Korg Opsix SE – Korg’s FM synth gets an upgrade
Just last week, Korg released the new Wavestate SE. Now, it’s time to say hello to the Opsix SE – what’s next?
The Opsix SE is a larger, enhanced version of the original Opsix FM synthesizer. It offers producers & sound designers a bigger keyboard, expressive modulation, and various synthesis techniques in addition to its FM engine.
Korg Opsix SE
The new Opsix SE offers an expanded, 5-octave, 61 natural feel keyboard with aftertouch sensitivity, packed inside a premium all-metal design. Korg’s new synth builds on the FM sound engine found in the original Opsix synthesizer by more than doubling the polyphony to 80 voices.
Aside from functionality, what’s equally cool is the Opsix SE’s sleek new look. Now, an aluminium control panel gives the Opsix much more of a more of a premium look. While there is a standard black version, you can also get your hands on a limited edition Platinum model with its silver colour scheme.
You can design your own sounds via the Operator Mix which gives you six faders and knobs in an easy-to-use design. Each section lights up to inform you whether the signal is a carrier (red) or a modulator (blue). Meanwhile, other control features include six data entry knobs as well as an OLED display.
Opsix SE offers waveforms, filters, shaping, effects, LFOs and modulation features in addition to its FM synthesis engine, while six operator modes and 40 preset algorithms allow you to get stuck in. The synth gives you three envelope generators, three LFOs and twelve virtual patches which you can manage in the modulation matrix, while the effects are divided into three blocks of 30.
Korg notes that all preloaded programs have been revoiced to match the increased polyphony, while the SE model offers all of the same features found in the original unit.