Exploring opsix 2.0 New Features

Luke Edwards explores the new opsix version 2.0.0 firmware, featuring 100 new programs that make use of all the new functions added, such as the EFFECT operator mode, Pink / Blue Noise, Aftertouch control options and much more!
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[@hermask815]

My wishes: Module version, larger display, karplus-strong modulator, some kind of delay which postpones the adsr so you can create different starting points for the carriers.

[@geluix69]

Korg have always been behind the curve, modules are not there thing. They don't seem to understand the market these days. old company , old ideas

[@ryanpage4006]

@@geluix69 Module versions aren't new ideas. Korg had rack module versions of its synths in the 80s.

[@tebi1kurieudidon172]

Those are really good ideas.. And while we are tweaking dream features on envelopes, I’d like more stages and loop points ! And more slots in the modulation matrix !

[@devondetroit2529]

@@ryanpage4006 they also did minilogue modules so to say they are behind the times is ridiculous lol

[@agerven]

@@geluix69 There are still people out there that actually like to play an instrument. Through a velocity sensitive, polytouch or MPE keyboard. We are called musicians. Not everyone is a producer. Playing an instrument may be an old idea, but is still very much a part of music that touches peoples hearts ...

[@JanMichalSzulew]

That Comb Piano is incredible. And that little jingle at 9:10 sounds like a vintage OS startup sound :))

[@smellymala3103]

I like to have a keybed on everything and thank you thank you THANK YOU to the Korg warehouse for offering these at half price yesterday. :)))))

[@enricodetrizio]

module version +1

[@WibblyWobblyBob]

+2

[@cubdukat]

2:12 The best FM electric grand sound I've ever heard...

[@ErraticFaith]

Sonically Korg never had an issue. It's the build and missing features most trip over.

[@MrRozzwell]

Korg, please consider making a desktop module version of the OpSix Perhaps you could do a kickstarter (or something similar) so you could gauge demand and collect preorders.

[@ZetaCarinae]

I would definitely buy a desktop module of this.

[@Wagoo]

It needs to be a desktop module that's 19" rack compatible. Eg. their Minilogue XD module fails to do this for seemingly no reason.. the perfect module works in racks & works on the desktop :)

[@MrSergit]

A module... Instant buy 😍

[@MrRozzwell]

@@Wagoo I agree. That's why I will buy an Argon8M over the Modwave next month. It was definitely cool that Modal didn't simply cut the keyboard off the M desktop modules.

[@Wagoo]

Weird really.. Modal are a tiny UK company but do small keyboard + big keyboard (both with Fatar keybeds) and rack compatible desktop module. Wake up Korg, we love you.. please help us buy your stuff :)

[@audioartisan]

This is an incredible update! Thank you Opsix Team! Especially for the new Comb Filter!

[@hawk194]

So good. I’ll update mine tonight and lock myself away. Luke from Korg is a top bloke too.

[@yukio_2022]

The residual sound of the piano is wonderful. Thank you for meeting this video.

[@doylelacrua]

I have zero experience with this kinda thing and I don't even play piano. But man, I wanna goof around with something like this. I liked everything this dude was playing.

[@mbessey]

This is a really nice update. I'd still really prefer a desktop version, but I get more tempted to just make room for this, the more I hear from it.

[@MRTUNA]

Love these new features-- cant wait to get to the studio to try some out!

[@dustincassidy]

Love your channel dude!

[@jaymax3201]

Opsix is ​​exactly what I wanted, thank you KORG.

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Please Korg update Minilogue XD: BPM delay midi sync fix, more sequencer modes(reverse, random), more shift+ options for shortcuts (shift+tempo=lower values), toggle shift (so you don’t need to hold down shift to use it), an additional lfo, more manual arp note memory, EFX current value indicator (easy fix: so we don’t have to toggle through all the efx to see what efx type is being used, first toggle shows current efx) 🤞🤞🤞

[@theboytheycalljonny1]

Just purchased and already in love with this synth after a day of tinkering. Sounds great , super versatile and the layout / flow makes sense on a basic level. It's also so much fun. I need more time to explore the in-depth bits, which I'm super excited about. Well done Korg!

[@TasuLife]

they just went on sale for $329 (see reverb and sweetwater)

[@illustriouschin]

I just noticed the full sized keys. Nice. Thanks Mr. Korg.

[@Tapioca7S0]

Your mistaking there never was mini key's to begin with Opsix.

[@illustriouschin]

@@Tapioca7S0 You're mistaken, there never was an Opsix.

