Arturia MICRO BRUTE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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MicroBrute is pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth. Small in size but loaded with features, it follows in the footsteps laid by its big brother the MiniBrute. Packed with mixable waveforms, a new sub oscillator design, the famous Steiner-Parker multimode filter, super fast envelope, syncable LFO and the new step sequencer, not to mention […]

 

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MicroBrute is pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth. Small in size but loaded with features, it follows in the footsteps laid by its big brother the MiniBrute.

Packed with mixable waveforms, a new sub oscillator design, the famous Steiner-Parker multimode filter, super fast envelope, syncable LFO and the new step sequencer, not to mention the patchable mod matrix the MicroBrute is a landmark new synth at an incredible price.

MAIN FEATURES:

  • Monophonic synthesizer
  • 100% Analog Audio Signal Path
  • Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP)
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillator with new Overtone Sub-Osc
  • Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle)
  • LFO with 3 waveforms and destination attenuator
  • Brute FactorTM delivering saturation and rich harmonics
  • Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
  • Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics
  • Fast Envelope Generator
  • 25 note mini Keyboard
  • External Analog Audio Input (level pot on rear)
  • CV Inputs: Pitch, Filter, Sub-mod, Pulse, Saw animator, metalizer, gate in.
  • CV outputs: Pitch, Gate, Env, LFO
  • MIDI Inwith 5-Pin DIN connector
  • USB MIDI In/Out
  • 1/4″ Audio Output and 1/8″ Headphone Output
  • Free Editor Software
  • Step Sequencer :
    • 8 sequences stored on power down
    • Rate control
    • Sync to MIDI clock
    • Multiple modes (via software editor)
  • Tap tempo/rest insert

Box content

  • MicroBrute synthesizer.
  • User manual.
  • Preset sheets.
  • Power supply.
  • 2 mini jack patch cords.

Size & weight

  • Instrument size : 325x221x60mm
  • Instrument weight : 1.750 Kg
Weight 2.00 kg

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MicroBrute is pure analog sonic powerhouse of a synth. Small in size but loaded with features, it follows in the footsteps laid by its big brother the MiniBrute.

Packed with mixable waveforms, a new sub oscillator design, the famous Steiner-Parker multimode filter, super fast envelope, syncable LFO and the new step sequencer, not to mention the patchable mod matrix the MicroBrute is a landmark new synth at an incredible price.

MAIN FEATURES:

  • Monophonic synthesizer
  • 100% Analog Audio Signal Path
  • Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP)
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillator with new Overtone Sub-Osc
  • Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle)
  • LFO with 3 waveforms and destination attenuator
  • Brute FactorTM delivering saturation and rich harmonics
  • Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
  • Metalizer bringing extreme triangle harmonics
  • Fast Envelope Generator
  • 25 note mini Keyboard
  • External Analog Audio Input (level pot on rear)
  • CV Inputs: Pitch, Filter, Sub-mod, Pulse, Saw animator, metalizer, gate in.
  • CV outputs: Pitch, Gate, Env, LFO
  • MIDI Inwith 5-Pin DIN connector
  • USB MIDI In/Out
  • 1/4" Audio Output and 1/8" Headphone Output
  • Free Editor Software
  • Step Sequencer :
    • 8 sequences stored on power down
    • Rate control
    • Sync to MIDI clock
    • Multiple modes (via software editor)
  • Tap tempo/rest insert
Box content
  • MicroBrute synthesizer.
  • User manual.
  • Preset sheets.
  • Power supply.
  • 2 mini jack patch cords.

Size & weight
  • Instrument size : 325x221x60mm
  • Instrument weight : 1.750 Kg

MiniNova is a compact, super-cool studio and live synth with the same sound engine as its big brother; UltraNova. It comes with 256 incredible onboard sounds that you can tweak with five knobs, or totally warp with eight 'animate' buttons. It has up to 18 voices with as many as five synth effects on each sound. MiniNova also has an onboard VocalTuneTM effect as well as a classic vocoder so you can recreate iconic vocal sounds from hip hop, urban and electronic music.

