The blofeld synthesizer module gives you an incredible 1,000 fullyeditable waldorf sounds, allowing you to. The waldorf blofeld synthesizer module combines incrediblesounding, analogmodeled circuitry with the power, convenience and accessibility of modern digital features. Apr, 2010 it looks like this reminds a lot of the microwave 1, but here you can edit all 128 waves by drawing, it doesnt look like addharmonic sliders or something like that but this is 0. This generation of modeling is improved in many facets and allows an even more authentic emulation of the analog circuitry its based on. Sonically the blofeld tends toward metallic, digital timbres, overdriven electric noises, earth shattering basses and icy pads. Hello my blofeld arrived last week, so im wondering what controller should i buy. Waldorf blofeld vst editor blofeld editor by monstrum media. The keyboard version features some extra controls such as two performance wheels and updown transpose keys to shift the keyboard range up and down. In this video, i show off some of the waldorf blofeld s smoothest pad sounds.
Ive seen some software editors floating around and i was curious if anyone had any experience with them. Dirty basses, leads and sequence sounds, pads and plucks, all in the classic waldorf style. The blofeld not only produces warm, organic analog sounds known from the q synthesizer line, it also has a wavetable en. Not only on the outside did he gain weight, also his inner qualities have seen a remarkable stepup. However, waldorf has been updating the os with reasonable frequency and by v1. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and wellplaced buttons for accessing parameters and functions.
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It looks good, it feels good, and its really powerful for such a low price. The blofeld is well suited not just to pads, leads and basses but also to warped and twisted sound effects. Waldorf have truly created a monster atmosphere synth of epic proportions and all in a tiny box for a tiny price. You will still probably love the blofeld, just wanted to offer another perspective. Especially with blofeld, where we have a matrix of routings and this way you can blend almost perfectly with the kboard. An editor for waldorf blofeld, free and crossplatform mauriziobbigglesworth. User guide read online or download pdf waldorf blofeld keyboard user manual waldorf musical instruments. And again it is the cutting edge sound that makes the big difference.
Blofeld is a desktop synthesizer module featuring waldorf s legendary analog modeling technology. The sounds of the digital world soundset by che for the waldorf blofeld synthesizer 128 sounds for waldorf blofeld with sl option and blofeld keyboard 1 soundbank g with 128 presets for. Utopia is based on the new and extended hg fortune sample set 128 samples. Product description for the waldorf blofeld desktop black. That blofeldpulse 2 hardware matrix menudiving layout is the worst in the modern synth era. I did found some 80s patches some fm sounding pads which is what i am looking for but i just assumed they achieved similar sound using wavetable synthesis. This video, via synthesizer video service, is a 30minute demo of the sound of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer the blofeld, though it came was introduced over 10 years ago, still has many features that few synths offer up to 25voice polyphony. Simply twisting blofeld s solid aluminum knobs dials you right into the heart of sound.
Waldorf hard, biting basses, mad sound effects, evolving wavetable pads. Midi keyboard controller for waldorf blofeld any advices. This best of both worlds package covers the new waldorf blofeld, the waldorf qseries, waldorf largo and terratec komplexer synths. Just imagine to add a vocallike noise spectrum to a typical wavetable pad.
Only a stereo pair is a mother issue, especially considering its 16. That kind of builtin storage allows you to import your own selection of samples and manipulate them using the blofeld, 16part multitimbral virtualanalog synthesis engine. Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizerthe blofeld from waldorf is a desktop synthesizer module with over 1,000 sounds, many of which are derived using the companys q synthesizer oscillator models all of which are included, along with all of the microwave iixtxtk wavetables. It delivers new patches with a focus on awesome atmos, perfect pads and furious effects. The blofeld desktop synth module by waldorf features waldorfs legendary analog modeling technology and 60 mb of onboard sample memory. Nov 30, 2012 how to repair the waldorf blofeld no sound problem if your warranty has expired the waldorf blofeld is a great little synth. I am assured that multi mode will be refined in a forthcoming blofeld software release. But i think the blofeld is much more flexible and fun. Waldorf blofeld desktop synth module cream guitar center. Jul 02, 2018 this video, via synthesizer video service, is a 30minute demo of the sound of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer the blofeld, though it came was introduced over 10 years ago, still has many features that few synths offer up to 25voice polyphony, 16part multitimbrality and deep synthesis options. The waldorf blofeld is a synthesizer combining virtual analogue synthesis with wavetable synthesis, and fm synthesis. One of the key features of the blofeld keyboard is the inclusion of 60mb of onboard sample memory its an option for the original blofeld now too. It is an audiophile addition to the sound sets space explorer and exo worlds. Unlike donald pleasances portrayal of the sinister spectre overlord, waldorf s blofeld is benign and refreshingly free of cat hairs, thus should be welcome around your house, studio or secret base.
It incorporates the wavetable synthesis of the wave and microwave series and the virtual analog technology of the q series, but at a much more affordable price. The interface on the waldorf blofeld is very easy to use and understand. Unlike its desktop sibling, the blofeld keyboard has a midi out port and an input for a sustain pedal. The blofeld from waldorf is a desktop synthesizer module with over 1,000 sounds, many of which are derived using the companys q synthesizer oscillator models all of which are included, along with all of the microwave iixtxtk wavetables. Listen to all the demos and watch all the videos you can.
