Waldorf Protein Synthesizer - First Look with Douglas Moore

video upload by Kraft Music and DSoundman

"Great bundle deals on Waldorf Protein here:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/wa...

Kraft Music welcomes Douglas Moore from DSoundman to take a quick look at the Protein synthesizer by Waldorf.

00:00 - Introduction & Overview
01:09 - Outputs and setup
02:01 - 8 voice poly layers
03:17 - Dirty feature
04:37 - Flavour knob
05:54 - Multi mode
07:49 - Effects section
09:25 - Wavetable choices
13:53 - Final Thoughts & Summary

Waldorf Protein is a compact and affordable 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer based on the original Waldorf Microwave ASIC oscillators and enhanced with modern features derived from Waldorf Iridium, like its sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein includes all Waldorf Microwave wavetables, based on original coding and bit-identical, as well as modeling of its digital-to-analog converters and CEM analog filters. Adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance models detuned hardware, while 3 envelopes, 2 LFOs, an 8-slot mod matrix, and support for polyphonic aftertouch and MPE provide ample sound shaping opportunities.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Waldorf Protein 8-voice desktop wavetable synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new wavetable synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

ST Modular - DII·ONE → USB Interface and MIDI Controller with CV Clock

video upload by ST Modular (Stefan)

"DII·ONE is a compact MIDI controller and routing hub designed for modern hybrid music setups. It combines USB MIDI, hardware MIDI, and a CV clock output in a single device, allowing all functions to operate simultaneously without compromises.

For more information please visit st-modular.de!

00:00 Functions & Features
01:17 Midi Learn with Elektron Model:Samples
04:35 Controlling Torso S-4
05:36 Ableton Live Setup and Control
07:06 Controlling Waldorf Iridium with a single USB cable
07:47 DII ONE Configurator"

key features
Compact USB MIDI controller with hardware MIDI I/O and CV clock output
4 programmable buttons (CC or Note, momentary or latching)
4 programmable knobs (assignable to any MIDI CC)
USB MIDI to and from computer
TRS MIDI In and Out (5-pin DIN compatible via adapter cable Type-A)
CV Clock output for modular synthesizers (0–5 V)
Hardware-based MIDI Learn
Clock division directly from the device
All functions usable at the same time

You can find addtional details at ST Modular.

Red Shift ~ displaced now in time and relativity....

video upload by Ebotronix

Supercritical Redshift 6,
Waldorf, Iridium, Protein,
Roland Aira S1,
Doepfer R2m,3x,
Mutable Instruments, Midipal,3x,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm,
Strymon ,Cloudburst, Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Kafi Scale,
12.06.2026
video # 2642

Deep Ambient liveset - Home Concert 83 (UDO DMNO, Moog, Prophet 10, Waldorf Iridium)

video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Home Concert 83 - a deep ambient liveset from my studio in Wuppertal.

Bass-heavy textures, slow evolving pads and hypnotic drones performed live with UDO DMNO, Moog Matriarch, Moog Sub37, Sequential Prophet 10, Waldorf Iridium, Virus TI and Expressive E Osmose. Software: Ableton Live 12, Zebra 3, TAL-J-8.

All patches, sounds, sequences and arrangements were made by a (cat assisted) human. No AI tools were used in the creation of the music, video and artwork.

00:00 Galactic Travellers
12:50 Portal Coordinates
25:55 Void Pulse
39:03 Aetheris

🎵 Music on Bandcamp: https://phelios.bandcamp.com/
🌐 Website: https://martinstuertzer.de

For exclusive music releases, production walkthroughs and more please consider visiting my Patreon page. Your support is very much appreciated.

📡 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martinstuertzer"

Waldorf Iridium Desktop mk2 (sound.report deutsch + Sounds)

video upload by Heiner Kruse - The Green Man(TGM) - sound.report

Click CC for subtitles in the player when the video starts.

[Googlish below]
00:00-00:20 Intro 00:20-02:57 Klangerzeugungsmodi - startend mit einem Init-Preset: Wavetable, Waveform, Kernel/FM 02.57-04:19 Particle/Sampler/ Granular 04:19-06:01 Touchscreen-/Menüführungs-Probleme, Round Robin Play mit Samples 06:01-06:28 Resonator-Mode

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Waldorf Protein Atmospheric Sound Pack - 120 sounds

video upload by Crybo Synth Sounds

"Latest sound pack from me for the Waldorf Protein. 120 sounds featuring atmospheric pads, dub stabs, fx. Some clean, some dusty and dirty. Some parameters mapped to the mod wheel on a lot of the patches.
You will need SyseX Librarian or something similar to transfer the patches.

