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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer

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*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see photos for details of the product. 

MEET THE 3RD WAVE

The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that's like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be any of these 3 choices:

A classic PPG 8-bit wavetable with all the original processing
A high-resolution anti-aliased 96KHz wavetable
Analog modeled waveforms with spline interpolation

Create up to 64 custom wavetables of your own using the built-in Wavemaker. With the sample-to-wavetable capability, you can connect an audio source to the audio input and generate a wavetable at the touch of a button.

CLASSIC LEGACY, MODERN SOUND

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that's a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic-sounding analog filters, 4 independent parts, and 24 voices.

It boasts not only a punchy, Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation, but a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Run both filters in series for harmonically complex textures.

4-PART MULTI-TIMBRAL

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave has enough power for the most note-intensive performances.

And that polyphony really comes into play with its ability to layer up to 4 independent parts or split zones -- each with a completely different sound, sequence, and dual effects.

Each part has independent panning, volume, and a dedicated stereo physical output. Use the multiple outputs and part placement to create spatial audio mixes.

MODULATION MATRIX

The secret weapon of any synth is its mod matrix, and the 3rd Wave doesn't disappoint.

With 16 assignable slots, 12 additional fixed-source slots, 27 sources, and 114 destinations, it has the flexibility of a modular.

And all of this power is per multipart. That means up to 4 independent layers of sound, each with its own mod matrix.

SEQUENCE NOTES, SONGS AND PARAMETERS

The 3rd Wave's sequencer is an inspiring tool for both composers and sound designers because it is pattern-based and can sequence notes, songs, and parameter changes.

For composing and performing, enter notes and chords in real time with or without quantization for maximum groove and arrange up to 24 patterns of up to 32 measures in length into songs just as easily.

More Information
Product Name Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer
Brand Groove Synthesis
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN 3RDWAVE
UPC 195893852659
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer
  • 4-Part Multitimbral, 24 Voice Polyphony
  • 3 Hi-Res Digital Oscillators per Voice
  • 64 Wavetable Positions
  • 32 Original 8-Bit Wavetables from PPG 2
  • Wavemaker Tool (Custom Wavetable Maker)
  • Analog LP and State-Variable Filter
  • 4 ADSR + Delay Envelopes
  • 4 LFO, 2 FX Engines + 16-Slot Mod Matrix
  • Sequencer and Arpeggiator
  • 500 Factory Programs, User Rewriteable
Sound Generation Analog/Digital Hybrid
Keyboard 61 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action
Touch Sensitivity 9 Levels of Sensitivity
Aftertouch Polyphonic Aftertouch (Destination Assignable)
Expression Controls 1x Pitch Bend, 1x Modulation, 77x Knob, 39x Button
Transport Controls No
Display LCD
AD/DA Conversion 16-Bit / 96 kHz
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples 500x Factory Sound Preset
Maximum Polyphony 24 Voice (Stereo)
Multitimbrality 4-Part
Built-In Effects 2x Multi-Effect: Bucket Brigade Delay, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Hall, Overdrive, Phaser, Plate, Reverb, Ring Modulator, Room, Tape Delay
Performance Functions Arpeggiator, Dual Zone, Layer, Sequencer, Split, Split/Layer, Transpose
Built-In Speaker No
Oscillators 3x Variable (Wavetable)
Mixer Oscillator, Oscillator 2, Oscillator 3
Amplifiers 1x DCA per Voice
Envelopes 4x Amp/Filter/Assignable Envelope Generator per Voice: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release (Loopable); 3x VCO Envelope Generator per Voice: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release (Loopable)
Filters 2 per Voice (Analog Ladder Modern, Digital SEM-Style); Low-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, High-Pass; 4-Pole/24 dB (LPF) / 2-Pole/12 dB (HPF/LPF/BPF); Controls: Cutoff, Resonance, Drive, Envelope Amount, Mode
LFOs 4x Global per Voice; Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Reverse Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Random, Pulse Width 25%, Pulse Width 12.5%
Modulation Matrix 16-Slot per Voice (27 Sources / 114 Destinations)
Glide/Portamento Yes
Sequencer Yes
Motion Sequencing Yes
Arpeggiator Yes
Audio Recording Formats WAV: 96 kHz / 16 to 24-Bit
Audio I/O 8x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Stereo Line Output (4 Stereo Pairs), 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Line Input
Pedal Support 1x 1/4" Control, 1x 1/4" Volume, 1x 1/4" Sustain
MIDI I/O 1x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1x DIN 5-Pin Output, 1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
CV/Gate I/O No
Patch Points No
Sync I/O No
Network I/O No
USB I/O 1x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI, Update)
Media/Memory Card Slot No
Bluetooth No
OS Compatibility Windows / macOS
Included Software No
Mobile App Compatible No
Power Requirements AC Input
AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 65 W
Color Blue
Included Accessories No
Dimensions 38 x 14.3 x 5" / 96.5 x 36.3 x 12.7 cm
Weight 27 lb / 12.2 kg
Package Weight 36 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 43.5 x 20.25 x 12"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer

Details

*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see photos for details of the product. 