Specifications In the Box
  • USB cable
  • Power supply
  • User manual
Included Software
  • MiniNova Software Editor
  • MiniNova Patch Librarian
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Novation Bass Station softsynth
  • Loopmasters sample pack (1GB)
Synth engine
  • Up to 18 note polyphony (dynamic voicing)
  • Mono-Timbral
Per patch
  • 3x oscillators
  • 1x noise generator
  • 2x ring modulators
  • Waveforms include:
  • Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9x saw:pulse combinations.
  • 20x digital waveforms
  • 36x wavetables
Filter types
  • 2x filters per patch
  • low pass no resonance 6dB per octave
  • low pass 12dB
  • low pass 18dB
  • low pass 24dB
  • band pass 6:6
  • band pass 6:12
  • band pass 12:6
  • band pass 6:18
  • band pass 18:6
  • band pass 12:12
  • high pass no resonance 6dB per octave
  • high pass 12dB
  • high pass 18dB
  • high pass 24dB
Modulation sources:
  • 20 modulation slots per patch
  • 6x envelope generators
  • 3x LFOs
  • Aftertouch
  • Velocity
  • Key scaling/track
  • Mod wheel
  • Expression pedal
Total of 66 Destinations including:
  • Oscillator pitch, pulse width, wavetable index, level and sync
  • Filter cutoff, resonance, envelope settings
  • Effects parameters and send levels
  • Recursive modulation (modulating modulation sources themselves)
5 effects slots per patch
  • Distortion - up to 2 instances
  • Compressor - up to 2 instances
  • Chorus/Phase - up to 4 instances
  • Delay - up to 2 instances
  • Reverb - up to 2 instances
  • Gator
  • EQ
Misc
  • VocalTune
  • 12 band vocoder
  • Arpeggiator - 33 patterns
  • Realtime Arp rhythm editing function
  • Chord function - lock up to 10 notes
  • Patch storage  - up to 384 on hardware (ships with 256 factory patches)
Hardware: Utility, display and patch select controls
  • 16 character custom LCD
  • 1x large detented patch select encoder
  • 1x patch sort switch
  • 1x volume dial
  • 1x detented data encoder
  • 5x navigation/utility buttons
  • 2x patch navigation buttons
Keyboard/performance controls
  • Pitch wheel (LED lit)
  • Modulation wheel (LED lit)
  • 37 note keyboard with velocity
  • 4x smooth edit/performance pots
  • 1x large smooth filter pot
  • 1x six position parameter selector switch
  • 6x parameter indicator LEDs
  • 8x three-colour, back-lit animate/arpeggiator/favourite patch-select buttons
  • 2x animate/arpeggiate LED indicators
  • 1x back-lit 'hold' button
  • 1x animate/arpeggiator/favourite patch toggle switch
  • 1x 'favourite' patch select button
  • 1x arpeggiator tempo control pot
  • 1x arpeggiator tempo indicator LED
  • 2x back-lit arpeggiator control encoders
  • 2x back-lit octave select buttons
Inputs, Outputs, rear panel
  • XLR dynamic mic input
  • 1x ¼" jack inputs
  • 2x ¼" jack outputs
  • 1x ¼" jack headphone output
  • Sustain pedal on ¼" jack input
  • MIDI in/out
  • 12 volt power input
  • USB/DC/off power switch
  • USB port (MiniNova can be powered via USB)
  • Kensington Lock port
Dimensions
  • Length: 560mm
  • Height: 75mm
  • Depth: 250mm
  • Length: 22.04“
  • Height: 2.95“
  • Depth: 9.84“
Weight
  • 2.52kg
  • 5.55lb

 

 

Krome
Music Workstation

On Stage. On the Go. On Top.

Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, this new keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class. Taking its name from the Greek word meaning "color," Krome is the new standard for sonic excellence in a gigging musician\'s keyboard, providing a limitless palette of sound to bring vivid inspiration your music. Introducing the Krome Music Workstation.

Product Highlights:

  • The Korg workstation ideal for any style of piano playing
  • Kronos-derived full length, unlooped piano and drum sounds, plus new electric pianos designed to shine on stage
  • Electric pianos with eight-level velocity switching for unmatched expressive power
  • Clear, intuitive control with Korg\'s exclusive 7-inch color TouchViewTM display
  • Drums offering separately mixable direct and ambient sounds for studio-grade quality
  • Drum Track plays back realistic, inspiring grooves at the touch of a button
  • Expertly created, in-demand sounds including 640 Programs and 288 Combinations
  • Powerful Effects with 5 Inserts, 2 Master, and 1 Total FX, plus per track/timbre EQ
  • Distinctive aluminum panel design exudes a sense of quality
  • USB connection to your computer, plus an SD Card slot for data storage
  • You can use the Krome editor to edit sounds on your computer
  • Available in 61, 73, and 88 key models.


