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Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Synth with ASIC Microwave Oscillators, 4 Layers, Arpeggiator, Step Seencers, MPE, 2 Effect Slots, USB-MIDI, Compact and Lightweight
- Wavetable sound with digital character - Oscillators based on Microwave technology produce the typical 8-bit timbre. Ideal for punchy bass, moving pads and digital textures
- Flexible sound design with 8 voices and 4 layers - Layers can be overlapped, split or used as independent parts. Perfect for studio or live sound combinations
- FAST IDEA DEVELOPMENT WITH ARPeggiator & Sequencer - Arpeggiator, Step Sequencer and Chord/Scale Mode make it easy to create melodic and rhythmic patterns directly on the instrument
- Expressive control thanks to matrix mods and MPE Mod matrix, envelopes, LFO and polyphonic aftertouch allow dynamic sound evolutions. "Flavour" control adds movement and variation
- COMPACT SIZE FOR MOBILE USE - With 0.9kg and small size, it is ideal for small studios, live performance or travel. USB-C and MIDI simplify integration into setup
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Linking back to the very beginnings of Waldorf's instrument makings, the Waldorf Protein is an affordable and compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.
Overview
Oscillators
- Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
- Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.
- Modeled digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).
- Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
Wavetables
- All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on original coding and bit-identical to original.
- Including algorithmic and speech wavetables.
- Beautiful recreation of 8-bit quantization and aliasing.
- Full waveform catalogue of original Microwave.
Filter
- Faithful modeling of CEM analog filters.
- Adjustable decalibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware.
- Cutoff and resonance modulations.
- Additional dirty types: noise, crackle, click, geiger, and bursts.
Modulation
- 3 envelopes
- 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample and hold
- 8-slot modulation matrix
- Polyphonic aftertouch capable
- MPE modulation sources
Effects
- Two effect slots
- Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, drive, EQ, compressor, tremolo
Voices
- 8-voice polyphony
- 4 timbral layers
- Stacked, round-robin, and MIDI-split layer-modes
- Mono and Legato modes
Performance Features
- Advanced arpeggiator
- Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
- Chord and scale modes
- MPE compatible
- MIDI CC Learn
Patches
- Over 150 factory patches
- Capacity of 250 patch memory slots
- Category filter for patch list
- Import and export patches via MIDI sysex
What's in the box
- Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Synth with ASIC Microwave Oscillators, 4 Layers, Arpeggiator, Step Seencers, MPE, 2 Effect Slots, USB-MIDI, Compact and Lightweight
- 2 x 3.5mm TRS to MIDI DIN Adapters (Type-A)
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
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Warranty
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Kellards Return Policy
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