Waldorf Microwave Comes to the iPad

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The AUM and the Fugue machine app were also used for the video.
ShimmerFX and Zero Reverb for FX.

Microwave for iPad is available as standalone and AUv3."

Microwave plugin for iPad

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The AUM and the Fugue machine app were also used for the video.
ShimmerFX and Zero Reverb for FX.
Microwave for iPad is available as standalone and AUv3."

House & Techno Stabs - Soundset for Microwave 1 plugin | Sounddemo by Rapid Flow

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"https://waldorfmusic.com/de/shop/#sou...
The soundset from Rapid Flow for the Microwave plugin is designed around House & Techno stabs or chords, which were a core use of the original Microwave synthesizer. It includes 15 classic wavetable chords and 15 advanced chords using a resonant wavetable for a more modern sound. The chords are layered in multis and can be easily customized. Additionally, individual sounds without chords are provided, allowing users to create their own chord stabs with ease and creativity.

Rapid Flow offers pre-mixed sample packs and a sophisticated production template, available at https://rapidflow.shop"

Sounddemo for Dramatosphere Soundset

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"new Soundset for Waldorf Quantum & Iridium by Kris Amphlett

https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

The Dramatosphere sound set comes with 62 Iridium patches perfect for adding depth, Drama and dynamic movement to any project that requires a high quality sound set, such as commercial and creative music productions, film scores, television series, game design and radio.

Filled with an array of characteristic & textured patches ranging from futuristic, otherworldly and dystopian soundscapes, to haunting, heavenly and surreal atmospheres, Plus a vast selection of other vital elements to help embellish your productions.

This sound set covers a variety of categories such as evolving drones, Retro and glitched synths, Cinematic textures, Evocative basslines, Arpeggios, Sequences, Synthesised vox, Synthesised drum loops, and Sound FX.

Exploring deep into the rich architecture of the Iridium and Quantum synthesizers-
the Dramatosphere sound set takes full advantage of all the available oscillator modes: Wavetable, Waveform, Particle, Resonator, Kernels and the onboard text-to-speech synthesis.

Dramatosphere is the perfect sound set companion with everything needed to add texture and create an atmosphere within your projects.

*All patches are usable with all Iridium and Quantum model synthesizers.

*Samples used are native to the Iridium Keyboard onboard sample collection.

Patch [1021] ‘Granuchoir’ uses the sample; ‘Nave 011/ Nave Tutorial Samples-003’ which was created by Kris Amphlett (Dark Window Recs) exclusively for Waldorf Music and is provided as part of the ‘Dramatosphere’ sound set."

Iridium Core Tutorial - English Version

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

German/Deutsche version below.

"How can I download an update? Where can I find the MIDI settings? How do I change the synthesis form of the oscillators? How do I create a modulation...?

You will find the answers to these questions and much more in this video.

Much of this can also be applied to other models in the Quantum/Iridium series.

0:00 Start
0:46 myWaldorf
01:12 OS Update
01:26 Global Settings
03:10 Loading Patches
03:52 Lets Play
05:08 MOD Matrix
06:24 Layers & Oscillators and more
09:30 Create Multis
10:23 Connect a Keyboard
12:18 Play around
16:16 Perform page
16:57 Favorites"

Iridium Core Tutorial - Deutsche Version

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Wie kann ich ein Update laden? Wo finde ich die MIDI Einstellungen? Wie ändere ich die Syntheseform bei den Oszillatoren? Wie erstelle ich eine Modulation...?
Die Antworten darauf und vieles mehr findet ihr in diesem Video.

0:00 Start
0:46 myWaldorf
01:12 OS Update
01:26 Global Settings
03:08 Patches laden
03:52 Lets Play
05:08 MOD Matrix
06:25 Layers & Oscillators und mehr
09:32 Multis erstellen
10:23 Keyboard anschließen
12:16 Playtime
16:16 Perform Seite
16:57 Favoriten"

Waldorf Introduces Microwave 1 Plugin

video uploads by WaldorfMusicChannel. Last two videos in the playlist above by Martin Stürtzer and James Dyson.

"Waldorf just released the Microwave 1 - as software! I am happy to present the plugin and compare it to my original Microwave 1 Rev A.
https://waldorfmusic.com/microwave/"

"35 years ago Waldorf Music released its first instrument, the Microwave, which took the hearts of the leading musicians and producers of the nineties by storm. Its vibrate and distinctive sound transported the early wavetable sounds of the eighties into the rising electronic dance music of the following decade. Massive base lines, enigmatic wavetable modulations, brutal attacks and pads smooth like silk have been inspired generations of musicians. Microwave’s unique interpretation of wavetable synthesis combined with analogue filters defined what hybrid synthesis is at its best.

