I'm done composing on DAW and try to sample and load sounds from 3rd party patches. And save to thumb drive sticks. So in short haven't messed around to much. I sleep with the keyboard packed in case on a small room.
@@16914 For many people updating the OS & installing the editor/librarian is a nightmare. I have the Kronos X 88, Prologue, KingKorg, Minilogue XD, Minilogue, Microkorg XL+, & Microkorg. I had no trouble at all updating the OS & installing the editor/librarian on those, but I'm pulling my hair out with the Wavestate. (& I've read that people have the same issue with the Modwave) I've tried it 7-8 times & wasted hours over the last 2 weeks. I follow the instructions step by step, over & over. No luck. 😖
@@gjc82071 yikes. My time is limited so I hear your pain. It's more for me to do quick productions. But I do with my hardware synths as a stand alone. And just work from the keys and patches. I have yet to really sit with my joy korg kronos 88 to dive into it. I can spend time 2 days a week 48 hours of quick building catalog of music . I've had many keyboards since 1993 all are there own. But I haven't even touched the vast knowledge needed . I'm more of a play with my hands then programming. Hitting the bend wheel or expression while playing leads playing separate left hand bass and right hand cords or single notes. I had to do one take no DAW back in the day. Sorry for ramble
@@16914 It's not rambling. You're just taking about music stuff. 😉 Sometimes I like programming synths but I have so many (54) I don't know how to program every one of them. I buy a lot of 3rd party patches because it's easier than programming them. I bought 6 patch banks for the Wavestate but you must use the librarian to load them. (which I can't install 😖) That is what's so frustrating. Anyway, thanks and take care.
I would really love to have seen a way to send part A out midi channel 1, part B out midi channel 2, etc. Record each one sperate in a DAW or send each part separate to other synths. Can this be done some other way that I am just overlooking?
The hubbub about the Wavestate has me revisiting the Korg Legacy Wavestation VST (1.7), which is still outstanding and fairly easy to use. How many of us who have the original Wavestation in software have fully explored it's wavesequencing capabilities? True, you can't resize the window in the old versions, but you can always just zoom in to enlarge the image. 🙂
I updated my Wavestate firmware today. Be forewarned that updating this machine from any version prior to 2.1.0 is basically a nightmare, at least in Windows 10. My PC would not recognize my 2 year old 1.0.3 version Wavestate through USB no matter what I tried. Finally (and weirdly), I purchased a new one (1.0.6), updated that to first 2.1.0, and then to 2.1.3 - but it still took repeated failed attempts over two hours to get it done. After completing this task, for reasons I do NOT understand, my PC now recognized my older machine, and allowed me to update, first to 1.0.6, then 2.1.0 and last but not least, the current 2.1.3. All I can say is, be patient if your updating, follow the instructions, and good luck!
They are unique purchases. While it is the same set of samples, the days of work to get them working on a certain platform and make the presets are unique for each of the formats I support.
I had massive issues with installing 2.0.1, After this im now a hacker, i can hack the synth. if you are struggling as me, like he said get the 1.06 update first! then after that you can install the 2.0.1. (read the manual that comes with) Thanks plugin guru!
Apologies for even asking this, but 'PlugInGuru', who better to ask? I really am on the fence about purchasing a Wavestate. I'm just getting back into music, and really FUN is my focus. I have no preference of Hardware over software, just about making sounds, ambient, and enjoying the experience. Is there any VST that would do what the Wavestate does? I see nothing even close right now. Plus, this update 2.0 !OMG this looks like the perfect marriage of harwdare/software/ sample beast! Talk me out of spending $750.00! LOL. Tell me the Wavestate can be a midi controller for other VST's... do it, I dare yah! I'm just a day away from pulling the plug sort of speak and going for this little beast!
At the moment Sample Builder doesn't support setting up Loop Offsets. I expect they will add this in the future but I am not 100% certain. Support is there in Wavestate but it's not there right now in the Sample Builder application.
