With Blofeld: This synth module
offers all those unique qualities that once made Waldorf one
of the most legendary synthesizer brands.
The engine inside the heavy duty full metal chassis of the
Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many
worldwide Waldorf users love, when they turn on their Q, Q+,
MicroWave, or even the flagship Wave.
The Blofeld is not only capable of producing these warm
organic analog sounds known from the Q synthesizer line
(in fact, it can even load and play MicroQ sounds), it also
contains a Wavetable engine.
This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary
PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the
Blofeld the first time, you will instantly recognize these edgy,
hard-hitting, and bell-like timbres that have been an integral
part of so many world hits from the PPG era on.
In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex
technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. By the
way: Despite its compact size, working with the Blofeld is a
breeze. A clearly arrayed control matrix allows an instant access
to all key parameters, and the king size paperwhite graphic
LCD lets you navigate easily and confidently through the 1.000
(+) internal sounds as well as to less frequently used settings.
> tech specs
up to 25 Voices
16 part multi timbral
more than 1000 Sounds
sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless Stainless Steel Dials
5 Buttons
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w,
white background LED
MIDI LED
Volume Control
Power Switch
Stereo Output
Headphone Output
MIDI In
USB Connector for MIDI In / Out
uses standard USB MIDI Driver provided
by host computer OS
Windows ME minimum,
Windows XP or newer recommended
Mac OS X 10.2 minimum,
Mac OS X 10.3 or newer recommended
External Power Supply
Per Voice
3 Oscillators
Virtual Analog Models:
Pulse with Pulse Width Modulation
and adjustable Brilliance
Sawtooth with adjustable Brilliance
Triangle
Sine
Wavetables:
Q Alt 1 and Alt 2 Wavetable
with adjustable Brilliance
All Wavetables from Microwave II/XT/XTk Series
with adjustable Brilliance
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
Oscillator Synchronization
Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2
Noise Generator with Noise Colour
2 independent Multi Mode Filters
Filter FM
Resonance up to Self-Oscillation
Low Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
Band Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
High Pass 24 dB / 12 dB
Notch 24 dB / 12 dB
Comb Filter with positive / negative Feedback
2 Drive stages per voice with
adjustable Drive Gain and selectable Curves
Clip
Hard
Medium
Soft
Sine Shaper
etc.
Modulation Matrix with 16 Slots, freely programmable
Modulation Speed far into Audio Range
Modulation Sources include all internal Modulation
Sources plus various MIDI messages
Modulation Destinations for almost all continuous
sound parameters
various pre-routed Modulation Destinations
with selectable Sources
Pitch Modulation
Cutoff 1 / 2 Modulation
Pan 1 / 2 Modulation
Amp Modulation
4 Modifiers for transforming Modulation
Sources with various Algorithms
3 fast LFOs
syncable to MIDI Clock
Note Retrigger with adjustable Start Phase
monophonic LFO
Keytrack
4 fast Envelopes with selectable types
Single Trigger / Retrigger per Envelope
ADSR
ADS1DS2R (2 Decay/Sustain stages
plus adjustable Attack Level)
One Shot
Loop S1S2 (Loop between Sustain 1 and 2)
Loop All (Loop over all stages)
Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode
with selectable Voice Count
Per Part
powerful Arpeggiator
Hold and One Shot modes
syncable to MIDI Clock
Direction Up, Down, Alternate
Range up to 10 Octaves
various methods to modify Note Sort Order
freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern
with up to 16 Steps per Sound
programmable per Step:
Accent
Timing
Length
Glide on/off
Chord
Random
selected note from Note List
1 Effect slot per part
(a 2nd Effect slot globally for all parts)
Chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Overdrive
Triple FX (S&H, Ring Modulation, Chorus)
Delay (only available on global Effect slot)
Clocked Delay (only available on global Effect slot)
Reverb (only available on global Effect slot)
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