In addition to Korg\'s well-proven workstation features, Krome features a carefully chosen selection of the top sounds available today for bread-and-butter keyboard instruments such as piano and electric piano, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you the best of the basics. These highly usable piano, electric piano, and drum sounds by themselves set Krome apart from any other keyboard in its class. With sound quality and features normally found in much more expensive instruments, Krome aspires to set a whole new value standard, and become a unique and irreplaceable partner for real-world musicians.

Specifications

Keyboard

            Krome 61: Semi-weighted keyboard

                          *velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported

                          *Standard C2-C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])

            Krome 73: Semi-weighted keyboard

                          *velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported

                          *Standard C1-C7 (transposable in the range [C0...C6]-[C2...C8])

Krome 88: NH keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action] keyboard

             *velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported

             *Standard A0-C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9]

              *The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.

System

            EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)

Sounds

Maximum Polyphony:

            120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode

             60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode

              *The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.

PCM Memory:

            3.8 GB, 48kHz/16-bit linear equivalent

              583 Multisamples (Including 12 Stereo multisamples)

             2,080 Drumsamples (Including 474 Stereo Drumsamples)

Program:

Oscillator

            OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported

            8 velocity zones per oscillator with switching, crossfades and layers

Filters

            Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)

            Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)

Driver

            Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost

EQ

            Three bands, with sweepable mid

Modulation

            For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp)

            Two LFOs

            Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)

            Two AMS mixers

            Pitch EG

            Common LFO

            Two common key tracking generators

Combination:

Timbres: 16 maximum, each with split/layer/velocity switching with crossfading, plus modifications via Tone  

Adjust function

MIDI Controller Functionality: Customizable MIDI channel and Internal/External/Both settings per timbre

Master Keyboard Functionality

It\'s available for controlling external MIDI devices

Drum Kit:

Stereo and mono drum samples

8 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)

Sounds:

Program: 640 preload, 768 total locations

Combi: 288 preload, 512 total locations

Drumkits: 32 preload, 48 total locations

The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit:

            User: 512 Combination (288 Preload)

User: 768 Program (640 Preload)

User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)

              Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program

Effects

Insert Effects:

            5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)

            2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)

            1 Total Effect (stereo in/out)

Timbre / Track EQ:

            3-band EQ per timbre/track

Effect Types:

 193, useable as Insert, Master, or Total effects. Note that a double-size effect cannot be used as  a total effect.

Modulation:

            Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO

Effects Control Busses:

            Stereo sidechain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)

Effect Preset:

            32 preset per effect

Polyphonic Arpeggiator

Program Mode:

 Single polyphonic arpeggiator

Combination, Sequencer Mode:

 Dual polyphonic arpeggiators

Number of pattern:

 900 preload, 1028 total locations

 5 preset arpeggio patterns

Drum Track

 637 preload, 1000 total locations

 Configurable Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone

Sequencer

Tracks:

            16 MIDI tracks + 1 master track

Number of Songs:

            128 Songs

Resolution:

            1/480 PPQ

Tempo:

            40.00- 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Maximum memory:

            210,000 MIDI events

Template Song:

            16 preset / 16 user template songs

Cue List function:

            20 Cue Lists

 99 steps

Pattern:

            605 Preset / 100 User patterns

RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording):

              1 pattern set per song

Format:

               KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1

Media

            Load, Save, Utility, data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)

Controllers

*Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]

*Realtime Control

             [SELECT] Switch:

            REALTIME CONTROL (TONE, USER), ARP

            4 Knobs;

             REALTIME CONTROL: Real-time Modulation, Arpeggio control

*Drum Track

            [DRUM TRACK] Switch On/Off

*Arpeggiator

            [ARP] Switch On/Off

 

User Interface

Display:

            TouchView(tm) Graphical User Interface

            7-inch color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels

            Onboard LCD brightness control

Mode Switch:

            [COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] switch

VALUE controller:

            [VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switch, 10 key block ([0] - [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])

BANK Switch:

            [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switch (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switch are available)

SEQUENCER switch:

            [PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP]

TEMPO:

             [TEMPO] knob, [TAP] switch

Others:

            [PAGE] switch, [WRITE] switch, [EXIT] switch, [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob

 

Outputs

AUDIO OUTPUT (L / MONO, R):

            6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced

  Output Impedance: 1100Ohm, 550Ohm with Mono output

  Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10Ohm.