One tiny observation...instead of the prone-to-wear-out rotating decoder they could have put in an up-middle-down lever switch, or something like a "modwheel" with feathers to scroll up and down. I've only seen that excellent solution on the Yamaha QY 300 (or even 700), you just pushed a wheel up or down for scrolling. The decoder will be trashed pretty soon...like on the Alesis synths, it's such a pity.
I just converted a 48khz sample to 20khz, shot it over to the Wavestate and it plays same as the 48Khz version so no, it's able to play any sample rate/resolution AFAIK.
@@RonCavagnaro - Hi Ron! They are 2 types of files (Bank file and a bunch of Multisample files for Sample bank and a BUNDLE file you import into the Editor Librarian application.) So it will give you a bunch of MultiSamples to program with but also Performances and Programs to call up on your Wavestate WITHOUT having to program anything. Each library also includes 10 bonus Wavestate exclusive Performances I made.
@@PlugInGuruVideo alright I really liked your factory multisamples, I'm looking for more pianos and orchestral stuff ! I'm going to give these a look this weekend I appreciate it! I'm looking to program my own but using more multisamples so this looks great
@@PlugInGuruVideo hey there, how big is the ram it takes up? I have 29.6mb of ram taken up with my own samples. Is there an overview of the patches? Thanks!
Korg is supposed to be an advanced technological company but can't figure out how to make updates not induce migraines. I haven't been able to update this product since the 1.0.4 update came out. Device not recognized. Gotta rename that and configure this. I've been with Korg since the M1 then on to the triton. I don't even want to look at that board again. Piece of sh**
@@rahjuwow me either. I asked about the mac or pc, but it seems it's not as complicated on mac (Don't quote me on that) I'll try again tomorrow. I kind of hate there are new features I'm not able to enjoy. Let me know if you find any solutions. I'll do the same
@@rahjuwow you can use RNDIS, and then launch the updater. After updating reboot windows and Wavestate. NCM should be automatically used after that. but if not, you may need to patch windows to 21h2 so the ncm driver is present. sweetwater has an FAQ about this also in their customer support pages.
@@PlugInGuruVideo, you need to get yourself a copy of Klevgrand's klappenfri. You click on its little hands icon during playback to train it and, through the power of machine-learning, it will automatically filter out the claps for you. 😋
Love my Korg Wavestate. Endless capabilities. The V2 update is amazing...along with your stellar in-depth tutorial video. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
korg is killing it, it was already an amazing synth and now it's even better, this update has been such a nice surprise.
What happened to it? I only see system upgrade 1.0.6 on Korg's downloads page now. No version 2 anything.
I have just now got my wavestate. I am completely new to all of this and so having things so easily explained is so great. Thanks. I really look forward to putting your great advice to some use. Thanks again...
Thanks for this video! Great tutorial! The Wavestate is like a map of my mind. These new found powers to edit and sample are so good! Thank you Korg for being a brand I first fell in love with back in 1985 when I received a DW-8000 for Christmas. :-) You keep expanding creative possibilities!
Ohh - DW-8000 has a very special place in my heart!
Wavestate is like the Wavestation, it is "a personal journey" - soo soo true, what a great quote!
I have never been that into creating patches on my synths, but for some reason I find patch creation a wonderful experience on the Wavestate, it is such an inspirational synth - I tend to start with 'Programs' rather than starting completely from scratch, and tweak from there, so maybe that is why I can build stuff so quickly and that makes it soo enjoyable. I've used some of your programs and samples too, they are ace, thanks!
I'm incredibly happy to own the Wavestate. I put all my other synths away and am focusing down on it for a few months because it's that inspiring to use. The creative flexibility is ASTONISHING, and the synth is very reasonably-priced. Can't recommend it highly enough, and your videos are an awesome way to get into it!
I really love those 2libraries of yours. Wonderful atmospheres. I had the opportunity to listen to them on Omnisphere. Got them! Thanks for supporting Korg. BTW, beautiful Guru samples on factory presets.
This update is absolutely excellent :D It filled out the wishlist I had completely. So wild! Very excited to sample my Kurzweil synths and Omnisphere into my Wavestate... sample heaven.