[@devondetroit2529]

@@illustriouschin lol

[@reidmich182]

if there was a desktop version it would be an instant buy.

[@pccpwsv3760]

Should be an instant buy anyway tbh. Best synth ever made

[@IntellectualDarkWave]

@@pccpwsv3760 I don't know about the best of all time, but it sure is fun and has a ridiculous amount of range. With all that polyphony, I would kill for a firmware update making it even bitimbral so I could stack two patches. I recently did a recording where I multi-tracked an FM bass patch and an analog-style 6 oscillator square bass and whoop boy I could feel the air from my subwoofer.

[@Marc_Angel]

Me too close my Argon 8 desktop

[@kiickinballistics]

@@pccpwsv3760 100% AGREE

[@ErraticFaith]

Lol. Best synth ever made is quite the hyperbole. It's not even in the top 50. Hydrasynth and otherwise are a better attempt at the modern but the next gen from Korg - with a better build a decent octave/keybed are where the business is going to be. Toy boards like these are a tech test, more than much else.

[@TEHBILB]

@6:26 "we've got some ultra modern contemporary sounds" * plays are friends electric *

[@kimdiez2681]

The FX in this thing sounds amazing.

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

Man those strings! Anazing

[@bubuAudio]

this synth sounds incredible! ♥ waiting for the Desktop module version !!

[@tehedx]

Awesome update! It's really hard not to like those pads! I like the order in patches; those more 'in daily life usable' patches are very well placed first, arp weirdness and such at the end.

[@terminalbliss]

I'm hoping there is an xd version of the wavestate and op6. I'll buy them right away. I just do not want another keyed, much less one without aftertouch.

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

What you mean about the Xd version of Op and Wavestate? 🙋‍♂️

[@MrRozzwell]

@@user-sx2iw2hq3l A desktop version without the keyboard. I would also gladly buy an Opsix desktop synth.

[@OttosTheName]

Op means 'module version'. Minilogue XD comes in normal and module version. XD stands for updated, more powerful, fx, (sadly also some removed features)

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

@@OttosTheName Well, yes, this is a well-known story, many friends will use the version without a keyboard, since they already have a keyboard or a sequencer, and there is sorely lack of space on the table🎹😏👀

[@kiickinballistics]

​@@antgreen3254 the keys are pretty good for the price. What are you comparing it to?

[@agerven]

FM and its user interface re-invented! And as always, nice demo Luke. There's only one thing to make the opsix an absolute winner for me: Make it an 8 operator version and add the step / frame sequencer, to sort of obtain a fs1r, but than with the op8 interface and a 49 or larger keyboard ...

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Would be great to see a minilogue XD update. Fast LFOs, sequencer modes, more LFOs, improved arp, more shift knob functions (a way to hold the shift knob function so I don't need three hands), efx indicator (you have to cycle through all the efx to see what current efx are set at), more user slots, longer reverb time, seeing patch names when saving so you know what you are saving to. Etc

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

THAT LAST ONE...I hate when I'm making a patch from scratch but can't remember what slots are free. You can only really see that if you're using the sound librarian, and I like to leave the computer behind a lot of the time. An asterisk by the patch number (as is used to indicate parameter settings) alone would impart enough information to know.

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

I doubt this is possible but my one other gripe with the xd apart from the 16 step sequencer (if korg hasn't listened to us yet they never will) is that there are only three lfo shapes and three destinations. I got a little spoiled by the mod matrix on the artiria microfreak

[@michaelm1]

@@s3nsec0rruptr80 I hear you. My heart and keyboard are bleeding all over KZbin regarding the mere 16 step sequencer in Korg synths. I mean, SD cards measure capacity in TB now. Here we have big synths and mere 16 steps in a sequence. XD does lack a mod matrix, too. Microfreak is great that way.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

the Evolution of KORG!

[@okeribok]

Module +1 Great of Korg to keep expanding these synths, stupid that none of them have aftertouch. I’d love to see opsix, wavestate and modwave together in one monster module. The opwavewave, modopwave, sixstatemod. Maybe naming it might be the biggest challenge...

[@jacobbrown1690]

If you guys made a 61 - 73 key version With a double engine like the Yamaha dx1 and after touch and a touch strip I would buy two

[@CornelionSigismon]

If you do a desktop version, like many are asking, please go the extra mile and make it multitimbral!!

[@mcentertain]

Fantastic Demo Mr. Edwards, my compliments! And amazing updates, Yamaha / Korg team you make our synth dreams come true! Will it be accessable via the opsix native too?

