{"product_id":"dw-8p-mk-ii-programmer-for-korg-ex-8000-dw-6000-dw-8000-synthesizer","title":"DW-8P Mk II Programmer for Korg EX-8000, DW-6000 \u0026 DW-8000 Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow shipping worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips with 3 banks of great sounds programmed by Espen Kraft:  Espen Kraft DW banks 1 \u0026amp; 2, and the EK Ambient bank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Retroaktiv DW-8P mkII User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1883\/9389\/files\/DW-8PmkII_User_Manual_Version_1_0.pdf?v=1741423417\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Retroaktiv DW-8P mkII Firmware Update 1.09\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1883\/9389\/files\/DW8P_MKII_V104.zip?v=1756299468\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDW-8P mkII Firmware Version 1.04 - August 27, 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1883\/9389\/files\/DW8P_v307.syx?v=1741478274\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDW-8P mk1 Firmware 3.07\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDW-8P mkII is a control surface for Korg DW-8000, DW-6000, and EX-8000 \u003c\/strong\u003esynthesizers.  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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on access to every DW parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.  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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe '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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCC control of all DW\/EX parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB MIDI +DIN MIDI \u003c\/strong\u003eDW-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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Power+9V Power \u003c\/strong\u003eDW-8P MK2 can be powered via the USB bus or from a 9V wall adapter.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoly-chain mode\u003c\/strong\u003e 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)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-board storage\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatch generator\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINIT patch\u003c\/strong\u003e function 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