Happy you. None of my wishlist items was addressed with this update.
I uploaded 4 gigs of my fav omni samples. its actually a lil less since the wavestate wont let u upload a full 4 gigs. Close to it though. Had to excrutiatingly delete to make room.
This is a game changer! I’ve been hoping Korg would eventually give us a proper software interface for this brilliant little synth. It took 8 months for mine to arrive after ordering in Australia and I’ve loved it ever since.
I like that you are sort of a Dad for your audience. "There is a whole lesson of schooling inside here to see what's going on." Like the commercial say, "priceless". So cool of you to acknowledge and point out things like the author of the content. "So play with everything." and "That's the way it works." I love it.
Things like that is what I've been telling my kids their whole life, not just synthesizer-wise of course, but in general. Thank you for being part of this project.
I have purchased many, many of your products for Omnisphere, and they add considerably to the library for that software synth.
I am strongly considering a Korg Wavestate. I don't doubt that I'll be looking at your libraries for that as well.
Keep up the magnificent work!
Important - do not skip firmware update - install them as they are released.
For instance, I got my WS shipped with 1.4 firmware version. And when i tried to update to the 2.01, updater just could not find the synth, nor was a network driver installed on WS.
So I had to go through Korg archives and download 1.6, update my WS to it and only then was I able to update to the latest firmware. 1.6 is probably the most important update, because it allows for communication between WS and your computer.
Hi . Not sure if you can help, but I have just purchased a brand new Wavestate in the Uk and it’s version 1.4. I’m using windows10 and can’t see how to find 1.06 for Windows, only Mac. And advice would be appreciated.
@@kevanbarrett7411 in the UK too. Got it from Andertons. i had hard time finding mac update tbh. I am sure I saw windows update on the page i finally found the update at. Go at “previous updates” it will take some time to open and try to find 1.6 for Windows. At work atm, will try to find the page in my history.
@@earlsfield many thanks
I have just found it want easy to find though. I will have a go this evening to update😊
@@kevanbarrett7411 take ur time and dont rush the update 1.6 is important ti update past 2.0
This is awesome! Your Wavestate content is top notch!
I’ve never met a Korg I didn’t like - the radias, microKorg, ms2000, Minilogue XD, Opsix - all so fun to make patches on and to perform with. Looking forward to using the Wavestate to make experimental electronic music :)
Thank you, save me hours, Now up to date and all working
I've been holding out for a module version for too long, I can't take it anymore!!
This update would improve purchase for sure...nice move from korg
Thank you for all of this.
Hopefully we can load UNIFY patches into Wavestate which is my next purchase. Greetings from Orange county California...👍👍👍
I bought a wavestate around 8-1-21. I love this little bugger. I have hardware synths and keyboards. Always had korgs. KORG M1wfd korg x3 were my first then I had Korg M50 . I have korg kronos 88 used and this wavestate . Looking for some great arps and dreamy things. Could do a stand alone show performance with this little guy. Hours of another world
Have you had any trouble installing the Librarian &/or updating the OS?
@@gjc82071 haven't messed around with that. I have korg keyboards from the 90's. I got this korg kronos 88 used in good shape. Been messing lately in DAW and with a akai49 but I will set up the kronos once I'm done composing on DAW and try to sample and load sounds from 3rd party patches. And save to thumb drive sticks. So in short haven't messed around to much. I sleep with the keyboard packed in case on a small room.
