Waldorf Protein
Authentic Wavetable Synthesizer
Protein ist ein preisgünstiger und kompakter, achtstimmig polyphoner Wavetable-Synthesizer, der auf den originalen Microwave 1 ASIC Oszillatoren basiert und sie mit modernen Features aus der Iridium-Reihe kombiniert – darunter ein ausgefeilter Arpeggiator, Step Sequencer, Chord Mode, Effekte und mehr. In Protein schlägt das Herz der ersten Synthesizer von Waldorf, interpretiert die ursprünglichen Ideen jedoch auf eine zeitgemäße und überraschende Weise.
Mit handlichen Abmessungen von 252 × 170 × 48 mm (inklusive der Bedienelemente) und einem Gewicht von 0,9 kg ist der Protein ein echtes Kraftpaket in einem kompakten, tragbaren Formfaktor – und das erste Statement einer neuen, kommenden Produktlinie.
Oscillators
• Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
• Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.
• Modeling of 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 the 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 analogue filters.
• Adjustable de-calibration 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 & hold
• 8 slot modulation matrix
• Poly-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 & Legato modes
Performance features
• Advanced Arpeggiator
• Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
• Chord & 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 of patches via MIDI Sysex
Connections
• Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
• Headphones mini TRS output
• DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
• USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
• Firmware updates via USB
Overall
• Sturdy metal front plate on a colorful plastic case
• Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls)
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Power Supply via USB (not in the box)
What’s In the Box?
• Waldorf Protein Synthesizer
• Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
• USB C to C cable
• Printed Quick Start Guide
