Waldorf - News and Rumours
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Waldorf Quantum Mk2: Polyphonic aftertouch, more storage, new firmware
16 Jan · Waldorf takes its flagship synthesizer to the next level with some serious hardware and software updates with the Quantum Mk2 Hybrid Synthesizer.
Waldorf Streichfett String Synthesizer Plugin
17 Nov 2022 · Not content with reintroducing string synths to a 21st century audience, Waldorf now deliver the Streichfett String Synthesizer in plug in form.
Waldorf Special Edition Seablue Kyra SE virtual analog synthesizer
15 Nov 2022 · 128 voices of virtual analog sound generation with masses of filtering, efx and modulation matrixing, and now with a handsome new sea blue paint job.
The best wavetable synthesizers 2022
08 Apr 2022 · 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 2022.
Waldorf Iridium Keyboard: Like Quantum, only more Iridium
04 Mar 2022 · Waldorf Music's hints at a new synthesizer are revealed to be a keyboard version of their Iridium synthesizer which is a desktop version of the Quantum. Is this evolution?
Waldorf: Something is coming our way
14 Feb 2022 · Waldorf has popped a little tease onto social media that gets our juices flowing. All we know is that it has keys and is "Working. Under. Pressure".
WIN SOME SYNTHS! Thomann launches €6,000 synthesizer giveaway
19 Nov 2021 · Thomann has €6,000 worth of hardware and software synths to give away including gear from Korg, Moog, Native Instruments, SOMA Labs and more!
Superbooth 2021: Waldorf M – Wavetable Synthesizer for desktop
14 Sep 2021 · The synth behind the teasing of the red knob has been dramatically revealed with M, a classy looking wavetable synthesizer from Waldorf.
Superbooth 2021: Waldorf teases us with a big red knob
06 Sep 2021 · Or it could be a button but whatever it is it looks exciting and comes with the words "Welcome back, old friend". Any thoughts?
Thomann Cyber Week: Top 10 Synthesizer Deals
23 Nov 2020 · It's Cyber at Thomann Music Superstore and there are some bargains to be had in the Synthesizer department. Up to 28% off until the 30th of November.
Waldorf Iridium: the Quantum in a desktop
12 Jun 2020 · Iridium features all the synthesis elements of the Quantum synthesizer in a solid metal desktop format with more polyphony but without the analog filters, keyboard and premium price tag.
Waldorf Quantum leaps to version 2.0 with FM and more
28 Mar 2020 · Waldorf's hybrid uber-synth Quantum gets a big 2.0 update including a whole new oscillator that brings in 6-operator FM and blows open many more possibilities.
Waldorf Quantum Shadow Limited Edition anniversary synth
04 Dec 2019 · Waldorf Music celebrates 30 years in the business with a very limited edition version of what they are calling the Quantum Shadow. They will make only 30.
Deal: Waldorf celebrates its 30th birthday with 50% off software synths
23 Oct 2019 · Happy birthday, Waldorf! To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Waldorf has cut the prices of its software synths in half for a few days. Get Waldorf Lector, Largo, Nave and others at 50% off!
Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder is available now
08 Oct 2019 · Somewhat in the shadow of the release of Kyra, the Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer is here to show us how to do the old string/vocoder thing properly.
NAMM 2019: Waldorf shows off KYRA the revamped Valkyrie virtual analog synthesizer
25 Jan 2019 · The look, styling, workflow and display has changed but the internal engine is very much the Valkyrie but as "KYRA" Waldorf is going to make this astonishing synthesizer a reality
NAMM 2019: Waldorf Quantum synthesizer firmware update adds 5th synthesis engine
24 Jan 2019 · The Waldorf Quantum V2.0 firmware brings in a modular synthesis engine with 6 "Kernel" oscillators that can be waveforms, wavetable, samples or noise combined into a single complex oscillator.
Waldorf KYRA: virtual analog FPGA powered hardware synthesizer we’ve seen before
08 Jun 2018 · Waldorf have picked up the Exodus Valkyrie, the only interesting thing at Musikmesse this year, and turned it into a potentially awesome virtual analog hardware synthesizer called Kyra.
NAMM 2018: Waldorf Quantum synthesizer hybrid sound demo
29 Jan 2018 · The Waldorf Quantum is finally complete and NAMM gave us the fullest opportunity to try out this powerful hybrid synthesizer. Check out the sounds in this exclusive video.
NAMM 2018: Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder
23 Jan 2018 · Waldorf will reveal their leaked string machine at NAMM 2018. The Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder has string oscillator banks, a 16-voice synthesizer and vocoding filters.
Whatever happened to these synths from 2017?
21 Dec 2017 · What happened to those synths we got excited about earlier in the year that never appeared? I've dug around to see what's MIA and what might still be coming plus an update on those TR-808 Adidas Trainers.
vcf1: Waldorf put the Rocket and 2-Pole filter into Eurorack
21 Aug 2017 · A fierce analog multimode filter with three stages of gain, distortion and drive, two CV controls over cutoff and one over the self-oscillating resonance. The vcf1's clean layout belies its more extreme heart.