Korg Berlin is an independent division that is focused on R&D founded by Maximilian Rest and Tatsuya Takahashi and now it presents its new Acoustic Synthesis_phase5. This is its idea of an acoustic synthesizer and how it differentiates from a traditional synth is that it utilizes oscillators. The Acoustic Synthesis_phase5 uses tuned metal forks and these are all designed specifically to create fundamental notes and overtones.
Takashi talks about how it will feedback and speaks to Fess Grandiose of Reverb, noting that “we’re trying to kind of capture this rawness of instruments while being at the same time, controllable like a synthesizer.” The acoustic part is the metal tines that let out a ring, resonate, and decay.
Image Credit: Korg Berlin
