KORG opsix Sound Demo (no talking): Habitat Sound Pack with Ambient and Techno Patches 

the opsix is quite underrated and I have to say that the factory presets really don't help here. My position as sound designer might be a bit biased but Korg's focus on boring 80s pianos, rock organs don't do the unit a favor. Just based on the factory sounds I would have never bought the opsix. But then, from a sound designer and electronic musician's perspective the specs seemed quite interesting to me. And once you dive a bit deeper into its synth engine the opsix is an excellent and powerful synth.

@@limbicbitsHey, thanks for the answer! Good to hear. Agreed on the presets, videos of people demoing all theopsix presets are not inspiring. But i do feel korg nailed making fm fun to program on the opsix, and the sounds you demo is where Id like to take it! Getting more curious to get my hand on this one! Keep up the good work!

@@limbicbits I bought the OpSix based on your soundset...and now have both. Some great patches to play with over the holidays. Merry Christmas!!

@@kiickinballisticsThanks! And great holiday season to you, too!

opsix is truly underrated in my opinion. But nevertheless, I wouldn't give its internal sequencer too much importance when making a buying decision. The synth itself is awesome enough.

16 steps are plenty if you only using it as a modulation tool... you can still use any external midi sequencer or your DAW and play through whatever notes you like and just let it play/trigger through the modulation within the internal sequencer... for that, the sequencer is pretty nice.

It is!

So I need this too?🙂

@@LukezyM this one or the digitone, wich i like a lot!

@@fightclub5066 I got the Digitone. Like it very much. I don’t know if I can justify buying this one too..🙂

It is! And I think the opsix might be one of the most underrated synths of the last 10 years

I actually just purchased the sound pack. It’s been a while since I purchased presents instead of making my own, but I had to have this one. Figured I could learn a lot about the OpSix quickly from examining the settings of these patches. Definitely worth the 23 bucks and odd change.

For 329 it's a steal. It was worth it before, too. Imo, the opsix might be one of the most underrated synths of the last years. If rumours of it being discontinued are true, it would really be a bummer. But maybe Korg will release a version with a better keyboard or even a desktop module (which would be highly appreciated)

@@limbicbits yes I agree. A desktop version would be great. I seen a post of someone that modded there OpSix by removing the keyboard via sawing it down and putting a small wood frame around it. It looked pretty good but I wouldn’t try that. I read other people wanting a better keyboard for it, but I think I’ll get by just fine with the one onboard. At that price I got it for I’m very happy. Should be here tomorrow. It’s got me thinking about the Wavestate and Modwave. But yes, the OpSix was definitely underrated by me until I ordered this deal. I’m definitely starting to see it’s potential over my other FMs.

The opsix is awesome. Maybe even a bit underrated by the community. Or at least it doesn't receive the attention I think it deserves.

Yes, it does. But modwave doesn’t. Modwave has a really nice motion sequencer which is great for shaping tones but not as intuitive to program melodies and chords like with the one in the opsix

I might give it a shot, too. But these seem to be quite finicky to grow, are they?

I'm curious how this one compares to an FS1R which is still on my list of synths I'd like to try.

@@limbicbits way different, but love fm.

Thanks!

It is a great synth, only the factory presets don't do it a favour. Imo, Korg focused too much on those 80s cover bands (which is totally fine) when hiring sound designers for it. But the opsix is so much more. A great ambient / techno unit with a great combo of FM and VA.

Fairly underrated synth, imo.

Thanks! I actually kept both because they are quite different. opsix has lots of features and good effects included. MEGAfm has a very unique sound which I haven't found elsewhere yet. It could be described as a (very) gritty FM synth with an analogue character. If you like dub techno like Rhythm and Sound or Basic Channel, the MEGAfm adds all the dirt necessary. But if you're searching for clean FM sounds, MEGAfm won't be able to deliver these. In a nutshell: opsix is way more flexible whereas MEGAfm has true character (which might not be for everyone)

@@limbicbits my head says OPsix. My heart says MegaFM. I will get both inevitably. 😛 thanks for the reply and all the videos.

