Waldorf - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Waldorf? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
INTERVIEW
Peter Baumann: An Interview With a Berlin School Legend
16 May · We spoke with Peter Baumann to find out the gear he uses, his creative process, and how synthesizers fit in with human evolution.
Thomann Synth Days: Save up to 80% on Synths, Controllers & More!
08 May · Just in time for Superbooth 25, Thomann launches the Thomann Synth Days with many great deals on synths, drum machines, software, and more! Save up to 80%!
Waldorf Blofeld for iPad Puts the Hardware in Your Hands
29 Apr · You can now play the Waldorf Blofeld on your iPad, making the popular wavetable synth more affordable than ever.
Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: End of an Era?
23 Apr · Waldorf has announced that the Quantum MK2 has been discontinued and that no additional units will be made. If you want a Quantum, this could be your last chance!
Software Easter Deals 2025 at Thomann: Plugins at a Special Price – Our Highlights
10 Apr · Thomann launches the Software Easter Deals for the holidays. The deals include cool software synthesizers and effects at over 80% off!
Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Deals Sweeter Than Chocolate!
10 Apr · Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Europe’s largest music retailer kicks off its Easter Sale with massive discounts! We’ve found some of the best offers for you!
Best Wavetable Synths
Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers
07 Apr · Wavetable synthesis has made a huge comeback and the selection of synths is wider than ever. Here’s our list of the best wavetable synthesizers in 2025.
BEST PORTS
5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports
04 Apr · Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.
GERMAN SYNTHS
German Synthesizers: The Trailblazing History of 5 German Synth Giants
21 Mar · This is the story of German synthesizers as told through the history of five groundbreaking companies.
MAKE WAVETABLES
Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers
21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.
HARDWARE VOCODERS
5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths
31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.
MOTOROLA SYNTHS
Motorola Synths: These Gorgeous Classic Synthesizers Are All Powered by the Same DSP Chips
03 Jan · These are the Motorola synths - and some are still being made today.
Best of 2024
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024
26 Dec 2024 · With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!
Best Synth Deals for Cyberweek 2024: Behringer, Waldorf, Novation & More
22 Nov 2024 · Thomann’s Cyberweek sale is a great opportunity to save on synths, samplers, and controllers. Check out the best synth deals for Cyberweek 2024!
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin Now Available for iPad
24 Oct 2024 · The Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin recreates the iconic wavetable synth that shaped the sound of the early '90s – now also for iPadOS!
Waldorf Iridium Deal: Get 20% off the Iridium Desktop!
02 Oct 2024 · Thomann has slashed the price of the Waldorf Iridium Desktop by 20%! A perfect opportunity to add this powerful synth to your arsenal.
VOCODERS
Futuristic Retro: What is a Vocoder?
30 Sep 2024 · What is a Vocoder? Whether you're a trained singer or not, a Vocoder is a tool for bringing textured vocal sounds into your productions.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Exciting Patches and Samples for Arturia Pigments, Waldorf Microwave 1 and More
28 Aug 2024 · This week’s Sounds and Presets features a triple pack for Arturia Pigments and Analog Lab, patches for the Waldorf Microwave 1 and more.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: 50 Great Patches for Waldorf Quantum/Iridium, opsix and More.
21 Aug 2024 · Sounds and Presets covers new sounds from Jamie Morden at GEOSynths with his Flux Vol. 1 for the Waldorf Quantum and Iridium. There are also new sounds for KORG's opsix!
Waldorf Microwave Teaser, Analogue Solutions Sequencer, Speak & Spell Chaos and More: Synth Journal
01 Aug 2024 · Get yer synth news here! Hot, fresh synth news! Fancy a taste of a Waldorf Microwave? How about a new sequencer from Analogue Solutions?
SOFTWARE DEALS
Software Deals from 6 Top Brands
23 Jul 2024 · In this week's edition of Software Deals, you can save up to 75% with offers from KORG, Native Instruments, Cherry Audio, and Soundtoys.
AXEL HARTMANN INTERVIEW
Axel Hartmann: An Interview with the Legendary Synth Designer
19 Jul 2024 · Synthesizer industrial design genius Axel Hartmann talks about the design process, finding inspiration and who he wishes he could design for. Hint: they’re Scandinavian…