phase8 Launch Edition

Acoustic Synthesizer

Sale price$1,149.99 USD

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SKU: PHASE8LE

Introducing phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that merges the sonic richness of
the physical world with precise electronic control. With envelope shaping, sequencing,
analogue wavefolding, and pitch-dependent modulation, phase8 harnesses the latest
Acoustic Synthesis technology developed at KORG.

phase8 is an organic, responsive instrument that feels alive in your hands and responds to
the world around you.

To mark the pre‑sale launch, the phase8 ships with three exclusive resonators, each precision‑crafted with a distinct shape to inspire new acoustic‑synthesis paths. These Launch Edition resonators are available for a limited time and only while supplies last.

Features:

  • Haptic sound generation through Acoustic Synthesis
  • Swapable and tunable steel resonators
  • Polymetric rhythm sequencer
  • Modulation modes
  • Trigger delay
  • Parameter automation
  • Real-time interaction
  • External connectivity

Haptic sound generation through Acoustic Synthesis.

Acoustic Synthesis uses physically vibrating bodies to generate sound, enhanced with the electronic control you’d expect from a synthesizer. The result is an instrument that
produces sound which feels alive and responds to physical interactions such as touch and acoustic feedback.

It is beyond “analogue vs digital”. It’s even beyond electronics.

8 independent electromechanical voices with steel resonators are at the heart of the instrument’s acoustic sound.

Swapable and tunable steel resonators.

phase8 comes with 13 chromatically tuned resonators; 8 of your choice can be installed at any one time. Through envelope control, these resonators can produce everything from short percussive sounds to long, drawn-out sustained notes.
To mark the launch, the Korg phase8 ships with three exclusive resonators, each precision‑crafted with a distinct shape to inspire new acoustic‑synthesis paths. These Launch Edition resonators are available for a limited time and only while supplies last.

The design allows you to easily swap and tune resonators, letting you customize the scale and character of your phase8.

Real-time interaction.

Beyond adjusting parameters, phase8 invites physical interaction. Sculpt sound by touching, plucking, strumming, or tapping the resonators – or experiment by adding found objects for new textures.

The AIR slider lets you boost (or quiet) the acoustic response of whatever you bring in contact with the instrument.

Eternal connectivity.

Both MIDI / USB-MIDI and CV can be used to externally control the knob parameters.

phase8 can be tempo synchronized to other devices over MIDI / USB-MIDI and Sync.

External MIDI devices can be used to trigger notes in the Acoustic Synth, and the sequencer can trigger notes in external MIDI instruments over MIDI / USB-MIDI.

These connectivity options allow many possibilities for phase8 to integrate into any creative setup.

phase8 | Aoustic Synthesizer

phase8 is an eight‑voice acoustic synthesizer that reimagines sound creation through KORG’s advanced Acoustic Synthesis technology. By combining physically vibrating steel resonators with precise electronic control, phase8 delivers an instrument that is tactile, expressive, and deeply responsive. From envelope shaping and polymetric sequencing to modulation, automation, and real‑time interaction, phase8 blurs the line between acoustic instrument and synthesizer—creating sound that feels alive in both performance and composition.

Designed for exploration, phase8 features swappable and tunable resonators, hands‑on physical interaction, and flexible MIDI, CV, and sync connectivity for seamless studio and live integration. Whether you’re shaping percussive rhythms, evolving textures, or organic melodic patterns, phase8 offers a unique synthesis experience rooted in the physical world—made for producers, composers, and performers seeking a new creative voice.