@@16914 For many people updating the OS & installing the editor/librarian is a nightmare. I have the Kronos X 88, Prologue, KingKorg, Minilogue XD, Minilogue, Microkorg XL+, & Microkorg. I had no trouble at all updating the OS & installing the editor/librarian on those, but I'm pulling my hair out with the Wavestate. (& I've read that people have the same issue with the Modwave) I've tried it 7-8 times & wasted hours over the last 2 weeks. I follow the instructions step by step, over & over. No luck. 😖
@@gjc82071 yikes. My time is limited so I hear your pain. It's more for me to do quick productions. But I do with my hardware synths as a stand alone. And just work from the keys and patches. I have yet to really sit with my joy korg kronos 88 to dive into it. I can spend time 2 days a week 48 hours of quick building catalog of music . I've had many keyboards since 1993 all are there own. But I haven't even touched the vast knowledge needed . I'm more of a play with my hands then programming. Hitting the bend wheel or expression while playing leads playing separate left hand bass and right hand cords or single notes. I had to do one take no DAW back in the day. Sorry for ramble
@@16914 It's not rambling. You're just taking about music stuff. 😉 Sometimes I like programming synths but I have so many (54) I don't know how to program every one of them. I buy a lot of 3rd party patches because it's easier than programming them. I bought 6 patch banks for the Wavestate but you must use the librarian to load them. (which I can't install 😖) That is what's so frustrating. Anyway, thanks and take care.
I would really love to have seen a way to send part A out midi channel 1, part B out midi channel 2, etc. Record each one sperate in a DAW or send each part separate to other synths. Can this be done some other way that I am just overlooking?
The hubbub about the Wavestate has me revisiting the Korg Legacy Wavestation VST (1.7), which is still outstanding and fairly easy to use. How many of us who have the original Wavestation in software have fully explored it's wavesequencing capabilities? True, you can't resize the window in the old versions, but you can always just zoom in to enlarge the image. 🙂
What's happened since then? I only see the 1.0.6 system upgrade now. No version 2.anything.
Reminds me quite much of the original Wavestation sounds!
Did you do the programming on the Oasys PCI? I miss "the producer " preset
I liked, I subscribed, and I’ll buy it. I just have to! 😊
I updated my Wavestate firmware today. Be forewarned that updating this machine from any version prior to 2.1.0 is basically a nightmare, at least in Windows 10. My PC would not recognize my 2 year old 1.0.3 version Wavestate through USB no matter what I tried. Finally (and weirdly), I purchased a new one (1.0.6), updated that to first 2.1.0, and then to 2.1.3 - but it still took repeated failed attempts over two hours to get it done. After completing this task, for reasons I do NOT understand, my PC now recognized my older machine, and allowed me to update, first to 1.0.6, then 2.1.0 and last but not least, the current 2.1.3. All I can say is, be patient if your updating, follow the instructions, and good luck!
What is the difference between MegaMagic Pads for Kontakt and for Wavestate? It seems they are two unique purchases.
They are unique purchases. While it is the same set of samples, the days of work to get them working on a certain platform and make the presets are unique for each of the formats I support.
Ok thank you for the response. I will manually import and assign them. They are really nice sounding samples!
Skippies having fun ☺️
You Know It!!
FABULOUS ! Thanks a lot. Will we have the new WAVESTATE SE soon ? (5 octave keyboard with afertouch ! ).
I don't work FOR Korg so I don't know the dates for releases unless they tell me and they haven't told me that. :D
I had massive issues with installing 2.0.1, After this im now a hacker, i can hack the synth.
if you are struggling as me, like he said get the 1.06 update first! then after that you can install the 2.0.1. (read the manual that comes with)
Thanks plugin guru!
Just quick question to anyome. How have you managed to fit wavestate into you workflow?
I've enjoyed the randomising function
I would like to control the LED brightness on the WaveState.
Email Korg Tech support - let them know!
Read the manual! It's in the Utility menu.
Apologies for even asking this, but 'PlugInGuru', who better to ask? I really am on the fence about purchasing a Wavestate. I'm just getting back into music, and really FUN is my focus. I have no preference of Hardware over software, just about making sounds, ambient, and enjoying the experience. Is there any VST that would do what the Wavestate does? I see nothing even close right now. Plus, this update 2.0 !OMG this looks like the perfect marriage of harwdare/software/ sample beast! Talk me out of spending $750.00! LOL. Tell me the Wavestate can be a midi controller for other VST's... do it, I dare yah! I'm just a day away from pulling the plug sort of speak and going for this little beast!