Yes they do

Maybe I'll do that! But in the meantime you can alternatively search for Minilogue XD tutorials. The sequencer programming should be quite similar

You can easily connect anything that comes with a traditional 5-pin MIDI port. The opsix supports aftertouch but you have to assign it to the patches. As the keyboard in the opsix comes without aftertouch (Korg really missed out here), most of the presets don't include that assignment. I have to say that this sound pack doesn't feature aftertouch heavily, either, but you can assign it to your favourite patches and parameters individually, if needed. And yes! I would like to see a smaller desktop version, too.

@Limbic Bits Thank you for the detailed explanation, appreciate the support! 😊

You can change the subdivisions. Switch from 16th to 8th, 4th, or lower

Thanks! These patches are all included in the Habitat Sound Pack for opsix. I’ve only chosen a selection, the whole bank contains 75 sounds

Maybe I'm not the right person to ask as I'm a strong advocate of the idea "less is more". If you're happy with VSTs I don't see a reason for you to go hardware. You can make great music that's suitable for clubs (and other circumstances), equally. Using hardware comes mostly into play, when: - You want the original sound of unity X/Y - You don't want to use a computer - You prefer direct access to all parameters - there are still some sides that haven't been emulated convincingly, e.g. analog Ring mod, some compressor behaviors, analog saturation (whoever this reads, please point me to a plugin you find convincing for saturation, overdrive etc. - I'm always curious) So if you're on a budget: Use what you have and spend the money first on a good pair of speakers or headphones, then a good audio interface, and then room treatment. Then, after a while and once you've got used to sound design, production etc. you might want to try out hardware and see, if you find this approach more inspiring.

@@limbicbits I ended up getting an Opsix at a fairly low price, now your preset bundle is next up once I have it delivered. This video totally sold me on it, I can't wait to dive into the FM synthesis on it. Thank you for answering! Looking forward to maybe some new patches on it from you. I've heard mixed reviews on this synth, some people saying it's just a toy, some saying it's a very underrated one like you. Guess I'll find out myself soon.

@@thephonecalls9856 That's basically FM; love it or hate it. And this takes it a big step further. If you love FM, I can't see a reason why not to love this synth.

@@limbicbits i use fab filter saturn for saturation. But more then that i play with input output staging on things like echo boy, cassette or anything really. Radiator and decapicitator are the best ones i know off though for saturation. What i also do is use filters with a drywet setting and do some parallel processing for something that feels like saturation to me

I'll find out soon as I was quite curious about that, too.

If you’re using the opsix mainly as VA synth, it surely can deliver these kind of sounds

@@limbicbits Cool! beautiful sounds in the video man, I am impressed by this synth

Exactly what I thought at that point in the video. Funny thing is, I always wanted to buy an Access Virus but somehow I never have. A few weeks ago I bought the opsix mostly to explore FM synthesis more, but honestly I don't think I've created any proper FM patches for it yet. It looks like I bought the Virus unknowingly, but this version is also an excellent FM synth (except for the primitive envelopes) and so much more thanks to all the other operator types. Although it's not multitimbral and doesn't have USB audio, sadly. Let's hope Korg releases a more advanced version in the near future.

Following Korg's PR they should, but I haven't checked it, yet.

I think they both make a great pair. Digitone sounds a bit more melancholic whereas the opsix tends to sound more HiFi - until you use bit crushing or LoFi, obviously. If I would have to choose, I guess opsix would be a keeper for me. And I reaaaaally like the Digitone.

EG 3 controls LFO Rate - that’s one of the tricks here

@@limbicbits oh my that was fantastic, i tried to do it just after unboxed my opsix but haven't reached to this smooth level

@@terraminor6676 Take your time! The opsix is definitely worth the effort