[@thefool2007]

That is a great sounding synth. May need to get me one.

[@bigeasternsyndicate6933]

Horee sheet, that comb piano patch sounds amazing. Can’t wait to start throwing the sliders around on that one. I was on the fence about selling my Opsix, but maybe not? If only they made a module version . . .

[@embersandash]

Module please.

[@midierror]

I love that Snowball sound!!

[@KoshDukai]

Ah, so it's own keyboard has no channel aftertouch? Bummer :( It would be the perfect 37 full sized keyb. Well, guess I'll wait for a desktop module or an updated model with aftertouch.

[@ErraticFaith]

Few in this form do, for the price/quality issue. Hydra being a new exception to the rule, going small and cheap without too much of a loss overall for the user.

[@6581punk]

I believe Roland's JD-XA and System 8 don't do aftertouch and they cost 5 times as much.

[@FernandoLobo]

2.0 CRASHES ... please guys, a lot of users a complaining about the crashes with previous patches and also when using the gear. I had 5 crashes in 1 hour. There is no support as well. Got 5 of your synths, love them. But please beta test the patches.

[@biggrime]

5 crashing an hour! That's not good

[@FernandoLobo]

​@@biggrime Yes, i love the synth. It is an army swiss knife, don't get me wrong. The problem is editing some properties and playing midi at the same time ...if you stop receiving midi from the DAW for example, then edit what you want then it doesn't crash.....

[@huntergalloway3944]

I’m having issue updating due to RNDIS settings in windows 10. Has anyone else experienced this?

[@CO5MA]

Nice new features 👌🏻⚡️

[@GunariPike]

Desktop version pleasssssse!

[@rob5621]

I love the new version, though I am partial towards the noise generators (I hope we get even more). The effects op is totally cool too.

[@Wagoo]

how about my 19" rack compatible module? ta 👍

[@303otto]

ordered mine today, cant w8 for getting it tomorrow (well, thx to Thomann - again)... FM SYNTHESIS FINALY ACESSIBLE IN A HARDWARESYNTH AT MY DESK 🤩🤩🤩 IM SO EXITED !!!

[@PanuMSavolainen]

Very nice. Make rack-version of this and Wavestate, please.

[@devondetroit2529]

I second this.. why does no one make rack mount gear anymore? It’s always those stupid small table top units.

[@llRoBoBinHoll]

These patches demonstrate the reverb really well🙃

[@EvilDragon666]

Great great update!

[@Tibbon]

Awesome! I just bought one last week.

[@clabbergirl541]

1:30 u became a drainer, that was beautiful

[@Ariakiri_]

How do you guys use the updater? I've tried everything and my computer is not recognizing my OPSIX at all. New cables, different ports, still absolutely nothing.

[@metalplatedfacejob]

Please update the Prologue series with bug fixes for sinc issues. There are a few other bugs going on with it as well and some added functionality overall would be most welcomed. Feels like The Prologue owners have been forgotten a bit.

[@ErraticFaith]

Prologue is discontinued. So you can expect some sort of traction in this area for the future, even if it's a new board.

[@anton.che.musica]

Sounds fantastic!

[@DMS198526]

It’s very rare to find someone who place nice melodies. Well in mate, massive respect, most r shit. 🖤

[@VIC-20_Synthwave]

Great update but please fix the constant crashing. We need another update ASAP!!

[@elyad67]

I really hope it isn't discontinued like many rumors tell us, we need more future additions and updates Korg!

[@6581punk]

There's still stock around. But if you don't have one then now is the time to buy. I expect the success of this model depends on if there will be another.

[@elyad67]

@@6581punk Already bought the Opsix hardware, love the sounds and capabilities it has. Great stuff

[@YouzTube99]

@illiad Authorized dealers in the U.S. offered the opsix at half price ($330) in Summer 2022 and none of them even list it now. Interestingly, current (Nov '22) prices for used examples are wildly inconsistent. Currently, Guitar Center has one at US$450 and one at $750, both described as in 'Great' condition. And Reverb has listings from $420 to $1,165. Typical Reverb. But, Anderton's and thomann still list new stock. Maybe we Yanks didn't show it enough love, so Korg decided to yank it from our market?

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

Hello from Tallinn, Luke🇪🇪❤️ Today is a night of discoveries.. it's getting hot

[@emmas.h386]

I really enjoyed this presentation 🤩 The melodies are really cute ☺️

[@devondetroit2529]

What sort of music do you make Emma? I often see you commenting on synth videos

[@stephenBlacker]

That's a nice sounding machine.

