Waldorf - News and Rumours

Thomann Spring Sale: Amazing Synth Deals with Discounts up to 60%!

18 Mar · Thomann’s massive Spring Sale is here—and with it, tons of awesome synth deals! Find the best offers on synths, samplers, grooveboxes, and controllers right here.

My Favourite Hardware Synths by Synthesis Method!

08 Mar · Where I try to choose my favourite hardware synths by their synthesis type, and realise it isn't as easy as I first thought!

Waldorf Iridium Mk.2 – New and Improved!

05 Mar · Well, we didn’t have to wait long for the Iridium Mk.2 to break cover after its leak a few days ago! It’s here, and it’s packing quite a punch! Let’s dig in…

Perfect Pads for Protein – Sounds and Presets

04 Mar · Waldorf releases their first official sound bank for the fantastic Protein tabletop synth, bringing Harry van Mierloo's acclaimed Perfect Pads from the Quantum/Iridium to the small but mighty wavetable synth.

Waldorf Attack 3 – Attack is Back!

13 Feb · A quarter of a century has passed since Waldorf first dropped Attack. Now it is back, but does Attack 3 still hold up, all these years on?

8 Superb Desktop Deals of the Week!

31 Jan · This week, we have a pile of fantastic desktop synths and drum machines at great prices

5 of the Best Desktop Synths: No Keys, No Problem

30 Jan · Maximize both real estate and sound quality with these amazing desktop synths.

Waldorf Protein – Update Adds New Filter Mode

19 Dec 2025 · It's only been out for 3 weeks, and the Waldorf Protein, their new tabletop wavetable synth, gets new features in a fresh update!

5 of the Best Hardware Synths With MPE

12 Dec 2025 · Broaden your range of expression and explore MIDI polyphonic aftertouch with these five hardware synths with MPE.

5 of the Best Physical Modeling Synths

28 Nov 2025 · Recreate the sounds of acoustic instruments with these incredible hardware physical modeling synths.

The 5 Most Important Synths of Welcome to the Pleasuredome

16 Nov 2025 · Welcome to the Pleasuredome was the audacious debut album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. But what was used to make this epic slice of 80s pop?

The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play v2 – Now With Waldorf Collaboration and 16 of Their Wavetables

23 Oct 2025 · Initially produced as a limited run of units under Dr. Yu Endo's 'Personal Projects' banner, the SONICWARE ELZ_1 play gets a useful firmware update and officially joins the SONICWARE roster in full production!

Rick Wakeman Talks Minimoog, Moog Teaches You How to Synthesize, More: Synth Journal

16 Oct 2025 · Ever heard about the time Bob Moog had to climb up on stage because Rick Wakeman’s Minimoog was picking up taxi radio chatter?

MPE, Polyphonic Aftertouch & MIDI 2.0: Are You Using the Correct Expression?

11 Oct 2025 · Confused about MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI 2.0? Follow along as we explore the many ways to express yourself.

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2025

06 Oct 2025 · Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2025.

Waldorf Iridium and Quantum Synths Level Up to MIDI 2.0

02 Oct 2025 · The arrival of MIDI 2.0 makes the Waldorf Iridium and Quantum the first major hardware synths to support the new protocol.

Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V 2.0 – Too Late or Best in Class?

04 Sep 2025 · Waldorf finally update their software version of the wavetable classic as their PPG Wave 3.V gets a 2.0 upgrade!

6 of the Best-Selling Synths of all Time

01 Aug 2025 · What makes a synth a top seller? Here are six of the best-selling synths that are still on the market after 10-plus years.

Waldorf Microwave 1 Becomes the Mean Green Machine: Free Update, New Feature

11 Jul 2025 · There's a new update for the Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin with a callback to the limited edition Mean Green Machine. It's got a new feature too.

Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer Plugin – Now for iOS!

01 Jul 2025 · Not content with reintroducing the old string synth to a 21st-century audience, now we have the Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer in plug-in form and as an iOS app!

Peter Baumann: An Interview With a Berlin School Legend

16 May 2025 · We spoke with Peter Baumann to find out the gear he uses, his creative process, and how synthesizers fit in with human evolution.