A full featured 32 bit windows editor for the microwave family. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Stream free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol from desktop or your mobile device. Named after james bonds pussyfondling antagonist, the blofeld is the first product from a revitalised waldorf music gmbh. Waldorf blofeld dead audio repair stereoping music devices. The 49key blofeld keyboard is set apart by its userfriendly flexibility when it comes to sample memory. Waldorf best of 2 worlds preset bank released by 123. Not only on the outside of the waldorf blofeld keyboard did he gain weight, also his. Nov 29, 2017 as money dwindled to finance its lofty hardware designs and cheaper software systems flooded the marketplace, operations ceased almost overnight. It still amazes us just how much waldorf have managed to cram into the blofeld engine.
It is very self explanatory, you will not need a manual to understand this synth. Waldorf blofeld wavetable editor pc only, not from waldorf. Largo is the first pure software synthesizer with waldorf dna. Its packed with features, such as wavetables, frequency modulation, many different envelope types, and a mod matrix. Waldorf blofeld desktop digital synthesizer white reverb. It delivers new patches with a focus on awesome atmos, perfect pads and furious. And waldorf nave has a gorgeous interface and sound. Anyway, it does not look like waldorf will soon release some software. Jan 30, 2008 without doubt, this is one of the most inspiring, featurepacked and uniquesounding synths weve had the pleasure of using.
Sounds of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer synthtopia. Free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol mikko l free. Waldorf blofeld module shadow edition desktop analog modeling. Waldorf blofeld encoders will stand the test of time. How does anyone get along with 5 encoders on a hardware synth, but is put off by a beautiful software. The sound set utopia consists of 128 new sounds for the waldorf blofeld. At a little over 300 quid and with the waldorf edition software synths thrown in too then this. The waldorf blofeld is a digital synth that comes with over 1,000 sounds and presets. Waldorf best of 2 worlds preset bank released by 123 creative.
Its great for bass, leads, pads, sound fx, atmospheres and much more. It does add a lot of added value especially for creating evolving pads etc. The waldorf blofeld synthesizer module combines incrediblesounding analogmodeled circuitry with the power, convenience, and accessibility of modern digital features. I desoldered both halfs, cleaned the pads with some fresh solderwire and a desoldering braid. I sold my pulse 2 after a few months, sound editing is just no fun at all on these things. The two more important things are sound and interface. The waldorf blofeld tabletop synthesizer is a good quality machine. There are 41 slots for sampled waves on board and waldorf provides 41 of their own to kick things off. The cleaned pad with a size comparison of old style and smd resistor. Just imagine to add a vocallike noise spectrum to a typical wavetable pad, spiceup a virtualanalog solo sound with a.
I did found some 80s patches some fm sounding pads which is what i am looking for but i just assumed they. Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer black sweetwater. Last year german wunderkinds waldorf returned from the wilderness bearing a. As money dwindled to finance its lofty hardware designs and cheaper software systems flooded the marketplace, operations ceased almost overnight. Waldorf microq much of this is already present in the blofeld anyway. Exo world is the extension of the sound set space explorer for blofeld. Last minute blofeldforpads thoughts 85% certain on trigger pull. The present synthesis system is based upon the ppg wave synthesizers of the early 80s. Largo synthesizer largo is the first pure software synthesizer with waldorf dna.
After reading about 40% of the whole internet my choice is between. Waldorf blofeld editor recommendation ive edited a few patches on the editor itself but as most know, this is a complicated and cumbersome. Waldorf music gmbh, neustrasse 12, d53498 waldorf, if you decide to read the following manual we promise you a germany lot of fun while reading about and working with the waldorf blofeld. You can use up to 25 voices on the waldorf blofeld and it only cost 700 dollars. Play your sound creations on the highquality keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. I guess for me personally i realized that im happiest with programming patches in software maybe a prophet 12 could convince me otherwise. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and wellplaced buttons for accessing parameters and functions in the blofeld. How to create a complex pad on the waldorf blofeld from scratch, using its stunning sonic capabilities. As you can imagine, this feature opens up new creative pallets for the musician.
The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and well. It is available as a small desktop unit and as a 49 key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard version. I was listening to the blofeld on yt and loved the sounds so i bought a barely used one was aware of the encoder problem on the blofelds, despite it was like new it already skipped values on the patch encoder, top left. Waldorf build on the success of their blofeld synth by adding not only a keyboard, but also sample ram. No wonder, as largo mirrors the technology used in blofeld and q hardware synthesizers. How to repair waldorf blofeld no sound talk synths. Pretty much every parameter a synth programmer could want is somewhere under the hood including osc sync, unison modes with variable polyphony, four envelopes per voice with seven different trigger modes, three oscillators per voice, a noise.
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It enables the player to import his or her own sample libraries for near limitless sonic capabilities. Waldorf blofeld desktop synth module cream musicians friend. Jan 04, 2017 does waldorf blofeld have an actual fm synth. Higher end vsts mainly, im interested in the blofeld for the wavetables, and its ability to create very psychedelic and weird sounding evolving pads textures. Waldorf blofeld wavetable editor pc only, not from. Freeware blofeld editor and sound organizer from kotro.
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