There was some discussion on the Waldorf list regarding this video on the Waldorf MicroWave 1 compared to the MicroWave 2. The discussion digressed to the analog filter types used in Waldorf Synths. Till "Qwave" Kopper sent in the following bit of information that I though was interesting and deserving of a post: "in the Pulse there is a CA3046 transistor array in the filter. (last picture, and my fingers shown too)(remember Boele taking these pictures at my home, Georg?)
The Moog Source also uses this transistor array. And if you don't know the sound of the Pulse, but the sound of the Moog Source, you will know it has big balls soundwise.The Moog Voyager also uses a filter array like this, but the type CA3086 (again last picture).
So even if you know the specs inside, it is still the sound thatmatters."
A fun side note: you might recognize the names Boele (SCD), George (swissdoc) and Till (Qwave) from this post, this post and others (just do a search for them on the top left of this site). They do not work for Waldorf but have definitely been experts in all things Waldorf for as long as I can remember. They all beta test Waldorf gear and they offer great non-official support on the Waldorf list on their own time. All great guys in my book.
I've owned both and definitely liked the Voyager's filters better. But I sold the Voyager a while ago and now only own the Pulse. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Pulse's filter may not be as nice, but the OSCs sound a lot cooler, more modern. The Voyager has the Moog "sound" which just didn't do it for me. BUT... if the Voyager was 1/2 the price, I would have kept it... it simply wasn't worth the $$ vs a Pulse and SE ATC-1.
Pulse is big value for money!
ReplyDeleteFun fact : CA3086s transistors aren't matched!
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