KORG phase8 – Acoustic Synthesizer
Unlock a new dimension of musical expression with the KORG phase8 – Acoustic Synthesizer. Where the organic beauty of acoustic sound meets finely tuned electronic control. This eight-voice instrument is more than a synthesizer — it’s a living instrument that responds to your touch, environment, and creativity in real time.
Feel the Sound Come Alive
Firstly, the heart of phase8 is its Acoustic Synthesis technology. It uses physical vibrating steel resonators to generate sound enhanced with electronic modulation. This isn’t just sound; it’s a tactile experience. Each of the eight voices has a steel resonator you can swap, tune, and shape. Consequently, offering a broad palette from sharp percussive tones to long, evolving textures.
Infinite Rhythmic and Sonic Possibilities
Additionally, a unique polymetric rhythm sequencer lets you program complex sequences step-by-step. Also, record live with all eight voices having individual step skips. Envelope shaping, analogue wavefolding, and pitch-dependent modulation open vast sonic landscapes. Trigger delays and parameter automation take your sequences even further, creating rhythms and effects that evolve with your performance.
Interact and Integrate Seamlessly
The phase8 invites you to play physically—plucking, tapping, or even adding objects to the resonators to discover new sounds. The AIR slider adjusts how much the instrument’s acoustic response shines through. For setups, it offers MIDI / USB-MIDI and CV connectivity, syncing and controlling external gear effortlessly, making it a core part of any studio or live rig.
Key Features:
- Eight independent electromechanical voices with steel resonators
- Swapable, chromatically tuned resonators customizable to your preference
- Polymetric rhythm sequencer with step skip and memory slots
- Real-time physical interaction and acoustic response control via AIR slider
- Comprehensive external connectivity including MIDI, USB, and CV inputs/outputs
- Exclusive presale package with limited-edition resonators for unique sound exploration