Download link: https://payhip.com/b/jfzmK

Sounds available for the Super 6, Waldorf Iridium, Hydrasynth, Novation Peak, Minilogue XD, Digitone 2, Cobalt 8, Dub Techno Stabs, pads & chords from my hardware synths & a free Dreadbox Artemis sound pack."

Iridium Desktop MK2 // Is Waldorf's Next Gen synth worth the upgrade? // Review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Overview 2:20 “Oscillators” 3:30 Filters 4:00 Routing & FX 4:20 Modulation 4:45 Workflow 5:30 Build & IO 6:20 4 Timbres (MK2) 6:50 Round robin (MK2) 8:05 Seeds (MK2) 9:50 Parts seed 10:45 Wave seed 11:45 FM seed 12:35 RM seed 13:10 Dirt seed 13:30 Lucky 15:00 Note locks (MK2) 17:50 Drum synth? 19:30 Flavor (MK2) 20:20 4.0 features 20:40 Mutator 22:45 Poly Arp 24:15 Pros & cons 27:10 Outro

"I was asked how Iridium compares to Hydrasynth. Here are some pros and cons:

Hydrasynth pros:
Less expensive
Velocity and pressure sensitive pads (desktop) poly aftertouch and ribbon (keyboard version)
More filter and reverb models
Different wave mutators vs digiformer
Macro mode for the knobs
More flexible arpeggiator
Desktop version is smaller and lighter, and comes with rack ears

Hydrasynth cons:
Monotimbral, 8 voices vs Bi-timbral and 16 voices on Iridium
No resonator engine
No custom wavetables
Shorter wavetables (8 vs 128 waveforms in a table)
No sampler/granular playback engine
No engine like the kernel engines
Mono filters as opposed to stereo filters in Iridium
No proper sequencer vs two sequencers on Iridium"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — The COMPLETE Review (Every Feature Explored)

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave is a 24-voice wavetable synthesizer with real analog filters, three oscillators per voice, and a 6-stage wave envelope that can independently sweep each oscillator through 64-position wavetables. It's built as a modern successor to the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3, carrying the original PPG wavetables alongside 56 high-resolution modern wavetables, analog-modeled waveforms, and — as of OS 1.8 — a built-in sampler. In this review, I go through every major feature of the 3rd Wave in detail: the four oscillator types (PPG legacy, modern user wavetables, analog-modeled, and samples), the dual filter architecture (4-pole analog low-pass plus 2-pole zero-delay state-variable), all four envelopes, the four LFOs, the 16-slot modulation matrix, 11 built-in effects, the arpeggiator, the pattern-based sequencer with parameter automation, 4-part multitimbral layering and splits, the Wave Maker custom wavetable tool (including Serum wavetable import), unison with chord memory, MPE support, and more.

Whether you're considering buying one, comparing it to other hardware wavetable synths like the Waldorf Iridium, Modal Cobalt, or ASM Hydrasynth, or just curious what a modern PPG-inspired instrument sounds like in 2025/2026, this is the full picture. I cover every section of the signal chain with sound demos, explain what makes the wave envelope system unique, show how to build patches from scratch, and give my honest take on where the 3rd Wave excels and where it falls short. Timestamps for every section are below — jump to whatever interests you."

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Waldorf Iridium MK2 Wavetable Synthesizer - Advanced Tutorial with Douglas Moore

video upload by Kraft Music and DSoundman

"Great bundle deals on Waldorf Iridium MK2:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/wa...

Kraft Music welcomes Douglas Moore from DSoundman to walk us through the enhancements and improvements on the Iridium MK2 by Waldorf.