Now’s the time to bring back this magical instrument in a software form to the digital workstations of producers and musicians world-wide. The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin was painstakingly recreated from the original hardware with all its idiosyncrasies and wonderful singularities.

A multi-year effort and a labor of love which analyzed and modeled the original instruments down to the finest sonic details of every aspect of the hardware. Only the first generation of the Microwave and also the Waldorf Wave were based on a custom developed integrated circuit called the Waldorf ASIC. In combination with the legendary Curtis filter chips and a very unique 68k CPU based controller software the ASIC defined a very special flavor of wavetable sound unparalleled to none. No one else than the inventor of Wavetable Synthesis of the eighties, Wolfgang Palm, helped to design this unique chip. Waldorf took a huge effort to analyze and recreate this integrated circuit within the plug-in. As the original, the plug-in runs the internal synthesis with the ultra high sampling rate of 250 kHz regardless of the DAW sampling rate. The recreated digital waveforms have been bit-by-bit compared with the original to be 100% identical.

Even the old-school digital-to-analogue converters of the original hardware were modeled with their non-linearities and tone shaping color which were leading into the two Curtis filter chips variants used for the revisions A and B of the original hardware. The plug-in allows further for artificially detuning and recalibrating of the analogue components. Brutal attacks, snappy decays and a plethora of wonderful transients define the sound of the first generation Microwave. But the Microwave 1 Plug-In goes one step further: Its modern and inviting graphical user-interface reveals many aspects of the synthesis engine which were hidden before in the original hardware by its sparse hard to use interface.

Its livelihood never sounding mechanical but always different was based on a very unique architecture to create the envelopes, LFOs and modulations which was painstakingly recreated by the plug-in down to the finest grains.

A fully scalable modern interface with readable high-contrast fonts supports an intuitive sound editing process with many graphical representations of the wavetables, envelopes and filter response curves using animations for modulations and playing positions. The Microwave 1 was never as close as this under your finger tips. A joy to edit sounds with.

But we stopped not here, for the first time the inner makings of the Microwave have been put to the surface. Based on the internal control tables the user can now easily edit existing wavetables and create new ones in a very unique and intuitive process. All the original wavetables are available with their control structures and the full original waveform catalogue. In addition to user wavetables, also user waveforms can be created within the plug-in. Additional randomization modes make wavetable editing fun and sonically surprising as experienced never before. The multi-mode becomes now a weapon of its own for sound design. Originally hard to edit from the panel, the plug-in UI allows now for quickly layering of single sounds to create the most complex and exciting sonic structures.

An easy to use mixer page lets you fine tune their sonic relationships. Even the more exotic feature like tuning and velocity tables have been implemented and can be edited in the UI. All the original factory single and multi-mode sounds are contained in the plug-in in combination with new and modern sound presets. Original MIDI and Sys-Ex dump files can be imported such you can load your favorites from the past. Moreover, the plug-in can be used to control the original hardware are a graphical editor. If you a lucky owner of an Microwave first generation, the plug-in allows you to take your beloved hardware virtually with you where-ever you like and keeping its magical sound. The Microwave 1 plug-in comes as VST, VST3, AU and AAX for macOS and Windows supporting the major digital audio workstations."

Waldorf Teases Legends Never Die With the Microwave I

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

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Cinematic Dark Sequences for Iridium & Quantum - Soundset Demo - by Kevin Schroeder / DejaVu Sound

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

'Soundset available at: https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

The new soundset offers 64 "Cinematic Dark Sequences" and impressive soundscapes can be created in no time at all. A unique skill of Kevin Schroeder's that no one can quickly imitate and which Hans Zimmer has also appreciated time and again. Kevin Schroeder has once again provided his sounds and sequences for the current blockbuster "The Creator" and one or two patches were actually used in the film.

Kevin Schroeder „DejaVu Sound“ is an international sound designer. He has worked with Trevor Morris, Paul Haslinger and Hans Zimmer on various film scores such as Wonder Woman 1984, Top Gun Maverick, James Bond and Dune 2020. His sound sets for Iridium and Quantum (OS 3.0 and higher) are a real enrichment and allow a direct entry into the world of "film music.

00:00 Start
00:26 Static Process
00:37 German Army
00:50 Dark Dystopian
01:09 Forgotten Souls
01:28 Night Owl
02:00 Automatic Call
02:15 Battery Man
02:26 The Laudation
02:42 Contaminated
03:01 Lonely House
03:36 Head of Bass
03:53 Berlin Patrol
04:13 Battle Beat
04:30 Crazy Frog
04:47 Rosetta
05:12 Deep Cave
05:38 Land of Sun
06:11 Relaxing"

Unwrapped | Waldorf Iridium ♡ Core Synthesiser Unboxing & Factory Patch Playthrough

video upload by Hand in Hand Distribution

"Unwrapping the @WaldorfMusicChannel Iridium ♡ Core : What's in the box! (Insert Brad Pitt voice) and then a run through of a few of the units factory patches.

