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Powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability.
Experience the future of wavetable synthesis with the powerful 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer. With an epic, modern sound and 24-voice polyphony, you get the capability of four independent synthesizers in one instrument. Each of the three oscillators per voice offers classic PPG-era wavetables, high-resolution harmonically complex wavetables and analog-modeled waveforms—an expansive palette to sculpt your ideal tones.
Craft Limitless Custom Waveforms
At the core of the 3rd Wave's unique voice are three oscillators per voice, each capable of classic PPG-era wavetables, modern high-resolution wavetables or analog-modeled waveforms. But the real game-changer is the onboard Wavemaker—allowing you to generate up to 64 custom user wavetables from any audio input. Simply connect a sound source, capture the sample and instantly transform it into a wavetable ready for morphing and modulation. This innovative workflow expands wavetable synthesis into an infinite creative canvas.
Unleash Multi-Timbral Performance Power
With its 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability, the 3rd Wave is like having four independent synthesizers under your command. Layer up to four radically different sounds—each with its own sequence and dual effects—or craft keyboard splits with distinct tones across multiple zones. Each stereo part offers independent panning, volume and dedicated outputs for seamless integration into your recording setup. When combined with the 3-oscillator voices, you can forge evolving, hyper-dimensional soundscapes of unimaginable complexity.
Shape Rich Analog Warmth
While rooted in digital wavetable synthesis, the 3rd Wave brings the warmth of true analog circuitry into the equation. Its filter section houses not one but two premium filters—the iconic, punchy Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation and a versatile SEM-style state-variable filter. Route these filters in series for thick, harmonically intricate tones. With full modulation over the cutoff, resonance and filter routing, you'll sculpt each sound into an organic, living entity.
Sequence Notes, Songs and Parameters
The 3rd Wave's integrated sequencer lets you program intricate patterns, melodic lines and modulation sequences that bring your sounds to life. Record parameter movements in real-time for rhythmically evolving textures or construct entire multi-part songs and arrangements—all from this singular powerhouse synth.
Extensive Modulation and Effects Processing
The 3rd Wave's modulation capabilities are simply staggering. Every oscillator has its own loopable 6-stage wave envelope and four freely assignable ADSR+Delay envelopes provide precise contour control. Explore rhythmic animation with four syncable LFOs and dig deep into the mod matrix to create intricate modulation routings. On the effects side, two stereo processors let you dial in lush spatial effects, gritty distortions and classic studio effects—all derivable from the 3rd Wave's master clock for tight rhythmic integration.
Features
- 3 high-resolution digital oscillators per voice
- 1 analog low-pass filter
- 1 State-Variable Filter
- 4 ADSR+ Delay Envelopes
- 4 Low-Frequency Oscillators
- 2 Digital Effects
- Built-in custom Wavetable Maker
- Performs both note and parameter sequencing
- 1 Arp per multi-part
- 16-slot modulation matrix per multi-part
- 500 factory programs. User rewritable
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3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer Specifications:
Sound Engine3 High-resolution Digital Oscillators Per Voice- 64 total user wavetable positions with 48 wavetables that contain 64 waveforms per table (32 legacy PPG waves with room for another 16 of this type)
- 32 original 8-bit wavetables from the PPG 2 series instruments with room for 16 more user-created 8-bit wavetables
- 7 high-resolution modeled analog waveforms: sine, saw, triangle, supersaw, pulse, white noise, pink noise
- VCO sync
- Linear FM
- 6-stage wave envelope per oscillator with variable time and position that can be looped
- Optional wave flow section with no wavetable or waveform interpolation
- Upper wavetable mode (as with the original PPG 2 series)
- Unison mode and chord mode with variable voice count
- Dave Rossum designed, classic, 2140 low-pass resonant filter
- 24dB per octave slope
- Variable saturation amount
- Optional resonance compensation
- 12dB per octave slope
- Continuously variable between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation with optional band-pass mode
- Filter, amplifier, plus 2 additional envelopes switchable between exponential and vintage PPG-style response
- Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
- Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pulse 3, and random (S&H)
- Variable delay
- Note reset
- Syncable to master clock BPM
- Effects: BBD, stereo delay, tape delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, distortion pedal, rotating speaker, ring modulator, room reverb, hall reverb, super plate reverb
- Syncable to master clock BPM
- Parameters modulatable via mod matrix
- “Sample-to-wave” functionality: Connect an audio source to the Audio In port and press “Make Waves” to create a custom wavetable
- Imports samples as a 96kHz WAV file via USB
- Store up to 32 custom wavetables (64 waveforms per wavetable)
- Accepts pitched or un-pitched material as input
- 96kHz sampling rate, 16-bit resolution
- 1024 cycles per waveform, automatically converted to cover the entire keyboard range
- Flexible wave-sampling length
- Imports Serum wavetables
- Four parts per sequence
- 24 sequences per preset
- Up to 32 measures per sequence
- Variable quantization resolution per sequence (32nd, 16th, 8th, quarter, half, whole note, or quantization off), settable in real time
- Variable swing
- Modes: Up, down, up/down, and assign
- Variable range: 1, 2, or 3 octaves
- 16-slot modulation matrix with 27 modulation sources and 114 modulation destinations
- 12 additional fixed-source modulation paths
- Quick modulation routing using modulation assignment buttons
- Runs at audio rates
- Sequencer can record and play modulation parameter changes in real time
- 77 knobs and 39 buttons for deep, comprehensive editing with minimal menu diving
- Pitch and Mod Wheels
- Full-sized, 5-octave, semi-weighted, premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- 500 factory programs (user rewritable)
- Outputs: Four stereo outputs (2x 1/4″ phone jack per part)
- Headphone Out: Stereo 1/4″ phone jack
- MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Thru
- USB Port: Bidirectional MIDI communication
- Audio Input: 1/4″ phone jack for creating user wavetables from external audio sources or routing audio through filters, output chain, and effects
- Pedal Inputs: Sustain/footswitch, volume pedal, expression pedal
- Type: 1 universal IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
- Voltage: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
- Power Consumption: 65W max
- Synth Dimensions: 38.5” x 14.25” x 5”
- Synth Weight: 27 lb.
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