Wavedrum – Unprecedented sound, response, and performance Sonically
rich, programmable, and intensely sensitive, this 2nd generation
Wavedrum is bursting with more than enough power and expression to
create its own musical legend. The extreme dynamic range challenges the
response of an acoustic instrument. Wavedrum responds instantly to any
and all playing styles, from subtly-nuanced tapping and stroking to
aggressive, rhythmic assaults. From traditional acoustic percussion
instruments to unique sounds previously impossible to obtain, Wavedrum
serves up an enticing treasure trove of sounds. With Wavedrum, you're
always in control. Instruments that normally require special techniques
to play, such as tabla, conga, etc., can be played with ease. Create
your own unique performance style, filled with unparalleled levels of
expression and originality. Built to travel, the compact and lightweight
Wavedrum is ideal wherever your musical dreams take you – from casual
playing through to a full-on recording session or a live concert
performance.
Open the door to new musical journeys The
Korg Wavedrum delivers inspiration and satisfaction to creative
performers seeking new realms of expressiveness and sounds. Moving
beyond traditional drum and percussion sounds, Wavedrum also provides
totally new and unique sounds that are not available in the real world,
and offers new ways of playing to achieve new levels of musical
expression. Imagine changing the pitch randomly with each hit, or
playing melodic phrases simply by choosing a musical scale and applying
pressure to the head. Imagine no more, Wavedrum does it all. While
opening new doors, Wavedrum is faithful to its roots. Traditional
hand-drum techniques, such as adding pitch and tonal changes to a strike
by pressing the head, have been previously unobtainable on an
electronic instrument. No longer. Wavedrum can process and respond to
these intimate performance gestures as no other instrument can. These
same techniques provide a wealth of performance possibilities. For
example, Wavedrum can produce sitar and tambura sounds at the same time.
You can produce tambura sounds alone by hitting the head, adding the
sitar sounds by applying pressure to the head before hitting it.
Applying further pressure can change the pitch of the sitar within the
selected scale. Only Wavedrum is able to offer such astounding
versatility.