Team HinH."

Waldorf Introduces Largo 2 Synthesizer Plug-In

Waldorf Largo 2 Teaser video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

Waldorf Largo 2 Trailer - Synthesizer Plug-In

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The UI has been redesigned and now enables continuous scalability.
Available as full version or Largo upgrade.

3 fat oscillators per voice (two of them with sub oscillators) with classic waveforms and 68 Wavetables taken from the legendary Microwave and Wave synthesizer and also the Q and Blofeld.

Largo 2 offers comprehensive 64-bit support for Apple silicon/macOS and Windows machines.
and is fully compatible with all existing soundsets."

"LARGO 2 has been redesigned and now offers a scalable user interface for use on modern 5K or FHD laptop monitors and is also fully compatible with existing sound libraries and available sound sets.

oscillators & wavetables
3 fat oscillators per voice (two of them with sub oscillators) with classic waveforms and 68 Wavetables taken from the legendary Microwave and Wave synthesizer as also Q and Blofeld. Up to 4 layers per sound and 4 stereo outputs

lfos
3 fast LFOs syncable to MIDI Clock and note retrigger with adjustable start phase, freely drawable LFO waveform with 16 steps (LFO3)

envelopes
4 ultrafast Envelopes with selectable types and different Loop Modes

huge mod matrix
extremely versatile modulation matrix with 16 Slots, freely programmable, speed far into audio range make for a sound designer’s dream.

powerful arpeggiator
Largo’s arpeggiator is one of the most advanced of its kind. In addition to the standard functions, you can create your own patterns with up to 16 steps.

2 fx slots per layer
High quality Chorus with four and six stages to create lush pads and strings.

filter
Largo 2 offers 2 independent multimode filters and we have added a variety of 3 formant filter types which mimic the frequency response of the human vocal tract. By using the cutoff parameter you can morph between the vowels a-e-i-o-u for all your favorite choir and voice-like modulations.

powerful soundbrowser
Drag and drop sounds between the File Browser and the Program Manager for loading and saving, rearrange sounds on disk or in the current bank, copy and paste, and much more.

https://waldorfmusic.com/largo-2/

Waldorf Introduces Iridium Core - Smaller Quantum / Iridium Based Desktop Synthesizer

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Iridium Core" introduced by Panic Girl

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

JakoJako about integrating the new "Iridium Core" into her modular setup

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

Iridium Core - Sound Demo

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel







The Core

Iridium Core provides the core synthesis engine of the Quantum / Iridium platform. It is the heart of Waldorf's most advanced hardware-based synthesis. The essence of forward-looking sound. The Core.

Sonic Explorer

Iridium Core contains 5 synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. Combined with a broad selection of digital filter and processing options Iridium Core lets you explore a huge sonic universe of electronic sound. Iridium Core's intuitive and easy graphical interface helps you to keep your flow of creativity.

Wave Traveller

The compact form factor makes Iridium Core an ideal companion to travel with you to all your sonic explorations and performances. It fits well into laptop size bags and in carry on-baggage it leaves enough space to all your other devices you need for your performances.

Driven by Inspiration

Iridium Core comes with a huge collection of more than 1700 factory presets and samples to drive your sonic Wanderlust. Get inspired what the broad and diverse array of sound designers have created to fuel your musical endeavours.

Team Player

Iridium Core integrates into various live performance and studio setups. Its connects with your modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers. The compact form factor fits well into your tabletop or space limited setups.

Family Member

Iridium Core shares the same software platform like Quantum, Iridium Desktop & Iridium Keyboard. All instruments are powered by the Waldorf synthesiser OS and will receive joint updates. Thus, the whole family participates from future enhancements and developments.


Press Release follows:

Waldorf genuinely gets right to the heart of its Iridium synthesizer product line by introducing Iridium Core as small form factor variant

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Synthwaves Edition for Iridium & Quantum - Soundset Demo - by Kevin Schroeder / DejaVu Sound

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Synthwave Edition available at: https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

Kevin Schroeder 'DejaVu Sound' is an international sound designer. He has worked with Trevor Morris, Paul Haslinger and Hans Zimmer on various film scores such as Wonder Woman 1984, Topgun, James Bond and Dune 2020. His sound sets for Iridium and Quantum (OS 3.0 and higher) are a real enrichment and allow a direct entry into the world of film music.

The 'Synthwaves Edition' contains 64 patches with various bass sounds, several leads, atmospheres and dreamlike pad sounds. With Kevins patches you can create impressive soundscapes in no time. In addition, the set again offers a variety of complex 'sequences'. A characteristic of Kevin Schroeder that is appreciated not least by Hans Zimmer."

