Mighty wavetable synthesis from the legendary manufacturer. The Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer in white is a cinematic dramatic and incredibly functional synthesizer. This analogue emulation at its best.
The synthesis engine offers a unique blend of analogue emulation and digital vibrancy. The system is based upon the revolutionary wave synthesizers of the early 80s. On first listen the Blofeld is sure to invoke nostalgia but its regularly updated firmware means its always on the cutting edge of synthesis technology.
The Waldorf Blofeld features three oscillators which feature high-end circuit models of analogue waveforms. It also borrows the two wavetables from Waldorf Q incorporating them into the first two oscillators. Also included are ROM wavetables from the flagship Waldorf Wave. This innovative wavetable synthesizer features everything you need for live performances and sound design. The combination of ring modulation a noise generator advanced filters envelopes and LFOs makes the Blofeld one of the most versatile synth modules on the market.
Three Authentic Circuit-Model Oscillators At the heart of the Waldorf Blofeld are three oscillators which are designed using authentic circuit-models of analogue oscillators. Included are pulse waveforms with variable pulse-width sawtooth triangle and a sine wave. This wide selection of analogue-based waveforms allows you to create everything from natural and organic sounds to aggressive basslines and pads. The Blofeld is perfect for creating complex timbres and sounds with its wide range of controls and ergonomic layout.
The Blofeld also borrows waveforms from other Waldorf synths. For example the Blofeld includes all the ROM Wavetables form the flagship Waldorf Wave Oscillator. Additionally the Upper Wavetable from the classic PPG Wave is also included for maximum versatility.
Ring Modulation and Noise Generator The integrated ring modulation circuit allows you to texturise the sound of oscillators one and two. Ring modulation is perfect for creating unique timbres such as bell-like or metallic sounds. You can even use it to create sound effects as well as powerful basses and leads. Blofeld also features a built-in noise generator. This allows you to use white noise as a starting point for sound generation. From here you can filter the noise generation through the built-in filters and Noise Colour settings. From here you can mix the three oscillators ring modulator and noise generator into filter 1 and filter 2 for in-depth sound design. This gives you the ability to control the richer harmonic content of the tone generators.
In-Depth Filtering and Distortion The Waldorf Blofeld possesses two multimode filters per voice. You can route the filter either in a series or in parallel for added control. Each filter comes complete with its own Pan parameter perfect for creating immersive stereo sounds. The multimode filter is comprised of low pass band pass high pass and notch settings. Each filter features can be toggled between 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct slopes. The built-in filters also offer freely controllable Drive parameters. You can achieve everything from tube saturation to two types of electric pickups and even binary distortion.
Powerful Low Frequency Oscillators Each of the three LFOs offers sine triangle square and sawtooth waveforms plus sample & hold and random. LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock they can be polyphonic or monophonic reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values). One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths or logarithmic FM which is primarily the domain of analogue modular systems.
Features Unbeatable price tag Sturdy Metal Enclosure 7 endless stainless-steel Dials Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels b/w white background LED more than 1000 Sounds 3 Oscillators per voice Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators All Q Oscillator Models All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables Two independent Multi Mode Filters per voice Filter FM 2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves 3 fast LFOs per voice 4 fast Envelopes per voice Powerful Arpeggiator Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound
Specifications Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels b/w white background LED MIDI LED Volume Control Power Switch Stereo Output Headphone Output MIDI In USB Connector for MIDI In / Out Uses standard USB MIDI Driver provided by host computer OS Windows ME minimum Windows XP or newer recommended Mac OS X 10.2 minimum Mac OS X 10.3 or newer recommended External Power Supply
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