4/1/2023 0 Comments Korg wave drum![]() If you've never played a Wavedrum, you might still think it rather expensive for what is essentially a single drum pad, albeit with a separate rim sensor that can trigger a second sound, but appearances can be deceptive. Better yet is the price, which is now closer to that of a mountain bike than a car. Now, almost 15 years later, it has been reborn with essentially the same sonic capabilities plus a few additional bells and whistles - but without the exotic wood surround. ![]() What went down less well was the price - about the same as an economy car! A few were sold, and the Wavedrum inevitably appeared on various sample libraries, but what the samples couldn't convey was the way the Wavedrum responded to hitting intensity, head pressure and head damping the way it behaved like a real drum.īecause of its stratospheric price, the Wavedrum faded from view and seemed doomed to be consigned to history. I loved the tonal range, which could be both organic and abstract at the same time, and few could fail to be impressed by the way it responded to subtle playing nuances, just like a real acoustic instrument. It was impossible not to be drawn in by its outrageous sounds and its quirky wooden 'toilet seat' surround. The new Wavedrum costs a fraction of the price of its predecessor and remains a sonic force to be reckoned with.īack in 1994, I attended the Winter NAMM show and witnessed the launch of the original Korg Wavedrum, one of the first synthetic drums to include true physical modelling. ![]()
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