[@Gottfrid001]

I LOVE this machine!

[@laokoon303]

....and great playing! thanks!

[@yodhanhunter]

It really is a shame that this got discontinued. That being said, getting it for $329 was pretty awesome.

[@Hoodyhoo504]

Swear! Mine just came today. This synth is amazing.

[@that_Ranjit]

@@Hoodyhoo504 Lucky! I ordered mine on Monday but still haven't received any shipping notification. :(

[@lucid484]

@@that_Ranjit I just got mine. I mean they suddenly sold 1000 units in just over a day. Gonna take some logistics to ship all that out. =)

[@enphour7960]

I was lucky to buy the one from the Korg Reverb store. My Opsix will be delivered next Wednesday (08/10/22). I already have an empty keyboard stand setup awaiting its arrival 😀

[@unisonosc1617]

I got one at closeout as well, $348 after tax. What a bargain, love this synth.

[@redsilver8847]

Nice video. Cool new features. Opsix needs 64 steps sequencer, like the Wavestate synth. Thanks a lot.

[@kiickinballistics]

Slow it down by 75% and you've got 64 steps. Most of the preset sequences operate this way and BLOW the roof off. Especially those preset sequences by Matt Pike. (kudos to Matt. I love your work). This Opsix is brilliant. My Nemesis delay loves it. Frees up my Nightsky too, because the onboard Reverb is impressive. If they bring out a module, I'll buy that too and add it as another audio input.

[@Johnsavag]

Ahhhh wicked!

[@hoagy_ytfc]

I've got enough hardware, so I was really pleased to see Opsix come out as a VST.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

PS Would pay good money for a Hydrasynth VST

[@oliwiersiedlecki5453]

Great upgrade

[@FernandoLobo]

Please can you patch the 2.0 to fix the crashes. ?

[@gossamyr]

Make it a module version and I'll buy it, having purchased the wavestate, I won't knowingly buy another garbage keybed. ps I bought the minilogue xd module, same reason. Who's kid is running the keybed dept, they need a talking to. psps this also applies to the modwave...

[@duketranslucent3rd]

For the love of god, Korg, release some modules! These digital machines look great but not everyone wants keys, far less full-size keys at that. Why did Korg modules end with the Minilogue? This is particularly baffling given the Opsix keybed doesn't support after touch, even though the synth recognises it over MIDI. So I've got no choice but to buy an Opsix with keys, but if I want to use after touch I've got to use yet another keyboard!

[@belphegor132]

Really great update! For the next update, I hope you would consider adding a "Performance mode" where you can freely assign the data entry knobs on the home screen. The default Home menu has some useful parameters, but also the useless and potentially very dangerous Algorithm parameter (I wish you could lock that one, when screwing around with user algorithms, accidentally changing that knob can blow your eardrums. Learned that the hard way...).

[@yavamaystudio8045]

How you connect hardware to comp, which driver and system comp using , because many people have problem to do this , problem is global because Korg dont give dedicated driver to Opsix, Wavestation and Moodwawe

[@rjwongofficial9292]

Just a question. Can you play wavestate and opsix at the same time like opsix has epiano and wavestate has pad layer. Can it be played same time using midi out to midi in? I mean playing one keybed then triggering both synth to sound together ?

[@saltlampgaming115]

Hello, will updating my unit wipe all patches etc? Kinda nervous to update

[@CasperCasper]

Next update wish: Sample playback operator mode.

[@devondetroit2529]

Sample as in a single cycle wave?

[@naedyr]

I was thinking more one-shot sample playback, but yeah being able to import a single cycle would be cool.

[@devondetroit2529]

@@naedyr the Medusa can do fm with wavetables, only 3 op 6 voice though … I don’t know any other synth that can do fm with wave tables though

[@vitaliksasa6484]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 !!! KORG PA5X PRO You might be wondering when the Korg Pa5x will be released, what kind of keyboard it will be, what features it will offer us. In fact, almost 6 years have passed since the Korg Pa4x's release, and this curiosity has increased. So where is this Pa5x or whatever it's called?

[@badmana5768]

I just got the opsix a couple days ago! Do I just need to update?

[@naakaalastudio6655]

Please make a desktop module.

[@noodlingaround2023]

Torn between this and the Argon 8, which seems to be a bit more experimental, ambient.. Any advice..? Thank you

[@Johnsavag]

I have a Cobalt 8 and an Opsix, and I would recommend the Opsix any day, except the Cobalt keyboard is nicer mostly , I use it for the Opsix. I think the Opsix has vastly more potential, especially after this update

[@noodlingaround2023]

Thanks mate. Appreciate it..

