phase8 Launch Edition

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.