- Register the software bundle<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Korg opsix fundamentals<\/strong><\/a>
- Operators<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- Algorithms<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to create a program<\/strong><\/a>
- Saving programs<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Register the opsix with Korg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we dive into using the wavestate, the first thing to do is register the synth with Korg. If you register the device within the first 90 days of purchase, Korg will extend your warranty for an extra year, and you will also receive free bundled software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Go to the Korg product registration page<\/a> and create or log in to your Korg account.<\/li>
- On your account page, click Register A Product<\/strong>, fill out the required information, then click Save<\/strong>. <\/li>
- Keep your Sweetwater invoice handy, as you\u2019ll need to enter the purchase date.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nRegister the software bundle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you purchase the Korg wavestate, you\u2019ll receive licenses for virtual instruments, effects plug-ins, Reason Studio\u2019s Reason Lite, and free keyboard lessons. All you need to do is go to the Korg License Center page<\/a>, enter the bundle code number on the card included in the box, and then click Submit<\/strong>. Once complete, you\u2019ll receive licenses and activation instructions for each piece of software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n![\"Korg-Registration-Page\"](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/03\/Korg-Registration-Page.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick the image to register the Korg opsix<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"Korg-Bundle-Registration-Page\"](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/03\/Korg-Bundle-Registration-Page.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick the image to register the Korg software bundle<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nKorg opsix fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At its core, the Korg opsix is an FM synth<\/a>, but the number of additional controls to play with makes it so unique. There are two things about the opsix you need to learn: operators and algorithms. Let\u2019s go over these fundamentals of the opsix. For a deep dive on the opsix, check out the opsix manual<\/a> for a deep dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operators<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Operators <\/em>are comprised of two elements: modulators (blue)<\/em> and carriers (red)<\/em>. Depending on the algorithm that’s currently selected, the six Operators<\/em> will react differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
NOTE: <\/strong>If all of the red carrier Operator faders are down and the blue modulator faders are up, you won’t get any sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n- Red Operator (carriers):<\/strong> The encoder will control the pitch, and the fader will control the volume. <\/li>
- Blue Operator (modulators)<\/strong>: the encoder will control the carrier’s modulation (tone)<\/em> it’s linked to, and the fader will control the amount of modulation. <\/li>
- Purpler Operator: <\/strong>If you’re using a user algorithm, the Operator will act as both. Learn more about this on page 23 in the opsix Owner’s Manual<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"opsix](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/01\/opsix-patch-structure.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPatch structure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nAlgorithms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it may sound confusing, algorithms are simply just how the Operators are grouped (stacked)<\/em> with one another. Different algorithms will result in entirely different sounds. Modulator Operators (blue)<\/em> don\u2019t produce sound and are linked to carrier Operators (red)<\/em>. The carrier Operators output the modulated audio signal.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThink of a modulator Operator like a MIDI keyboard. They send a signal that controls something but won\u2019t produce sound. Check out our diagram below to get an idea of the algorithm\u2019s \u201csignal flow\u201d of the Korg opsix.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Korg](\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/01\/Korg-opsix-algorithm-flow-chart-253x300.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAlgorithm signal flow<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nReturn to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to create a patch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The opsix includes 250 factory presets, but you can create up to an additional 250 user presets. You can even import presets from a Yamaha DX7! While they won\u2019t sound exactly the same, it\u2019ll give you a chance to create a more modern sound with a classic synth. Let\u2019s create a patch from scratch, but feel free to play around with some factory presets and navigate through the menus and check out the opsix manual<\/a> to better understand how the opsix works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Use the Program<\/strong> encoder to navigate to an empty preset. You can also hold SHIFT + INITIALIZE<\/strong> to clear the current preset and start from scratch.
- All Operators will be carriers <\/em>on a blank preset.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Turn the A <\/strong>encoder located in the Data Entry <\/em>section to change the algorithm.<\/li>
- Use the + <\/strong>and – OP SELECT <\/strong>buttons to select an operator to edit and then use the six DATA ENTRY <\/strong>encoders to edit the parameters.<\/li>
- Use the OPERATOR <\/strong>and PROCESSOR <\/strong>buttons to edit the patch even further.
- Turn the A <\/strong>encoder located in the Data Entry <\/em>section to change the algorithm.<\/li>
- All Operators will be carriers <\/em>on a blank preset.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Blue Operator (modulators)<\/strong>: the encoder will control the carrier’s modulation (tone)<\/em> it’s linked to, and the fader will control the amount of modulation. <\/li>
- On your account page, click Register A Product<\/strong>, fill out the required information, then click Save<\/strong>. <\/li>
- Go to the Korg product registration page<\/a> and create or log in to your Korg account.<\/li>
- Algorithms<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Korg opsix fundamentals<\/strong><\/a>