Synth Stuff Ep. 84 - Korg DW-8000

Before hitting a home run with the M1, Korg had the DW series which combined digital oscillators with analog filters. Much like the Ensoniq ESQ-1 or Kawai K3, it resulted in a sound that was digital, yet warm while companies like Roland and Oberheim were still making analog stuff. Eventually the D-50 and M1 would take the spotlight, but the DW-8000 is an underrated little gem. The built-in delay section is really good at thickening the sound. Here, I go through a handful of presets, some of them slightly modified, and a bit of reverb to liven things up a bit. Definitely a synth worth investigating if you come across a good deal on one. It's also worth mentioning that the MS2000/Microkorg feature the DW waveforms in them.
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[@merttopel595]

Great demonstration which displays the hidden potential of this power beast

[@bbboer]

babe wake up, new synth stuff video just dropped

[@erik_gerhard]

That Fairy Fountain tune sounds terrific on this thing!

[@jfracine_composition]

0:30 That pad hit me right in the feels

[@SamLee300SL]

Sounds really lush!

[@lewchootrain]

More of these please!

[@studio.synthe]

it is definitely a major synthesizer in the world of synths : thks 👍

[@MicaiahLaCross777]

I have this synth paired up with my Oberheim matrix 6, great couple of synths!

[@tritonrecordings]

Hmm! May need to try that with my Matrix-6 before this DW goes back to its owner.

[@TeslaDanser]

Honest to god you're value in this synth world is underrated. Those popular talking head synth fellas ruin it

[@mwmusic29]

I have the 6000 but have always wanted to pick up the 8000. Not having velocity sensitivity on the 6000 is kind of a mood killer at times. Thanks for the great video!

[@jfracine_composition]

3:30 Aww yes

[@lars-fenin]

great synth ... in unison mode its quite fat! has also a simple onboard arpeggiator...

[@Francis1985]

Which preset bank is this?

[@NunyaB1s]

An amazing one!

[@Ancaja123]

Please someone remind me what the song playing at 1:00 is! I thought it was Solaris, then thought it was Ryuichi Sakamoto...close but no cigar

[@tritonrecordings]

Komm Susser Tod (spelling might be off) or "Come Sweet Death" by...uhh, Bach I think? Sorry I just woke up haha

[@colinblanchard7136]

Whats a fair price for one of these in today's market?