Waldorf Pulse with Selector + Russian Filter: Demonstration of Function and Polyphony

video upload by Virtual Music

"Selector is our new add-on for the Waldorf Pulse to integrate the Russian Polivoks Filter in a comprehensive way. Now..
- each user program holds its individual filter mode
- the filter mode is selected with the new alternate function of the "Resonance" parameter
(Shift + Rotary Pot #4).
- the display shows the filter mode
- MIDI CC #74 changes filter mode, used for stacking more Pulses or remote MIDI controlling

More information about Selector and the Russian Polivoks Filter: http://www.virtual-music.at/en/waldor...

00:00 Intro: 2x Pulse with Russian Polivoks Lowpass + Alesis DM5
00:12 Change Filter Mode with Rotary Pot (alternate Function “Resonance”)
00:35 Save different Filter Modes to various Programs
01:00 Select various Programs and listen to different Filter Modes immediately
01:13 MIDI remote controls Filter Mode
01:36 Programs with different Filter Modes
01:52 Configure Pulse for Polyphony (3 notes)
02:14 Selector forwards the complete Program (incl. Filter Mode!) to Slave Pulses

Used Equipment for this Video:

Synthesizer: Waldorf Pulse
Filter: Virtual Music´s Russian Polivoks Filter Upgrade
Operating System: Selector V3.0
Effects: Dynacord DRS 78 (Delay) and Alesis Quadraverb (Reverb)
Drums in Intro: Alesis DM5

MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE WORLD: PLEASE MAKE MUSIC – NOT WAR!"

Waldorf Pulse + Russian Filter – Filter Comparison

video by Virtual Music

"This video demonstrates the differences between the original Pulse Filter and the Russian Filter in various flavours – always in the same sound setting. More about the Russian Filter Upgrade: http://www.virtual-music.at/en/waldor...​

No effects were added to keep the sounds analytical. However if you like to hear the Russian Filter Upgrade in a more musical context, you may prefer this video:"

Waldorf Pulse + Russian Filter – Sequences and Melodies
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Virtual Music Introduces Polivoks Filter for the Waldorf Pulse

Virtual Music

Waldorf Pulse + Polivoks Filter – Filter Comparison

via Virtual Music

"The Polivoks Multimode Filter integrated in the Pulse - a Synthesizer on Steroid!

The filter of the Russian Polivoks synthesizer is legendary for its powerful and mangy sound. Nothing in the world is that fat! The new Virtual Music Polivoks Filter Upgrade is an adequate replica. It is a small circuit board, designed for installation in the Waldorf Pulse.

Polivoks + Pulse = A powerful team!
The distinctive aesthetics of the Polivoks filter under the control of a powerful modulation matrix make sonic dreams come true. With relatively little effort, this Filter Upgrade transforms the Pulse into a fantastic sounding analog monster that even outshines some famous vintage synthesizers.


All features of the Polivoks Filter Upgrade
Vintage sound an analogue warmth for Waldorf Pulse / Pulse Plus
Authentic fat Polivoks sound Polivoks Filter Upgrade - Board
Multimode filter with low pass and band pass characteristics
Optional filter modulation by Oscillator 3
The orignal Pulse filter still remains
All filters can be selected quickly via the panel
Seamless integration into the Pulse sound generation
Kit for self-installation - optional installation by Virtual Music
Installation without any optical change of the Pulse
The filter's audio path is built in the style of the 80s
Handmade boutique ware built in small batch in Vienna
A very powerful Sound

The Polivoks Filter Upgrade sounds like the legendary original. The sound is creamy and powerfully mangy. Higher oscillator levels produce juicy saturation effects. With stronger resonances, the filter begins to scream passionately."