Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Keyboard

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Keyboard – hybrid wavetable synthesizer with 24-voice polyphony, 4-part multitimbrality, analog filters, and a powerful modulation matrix, combining classic PPG heritage with modern sound design and performance features.

The 3rd Wave delivers a deep synthesis architecture with three high-resolution digital oscillators per voice, offering 64 user wavetable slots and 48 factory wavetables, each containing 64 waveforms. In addition, it includes 32 classic 8-bit PPG waveforms and 7 modeled analog shapes. With support for VCO sync and linear FM, it offers both digital precision and analog character. The synth features dual filters, including a Dave Rossum-designed analog low-pass filter and a state-variable filter for flexible tone shaping.

Modulation is expansive, with 4 delay-capable ADSR envelopes and 4 LFOs offering a wide range of shapes. The 16-slot modulation matrix per part allows for complex routing. Two onboard effects processors include delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, and more. A built-in Wavetable Maker allows importing your own audio at 16-bit / 96kHz. The 3rd Wave also offers a powerful sequencer and arpeggiator, pitch/mod wheels, and a premium 61-key Fatar semi-weighted keybed with velocity and aftertouch. With 8 analog outputs, USB and DIN MIDI, and extensive connectivity, it's a flagship synthesizer designed for serious sound designers and performers.

KEY FEATURES

• 24-voice polyphonic hybrid wavetable synthesizer
• 4-part multitimbral with independent parts
• 3 digital oscillators per voice with 64 user wavetables
• Includes 32 classic 8-bit PPG wavetables and 7 modeled analog waveforms
• VCO sync and linear FM modulation
• Analog low-pass filter designed by Dave Rossum
• State-variable digital filter for additional shaping
• 4 ADSR envelopes with delay per part
• 4 LFOs with 8 waveform types including random (S&H)
• 2 multi-FX processors with reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, and more
• Built-in 16-bit / 96kHz wavetable editor with sample-to-wave function
• Sequencer and arpeggiator with multipart support
• 16-slot modulation matrix per part
• 61-key semi-weighted Fatar keybed with velocity and aftertouch
• 77 knobs and 39 buttons for hands-on control
• 8x 6.3 mm jack analog outputs (4x stereo pairs)
• MIDI In/Out/Thru and USB MIDI
• Line input, sustain, expression and foot switch inputs
• Built-in power supply (100–240V AC)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Keys: 61 semi-weighted with aftertouch
• Polyphony: 24 voices
• Multitimbrality: 4 parts
• Wavetable Slots: 64 user, 48 factory, 32 PPG
• Oscillators: 3 per voice
• Filters: Analog LPF, digital SVF
• Envelopes: 4 x ADSR + delay
• LFOs: 4 per part
• Effects: 2 digital multi-FX engines
• Sequencer: 4 songs, 24 sequences each
• Arpeggiator: Yes
• Mod Matrix: 16 slots per part
• Display: Yes
• Outputs: 8x 6.3 mm jack (4x stereo), headphone out
• Inputs: Line in, sustain, expression, footswitch
• MIDI: In / Out / Thru, USB MIDI
• USB Port: Yes (for MIDI)
• Power: Internal PSU (100–240V, 65W)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 978 x 362 x 127 mm
• Weight: 12.3 kg