We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of phase8, a groundbreaking eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that redefines what a modern instrument can be. Even more exciting: we are one of a small group of dealers worldwide selected to receive the limited Launch Edition. Once these are gone, they’re gone.
Developed using cutting-edge Acoustic Synthesis technology from KORG, phase8 merges the expressive richness of the physical world with the precision and flexibility of electronic control. This is not a debate of analogue vs digital—it goes far beyond electronics entirely.
A New Category: Acoustic Synthesis
At the heart of phase8 are eight independent electromechanical voices, each built around physically vibrating steel resonators. These resonators are excited electronically, then shaped with envelopes, sequencing, modulation, and analogue wavefolding.
The result?
Sound that breathes, reacts, and responds to touch, air, and acoustic feedback.
This is haptic sound generation—an instrument that feels alive in your hands and interacts with the environment around it.
Swap, Tune, and Customize Your Resonators
phase8 ships with 13 chromatically tuned steel resonators, with 8 installed at any one time.
- Easily swap resonators to change scales and tonal character
- Fine-tune them to your own system or temperament
- Shape sounds from tight percussive hits to long, sustained drones using envelope control
This modular acoustic design allows phase8 to be deeply personal—no two setups need to sound the same.
Polymetric Sequencing with Deep Control
The built-in polymetric rhythm sequencer is both powerful and intuitive:
- Step programming and unquantized live recording
- Independent step-skip per voice for evolving polymeters
- 8 memory slots for saving and recalling sequences
Whether you’re building precise rhythmic structures or organic, shifting patterns, phase8 keeps everything fluid and musical.
Modulation That Moves with Pitch
phase8 offers three distinct modulation modes:
- Classic tremolo
- Audio-rate, pitch-dependent modulation
- A second audio-rate mode with optional harmonic quantization
These modulation types respond directly to pitch, creating motion that feels inherently tied to the resonators themselves.
Time, Motion, and Automation
- Trigger Delay lets you offset resonator hits against tempo for groove and swing
- Parameter Automation allows every front-panel control to be recorded per sequence
- Sequences become living performances, not static loops
Designed for Touch and Experimentation
phase8 invites you to play it like a physical object—not just a synth.
- Pluck, tap, strum, or mute the resonators directly
- Add found objects for unexpected textures
- Use the AIR slider to amplify or dampen acoustic interaction in real time
It’s as much a sound sculpture as it is an instrument.
Seamless Studio & Modular Integration
phase8 fits effortlessly into modern setups:
- MIDI / USB-MIDI In & Out
- CV input (±5V) for modular systems
- Sync In/Out for clocked environments
You can:
- Trigger phase8 from external MIDI devices
- Control parameters via MIDI or CV
- Use phase8’s sequencer to drive external MIDI instruments
Technical Specifications (At a Glance)
Connectivity
MIDI TRS-A In / Out
USB-C (USB-MIDI & firmware updates)
Sync In / Out
CV In (±5V)
¼” Line Out
3.5mm Headphone Out
Programs: 8
Power: DC 12V AC Adaptor (included)
Power Consumption: 4.8W
Dimensions: 231 × 236.5 × 46 mm
Weight: 1.71 kg
Included
- AC Adaptor
- Hex Key
- Quick Start Guide
- Precautions Sheet
- 5 Additional Resonators
Launch Edition – Extremely Limited
Only eight dealers worldwide will receive Launch Edition phase8 units, and we’re proud to be one of them. Demand is already high, and availability will be extremely limited.
If you’re looking for an instrument that blurs the line between sound design, performance, and physical interaction, phase8 is unlike anything else available today.
👉 Preorder this special Launch Edition NOW before they're GONE!!