{"product_id":"korg-dw-8000-collection-for-the-wavestate-102-performances","title":"Korg DW-8000 Collection for the Wavestate – 102 Performances","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorg DW-8000 Collection for the Wavestate – 102 Performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the classic hybrid digital\/analogue sound of the Korg DW-8000 to your Korg Wavestate, Wavestate Module and Wavestate Native.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Korg DW-8000 is one of my favourite synthesizers from the 1980s. Released in 1985, it combined 16 digitally generated DWGS waveforms with analogue filtering, giving it a distinctive sound somewhere between traditional analogue synthesis and the emerging digital instruments of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've recreated that character for the Korg Wavestate with a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 performances across two versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including classic DW-8000 factory-inspired sounds, my own custom patches and new sounds that take advantage of the Wavestate's layering, modulation and wave sequencing capabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two complete versions included in the download. You can choose the one that works best for your setup, or install both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1368\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PLZuLA6LSc\" title=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across two versions of the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo versions included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – one using the Wavestate's factory waveforms, the other using authentic samples from my own DW-8000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e79 programs in the sample-free collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, available for building your own performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 16 original DW-8000 DWGS waveforms sampled for the authentic version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional sampled sounds, including the distinctive DW-8000 bell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-layer performances, evolving pads, electric pianos, brass, bells, basses, strings and sequenced sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DW-8000 template performance for creating your own sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sample bank for the sampled version, along with individual multisamples for importing into an existing bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo versions – one collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersion 1: Wavestate Factory Samples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version uses only the waveforms and samples already included with the Korg Wavestate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've recreated the DW-8000 sounds by ear, choosing the closest available factory waveforms and using the Wavestate's filters, envelopes and modulation to recreate the original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional samples are required. Simply load the performances and programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version is ideal if you want to avoid managing user sample banks or prefer to work entirely with the Wavestate's factory content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersion 2: Authentic DW-8000 Samples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this version, I sampled all 16 DWGS waveforms directly from my own Korg DW-8000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the original digital waveforms used as the starting point for the DW-8000's synthesis. Rather than simply sampling complete presets, I've used the waveforms to recreate the sounds using the Wavestate's own synthesis engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means you can still edit the filter cutoff, resonance, envelopes and modulation, just as you would with a normal Wavestate program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sampled version also includes a small number of additional samples, including a sampled DW-8000 bell sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth versions contain corresponding sounds, so you can compare the results and decide which you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSounds in the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection covers the distinctive sound of the DW-8000, from its warm hybrid pads and digital electric pianos to its unusual bells and resonant brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic DW-8000 sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 String, DW-8000 EP, Fifth Piano, CX3 Organ, Prologue, Slap Bass, String Pad 31, Square Lead, Brass, Resonant Brass and Unison Bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePads and atmospheric sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Pad, Hollow Pad, In The Air Pad, LFO Pad, Warm and Bright, Wavetable Pad, String Pads and Synth Strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital and hybrid sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombi EP, Hybrid EP, Dual Bells, DW-8000 Bells, Synth Piano, Wave Sequence EP, Digital Unison and Table Sweep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Wavestate performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've also taken the original DW-8000 concept further with sounds that would not have been possible on the original hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Table Switch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Changes between the 16 DW-8000 waveforms with successive notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMod Table Switch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses the modulation wheel to select different waveforms while playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLFO Bass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines waveform switching with filter modulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatchet Sequence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Berlin School-style sequence using the DW-8000 waveforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVector Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines four different layers for expressive vector-style control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition Layers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moves between different sounds using the Wavestate's layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWave Sequence EP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switches between electric piano waveforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoundtrack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Roland D-50 Soundtrack-inspired texture recreated with DW-8000-style synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also includes additional arpeggiated, layered and evolving performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than just DW-8000 presets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original DW-8000 combined two digital oscillators with an analogue filter, distinctive multi-stage envelopes and a built-in digital delay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this collection, I've recreated those sounds using the Wavestate's synthesis engine, but I've also explored what happens when you combine DW-8000-style sounds with modern Wavestate features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome performances use four layers to create richer combinations of sounds, almost like having multiple DW-8000 synthesizers playing together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers use wave sequencing to switch between waveforms, produce rhythmic sequences or recreate the changing filter shapes of the DW-8000's multi-stage envelopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also performances that use aftertouch to control filter movement and the modulation wheel to change waveforms in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a collection that retains the distinctive hybrid character of the DW-8000 while expanding its sound design possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling the sample-free version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the easiest option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload and extract the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the Korg Wavestate Editor\/Librarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImport the sample-free DW-8000 performances and programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransfer the sounds to your Wavestate, or use them in Wavestate Native.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional sample installation is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling the authentic sampled version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sampled version requires the additional DW-8000 multisamples to be installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe download includes the multisample files and a prepared sample bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't currently have any custom samples installed, you can use the supplied bank with Korg Sample Builder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you already have custom sample banks installed, I recommend importing the new multisamples into your existing master sample bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Korg Sample Builder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen your existing master sample bank, or create a new one if you don't already have one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImport → Add Multisamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the supplied DW-8000 multisample files.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild and transfer the updated sample bank to your Wavestate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImport the sampled DW-8000 performances and programs into the Wavestate Editor\/Librarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Installing a new sample bank can replace the existing user samples on your Wavestate. If you already use samples from my other collections, or any other custom samples, add the DW-8000 multisamples to your master bank rather than replacing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI recommend maintaining a single master sample bank containing all your custom Wavestate multisamples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the full demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn my video walkthrough, I demonstrate the sounds from both versions of the collection and explain how they were created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe video also covers the differences between the sample-free and sampled performances and shows how to import the custom DW-8000 multisamples using Korg Sample Builder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload the DW-8000 Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 performances | Two versions | Authentic DW-8000 waveforms | Programs and sample bank included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet both the factory-sample and authentic DW-8000 sampled collections in one download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Download the Korg DW-8000 Collection – insert download link]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more Korg Wavestate sounds, tutorials and downloads, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedigitallifestyle.com\/w\/download\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Digital Lifestyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an independently created sound collection inspired by the classic Korg DW-8000. 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