Headphone Output:

            3.5mmStereo phone jack

  Output Impedance: 33Ohm

               Maximum level: 60 + 60mW with 33Ohm load

Control Input

            DAMPER pedal (Half Damper supported)

            ASSIGNABLE SWITCH

            ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

MIDI

            IN/OUT

USB

            USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1

SD Card Slot

            Max: 2 GB / SD memory card

  Max: 32 GB/ SDHC memory card

  Note: SDXC memory cards are not supported.

Power

            Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch

Dimensions (W x D x H)

KROME-61 = 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,027 × 313 × 93 mm

KROME-73 = 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,191 × 313 × 93 mm

KROME-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches / 1,448 × 383 × 131 mm

Weight

KROME-61 = 15.87 lbs. / 7.2 kg

KROME-73 = 18.08 lbs. / 8.2 kg

KROME-88 = 32.41 lbs. / 14.7 kg

Power Consumption

  13 W

Accessories

               AC Adapter

Quick Start Guide

Accessory Disc (Operation Guide PDF, Parameter Guide PDF, Video Manual)

Option

XVP-10: Expression/Volume pedal

EXP-2: Foot Controller

DS-1H: Damper Pedal

PS-1, PS-3: Pedal Switch

 

PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor

Windows

OS:

   Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),

   Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)

Computer:

            USB port required

Macintosh

OS:

            Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later

Computer:

             USB port required

PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor

Windows

OS:

   Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),

   Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)

CPU:

            Intel Pentium 4/ Greather than 1 gHz, later Core Duo recommended.

Memory:

             More than 512MB (Greater than 1 GB recommended)

Monitor:

             1,024x768, at least 16-bit color

Others:

            Computer with USB port, running Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista

 

Macintosh

OS:

            Mac OS X 10.5 or later (32-bit and 64-bit kernel modes supported)

                 Note: This plug-in is not 64-bit.

CPU:

            Intel Mac supported

    Later Core Duo recommended

Memory:

            More than 512MB (at least 1 GB recommended)

Monitor:

            1,024x768, at least 32,000 colors

Others:

            Apple Macintosh computer with USB port, running Mac OS X.

 

*Krome Plug-In Editor supports VST/RTAS in Windows, VST/ Audio Unit/RTAS in Macintosh.

*Only a single instance of the Krome Editor or Krome Plug-In Editor can be used at once.

*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

 

Info

Music production station. 24 notes polyphony, 16 parts, degmatolipsia in 48.0Khz, 409 oscillators, 16 different filter types, 32 master and 38 insert effects. Sequencer with 64 steps in each part. 16 dynamically backlit pads, ability to save files in format Ableton. Audio L / R outputs, MIDI IN / OUT, Micro USB 2, card slot SD. Weight 1,6 Kg.

