Opsix represents a new and extensive innovation in classical digital synthesis. Korg comes up with a radically upgraded FM synthesis, resulting in a new incredibly flexible and unique synth.
Opsix is a synthesizer with radically innovated six-operator FM synthesis. With an easily accessible operator mixer and a flexible sound engine that goes well beyond the capabilities of traditional FM, this instrument extends the potential of digital synthesizers to the max.
Opsix is a tool for musicians of all generations - it's modern in every way, building on the basics to give you a glimpse of the future. Whether you're new to synth, looking for a unique addition to your sonic palette, or are a traditional FM purist, opsix will meet all expectations.
True FM synthesis with six operators and new tweaks
Opsix is a new digital synthesizer that incorporates our newly developed six-operator sound generator. Although the instrument has a sound structure with six operators like classic FM synthesizers, Opsix not only reproduces sounds, but also completely transforms them! With a variety of sound waveforms, operator modes that go beyond the realm of FM and a filter that complements the subtractive synthesis. Opsix helps you overcome the complexity of FM synthesis so that you can focus on exploring sounds instead of programming them. Simply put, Opsix offers the editing simplicity of analog synthesizers to drive arguably the deepest type of digital synthesis.
Exploring FM synthesis, easier than ever before
Musicians today use hardware digital synthesizers because they have features and are as controllable as few software instruments. The six sets of knobs and sliding potentiometers as well as the mixer operators on the Korgu opsix panel are emblematic of this fact. Korgu's Volca FM was the first reincarnation of FM synthesis, bringing the most dynamic FM synthesis parameters from the menus to the instrument panel. The Korg opsix goes much further in control friendliness.
Knobs and sliding potentiometers with two-color LEDs help you quickly and clearly see the relationships between operators, whose tasks change with each algorithm. This allows you to make direct changes to pitch or volume for the carriers, and to sound clarity or harmonic strength for the modulators. These controls give you sonic control over the unpredictability of FM by just subtracting and adding sounds, as if you were using a mixer or organ pulls!
Full editing with six rotary encoders
In addition to the six operator mixer, Opsix has several other knobs on the right side of the panel. Use the six DATA ENTRY knobs for instant full editing without minimizing or summarizing information. When you look at these knobs, you may remember how complicated traditional FM synths were to operate. Back in the day, you had to wade through the depths of menus and submenus and easily lost track of which section you were actually in. You can rest easy - with Opsix, those concerns are gone. Now you can edit without worrying about getting lost thanks to the combination of six graphical parameters on the large OLED display and the encoder in the middle of the panel.
The HOME/ALGO page is the home page for everything on Korg Opsix and contains the main parameters including algorithms, envelopes and effects. Use this page with the operator mixer to get started synthesizing a new sound.
Five operator modes that extend FM synthesis
Opsix is a collection of everything that's appealing about FM synthesis... but that's not all. In addition to sine waves, Opsix offers an expanded list of different waveforms for creating sounds with rich harmonic structure that can serve as the basic element of subtractive synthesis for further filter processing.
Operator modes are used to generate sounds that are quite beyond what traditional FM synthesis can do. They provide the ability to create sounds using modulations other than FM. Opsix offers a much wider range of sound creation possibilities. It allows you to combine five operator modes (FM, ring modulation, filter, FM filter and wavefolder) and choose from a wide range of waveforms.
40 presets and one user algorithm
An algorithm is a combination of different functions and operator links. Opsix goes far beyond conventional FM synthesizers by offering not only 40 preset algorithms, but also a user algorithm function with exponentially more sound editing possibilities. This allows you to create and organize an algorithm from scratch.
Wide modulation range
The synthesis offered by Opsix is further enriched by the processors that come at the end of the signal chain. The MOD section operates separately from the operators. It contains three envelopes, three LFOs and 12 virtual patches, providing a wide range of routing options. These features give you a huge range of modulation to add movement to your sound, from a gentle Chorus to a wild modulation orgy.
Spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope
The frequency analyzer built into Opsix helps you gain a deeper understanding of FM synthesis. It displays output levels for each frequency band, so you can see at a glance the distribution and harmonic changes caused by modulation. Opsix also features a built-in oscilloscope that displays output waveforms. The changes in sound color and visual feedback are sure to draw you into a deep vortex of synthesis!
Powerful 16-step polyphonic sequencer
The 16 buttons in the bottom right of the panel glow green, with colors that evoke FM synthesizers, while serving as a multi-purpose 16-step sequencer. With this polyphonic sequencer on board, you can record up to six notes per step, editing the dynamics, gate time and playback timing of each note. You can create long phrases, or make subtle shifts in timing to emulate strumming on a guitar or fast note repeats on a rhythm drum, which a typical 16-step sequencer typically doesn't allow. Korgu Opsix's Motion Sequencer records changes in up to six parameters, allowing you to create smooth changes in sound movement within a phrase or create rhythms that change dramatically with each step.
Equipped with an easy-to-use 37-key keyboard, Opsix also features a sequencer that can rival a groovebox with ease. Just press the PLAY button and you'll be amazed at the power of this sequencer!
The Randomize function adds unpredictability to your sounds
If you're in the mood for unexpected sonic discoveries, use the Randomize function that Korg first used on the Wavestate. Press the button marked with the DIE icon to generate a new sound with randomly altered parameters. You can use the Randomize function for the entire sound or just for operators, algorithms, or sequences. Use the randomized sounds as they are, or modify them to your liking. Create without limits!
Free music software package
Opsix comes with a variety of music software from Izotope: "Ozone Elements", with which you can not only create songs but also master them with the help of artificial intelligence, "Skoove" to help you improve your keyboard skills, "Reason Lite" DAW software, as well as software synthesizers from KORG and other brands.
In other words, the moment you start playing this synth, you'll have a plethora of tools to help you take your music to the next level.
Opsix is a synthesizer with radically innovated six-operator FM synthesis. With an easily accessible operator mixer and a flexible sound engine that goes well beyond the capabilities of traditional FM, this instrument extends the potential of digital synthesizers to the max.
Opsix is a tool for musicians of all generations - it's modern in every way, building on the basics to give you a glimpse of the future. Whether you're new to synth, looking for a unique addition to your sonic palette, or are a traditional FM purist, opsix will meet all expectations.
True FM synthesis with six operators and new tweaks
Opsix is a new digital synthesizer that incorporates our newly developed six-operator sound generator. Although the instrument has a sound structure with six operators like classic FM synthesizers, Opsix not only reproduces sounds, but also completely transforms them! With a variety of sound waveforms, operator modes that go beyond the realm of FM and a filter that complements the subtractive synthesis. Opsix helps you overcome the complexity of FM synthesis so that you can focus on exploring sounds instead of programming them. Simply put, Opsix offers the editing simplicity of analog synthesizers to drive arguably the deepest type of digital synthesis.
Exploring FM synthesis, easier than ever before
Musicians today use hardware digital synthesizers because they have features and are as controllable as few software instruments. The six sets of knobs and sliding potentiometers as well as the mixer operators on the Korgu opsix panel are emblematic of this fact. Korgu's Volca FM was the first reincarnation of FM synthesis, bringing the most dynamic FM synthesis parameters from the menus to the instrument panel. The Korg opsix goes much further in control friendliness.
Knobs and sliding potentiometers with two-color LEDs help you quickly and clearly see the relationships between operators, whose tasks change with each algorithm. This allows you to make direct changes to pitch or volume for the carriers, and to sound clarity or harmonic strength for the modulators. These controls give you sonic control over the unpredictability of FM by just subtracting and adding sounds, as if you were using a mixer or organ pulls!
Full editing with six rotary encoders
In addition to the six operator mixer, Opsix has several other knobs on the right side of the panel. Use the six DATA ENTRY knobs for instant full editing without minimizing or summarizing information. When you look at these knobs, you may remember how complicated traditional FM synths were to operate. Back in the day, you had to wade through the depths of menus and submenus and easily lost track of which section you were actually in. You can rest easy - with Opsix, those concerns are gone. Now you can edit without worrying about getting lost thanks to the combination of six graphical parameters on the large OLED display and the encoder in the middle of the panel.
