You Only Think Vintage Synths Sound Better

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie

"So I was playing my Waldorfs, just making some music and looking for inspiration, and a thought came to me... Am I only using my Waldorf XT because I 'like it' not because it's actually better in anyway? While there are so many videos comparing synths online, I keep wondering....WHY? Like, what's the actual goal with this. I personally wonder if there's psychology behind why some can't just move forward and make sound instead of thinking 'I wonder if X makes sounds like Y' when the shortest answer would easily be 'why not just get the X?'. When I think about music I'm often confused by the idea of all this... so maybe ask yourself this.... 'What's your goal'. When you see life as only one constant stream, you cannot go back, only forward, I think so many of the choices I make to create come from that. Rather than compare, rather than spend my time purchasing, why not be content, why not just create....? A question for you today."

One Synth, One Track - Waldorf Protein

video upload by GEOSynths

"As there are quite a lot of Reviews for the Waldorf Protein out there, I decided to make a complete Track, only using the Protein. I'd made a few Patches when I first got it and while it is very well thought out, I decided to make an Editor using Google Gemini to help with my workflow. It doesn't cover all Parameters, as it uses CC's which are limited to 128, some of which are reserved.

First thing I did was to make the Drum Sounds and then Sample them into Native Instruments Maschine and made a Kit (Which will be available on my Patreon for download) and then I put them through Logic Pro, I use Maschine as a Sound Module in Logic, so I can still change MIDI notes and route each sound to a dedicated fader.

Next, I tracked each Sound, all of which are Custom made and use the internal FX of the Protein. In the mix I added a touch of Room Reverb for the Drums and the Lead has some extra Delay, everything else is from the Protein."

Waldorf Protein - "Prism" Soundset 40 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Buy: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

40 new presets for the Waldorf Protein synthesizer, built around its powerful wavetable architecture to deliver rich, layered, and evolving sounds.

Protein's unique approach to wavetable synthesis opens up a vast sonic palette - and "Prism" explores that space with a focus on texture, movement, and atmosphere.

'Prism' is tailored for ambient, cinematic, electronic, and experimental music production.

Whether you're sculpting immersive soundscapes or adding subtle movement to your compositions, these sounds bring depth and emotional weight to your work.

Synth leads, Pad , Arp, evolving textures, and hybrid tones,FX.

Designed for cinematic, ambient, and experimental contexts

Works seamlessly in both professional and creative production workflows

What's included:

40 Presets with detailed loading instructions.

All sounds are presented as dry demos - no external effects or post-processing applied - so you can accurately evaluate each preset using Waldorf Protein's own effects section.

by A.Kav"

Bad Gear - The 2000s are BACK!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. After years of turning nostalgia into profit by bringing half-baked reissues to the market there is still one era mostly untouched by the profit maximization of music tech executives.

Today we are going to talk about Waldorf microQ. This virtual analog synth was spawned into existence during the dawn of the DAW revolution of the early 2000s, it was - in a way - itself a half-baked reissue, dated on release and yet there’s no one to take the disposable income of both, sentimental Gen-x ravers and trance revival-obsessed zoomers."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:02 Overview micro Q
02:04 Oscillators, Wavetables, Sub OSC
02:25 FM, Sync, Ring Mod
02:49 Filter Section, Difference to Q
03:28 Modulators
03:48 Mod Matrix
04:00 Arpeggiator, FX, Vocoder
04:31 Multitimbrality, Outputs, Drums, Patches
05:00 Pricing, DSP Emulation
05:16 H*te Screen
05:39 Jam 1 ( PresetMaxxing )
06:33 Jam 2 ( Downtempo )
07:33 Finale ( Sleaze House Bass Line )
08:03 VERDICT

Thorny - LiveWire Sessions, Cambridge MA, 5-9-26

video upload by Thorny - Witherwillow Sounds

"My LiveWire session on Cambridge Community Television, the first live set where I played the fretless through a large pedalboard, along with the synths.