Waldorf is back in the game. With the Blofeld. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made Waldorf a truly legendary brand. The engine inside the heavy duty, full metal chassis of the Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they play their Pulse, Q, Q+, Micro Q, Microwave, Microwave II/XT, or even the flagship Wave. Yes, you've heard it right. The Blofeld is not only capable of producing these warm, organic analog sounds known from the Q synthesizer line, it also sports a wavetable engine like its predecessors with "Wave" in their names. This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary PPG Wave synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the Blofeld for the first time, you will instantly recognize those edgy, hard-hitting and bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of so many world hits from the PPG era on, and become increasingly popular once more. In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. And for a price no-one would have imagined a couple of years ago. Oscillators Each of the three oscillators offers authentic circuit-models of analog waveforms: Pulse with variable pulse-width, sawtooth, triangle and, as found in relatively few analog synthesizers these days, sine wave. Furthermore, oscillators 1 and 2 feature the two wavetables that were introduced by the Waldorf Q and appeared shortly thereafter in the Micro Q series. Not only that, the Blofeld includes all ROM Wavetables from the mighty flagship Waldorf Wave as well as Microwave II/XT. Plus, lo and behold, the desperately requested "Upper Wavetable" from the good old PPG Wave! But, for the first time in the history of Waldorf and PPG, each of these two oscillators can have its own wavetable. What's more, you have control over the brilliance of these wavetables, which is especially important for waves with lots of harmonics in the bass end. You decide if you prefer pure and perfect harmonics or the same edgy timbre you know and love from the earlier Waldorf and PPG synthesizers. Brilliance also affects the sawtooth and pulse oscillator models. From warm and soft (for those typical L.A. string pads) to the hard shapes you need for punchy and biting bass sounds. But note, Brilliance is not a simple filter applied after the oscillators, the model itself is modified. Each of the three oscillators can be frequency-modulated by any of the other oscillators, the noise generator or one of the LFOs. With low FM amounts, you can add a little dirt to the oscillator sound, with higher amounts you get typical FM effects. On top of all that, oscillator 2 can be hard-synced to oscillator 3. Ring Modulation and Noise Generator Oscillators 1 and 2 can be ring-modulated to create bell-like or metallic sounds, eerie sound effects as well as pumping basses and leads. The noise generator delivers white noise that can be filtered low or high pass, depending on the Noise Colour setting. The three oscillators, the ring modulator and the noise generator can be freely mixed into filter 1 and filter 2. This allows fine control over the harmonic content of each of the tone generators. Filters The Blofeld has two multimode filters per voice that can be routed in series or in parallel. Each Filter has its own Pan parameter for easy creation of stereo sounds. The selection of filter types includes low pass, band pass, high pass and notch (band reject), each with 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct slope. The filter models are based on several famous Waldorf filter algorithms found in all our products. They offer resonance up to self-oscillation as well as frequency modulation (filter FM). Furthermore, the Blofeld features the same comb filter types (with positive and negative feedback) that we first introduced in the Waldorf Q. These can be used to thicken bass and pad sounds or to create percussive, string or flute sounds reminiscent of physical modelling. Overdrive, Saturation, Distortion, Shaping You name it. The Blofeld offers a freely controllable "Drive" behind each filter with more than a dozen curves. These include such standards as the drive from the Q and Micro Q, low/medium/hard saturation, tube saturation, two types of electric pickups, a rectifier, digital overflow as well as esoteric stuff such as "binary distortion“, a sinusoidal waveshaper and even a distortion controlled by oscillator 1. And because the Blofeld has two filters that can be routed in series, you can control the timbre of the drive output of Filter 1 by dampening or emphasizing certain frequencies with filter 2. Effects The Blofeld has two effect slots with various types. In Multimode, the first effect slot is available per Part, while the second one is used for all 16 Parts (i.e. global) with controllable mix levels. Part 1 determines the settings of the second effect. The first effect slot offers such modulation effects as chorus, flanger as well as a combined type called "Triple FX“. The latter gives you several effects at once, but with a reduced parameter set. The second effect slot offers all the same types as the first, but with the addition of delay, clocked delay and reverb. Envelopes Four envelopes with different types and trigger modes affect any sound parameters you choose. Each envelope can be either polyphonic or single trigger. This is especially interesting with the monophonic voice allocation, as the filter envelope can be set to be triggered only by the first note(s) while the Amp Envelope is triggered anew (i.e. on each note). Think "organ percussion register“, for instance. The Envelope types include the standard ADSR as well as an enhanced ADSR-variant (with controllable attack level and two decay and sustain stages), two different loop envelopes and a "one shot" Envelope. The Loop types can be used to act as additional LFOs, while the One Shot is perfectly suited for percussion sounds (which typically ignore the note release). LFOs Each of the three LFOs offers sine, triangle, square and sawtooth waveforms, plus sample & hold and random. LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock, they can be polyphonic or monophonic, reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase, and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values). One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range, thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths, or logarithmic FM, which is primarily the domain of analog modular systems. Modulation Matrix Here's where the real Waldorf power lies. Each and every instrument designed and built by Waldorf lets you connect dozens of modulation sources to all the important sound generation parameters. Individual or multiple oscillator pitches, their pulsewidths and waveforms, their levels and filter-balances, FM modulation amounts, individual filter cutoff and resonance, filter FM amounts and stereo panning, or just the good old sound output level – everything can be controlled from internal modulation sources or from a variety of MIDI messages such as velocity, keytrack, continuous controllers (including wheels, breath and foot controllers) etc. You can of course "modulate the modulators" i.e. control LFO speeds and individual envelope rates and levels. But in Blofeld you can even specify that these sources modulate themselves – recursive modulation! For instance, modulating an envelope rate by the same envelope (or another one) can alter the shape of the slope dramatically from the standard exponential curve to linear to inverse exponential. And how many slots do you get in the mod matrix? Two? Three? Four? No, we're talking big here. You get 16 freely definable slots plus all the pre-routed modulation destinations such as pitch, Osc 1, 2 and 3 frequency and PWM (pulse width modulation), filter 1 and 2 cutoff, panorama and amp level modulation. And let's not forget that the filter envelope is already routed to filter 1 and 2 cutoff, and the amp envelope is routed to the amp level. Makes a total of 33 simultaneous connections if we counted correctly. Modifiers What if you want something really really crazy, like controlling a pitch vibrato done by LFO 3 with the modulation wheel. Although there are a few such composite modulation sources such as "LFO1*MW" (LFO 1 controlled by Modulation Wheel) and "LFO2*Press" (LFO 2 controlled by monophonic Aftertouch), there's nobody doing the "LFO3*MW" thing for you. But, don't worry, that's where the Modifiers come into play. In seconds you can set up a new modifier, with the two sources set to LFO 3 and modulation wheel, and the "operation" set to "*" (multiply). You can use such custom-made modulation sources in any of the modulation slots described above. Okay, maybe you are more the regular musician who simply wants to perform a binary OR between two modulation sources? Okay, go for it! This operation is just one of several at your service. Arpeggiator Okay, Blofeld's arpeggiator could very well become the biggest chapter of this page but let's try to keep it short... It features variable clock divisions from 1/64 triplets to more than 1000 bars, with variable swing/shuffle, a range of up to 10 octaves. Up, down and alternate figures, selectable play order from low to high note, low to high velocity, as played or reversed, variable note length, different velocity modes. And Hold or One-Shot, if you like. But more importantly, it has the most powerful Pattern Editor we have ever seen. You can set each Step to either play the note it would do so anyway, to pause, to play the previous note again, play the first or the last note, play those together, play a chord consisting of all held notes or a randomly selected note. Then you can adjust the Accent of each step (including silence), activate or deactivate Glide for each step, set the timing to play a step ahead or behind its nominal time, and finely adjust the note length between short staccato and full legato. No wonder this arpeggiator had great reviews when it first appeared in the Waldorf Q. It will take you straight to arpeggiator-heaven, as has already happened to thousands of Waldorf customers. Dig it! Sound Now, how does all that sound? You probably know that Waldorf synthesizers are well loved for their sound character, and the Blofeld is certainly no exception. But who are we to tell you? Better listen to the Waldorf Blofeld demos or just believe us: it sounds great. Now go and get one! Technical InfoMost important features Unbeatable price tag Sturdy Metal Enclosure 7 endless stainless steel Dials Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED More than 1000 Sounds 3 Oscillators per voice Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators All Q Oscillator Models All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables 2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice Filter FM 2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves 3 fast LFOs per voice 4 fast Envelopes per voice Powerful Arpeggiator Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound General Features Up to 25 Voices 16 part multi timbral More than 1000 Sounds Sturdy Metal Enclosure 7 endless stainless steel Dials 5 Buttons Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED MIDI LED Volume Control Power Switch Stereo Output Headphone Output MIDI In USB Connector for MIDI In / Out: - uses standard USB MIDI Driver provided by host computer OS - Windows ME minimum, Windows XP or newer recommended - Mac OS X 10.2 minimum, Mac OS X 10.3 or newer recommended External Power Supply Per Voice 3 Oscillators Virtual Analog Models: - Pulse with Pulse Width Modulation and adjustable Brilliance - Sawtooth with adjustable Brilliance - Triangle - Sine Wavetables: - Q Alt 1 and Alt 2 Wavetable with adjustable Brilliance - All Wavetables from Microwave II/XT/XTk Series with adjustable Brilliance - Separate Wavetable selectable for Oscillator 1 and 2 Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators Oscillator Synchronization Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2 Noise Generator with Noise Colour 2 independent Multi Mode Filters: - Filter FM - Resonance up to Self-Oscillation - Low Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - Band Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - High Pass 24 dB / 12 dB - Notch 24 dB / 12 dB - Comb Filter with positive / negative Feedback - PPG Low Pass Filter 2 Drive stages per voice with adjustable Drive Gain and selectable Curves: - Clip - Hard - Medium - Soft - Sine Shaper - etc. Modulation Matrix with 16 Slots, freely programmable: - Modulation Speed far into Audio Range - Modulation Sources include all internal Modulation Sources plus various MIDI messages - Modulation Destinations for almost all continuous sound parameters Various pre-routed Modulation Destinations with selectable Sources: - Pitch Modulation - Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Frequency Modulation - Oscillator 1 / 2 / 3 Pulse Width Modulation - Filter 1 / 2 Cutoff Modulation - Filter 1 / 2 Frequency Modulation - Pan 1 / 2 Modulation - Amp Modulation 4 Modifiers for transforming Modulation Sources with various Algorithms 3 fast LFOs: - Syncable to MIDI Clock - Note Retrigger with adjustable Start Phase - Monophonic LFO - Keytrack 4 fast Envelopes with selectable types: - Single Trigger / Retrigger per Envelope - ADSR - ADS1DS2R (2 Decay/Sustain stages plus adjustable Attack Level) - One Shot - Loop S1S2 (Loop between Sustain 1 and 2) - Loop All (Loop over all stages) Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode with selectable Voice Count Per Part Powerful Arpeggiator: - Hold and One Shot modes - Syncable to MIDI Clock - Direction Up, Down, Alternate - Range up to 10 Octaves - Various methods to modify Note Sort Order Freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound. programmable per Step: - Accent - Timing - Length - Glide on/off - Pause - Chord - Previous note - Random not from Note List - first and/or last note from Note List 1 Effect slot per part 1 Effect slot globally for all parts Effect types: - Chorus - Flanger - Phaser - Overdrive - Triple FX (S&H, Ring Modulation, Chorus) - Delay (only available on global Effect slot) - Clocked Delay (only available on global Effect slot) - Reverb (only available on global Effect slot)

