GRANULAR EFFECTS IN THE KORG WAVESTATE - TUTORIAL

In this tutorial, I explore how to approximate the sound of granular effects within the Korg Wavestate. Although the Korg Wavestate does not provide adjustable sample start and end times, by modulating the parameters in the timing and sample lanes, it's possible to create a granular-like sound from the wavestate.

I start from the absolute beginning, so those who are unfamiliar with the Wavestate can follow along. Below I have provided times within the tutorial for those that would prefer to skip over parts they may already be familiar with. Similarly, if you'd simply like to hear this effect (though not necessarily learn how to program it), you can skip ahead to 12:15, 13:35, 15:40, or 16:18.

0:00 - Introduction
2:15- Initialize patch
2:35- Load samples
3:10 - Choosing sample for step A1
4:00 - Choosing sample for step A2
4:25 - Soloing a step to audition a sample
5:00 - Add steps to end
5:40 - Choosing samples quickly for steps A3-16
6:28 - Unsolo the sample lane step
6:31 - Taking out the crossfade
6:50 - Extending Sample lane loop end to A16
7:07 - Adding more samples
7:17 - Going into second bank of samples
7:30 - Changing samples B1-16
8:30 - Listening to samples
8:45 - Changing loop end of sample lan to B16
9:00 - Changing timing duration to be very short
9:35 - Changing loop end of sample lane to change the timbre
10:03 - Gantz Graf reference
10:12 - Assigning parameters to knobs
10:30 - Assign Timing Lane A1 duration to a knob
11:10 - Assign knob mod to the sample lane parameters (start/end)
11:54 - Listening to playing with mod knobs
13:00 - Assigning mod knob to pitch lane A1 transposition
13:28 - Listening to changing pitch parameter
14:30 - Using the filter
14:44 - Assigning pitch LFO to modulate Loop Start time
15:24 - Listening to LFO on Sample Start
16:18 - Add polyphony
16:47 - Musical/compositional uses of this technique
17:13 - Concluding remarks