Groove Synthesis’s 3rd Wave is a modern love letter to classic wavetable synthesis, channeling the spirit of instruments like the PPG Wave while dragging the whole idea firmly into the present day. At its core it’s a deep, unapologetically digital synth, built around high-resolution wavetable oscillators, lush multimode filters, and a modulation system that encourages slow, evolving motion as much as aggressive, glassy bite. What makes 3rd Wave stand out is how musical it feels despite its complexity: thick unison stacks, expressive performance controls, and an interface that invites hands-on exploration rather than menu archaeology. It’s equally at home doing crystalline pads, metallic textures, and punchy basses, making it less a retro pastiche and more a serious flagship instrument for anyone obsessed with rich, animated sound.