MEET THE 3RD WAVE

The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that's like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be any of these 3 choices:

A classic PPG 8-bit wavetable with all the original processing
A high-resolution anti-aliased 96KHz wavetable
Analog modeled waveforms with spline interpolation

Create up to 64 custom wavetables of your own using the built-in Wavemaker. With the sample-to-wavetable capability, you can connect an audio source to the audio input and generate a wavetable at the touch of a button.

CLASSIC LEGACY, MODERN SOUND

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that's a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic-sounding analog filters, 4 independent parts, and 24 voices.

It boasts not only a punchy, Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation, but a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Run both filters in series for harmonically complex textures.

4-PART MULTI-TIMBRAL

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave has enough power for the most note-intensive performances.

And that polyphony really comes into play with its ability to layer up to 4 independent parts or split zones -- each with a completely different sound, sequence, and dual effects.

Each part has independent panning, volume, and a dedicated stereo physical output. Use the multiple outputs and part placement to create spatial audio mixes.

MODULATION MATRIX

The secret weapon of any synth is its mod matrix, and the 3rd Wave doesn't disappoint.

With 16 assignable slots, 12 additional fixed-source slots, 27 sources, and 114 destinations, it has the flexibility of a modular.

And all of this power is per multipart. That means up to 4 independent layers of sound, each with its own mod matrix.

SEQUENCE NOTES, SONGS AND PARAMETERS

The 3rd Wave's sequencer is an inspiring tool for both composers and sound designers because it is pattern-based and can sequence notes, songs, and parameter changes.

For composing and performing, enter notes and chords in real time with or without quantization for maximum groove and arrange up to 24 patterns of up to 32 measures in length into songs just as easily.

More Information
Product Name Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer
Brand Groove Synthesis
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN 3RDWAVE
UPC 195893852659
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 24 Voice Wavetable Synthesizer
Features
  • 4-Part Multitimbral, 24 Voice Polyphony
  • 3 Hi-Res Digital Oscillators per Voice
  • 64 Wavetable Positions
  • 32 Original 8-Bit Wavetables from PPG 2
  • Wavemaker Tool (Custom Wavetable Maker)
  • Analog LP and State-Variable Filter
  • 4 ADSR + Delay Envelopes
  • 4 LFO, 2 FX Engines + 16-Slot Mod Matrix
  • Sequencer and Arpeggiator
  • 500 Factory Programs, User Rewriteable
Tech Specs
Sound Generation Analog/Digital Hybrid
Keyboard 61 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action
Touch Sensitivity 9 Levels of Sensitivity
Aftertouch Polyphonic Aftertouch (Destination Assignable)
Expression Controls 1x Pitch Bend, 1x Modulation, 77x Knob, 39x Button
Transport Controls No
Display LCD
AD/DA Conversion 16-Bit / 96 kHz
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples 500x Factory Sound Preset
Maximum Polyphony 24 Voice (Stereo)
Multitimbrality 4-Part
Built-In Effects 2x Multi-Effect: Bucket Brigade Delay, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Hall, Overdrive, Phaser, Plate, Reverb, Ring Modulator, Room, Tape Delay
Performance Functions Arpeggiator, Dual Zone, Layer, Sequencer, Split, Split/Layer, Transpose
Built-In Speaker No
Oscillators 3x Variable (Wavetable)
Mixer Oscillator, Oscillator 2, Oscillator 3
Amplifiers 1x DCA per Voice
Envelopes 4x Amp/Filter/Assignable Envelope Generator per Voice: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release (Loopable); 3x VCO Envelope Generator per Voice: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release (Loopable)
Filters 2 per Voice (Analog Ladder Modern, Digital SEM-Style); Low-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, High-Pass; 4-Pole/24 dB (LPF) / 2-Pole/12 dB (HPF/LPF/BPF); Controls: Cutoff, Resonance, Drive, Envelope Amount, Mode
LFOs 4x Global per Voice; Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Reverse Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Random, Pulse Width 25%, Pulse Width 12.5%
Modulation Matrix 16-Slot per Voice (27 Sources / 114 Destinations)
Glide/Portamento Yes
Sequencer Yes
Motion Sequencing Yes
Arpeggiator Yes
Audio Recording Formats WAV: 96 kHz / 16 to 24-Bit
Audio I/O 8x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Stereo Line Output (4 Stereo Pairs), 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Line Input
Pedal Support 1x 1/4" Control, 1x 1/4" Volume, 1x 1/4" Sustain
MIDI I/O 1x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1x DIN 5-Pin Output, 1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
CV/Gate I/O No
Patch Points No
Sync I/O No
Network I/O No
USB I/O 1x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI, Update)
Media/Memory Card Slot No
Bluetooth No
OS Compatibility Windows / macOS
Included Software No
Mobile App Compatible No
Power Requirements AC Input
AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 65 W
Color Blue
Included Accessories No
Dimensions 38 x 14.3 x 5" / 96.5 x 36.3 x 12.7 cm
Weight 27 lb / 12.2 kg
Package Weight 36 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 43.5 x 20.25 x 12"
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