Korg Wavedrum Global Edition Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer

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• A sound engine that combines DSP-powered algorithms with PCM sounds to allow versatile performances
• A pressure sensor and multiple pickups capture the subtle nuances of your strikes, generating expressive power and new sounds
• Increased pickup precision provides improved dynamic range, making the instrument more sensitive
• 200 preset programs cover a vast range of sounds from classic percussion to unique and novel sounds
• 140 loop phrases of various genres allow Wavedrum users to jam along or practice to them

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The new wave drum global Edition represents the next—and most powerful—evolution in the wave drum family. It boasts the largest palette of cutting-edge sounds of any wave drum to date; with sought-after percussion sounds from around the world, a major boost in the quality of each sound, and dramatic improvements in usability. In 2009, Kong unveiled wave drum Wd-x, a Revival of the original wave drum that debuted in 1994. The reimagined ‘09 Wave drum had a stunning impact as a performance Tool that brought new expressive power to musicians users of the original wave drum to forward-looking percussionists. Subsequent models included wave drum Oriental with its added Arabic sounds, wave drum mini with its unique sensor clip, as well as limited edition color models, and the instrument's unbounded potential has continued to accelerate the spread of wave drum Mania throughout the world. Percussion sounds from around the world in addition to conventional drum sounds such as snares and toms, popular percussion instruments such as Cajon, Djembe, conga, and table, as well as metallic percussion such as cowbell and triangle, the Wave drum global Edition also provides exotic ethnic instruments and percussion sounds from all over the world, both ancient and modern. For example, the Wave drum global Edition allows you to instantly experience the udo, a clay pot percussion instrument; The jugo, a bamboo marimba from the island of Bali; the talking drum of Africa; Arabic percussion such as the darbuka and Daft; Plus gongs that would require massive setups. There's also a selection of stringed instruments such as Sitar, kobo, and berimbau. For each of these sounds, The Wave drum global Edition Not only gives you a faithful re-creation of the original sound, but also provides new expressive potential that is unavailable from any other instrument. The Wave drum allows you to instantly experience all of these, enabling you to easily play percussion instruments that normally take years to master. Sounds that feature a dramatic leap in quality and variation The Wave drum global Edition places its main emphasis on Strengthened acoustic instruments such as snare, Djembe, and conga. This pursuit of realism has given the sounds even greater practicality. The Wave drum global Edition lives up to its name by also Providing a rich assortment of Latin American and African instruments, such as the balafon, shaker, and dundun as well as the Japanese take drum. Of course, there's also a full complement of the sound effects and electronic sounds that you would expect from a synthesizer, further broadening your performance potential. We've also added sounds for cutting-edge electronic dance music styles such as dubstep and moombahton.