M
Wavetable Synthesizer
The Waldorf M reimagines classic wavetable synthesis, blending the original Microwave and Microwave II/XT sounds with modern enhancements. This eight-voice, four-part multitimbral synthesiser features an analogue low-pass VCF, stereo VCA, and a vast library of 2,048 sounds. With advanced arpeggiation, MIDI-syncable LFOs, and an intuitive interface, the M is perfect for both retro and cutting-edge creations. Explore the iconic Microwave heritage in a robust, desktop-friendly design.
Features:
- 8-voice wavetable synthesizer module inspired by the acclaimed Microwave and PPG synthesizers
- 4-part multi-timbral operation, with main stereo outs plus 4 aux outputs for routing flexibility
- 2 wavetable oscillators with independent wavetables, plus classic saw/square/triangle waveforms
- Analog ladder filter (24dB/oct) with saturation control to dial in extra harmonic richness
- Analog VCAs for each voice
- Ample modulation options include 2 LFOs, 4 envelope generators, and loopable 8-point time/level wave envelope generator
- Select from 96 factory wavetables, or load your own custom wavetables to 32 user slots
- 2,048 sound programs plus 128 multi-programs offer a huge sonic range to explore
- Onboard arpeggiator, with 16 preset patterns and chord mode
- USB and MIDI In/Out/Thru offer flexible integration with your studio workflow
- Compatible with classic Microwave SysEx for old-school synth wizardry
Specifications:
- Oscillators: 2 Wavetable oscillators with independent wavetables and two different tone generation models – Waldorf Microwave I model and Waldorf Microwave II model. 96 Factory Wavetables + 32 slots for User Wavetables
- Filter: Analog low-pass 24 dB/Oct VCF (SSI 2144 Improved Ladder Type) with saturation and resonance
- Amplifier: Analog true stereo VCA for each voice with panning option
- Envelopes: 4 Envelope Generators; 8 point loopable time/level Wave envelope generator, VCF and VCA ADSR envelopes and a free assignable loopable 4 points time/level envelope
- LFOs: 2 LFOs with different waveforms
- Arpeggiator with 16 preset patterns, chord mode and the ability to synchronise to MIDI clock
- Sound storage: 2048 Sound programs + 128 Multi programs
- Polyphony: 8/16 voices polyphony (16 voices available with the expansion board installed)
- Multitimbrality: 4 Parts (4 parts can be assigned to 4 individual stereo outputs)
- Outputs: Stereo Main Out, 4 stereo AUX Out, Headphone out with an associated Volume knob
- MIDI: USB 2.0 and DIN (5-pin DIN connector with In/Out/Thru)
- Compatible with classic Waldorf Microwave I sysex messages (sound bank transfer/sound transfer)
- SD Card for loading / storing user content as sound banks and wavetables
- VESA 75 recepticle on the bottom (mountable on monitor stand using the VESA standard)
