KorgStator is a tape wobble simulator preset from Sinevibes for KORG hardware synthesizers. It replicates wow, flutter and stereo phasing artifacts, ranging from gentle chorusing to dramatic lo-fi pitch wobble.
KorgStator is part of the Sinevibes KorgFX Collection and is built around a tape-machine effect rather than a sound source. The developer says it models speed fluctuations in tape machines, including wow and flutter from uneven motor rotation, and scrape flutter caused by tape friction against the tape head. It also adds gentle phasing from crosstalk between the stereo channels, producing a wide, moving stereo image.
KorgStator focuses on the imperfections that give tape its character. Sinevibes describes the algorithm as a creative model of wow, flutter and scrape flutter, combined with subtle phasing between the left and right channels.
The range runs from light chorusing and coloration to heavy lo-fi pitch wobble. At the gentle end, it can add movement to a static patch. At the dramatic end, it turns a clean sound into something unstable and nostalgic.
According to Sinevibes, the DSP was calibrated specifically for the KORG hardware platform, and each parameter has its own individually chosen mapping for a natural feel. Built-in lag filters keep parameter changes smooth and free of zipper noise.
The developer also states that the preset is optimized for stability on each supported device, so the effect should respond predictably when you sweep controls during performance or sound design.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sinevibes |
|---|---|
| Type | Preset pack / expansion |
| Category | Expansion Packs |
| Requires | minilogue |
KorgStator requires a KORG minilogue. It is designed for use on KORG hardware synthesizers, and the developer states it is compatible only with the listed devices.
It is compatible with the KORG prologue, minilogue xd, NTS-1, NTS-1 mkII, NTS-3 and microKORG2. The developer notes it works only with these hardware synthesizers.
KorgStator is a tape wobble simulator. It recreates wow, flutter and stereo phasing artifacts, and can range from gentle chorusing to dramatic pitch wobble.
