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WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January
24th, 2013 - Korg presents the latest addition in their line of dynamic
percussion synthesizers, the Wavedrum Global Edition. It
boasts the largest palette of cutting-edge sounds of any Wavedrum to date,
featuring sought-after percussion sounds from around the world, a major boost in
the quality of each sound, and dramatic improvements in
usability.
Wavedrum Global Edition contains 60 percussion models that are
driven by on-board transducer microphones which – when combined with its real
drum head – offer a remarkably realistic playing experience. Whether accessing
go-to sounds or imaginative sonic textures, players will experience dynamics and
response that are unparalleled in the electronic percussion realm. Each program
also has sounds available on the durable powder-coated aluminum rim for even
more performance possibilities. For those who wish to dig deeper into the
potential of Wavedrum Global, all programs – both head and rim – are highly
editable.
In addition to conventional drum sounds such as snares and
toms; popular percussion instruments such as cajon, djembe, conga, and tabla; as
well as metallic percussion such as cowbell and triangle, the Wavedrum Global
Edition also provides exotic ethnic instruments and percussion sounds from all
over the world, both ancient and modern. For example, it allows users to
instantly experience the udu, a clay pot percussion instrument; the jegog, a
bamboo marimba from the island of Bali; the talking drum of Africa; Arabic
percussion such as the darbuka and daf; plus gongs that would require massive
setups. There's also a vast selection of stringed instruments, such as sitar,
koto, and berimbau. For each sound, the Wavedrum Global Edition provides a
faithful re-creation of the original, as well as new expressive potential that’s
unavailable from any other instrument. It also enables users to easily play
percussion instruments that would normally take years to master.
Wavedrum
Global Edition places an emphasis on offering newly-enhanced acoustic
instruments such as snare, djembe, and conga. It also provides a rich assortment
of Latin American and African instruments, such as the balafon, shekere, and
dundunba, as well as the Japanese taiko drum. A full complement of sound effects
and electronic sounds are included, further broadening performance potential.
Additionally, there are sounds for creating cutting-edge electronic dance music
styles such as dubstep and moombahton.
While the Wavedrum Global Edition
can be enjoyed by playing the sounds alone, it offers special features that
provide the ability for users to jam along for fun or for practice. Included are
140 loop phrases from various musical genres that can be used during practice.
The AUX input can be used to mix in the signal from any audio source--CD, MP3
player, or even an additional Wavedrum for double conga-style setups. Using the
headphone output allows for private or late-night practice without disturbing
others.
Portable, compact, and lightweight, Wavedrum Global Edition lets
players bring an arsenal of stunningly accurate percussion sounds anywhere.
Place it on an ordinary snare drum stand, Korg's extended-height stand (ST-WD),
or even a table. It can be played as a stand-alone instrument or added to any
electronic or acoustic drum kit. It can also add an instrumental element to a DJ
performance or keyboard rig.
The Korg Wavedrum Global Edition will be
available March 2013 for a U.S. Street price of $599.00 Additional product
information is available at Korg.com.
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