Intuitive and ultra-powerful volca sequencer
A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential

The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing and to allow parts to be inserted or removed "on the fly." Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time.
Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters

The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The volca sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.

Parameters that can be used with Motion Sequence
・ Start Point (Playback start location)
・ Length (Playback length)
・ Hi Cut (Cutoff frequency)
・ Speed (Playback speed)
・ Pitch EG Int (Pitch EG depth)
・ Pitch EG Attack (Pitch EG attack time)
・ Pitch EG Decay (Pitch EG Decay time)
・ Amp Level
・ Pan
・ Amp EG Attack (Amp EG Attack time)
・ Amp EG Decay (Amp EG Decay time)

Keyboard

 
    Multi touch Keyboard

Sampler

Type
    PCM

Maximum Polyphony
    8

Number of Samples
    100 (User over writable)

Memory Size for Sample
    4 MB, Maximum 65 seconds

Sampling Frequency
    31.25 kHZ, 16 bit

Edit
    Sample(Start Point, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch(Speed, EG Int, Attack,Decay), Amp(Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off

Effects

Digital Reverb
    On/Off, Mix

Analogue Isolator
    Bass, Treble

Sequencer

Number of Parts
    10

Number of Steps
    16

Number of Recording Patterns
    10

Control
    Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing

Song

Maximum Number of Sequence
    16

Number of Recording Songs
    6

Connectors

Audio Output
    Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Sync
    Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)
    Sync Out(3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)

MIDI
    MIDI IN

Power

Battery Life
    Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)

Power Supply
    AA alkaline battery × 6 or AA nickel-metal hydride battery × 6 Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional) 

Others

Accessories
    AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation), Cable  

Options
    AC adapter (DC 9V)

Dimensions
(W x D x H)
    193 × 115 ×45 mm / 7.60” x 4.53” x 1.77”

Weight
    372 g / 13.12 oz. (Excluding batteries)

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