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Korg wavestate

Original Korg wavestate losing tempo features or doubling notes with a DAW? Check clock source, Local Control and layer channels.

Manufacturer documented Original wavestate keyboard, scoped to Owner's Manual E3. Not wavestate native; no separate module or mkII behavior is claimed.

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Clock modes
Internal, External and Auto.
Manufacturer documented
External without clock
Tempo-related features require incoming MIDI clock.
Manufacturer documented
Local Control off
Internal keyboard path is disconnected; MIDI still works.
Manufacturer documented
Layer reception
Global Channel applies when Use Global MIDI Channel is enabled.
Manufacturer documented
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Manufacturer documented
wavestate tempo features stop without an external clock
External mode has no internal-clock fallback.Manufacturer documented
wavestate plays duplicate notes with a DAW
Local playing and sequencer loop-back can produce two note paths.
Official resources

Manuals & resources

wavestate Owner's Manual

Korg · E3 · official listing dated 22 March 2024 · last checked 2026-10-07

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Sources & review

Sources reviewed: . Documentation does not replace a physical hardware test.

Sections reviewed: MIDI & USB, p. 84; Utility → MIDI & USB, p. 84.