Does anyone know how to program start offsets for samples? I cant find anything on this. Pls help
At the moment Sample Builder doesn't support setting up Loop Offsets. I expect they will add this in the future but I am not 100% certain. Support is there in Wavestate but it's not there right now in the Sample Builder application.
😍I will update today ✌🏻🚀😎now I can Unify Sounds put to my Wavestate 🤩😂
Does this work with Ipad 9th gen?
One tiny observation...instead of the prone-to-wear-out rotating decoder they could have put in an up-middle-down lever switch, or something like a "modwheel" with feathers to scroll up and down. I've only seen that excellent solution on the Yamaha QY 300 (or even 700), you just pushed a wheel up or down for scrolling. The decoder will be trashed pretty soon...like on the Alesis synths, it's such a pity.
I want some fat analog samples
really wish they'd make a new Karma board!
Hy. Are the 4 Go RAM ? If i power off Ws, will the samples stay or must we reload them ? Thanks.
Yes, the RAM is battery backed. Turn off the Wavestate, drive to a gig, power it up, the samples are still there.
Quite surprised its 4gig, was going to sell this but this changes everything. If Roland did this you would be lucky to get 4mb.
@@maccagrabme - LOL!
@@PlugInGuruVideo Thanks a lot !!!
Glad to see the Wavestate getting even easier to use. Are the samples converted to fixed rate/resolution by the software?
I just converted a 48khz sample to 20khz, shot it over to the Wavestate and it plays same as the 48Khz version so no, it's able to play any sample rate/resolution AFAIK.
Hey are you guys going to be selling your libraries for wavestate? Just looking for more multisamples to add! Thanks!
Hi Ron! Yes, MegaMagic Dreams and MegaMagic Pads V1 have already been converted! More will be converted in the coming months. Thank you.
@@PlugInGuruVideo awesome! Are they just multisamples I can load or library instruments?
@@RonCavagnaro - Hi Ron! They are 2 types of files (Bank file and a bunch of Multisample files for Sample bank and a BUNDLE file you import into the Editor Librarian application.) So it will give you a bunch of MultiSamples to program with but also Performances and Programs to call up on your Wavestate WITHOUT having to program anything. Each library also includes 10 bonus Wavestate exclusive Performances I made.
@@PlugInGuruVideo alright I really liked your factory multisamples, I'm looking for more pianos and orchestral stuff ! I'm going to give these a look this weekend I appreciate it! I'm looking to program my own but using more multisamples so this looks great
@@PlugInGuruVideo hey there, how big is the ram it takes up? I have 29.6mb of ram taken up with my own samples. Is there an overview of the patches? Thanks!
Korg is supposed to be an advanced technological company but can't figure out how to make updates not induce migraines. I haven't been able to update this product since the 1.0.4 update came out. Device not recognized. Gotta rename that and configure this. I've been with Korg since the M1 then on to the triton. I don't even want to look at that board again. Piece of sh**
@@rahjuwow I'm using windows. Are you wins or mac?
@@rahjuwow me either. I asked about the mac or pc, but it seems it's not as complicated on mac (Don't quote me on that)
I'll try again tomorrow. I kind of hate there are new features I'm not able to enjoy. Let me know if you find any solutions. I'll do the same
@@rahjuwow you can use RNDIS, and then launch the updater. After updating reboot windows and Wavestate. NCM should be automatically used after that. but if not, you may need to patch windows to 21h2 so the ncm driver is present. sweetwater has an FAQ about this also in their customer support pages.
Dude PLEASE stop clapping your hands…I’m begging you… Great video though
Good point! I edit out my "Ums" and I'll make sure I add claps to the list - it is an irritating habit, sorry!
@@PlugInGuruVideo lol 😆
@@PlugInGuruVideo, you need to get yourself a copy of Klevgrand's klappenfri. You click on its little hands icon during playback to train it and, through the power of machine-learning, it will automatically filter out the claps for you. 😋
Dude, seriously, what are you, a DRUMMER? Leave the poor guy alone!
@@NicolaLarosa th-cam.com/video/vNPdeoFIIEw/w-d-xo.html