This listing is for preordering DW-8P MK2. These are expected to ship in late 2024 or early 2025. The order will be fulfilled when the DW-8P units are ready to ship.
DW-8P mkII is a control surface for Korg DW-8000, DW-6000, and EX-8000 synthesizers. This hands-on ininterface brings all synth parameters out to an elegantly designed front panel, making it intuitive to quickly edit tones on the synthesizer. More than just knobs on a box, the DW-8P contains many powerful modern features and acts almost like a brand new operating system for the synth. Think of the DW-8P as the "brains" that control the hardware.
Hands-on access to every DW parameter. The filter envelope depth slider is bipolar, eliminating the need for toggling polarity when adjusting the filter envelope depth. This also allows for smooth transitions between negative and positive filter envelope depths.
The 'auto-bend' features have been integrated into an easy to use RAMP GENERATOR, which is more intuitive to use. Digital Delay Time and Delay Factor have been seamlessly integrated into a signle control. All of this creates a user experience that makes creating sounds an intuitive and fun experience.
CC control of all DW/EX parameters allows full automation when integrated with DAW. Now any parameter can be controlled by CCs. Slider movements can also be recorded and played back into the unit.
USB MIDI +DIN MIDI DW-8P MK2 features USB MIDI, as well as 2 sets of DIN MIDI jacks (2 MIDI IN and 2 MIDI OUT). Easily integrate DW-8P mk2 into any setup. The DW-8P is configurable to route MIDI signals to your exact needs.
USB Power+9V Power DW-8P MK2 can be powered via the USB bus or from a 9V wall adapter.
Poly-chain mode allows 2 DW synths to be daisy chained and treated as a single 16-voice synth. (This will work on any two synths. They don't need to be DWs)
On-board storage of patches, setups, effect presets, and mod-matrix assigns allows you to store all of your work on the controller, and easily import banks, export banks, and backup all data.
Patch generator that generates musically useful patches, not just random chaos (Though it has a category for generating random chaos if that's your thing). Select from bells, pianos, pads, polysynths, brass, strings, effects, and more. This patch generator is like having a bottomless supply of great sounds.
INIT patch function creates a basic starter patch at the push of a button
Fully assignable mod-matrix allows any DW/EX parameters to be controlled in any way. Easily do something like make the mod wheel sweep the filter up, while controlling attack and release times simultaneously. Create gorgeous animated textures using mod wheel, aftertouch, and CC, or the front panel ASSIGN sliders.
Oled displays current settings, envelope shapes, and menus. The mkII features a larger OLED display than the mk1.
Velocity controlled ramp generator feature allows you to use key velocity to control the auto-bend depth and time. Only want autobend to happen when you hit the key hard? No problem. Dial in exactly ther response that you need.
Effects settings can be stored as effects presets, so you can quickly recall any effect you need.
Midi filter can filter CCs, notes, aftertouch and clock messages
User CC Map mode allows users to create CC maps that can be used to control other gear with DW-8P.
Chord Mode- The MAIN and AUX layers each support chord mode. Chords can be up to 8 notes each, and a separate chord can be used on the MAIN and AUX synth.
DW-8P mkII ships without rack ears. Detachable metal
rack ears can be purchased for $24.