1. Malformations
2. Eclipse
3. Top of the Fog
4. Waking the God

directed by Beth Redmond Walsh
projection/post-production/audio recording David 'Deftly-D' Dodson
cameras by Koala Steamboat, William Day, David Clark

music copyright 2026 JD Ryan/Witherwillow Sounds, video licensed through Creative Commons License: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives"

More News from Superbooth 2026 - PWM, Waldorf & Melbourne Instruments!

video upload by Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

"Let's catch up with some great brands at Superbooth 2026 and see what's new from them! PWM, Waldorf & Melbourne Instruments each have some exciting announcements!"

May Phrygian Soundbath

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Waldorf Protein,
Akai Max 25,
Line6 DL 4 Mk2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled with Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
Phrygian Scale,
08.05.2026
video# 2634

Waldorf Quantum/Iridium: New FW 4.0.6 Poly Arpeggiator

video upload by Chris Mick Studentsmusic

"Beta FW 4.0.6 just released and I checked the new Poly Arpeggiator trial and error. Great first Impression!"

Waldorf Quantum 61-Key Hybrid Synthesizer

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Waldorf Iridium 49-Key Synthesizer

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Granulation

video upload by Ebotronix

Waldorf Iridium, Protein,
Endorphines Evil Pet,
Roland Aira S1,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Torso S4,
Eventide H 90,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled with Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
Keith McMillen K-Board MIDI-Controller Galaxy, Midi Expander,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Korg Nano Control,
Eb Minor Scale,
29.04.2026
video# 2633

Otis - Waldorf Microwave 1

video upload by Johan Boberg

"No effects, just the Microwave 1 in all its glory."

Waldorf Microwave 1 Rev.A OS 2.0 Shadow Black

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Access Waldorf Microwave Programmer SN B19500346

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Modular vid #346

video upload by Phisynth

"Torso T-1 in song mode sequencing the Fenix with 3 distinct voices. Waldorf Iridium & Hydrasynth playing their part. Pulsar-23 and DR-2 doing drums. With a touch of Entanglement space on the top.

#torsot1 #fenixmodular #bugbrand #waldorf #iridium #hydrasynth #destinyplus #entanglementspace"

Bhairav Sphere

video upload by Ebotronix

Moog DFAM,
Ferrofish B 4000+,
Waldorf Protein,
Doepfer R2m,
Mutable Instruments Midipal,Veils, Yarns, Peaks,
Ornament & Crime,Shades,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Line6 DL 4 MK2,
Bode Frequency Shifter,
Lab4 Enjoy,
Bastl Bestie,
Bhairav Scale,
22.04.2026
video# 2631

Vintage Octave, Roland, Moog, Korg, PAiA, Synapse, Schmidt, and Waldorf Brochures, Magazine & Manual

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Voyetra Series Catalog - 1982

Roland Studio Systems – System 100M/100/700 - 1978 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

Moog UK Synthesizer Original Catalog + Newsletter "Interface" Volume IV - 01-1984 + 1981 Pricelist

Korg Catalog Volume 9 - 1982 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

PAIA 1984 Music & Recording Electronics Catalog – Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure

Synapse Electronic Music Magazine - 1977 - Volume 1 Nr.6 - Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

Schmidt Synthesizer Original Catalog + Steinberg Original Sequencer Brochure

Waldorf KB37 Eurorack keyboard controller - Original User Manual from 2016

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Waldorf Iridium Desktop Digital Synthesizer

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氏家克典のコレがオススメ！ Vol.35 "Waldorf Protein"

video upload by KATSUNORI UJIIE

"Today I'm introducing the Waldorf Protein.
Based on the original Waldorf Microwave 1’s ASIC oscillator, the Waldorf Protein is an affordable, compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer equipped with the latest features—including advanced arpeggiators, a step sequencer, chord mode, and effects—that incorporate technology from the Iridium.
While returning to the roots of Waldorf’s early instrument design, it evolves that philosophy into a form suited for the modern era.
Measuring 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including knobs) and weighing 0.9 kg, its portable, compact chassis houses performance that exceeds its class.
The Protein makes a strong statement as the first release in an upcoming new product line.
I introduce its superb sound and features through live performances!"

Waldorf Microwave (XTK 30 Voice) Real-Time Programming Session

video upload by Snupps Synth channel

"Programming session/jam based in one of my single patches, developed on the fly in the course of 22 minutes. Tried to film the performance, but my phone crashed just seconds into the performance before i realized."