Description
Korg Wavestation EX Advanced Vector Synthesis with Wave Sequencing, $549!
A powerful vector synthesis keyboard from the early digital era, the Korg Wavestation EX builds on the original Wavestation with expanded waveforms and greater sonic flexibility for evolving, atmospheric textures.
Type
Digital Synthesizer Workstation
Model
Wavestation EX
Manufacturer
Korg
Country of Manufacture
Japan
Year of Introduction
1991
Controls
Joystick (vector control), Data Entry Dial, Increment/Decrement Buttons, Patch/Performance/Global Buttons, Numeric Keypad, LCD Display with soft keys
Input
1× MIDI In
1× 1/4″ sustain pedal input
1× 1/4″ switch input
1× 1/4″ expression pedal input
Output
2× 1/4″ main audio outputs (L/R)
2× 1/4″ auxiliary outputs
1× Headphone out
2× MIDI Out/Thru
1× RAM card slot
Power Supply
Internal AC power supply (IEC connector)
Notable Features
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Vector Synthesis: Joystick-based blending of four waveforms in real time
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Expanded ROM: Adds 8MB of waveforms (up from 4MB in original) including new drum and piano samples
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Wave Sequencing: Allows playback of evolving waveforms for rhythmic and ambient effects
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Polyphony: 32 voices
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Keyboard: 61-key, velocity-sensitive