Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way.
Features
- Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
- Modeling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).
- Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
- All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original. Including algorithmic and speech wavetables.
- Faithful modeling of CEM analogue filters.
- Cutoff and resonance modulations. Additional “Dirty“ types: Noise, crackle, click, geiger and bursts.
- 3 Envelopes, 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold + 8 slot modulation matrix
- Poly-aftertouch capable
- MPE modulation sources.
- Two effect slots: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
- 8 voice polyphony with 4 timbral layers
- Advanced Arpeggiator + Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
- Chord & Scale modes
- MIDI CC Learn
Specifications
- Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
- Headphones mini TRS output
- DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
- USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
- Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls)
- Weight: 0.9 kg