[@noisetheorem]

Tempted to buy one and hack saw off the keyboard. I've already got a Wavestate and its got the worst key feel ever. I play it from my Kronos, which is heaven!

[@agerven]

Nothing wrong with the wavestate / opsix keyboard beds at all. Except for some people in that they are not true piano keyboards. Well if you want to play a synth, any true synth, don't use a piano keyboard but extend your expertise to a synth keyboard. Did you ever play a hammond organ through a piano keyboard? It's possible but unnaturaly. Yuck!

[@toddloro3064]

Nice work. Can you please give some attention to the SQ64 firmware and its elusive editor next.

[@Howdy606]

Anyone know what preset is at 7:10? Can't find it after doing update? and please Korg, next update make the sequencer 64 steps.

[@MaikSchott]

Great Playing - very tasty!

[@lucid484]

Where are these sounds? Just updated and lookign for that cinematic doom patch and it's nowhere..

[@Goettel]

You need to download the updater and the sound librarian, and the "v2.0 sound data" to fully update. The updater just updates the firmware, the new presets need to be installed with the librarian. The 2.0 presets take up the first 350 preset slots. So, if you have user presets saved in slots 251-350, you'll want to move them before installing the new presets, or move the new presets to different slots. (info from Reddit)

[@lucid484]

@@Goettel Got it working..Thanks

[@mariolessenich3140]

The Effects in the 2.0 Version are in There.... But where are the new Sounds??Is it in the Software Library?

[@devondetroit2529]

You will need the korg librarian to load the new patches to the synth

[@johnreview1]

I really love my Opsix🫶

[@CrossCuntryFranco]

Where's the 61-key version?

[@lucid484]

Still can't believe I scored one for $329 on that fire sale. And I could care less about the bed. I have my MatrixBrute and Hydrasynth keyboards to use on this if I need.

[@RussKarlberg]

I wonder if we could recreate these sounds using the FM module of the Oasys/Kronos??

[@ErraticFaith]

Most of the time sound (net) output doesn't vary much. You'll have a cleaner and higher fidelity (some find this lack of grit more clinical sterile) but overall - you can cover 90% or more of the sonic territory. Flagships are named thus for a reason (and they last well). This is more about accessibility and improving what already exists. Especially on OPs which is praised for its welcoming design and layout. It's no Modx or more powerful board (internally its a tiny raspberry pi) but it's perfectly up to task and showcases some new steps forward in making things approachable. If you have a fleet flagship - just wait for the next.

[@tebi1kurieudidon172]

I haven’t found the info, the aftertouch is monophonic, right ? Poly would be really good but...

[@Haihatsu]

32 steps Sequenzer would be nice

[@lab-by-the-sea]

Will there be an editor like for the wavestate?

[@Andrew-K]

How does this compare to the volca fm? Anyone have both and like one better?

[@waltphelan6262]

I have both. I like both for different reasons but would choose the opsix over the volca.

[@Andrew-K]

@@waltphelan6262 any reason?

[@jasonmalcolmgibbins]

PLEASE make a desktop version 😊

[@devondetroit2529]

Imagine a korg OPSIX ALTERED FM DRUM MACHINE

[@samscott54]

Bought today

[@Swanlord05]

Please make a rack version

[@spiflication]

how many people from the super reverb discount deal watching this 👀

[@NadeejaMatharaarachchi]

🤘

[@amazeus1980]

How to upload these presets? Made that update but have no presets, cannot find them on your site as well.

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

Figure it out?

[@amazeus1980]

Yes I did and sold my Korg. :)

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

@@amazeus1980 why did you sell it? Did you replace it?

[@amazeus1980]

@@TwinCitiesOxygen …didn’t really like it. But I will get that plugin! ;)

[@londonsadness4276]

sorry for off-topic, but will there still be an update for minilogue xd?)

[@biggrime]

That synth is old news now. Great synth but korg as moved on

[@ErraticFaith]

Even Prologue is discontinued now. You'll be needing to look to new releases that come ahead.

[@londonsadness4276]

@@ErraticFaith yes, I already understood) thanks) will enjoy what we have)

[@CapriciousBlackBox]

😊🎉

[@ronaldlundbohm815]

Great video Could you point me in the direction of updating my wavestate

[@zackperkins6107]

Can you make it.....bigger? Like prolouge bigger lol