Not a replacement for a PPG, not a replacement for a Prophet VS, a Wavestation is it's own thing.Legendary synthesis, radically re-imagined. Thoughts?I programmed the Wavestation for years, it is a 'soundtrack' machine. BUT the sheer quantity and variety of samples (entire VS series as well) does make up for it.Įven so, one would think the M1 has better samples for simple layering.Īnyways, what is the typical use for this one at this point? Are there any artists using it today? Can anyone point to classi examples of the WS in use? My only reference was Chris Snow which used it extensively on XFiles (everyone loves Xfiles right?)Īnyhow, I am starting to view the WS as an evolved version of the PPG wave, and using this angle it does help me in coming up with interesting combinations but sometimes not easy to fit anywhere.

It seems that the basic character of samples in the WS are not quite as compelling as other alternatives. It also sounds really nice as a KB when I put my head into it but it seems that most of the oompf comes from the wavesequences (which are tedious to build) and layering.įor basic layering, my Kawai K4R sample set does sound a bit better (even though they are less quality) for my style (experimental, ambient, dark industrial soundtrack)when just layering and noodling. It works absolutely wonders for those lofi Art of Noise / TV / Industrial type of sounds. My main use at this point is for secondary sound FX and perc sequences inside a project. I own and can fully operate the VST plugin no problem. I have always been fascinated by the Wavestation.

Hey guys! I am a long time hobbyist player and sound designer.

Korg wavestation 2