Waldorf Iridium MK2 is based on the multi-engine design of the original Quantum and Iridium synthesizers, with a fresh design and an improved CPU board allowing for more sample storage and opening a wider world of synthesis capabilities. Increased memory allows for the creation of rich, complex sonic landscapes, while per-note parameter locks (the result of a collaboration with Aphex Twin) provide each of 128 notes up to 16 individual parameter variations. Extra RAM also enables a sixth synthesis method per oscillator using sub-oscillators called "Seeds". Iridium MK2's "Flavour" knob, introduced with Waldorf Protein, adds sonic liveliness via micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and other parameters.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Waldorf Iridium MK2 digital polyphonic synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new polyphonic synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Granular Synthesis - And Why the Beetlecrab Tempera Sends It Sideways

video upload by Bleeps and Boops

"Shiny studio thing time... The Beetlecrab Tempera is really unique amongst all the hardware granular synths on the market right now - but is it the cure for your GAS?

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - A Brief Explanation of Granular Synthesis
3:24 - 'Traditional' Granular Synthesis with the Waldorf Iridium
7:47 - Why the Tempera Is Different (demo 1)
13:51 - Musical sources (demo 2)
14:55 - Live Recording (demo 3)
17:36 - All samples all the time (demo 4)
20:45 - Final Thoughts

As ever, thanks so much for watching - hopefully you find this useful and please do comment/like/subscribe for more of this!"

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!"

FM synthesis using only samples - Yamaha EX5

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Until the Waldorf Quantum and Iridium came along, the Yamaha EX5 was the only hardware synthesizer that could frequency modulate samples with other samples. In this video, I use this to turn a sample of my own voice into a somewhat synth-brassy sounding patch using a sine wave sample as a modulator.

00:00 intro
00:09 hello, what's this?
00:29 setting it up
01:05 simple example: a typical FM piano patch using sine wave samples
04:42 build a brass pad with a sample of my own voice
07:54 result
09:28 conclusion

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

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

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"

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 School

video upload by Ebotronix

Waldorf Iridium, Protein, NW 1,
Moog Slim Phatty,
Doepfer ,3x R2m, A 156,A 174-2,
Mutable Instruments Midipal, Peaks, Yarns,Shades,
Ornament and Crime,
Joranalogue, 2x Collide 4 ,
4ms DLD,
Flame , Q Slider,
ADDAC Floor Control,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Dorian Scale,
11.04.2026
vid # 2625

Lush sounds with the Cobalt 8 & Valhalla Supermassive

video upload by Crybo Synth Sounds

"Using Valhalla Supermassive to make 2 of my Cobalt 8 patches sound even more lush. Just switching the presets using the Modal App.

Sounds available for the Super 6, Waldorf Iridium, Hydrasynth, Novation Peak, Minilogue XD, Digitone 2, Cobalt 8, Dub Techno Stabs, pads & chords
from my hardware synths & a free Dreadbox Artemis sound pack. https://payhip.com/CryboSynthSounds"

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Harmony of the Spheres" (50 Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

"'Harmony of the Spheres' is a truly remarkable soundset for the Waldorf Iridium and Quantum synthesizers with 50 exclusive presets created by the well-known sound designer, film composer and sound therapist, Otto K. Schwarz. Whether you are composing ambient journeys, cinematic soundtracks, meditative music, experimental electronica or simply seeking moments of cosmic resonance, “Harmony of the Spheres” invites you to become part of this eternal harmony!

As the name suggests, this soundbank is dedicated to the ancient philosophical concept of the harmony of the spheres, also known as Musica universalis. The ancients spoke of the musical and mathematical structure of the cosmos. They believed that the movement of heavenly bodies gives rise to a perfect harmony, expressed through distances equal to the consonant musical proportions — a celestial symphony that resonates through the universe itself.

On the powerful wavetable, granular and sampling engines of the Iridium and Quantum, this philosophy comes vividly to life. Here you will find multi-layered pads that dissolve into infinite cosmic depths, evolving sequences that mirror the the cosmic cycles and events, hypnotic arpeggios that echo the orbital dance of planets and moons, cosmic leads that pierce the veil of unseen, and ethereal keys bathed in the radiant frequencies of starlight.

Otto K. Schwarz, with over 12 years of experience and collaborations with leading manufacturers such as Access Music, Modal Electronics and Native Instruments, brings his signature blend of psychoacoustic depth, emotional intelligence and therapeutic insight to this library. Each preset is meticulously sculpted to evoke not just sound, but a sense of universal connection — a sonic meditation on the hidden music that binds all existence! Experience the Journey!"

Keep an eye on the following links for the soundset:

https://lfo.store/product-category/hardware-synths/waldorf-iridium/

https://lfo.store/product-category/hardware-synths/waldorf-quantum/