Korg DW-8000 Programmable Digital Waveform Synthesizer

The Korg DW-8000 is a programmable digital waveform synthesizer. It features a 61-key keyboard and offers a range of sound synthesis capabilities. The synthesizer operates on AC 220V 50/60Hz and has a power consumption of 31W. The serial number for this unit is 020322. It was manufactured by Keio Electronic Lab. Corp. in Tokyo, Japan. The front panel includes controls for volume, tune, and an arpeggiator with speed, assignable octave, and on/off/latch functions. Key assign options include poly1, poly2, unison 1, and unison 2. The programmer section features a program number display, value display, and buttons for program parameter selection, tape functions (save, load, verify), and bank hold. A parameter list is printed on the synthesizer, detailing various sound parameters from 01 to 87, including OSC waveform, digital delay, VCF, and VCA settings. The unit also has a joystick for pitch bend and modulation.