Waldorf Synthesizers

Posted by Pro Music World Published in Computer Music, DJ Gear, MIDI Controllers, Synthesizers, Virtual Instruments

Waldorf analog synthesizers have remained popular throughout the corporate shifts of the company and now they are creating some of their best work yet. Waldorf Electronics GmbH was founded 1988 in Waldorf, Germany and was taken over in 2003 by Waldorf Music AG. At the start of 2007, Waldorf announced their new line of synths. These new synths include special editions of their famous Q and Micro Q line and the introduction of the Blofeld synth. From Germany with Love…

Waldorf MicroQ Synthesizer
The Waldorf MicroQ’s synthesis architecture and sound comes directly from the Q Synthesizer and was packed into a 2U rack housing. Still the MicroQ is easy to program with its editing matrix (some users already may know a similar editing surface from the Waldorf Pulse Synthesizer). This allows you to edit nearly most of the sound engine parameters directly on the surface of this little beast without being in need of activating menus.The MicroQ gives you nearly the complete functionality of the big Q synthesizer with huge synthesis power at an unbeatable price. Not only the expensive sound of the Waldorf Q was implemented: also the powerful arpeggiator and the useful Drum Map can be found in the Waldorf MicroQ, too.

Waldorf Blofeld Desktop Synth Module Creme
Blofeld is a desktop synthesizer module featuring Waldorf’s legendary Analog Modeling Technology. This new generation of modeling is improved in many facettes and allows an even more authentic emulation of the analog circuitry it’s based on.Simply twisting Blofeld’s solid aluminum knobs dials you right into the heart of sound. A clearly laid out control matrix allows you instant access to all key parameters. And a jumbo paper-white display lets you navigate easily and confidently through sounds and less frequently used settings.All this comes in a high-quality desktop enclosure loaded with 1000 fully editable Waldorf sounds. The Blofeld synth connects to your computer through for your sound editing and management convenience. What’s more, you can load and play Micro Q sounds without any compromises in audio quality.

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Waldorf Waldorf Nano Syncard
The Waldorf Nano SynCard is a plug-in sound expansion module designed for use with CME UF MIDI keyboard controllers. The Nano SynCard provides 24-note polyphony and contains over 1,000 classic Waldorf MicroQ synth sounds. It easily installs into the back panel of CME’s UF Series keyboards. It is unique in that it is the only product on the market that allows a controller keyboard to be turned into a full-on synthesizer, complete with real-time control. Up to two Nano SynCards can be installed in each keyboard and independently controlled via the CME’s front panel knobs and sliders. When two cards are present, splits and layers can also be created. The cards feature left, right, and stereo (headphone) audio outputs; power is supplied by the CME controller. The 1,000 sounds include a wide assortment of trademark Waldorf basses, solo tones, pads, percussion, and effects.

Waldorf Waldorf Edition Soft-Synth SuperPak
The Waldorf Edition Soft-Synth SuperPak includes three of the best-selling synthesizer and effect plug-ins, updated and optimized for the latest VST and AudioUnit host applications. The Waldorf Edition features the renowned award-winning PPG Wave 2.V synthesizer, Attack Percussion synth, and D-Pole filter plug-ins for Windows XP (32bit) and Mac OSX computers, including latest Macs with Core II processors.PPG Wave 2.V PPG Wave 2.V is the software reincarnation of the original cult classic an amazing digital powerhouse that revolutionized synthesis when it debuted in 1982.Attack Attack is a percussion synthesizer with a powerful virtual-analog synth engine. It seamlessly blends the sound of the 80s analog classic drum machines with the aggressive electronic dance club drum sounds of the 90 to create a 21st century hybrid. Attack generates all of its sounds in real time, and gives you complete control over all sound parameters.D-Pole D-Pole is an extraordinarily versatile multimode filter featuring 5 filter types. Morph a simple acoustic drum loop into a biting groovy dance rhythm with the syncronizable LFO. Overdrive the signal up to +52dB. Conjure up a vintage ring-modulated sound. Create amplitude modulation. Reduce the sample rate of the signal until you only hear bleeps and clicks. There’s almost no end to the sonic madness you can create!