STVC - vocoder fx used in a popsong

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Luna Keller is a singer songwriter and uses the Waldorf STVC very decently in her current song "Horizon". A perfect team in a very soulful song."

https://waldorfmusic.com
https://waldorfmusic.com/de/artist-lu...
Guitar: Dom Malin https://linktr.ee/DomMalin

Waldorf Sounddesigner Talk - feat. Howard Scarr

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Howard Scarr is an internationally highly respected sound designer. He has worked with Hans Zimmer on various film scores and his sounds can be found in all major libraries such as Spectrasonics, UHE's Zebra and last but not least in the Waldorf Quantum/Iridium family.
Waldorf CTO Rolf Wöhrmann met him at Superbooth 2023 in Berlin."

Phable Quantum Review

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"phable provides a comprehensive overview of the Quantum. After 2 years of intensive use, he has a lot to say.

00:00 - Intro Jam
02:04 - Waldorf’s Legacy
02:54 - Synth Architecture
06:25 - Modulation Assignement
07:24 - Cinematic Hans Zimmer Style Demo
08:41 - Analog Filter
09:40 - Sound of the Analog Filter
10:26 - Filter modes
11:03 - Techno Dub Chord Example
12:00 - Digital Former
12:56 - Effects
14:23 - Sound Designer’s Dream
16:32 - The Sound of the Quantum
19:00 - 16 Voice Mode (Voice Allocation)
21:38 - Quantum Platform
24:40 - Quantum Mark 2
26:30 - „Negative“ Points

Phable is a german-based singer, vocalist, musician, and DJ with deep roots in House, Techno, Deep House, Dub and Tech House. In the last years, he released on labels such as #Armada, #Ostfunk, #LightMyFire, #WonneMusik, #Pure*, #AudioSafari and recently on #PlasticCity. Sometimes his tracks are melodically sensual, sometimes pumping groovy, his style unique."

► https://www.phablemusic.com/

Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo & Sound Design Tutorial

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"The Waldorf Pulse2 is an analog desktop synth based on the original rack-module from 1995. In this video Martin Stürtzer creates a demo track and designs three patches from scratch.

Martin Stürtzer:
➽ BANDCAMP: https://phelios.bandcamp.com
➽ SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/31PB71q
➽ SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/martinstuertzer

00:00 Music & Intro
03:02 Bass
06:38 Bell Arp
09:38 Chord"

Waldorf Quantum MK2 - Will Eason Favourite Features

video upload by Hand in Hand Distribution

"Will Eason takes us through some of his initial favourite features with the limited time he spent with the @WaldorfMusicChannel Quantum Mk2."

SONIC DOOM. Modular synth improvisation #modularsynth #synthesizer #eurorack

video upload by TLG Electro

"2 oscillator jam, one analogue, one digital wavetable. @WaldorfMusicChannel @Cre8audio #doepfer #electronica #eurorack #modularsynth #modular #eurocrack #synthesizer #synths #dreadbox #alesis #synthjam @Dreadbox-synths"

Primarily featuring the Waldorf NW1 wavetable & Dreadbox Eudemonia filter modules.

And one with the Korg Volca FM through an Alesis Nanoverb:

I put my Korg Volca FM through an Alesis Nanoverb. #korgvolcaFM #eurorack #alesis


"I picked up a Nanoverb off Ebay for 45 quid.
The hall settings have amazing long reverbs.

Imagine how incredible the Volca FM would have been if it came with reverb built in. An amazing ambient machine.

I have a rack mount Alesis Microverb 4 in my Eurorack Modular synth that produces a lot of great effects."

Epic Soundscapes - The Waldorf Quantum MK2 Synthesizer

video upload by Hand in Hand Distribution

"Will Eason with the @WaldorfMusicChannel Quantum MK2 - Creating the sounds of distant realms not yet discovered and bringing them to life 🌌"

Iridium meets Osmose

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"EXPRESSIVE E did a great job with the new Osmose synthesizer keyboard which can also be a great companion for our Iridium. We'd like to share some impressions.

Waldorf Music Company website: http://www.waldorfmusic.com

0:00 Intro
0:37 Granular Beat Sequence
2:40 Marimbantum
3:34 PPG Runner
5:28 The River
7:22 Vangelis Split
9:42 Bottle Bank"

Reinhold Heil - Interview w/ Waldorf Music

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"In January 2023 we sat down to an exclusive interview with highly acclaimed composer, producer and musician Reinhold Heil. We talk about Reinhold's lifelong relationship with Waldorf synthesizers and his creative process."

Reinhold Heil website: https://reinholdheil.com