KORG wavestate module - 19" Wave Sequencing 2.0 synthesizer module with 120 voices and Poly Aftertouch support

KORG wavestate module - 19" Wave Sequencing 2.0 synthesizer module with 120 voices and Poly Aftertouch support

The Korg wavestate module packs the full potential of the wavestate mkII into a 19" rack/tabletop module with the same panel and controls as the keyboard models. Its Wave Sequencing 2.0 engine creates ever-changing textures via independent Lanes (Timing, Sample, Pitch, Shape, Gate and Step Seq), now with 120 stereo voices and updated LFOs (Free, Delay and Retrigger Start) for more musical control. It features a Vector Joystick , 8 programmable Mod Knobs , 4 Layers per Performance with Vector Mixing and up to 14 simultaneous effects . In addition, it supports MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange and polyphonic Aftertouch via MIDI, so it integrates naturally with modern controllers and the wavestate native ecosystem.

Main features

• 19" (4U) module format for rack or desktop, with recessed rear panel and brackets that allow adjusting the working angle.
• Polyphony expanded to 120 stereo voices and free-running LFOs with delay and re-triggerable start.
• Wave Sequencing 2.0 : Independent lanes (time, samples, pitch, shape, gate and sequence) with their own lengths and loops to obtain organic pads, rhythms and sequences.
• Performance Structure : 4 layers with their own arpeggiator and effects (Pre FX, Mod FX, and Delay), plus global Reverb and parametric EQ ; Vector Joystick for mixing/morphing layers.
• Internal effects : compressors, EQs, chorus/flanger/phaser, tape echo, multiband delays, Overb , VOX wah/amps , etc. ( up to 14 simultaneous effects per Performance).
• Detailed control and modulation : 8 Mod Knobs, 3 envelopes + vector envelope, 3 LFOs, 2 Mod Processors, Key Track, probability sources and Randomize with dedicated button.
• Compatibility & Workflow : MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange support, Poly/Channel Aftertouch over MIDI, free editor/library, and import of up to 4GB of your own multisamples with Sample Builder.
• Professional connectivity : balanced L/MONO and R (TRS) outputs, headphones , Damper input, MIDI DIN In/Out and USB-B (MIDI class-compliant) .
• Sound support for wavestate original, wavestate mkII , wavestate SE , and wavestate native .
• Dimensions and weight : 483 × 172 × 113 mm ; 1.7 kg . Includes power adapter.

Product benefits

• Space-saving design : Fits in standard 19" racks or sits on a desktop at the ideal angle, keeping all controls within easy reach.
• Living, evolving sounds : Lanes' approach allows for subtle or radical variations on each note, ideal for ambient, cinema, electronic, or modern pop.
• Modern Expressiveness : Responds to Poly Aftertouch and publishes/reads parameters via MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange for integration into contemporary studios.
• Production ready : Up to 14 simultaneous effects and balanced outputs reduce the need for external processing.
• Unified ecosystem : Shares libraries with keyboard versions and the wavestate native plugin, and supports 4GB of user samples.

Use cases

• Hybrid Studio : evolving sequences with modulation automation and Randomize as a creative starting point.
• Live : Multi-level performances with vector mixing, Set Lists and smooth transitions ( SST ) without cutting effects tails.
• Sound Design : Complex layers with MS-20 and Polysix modeled filters, multiband delays and character reverbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include a keyboard? No. It's a 19" module designed for rack or desktop use, with the same controls as the keypad models.
• Does it have USB audio? No. The USB port is MIDI class-compliant ; audio is sent through the L/R outputs.
• Can I use polyphonic aftertouch? Yes, via external MIDI. Many sounds include pre-configured routings for PolyAT.
• How many effects can you use at once? Up to 14 per Performance (3 per layer × 4 layers + global reverb and EQ).

Description for projects

Korg wavestate module (Wave Sequencing 2.0) synthesizer module in 19" rack/desktop format; max. polyphony 120 stereo voices ; 4-layer structure per Performance with Vector Joystick , arpeggiators per layer and effects per layer (Pre FX, Mod FX, Delay) plus global Reverb and EQ (up to 14 simultaneous effects ); filters: LPF / HPF / BPF / BRF 2/4 poles, Multi Filter , MS-20 LPF / HPF and Polysix LPF ; modulation with 8 Mod Knobs, 3 EG + vector envelope, 3 LFOs, Mod Processors and MIDI sources (incl. Poly Aftertouch ); import of up to 4 GB of multisamples; connectivity: balanced L / Mono and R (TRS) outputs, headphones, Damper input, MIDI In / Out, USB-B (MIDI); power supply via DC adapter; consumption approx. 5 W; dimensions 483 × 172 × 113 mm ; weight 1.7 kg .