OPSIX from Korg is a six operator digital synth designed for FM, phase modulation, subtractive synthesis, waveshaping and audio rate cross modulation, with up to 32 voices.
In this video I explain how all those things work in opsix, including a beginner’s look at FM synthesis, I’ll address some patch ideas, take a look at the pros and cons of this synth compared to a few alternatives, and play all of its presets:
TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Overview
4:55 Randomization
5:30 Connectivity
5:50 Operator basics
9:05 Algorithms
12:10 OP envelopes
13:30 OP params
14:50 Ring mod
16:05 Filter mode
17:50 Filter FM mode
18:25 Wave folder
19:20 Voice filter
20:30 Effects
23:00 Arp, sequencer
25:45 PATCH IDEAS
25:55 Bi-timbral split
28:25 Tri-timbral seq
28:55 Velocity mod
29:30 More arps?
30:30 LFO key sync
30:50 Massive chords
31:20 Chord trigs
31:40 Seq to arp
32:00 Fake hard sync
32:30 Cutoff knob
34:40 Pros & cons
37:25 All 250 Presets
No mention of the Midi implementation – sysex or just a couple of CCs like the Wavestate?
I sure hope it is better than the Wavestate. That synth is great but after the initial gloss wears off, it feels a ‘less than a pro’ machine not being able to get to the ‘insides’ via Midi.
The OPSIX FM mixer and encoders looks like a useful way to edit FM. I trust it isn’t like the DX7 in that you don’t have to re-strike a key to hear changes (much like the Montage/MODX)?
The opsix is a good fm synth with Virtual analog style mod routings, a 16 step motion sequencer, fx and arpeggiator. It’s downsides’ so far are no multi stage envelopes which it really needs if its to compete with the original 6 op Yamaha’s.
No envelope rate scaling either.
As yet no midi information has been released and furthermore the librarian software is a complete pain in the arse to install.
The randomizer function causes the synth to freeze requiring a power reset.
Really nice synth but as usual Korg have crippled by design what could have been a truly amazing bit of kit.