Korg phase8 8-Voice Acoustic Synthesizer
Additional Photos:
Buy Online
This product is expected to ship in May 2026.
Description
phase8 is an organic, responsive instrument that feels alive in your hands and responds to the world around you. 8 independent electromechanical voices with steel resonators are at the heart of the instrument's acoustic sound.
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". Its 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. The design allows you to easily swap and tune resonators, letting you customise the scale and character of your phase8.
Polymetric Rhythm Sequencer
An intuitive sequencer supports both step programming and unquantized live recording. Each voice offers step skip for polymetric sequencing. All sequences can be saved and recalled across 8 memory slots.
Modulation Modes
You can cycle between three distinct amplitude modulation effects: tremolo and two audio rate, pitch-dependent modulation types. The last modulation effect can be optionally harmonically quantised.
Trigger Delay
Using the instrument's shift knob, you can add delayed triggers to the resonators relative to the selected or synced tempo.
Parameter Automation
All controls on the instrument's panel can be automated over a sequence using the record function.
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.
External 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.
Specifications
- Programs: 8- Power supply: AC Adaptor (DC 12V)
- Power consumption: 4.8W
- Dimensions: 231 x 236.5 x 46 mm
- Weight: 1.71 kg
Input/Output
- MIDI TRS-A In/Out
- USB-C (for USB-MIDI and firmware)
- Sync In/Out
- 1/4" Line Audio Out
- 3.5mm Headphone Out
- CV In (+/- 5V)
Q & A
Reviews
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
Reserve in Store
| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| phase8 8-Voice Acoustic Synthesizer | 837130 |
