{"title":"Waldorf","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"waldorf-protein-wavetable-desktop-synthesizer","title":"Waldorf Protein Wavetable Desktop Synthesizer","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShape Evolving Sound with the Waldorf Protein Authentic Wavetable Synthesizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein 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 Waldorf instrument making but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful modeling of CEM analogue filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 voice polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 timbral layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Arpeggiator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-sequencer with up to 32 steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPE Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 150 factory patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith handy dimensions of 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including controls) and a weight of 0.9 kg, the Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWavetable – Structure in Motion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into wavetables that evolve like living matter. Control their movement and texture with envelope and velocity modulation. Each waveform shifts and transforms – vivid, expressive, and endlessly alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFilter – The DNA of Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpt tone with Cutoff Track, Resonance, Dirt, and flexible Envelope Amount. From crystal clarity to raw, earthy grit – Protein resonates at every sonic layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLayer – Dynamic Sound Structure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 voices can be organized in up to 4 layers allowing for complex sonic layered arrangements, surprising round robin modes, or simply split by MIDI channels for poly timbral operation. With the Load Layer feature new sonic arrangements can be created in seconds by simply re-combining existing layers from the whole preset collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEffects – Refinement on a Molecular Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom subtle shine to cinematic space: reverb, delay, modulation, and more. Every detail can be shaped with precision. Amount defines intensity, Type defines character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvelopes and Modulation – Intelligent Motion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic modulation meets precise control. Every envelope, every source, every target connects fluidly. Protein responds intuitively – as if it understands the language of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresets – Inspiration for Music\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein comes with over 150 factory presets of huge variety and is capable to store up to 250 presets. With the 4 layer concept musicians can mix and match from the existing library and create new combinations with the easy to use “Load Layer” feature. Build rich and surprising sonic complexity from simple parts within seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePitch – Total Command of Every Tone Cell\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape pitch with meticulous precision. From various scales and chords to smooth, fluid glides – Protein responds instantly to every nuance of a performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEverywhere Musicians Go….\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile being a true power synth, Protein can carry musicians away into new and surprising worlds of sound. With its portable form factor musicians can take Protein with them everywhere they go and be creative whenever they feel so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscillators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillators: Two based on original Waldorf Microwave 1 ASIC chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Sampling Rate: 250 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC Modeling: Modeling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Generator: Digital noise generator based on ASIC technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWavetables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Microwave 1 Wavetables: Included and bit-identical to original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Wavetables: Algorithmic and speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaveform Catalogue: Full 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