The HOME/ALGO page is the home page for everything on Korg Opsix and contains the main parameters including algorithms, envelopes and effects. Use this page with the operator mixer to get started synthesizing a new sound.
Five operator modes that extend FM synthesis
Opsix is a collection of everything that's appealing about FM synthesis... but that's not all. In addition to sine waves, Opsix offers an expanded list of different waveforms for creating sounds with rich harmonic structure that can serve as the basic element of subtractive synthesis for further filter processing.
Operator modes are used to generate sounds that are quite beyond what traditional FM synthesis can do. They provide the ability to create sounds using modulations other than FM. Opsix offers a much wider range of sound creation possibilities. It allows you to combine five operator modes (FM, ring modulation, filter, FM filter and wavefolder) and choose from a wide range of waveforms.
40 presets and one user algorithm
An algorithm is a combination of different functions and operator links. Opsix goes far beyond conventional FM synthesizers by offering not only 40 preset algorithms, but also a user algorithm function with exponentially more sound editing possibilities. This allows you to create and organize an algorithm from scratch.
Wide modulation range
The synthesis offered by Opsix is further enriched by the processors that come at the end of the signal chain. The MOD section operates separately from the operators. It contains three envelopes, three LFOs and 12 virtual patches, providing a wide range of routing options. These features give you a huge range of modulation to add movement to your sound, from a gentle Chorus to a wild modulation orgy.
Spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope
The frequency analyzer built into Opsix helps you gain a deeper understanding of FM synthesis. It displays output levels for each frequency band, so you can see at a glance the distribution and harmonic changes caused by modulation. Opsix also features a built-in oscilloscope that displays output waveforms. The changes in sound color and visual feedback are sure to draw you into a deep vortex of synthesis!
Powerful 16-step polyphonic sequencer
The 16 buttons in the bottom right of the panel glow green, with colors that evoke FM synthesizers, while serving as a multi-purpose 16-step sequencer. With this polyphonic sequencer on board, you can record up to six notes per step, editing the dynamics, gate time and playback timing of each note. You can create long phrases, or make subtle shifts in timing to emulate strumming on a guitar or fast note repeats on a rhythm drum, which a typical 16-step sequencer typically doesn't allow. Korgu Opsix's Motion Sequencer records changes in up to six parameters, allowing you to create smooth changes in sound movement within a phrase or create rhythms that change dramatically with each step.
Equipped with an easy-to-use 37-key keyboard, Opsix also features a sequencer that can rival a groovebox with ease. Just press the PLAY button and you'll be amazed at the power of this sequencer!
The Randomize function adds unpredictability to your sounds
If you're in the mood for unexpected sonic discoveries, use the Randomize function that Korg first used on the Wavestate. Press the button marked with the DIE icon to generate a new sound with randomly altered parameters. You can use the Randomize function for the entire sound or just for operators, algorithms, or sequences. Use the randomized sounds as they are, or modify them to your liking. Create without limits!
Free music software package
Opsix comes with a variety of music software from Izotope: "Ozone Elements", with which you can not only create songs but also master them with the help of artificial intelligence, "Skoove" to help you improve your keyboard skills, "Reason Lite" DAW software, as well as software synthesizers from KORG and other brands.
In other words, the moment you start playing this synth, you'll have a plethora of tools to help you take your music to the next level.
Specifications
- Number of Keys: 37
- Key Size: Standard
- Keyboard Type: Not specified by the manufacturer
- Polyphony: 32
- Input Ports: MIDI In, 1x Jack 6,3 mm TS (Damper)
- Output Ports: MIDI Out, 1x Jack 6,3 mm TRS, 1x Headphone Jack 6,3 mm TRS
- Battery Operated: No
- Sequencer: Yes
- Number of Sounds: 500
- USB to host: Yes
- USB to device: No
- USB midi: No
- Software: Boundle
- Colour: Green
- Width: 565 mm
- Depth: 338 mm
- Height: 90 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Adapter included: Yes
- Country of Production: Vietnam
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