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German synthesizer manufacturer known for wavetable synthesis and the Blofeld.
Official siteThe Blofeld is a compact, affordable wavetable synthesizer from Waldorf Music, released in 2007, that helped revive the company from near extinction. It offers a sophisticated digital synthesis engine with three oscillators per voice, 68 wavetables inherited from classic Waldorf instruments, and dual multi-mode filters. Available as both a desktop module and a 49-key keyboard version, it delivers complex metallic and digital timbres suited to a wide range of electronic music production.
Blofeld expands its power. The versatile and most popular Waldorf synthesizer classic blofeld is now also available as a software instrument.
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The Waldorf KB37 is a keyboard controller that combines a 37-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive MIDI keyboard with an integrated Eurorack module housing capable of accommodating up to 107HP of modules. Introduced in 2016, it features a high-resolution 16-bit CV interface, built-in arpeggiator, and pitch and modulation wheels, making it a versatile performance platform for modular synthesizer enthusiasts.
The Waldorf Kyra is a hardware virtual analog synthesizer released in 2019, combining the capabilities of a software synthesizer with dawless standalone operation. It features 128-voice polyphony across an eight-part multitimbral architecture, powered by a dedicated FPGA-based sound engine housed in a sturdy metal chassis with wooden end-cheeks. The Kyra offers an abundance of wavetable components, six filter types, comprehensive effects, and a knob-per-function layout for hands-on control.
The Waldorf Micro Q is a compact 2U rack module that delivers the full power of the Waldorf Q synthesizer in an affordable format. It features 25 voices of polyphony expandable to 75, five oscillators per voice with wavetable capabilities, and dual resonant filters. The Micro Q also includes a built-in stereo vocoder, ring modulator, and a versatile 16-slot modulation matrix.
The Waldorf Microwave is a digital/analog hybrid rack synthesizer released in 1989 that processes digitally sampled wavetables through analog VCA envelope and filter sections. Built on PPG Wave technology, it delivers a classic and warm yet highly complex sound in a compact two-unit rack format. Its hybrid architecture and classic Curtis analog filters have made it a sought-after instrument for electronic music producers.
The Waldorf Microwave II is a rack-mount digital wavetable synthesizer released in 1997, expanding upon the original Microwave with increased polyphony, onboard effects, and additional patch memory. Its synthesis engine traces directly back to the legendary PPG Wave 2.x architecture, delivering complex evolving timbres through 65 preset and 32 user wavetables. Notable users include Nine Inch Nails, Vangelis, Hardfloor, and Jimmy Edgar.
Rackmount wavetable synthesizer expanding on the Microwave II with a larger display, more polyphony, and enhanced wavetable capabilities.
Keyboard version of the Microwave XT wavetable synthesizer, adding a 49-key velocity-sensitive keybed to the rackmount XT's synthesis engine.
The Waldorf NW1 is a Eurorack wavetable synthesis module featuring a Nave-inspired sound engine. It offers 80 classic wavetables, 10 user-editable tables, and 50 text-to-speech wavetables, with 8-voice polyphony and 2 oscillators. A free editor and the ability to create wavetables from text, samples, or incoming audio make it a versatile module for modular systems.
The Waldorf Pulse is a monophonic analog synthesizer equipped with three oscillators, a 24 dB lowpass filter with resonance, and a built-in arpeggiator. It offers 100 patch programs and a flexible modulation architecture with four freely routable modulation units, delivering powerful analog bass and lead sounds. The Pulse+ variant adds a MIDI-to-CV converter with dedicated CV/Gate inputs and outputs for interfacing with vintage analog equipment.
Modern redesign of the Pulse monophonic analog synthesizer with three oscillators, a multimode filter, and extensive modulation capabilities.
The Waldorf Q is a professional virtual analog synthesizer featuring up to 32 voices and 16 multitimbral parts. It employs digital emulation to faithfully reproduce analog synthesizer sounds with state-of-the-art control and precision, offering 58 knobs for hands-on sound design.
The Waldorf Quantum is a flagship hybrid synthesizer released in 2018 that combines digital and analog synthesis capabilities. It features three versatile stereo oscillators with five synthesis algorithms each, including wavetable, granular sampling, and resonator modeling. The 61-key instrument offers comprehensive sound design tools with dual analog filters, six LFOs, and a responsive touchscreen interface.
The Waldorf Wave is a professional hybrid synthesizer released in 1993, combining digital wavetable synthesis with analog filters. Featuring 16 expandable voices and a 61-key keyboard, it represents one of the most advanced wavetable instruments ever produced. Notable users include Hans Zimmer, Depeche Mode, and Enya.
The Waldorf D-Pole is a VST plugin filter processor from 1999 that brings Waldorf's acclaimed analog-modeled filter designs from the Microwave, Pulse, and Miniworks into a software environment with additional delay, ring modulation, and overdrive capabilities.
A standalone analog filter and modulation processor from Waldorf that lets musicians run any audio source through a resonant 24 dB/oct filter with programmable envelopes, LFO, and MIDI control for classic filter sweep effects.
The Waldorf X-Pole is a standalone stereo analog filter and amplifier module in a rack-mounted format. It features dual self-oscillating 12/24dB per octave lowpass filters with ADSR envelopes, an LFO with multiple waveforms, and an input-stage overdrive circuit. Fully programmable with 99 patch memories and comprehensive MIDI control, it is designed for shaping sounds and creating filter effects in both studio and live settings.
Attack 3 is the next evolution of one of Waldorf music's most iconic and longest-running instruments. A true classic reborn, Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be. At its heart lies a mighty analogue-style synthesis engine, delivering 24 individual sounds per kit, with 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments.
$99.99
The Waldorf STVC is a string synthesizer with an integrated vocoder, featuring an oscillator bank with octave dividers, a complex mixer, equalizer, and ensemble effects. It combines vintage string machine character with modern synthesis capabilities and vocal processing through a 16-voice solo synthesizer section.