Music Technology in Education

One of the great new products to be released by Korg recently is the new Wavedrum Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer, the follow-up to the amazing original Wavedrum from Korg released in 1994. This new edition is incredibly affordable, portable, and full of terrific synthesized percussion sounds from Korg. Here are some specifics on the features:

- 100 Preset sounds, with 100 more slots for user programmable sounds - including many world percussion instruments
- 100 Loop phrases
- PCM + DSP Synthesis for a truly “live” feel
- On board Reverb & Delay
- No MIDI connection
- Performance set-ups for quick program changes
- Rim has a complete set of programs - the entire instrument makes music
- No batteries - only DV 9V plug (included)
- Output: L, R ¼” unbalanced
- Phones: Stereo mini phone jack
- AUX IN: Stereo mini phone jack

The best part of the new Wavedrum is the price: only $599.00. It is the perfect accessory to an existing drum kit or a stand-alone performance instrument. Some wondered why there was no MIDI capability built in to the unit, but in my opinion it would negate the incredible playability of the PCM sounds which wouldn’t translate well as a controller. As an example, when you rub your fingers over the head, you hear it - how do you convert that to MIDI? I have had a Wavedrum in my basement for the past 3 weeks, and I simply cannot stop playing it. It wants you to play it. I would strongly recommend checking out the video posted above, and adding a Wavedrum to your band instrumentation - especially in the pit for a marching band - or even setting up a Wavedrum lab! Be sure to call your SoundTree representative to see how you can get your Wavedrum today!

I welcome your questions and comments.