What if they could evolve in organic, unexpected ways, instead of just repeating? This created ear-catching patterns–but the patterns repeated the same way, over and over. With the Wavestation, each step of a Wave Sequence had a duration, a sample, and a pitch. The compact form-factor, with 37 full-size keys, transports easily and fits neatly into any stage, studio, or desktop setup. Featuring the radically re-imagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, the Wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control.įar from a nostalgic reissue, the Wavestate is designed from the ground up for a new generation of musicians, producers, and composers, taking cues from sources as diverse as modular synths, groove boxes, and algorithmic composition. Now, KORG is proud to announce the next step in digital synthesis: the Wavestate. The flagship OASYS and KRONOS keyboards developed Wave Sequencing even further, expanding on its unique palette of lush, evolving pads and driving rhythms. My gut tells me I would have way more fun with Wavestate hardware than Wavestate Native, plus I would not have to worry about configuring a MIDI keyboard controller, but my practical side says that since I already have a good MIDI keyboard controller, plus I can avoid menu diving, that Wavestate Native is better, and my super-practical side says that maybe iWavestation on my iPad is good enough, or there is some other iOS app which equals Wavestate Native for less cash.KORG’s legendary Wavestation introduced the world to Wave Sequencing, transforming raw samples into sounds that no-one had ever heard before. Am I correct in assuming that with Wavestate hardware you get the advantage of dedicated knob twiddling, meaningful resale value, and a keyboard, with the disadvantage of some menu diving?

Wavestate Native is $200 whereas Wavestate hardware can be purchased used for about $450. Is Wavestate Native easy to setup with most any good MIDI keyboard controller? I have iWavestation on my iPad, and I'm interested in Wavestate Native (or maybe Wavestate hardware) but only if it's a meaningful improvement over iWavestation.ĭoes Wavestate Native sound significantly different / better than iWavestation?ĭoes Wavestate Native have sufficient functionality so that any good MIDI keyboard controller will give you an equivalent feature set as compared to Wavestate hardware?

Wavestate sequencer