Waldorf - News and Rumours

5 of the Best Synths for Sound Design

17 Jul · Get deep into synthesis with these five best synths for sound design, with analog, wavetable and hybrid machines all here to inspire you.

5 of the Best Synths for Industrial Music

03 Jul · Need a modern hardware synthesizer for EBM, cold wave or industrial? These are the best synths for industrial music - at all price points.

Cupid & Psyche 85: Scritti Politti’s Triumphant Classic, Synth by Synth

28 Jun · Cupid & Psyche 85 is a masterpiece of composition, arrangement & production. But what synths did Green, Gamson & Maher use?

Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin V2: Big Upgrade for the Software Synth!

26 Jun · The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin gets a big upgrade with loads of exciting features, such as virtual voice cards and new multi modes. V1 gets an update, too!

5 of the Best Synths for Bass Music

19 Jun · Looking for hardware alternatives to Serum and Rumble? Check out these best synths for bass music - for every budget.

Melodic Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Setup – Perfect Match

19 Jun · Melodic Techno Hardware: Three gear combos for wide pads, synth melodies and driving grooves, with a budget and higher-end option for each. Our perfect match.

5 of the Most Cinematic Hardware Synths: Widescreen Synthesis

29 May · Take your music into widescreen territory with these five cinematic hardware synths. Your ears will thank you for it.

Waldorf Iridium Hardware Upgrade Turns Your Gen 1 Into a MK2

06 May · Stuck with an original Waldorf Iridium? You’re in luck, as Waldorf will be offering a SOM board hardware upgrade - for all Iridium models.

Digital Designs: The Best Wavetable Synthesizers

20 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 2026.

Deals of the Week: Top 5 Thomann Spring Deals

28 Mar · Top 5 Deals in the Thomann Spring Sale, with something for all budgets

Synth Effects: 5 of the Best Synthesizers With Built-In Effects

27 Mar · Transform your synthesis and sound design with synth effects. These effects sections will take your sounds into wild new territories.

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.