The Blofeld Desktop Synth Module by Waldorf features Waldorf's legendary Analog Modeling Technology and 60 MB of onboard sample memory. That kind of built-in storage allows you to import your own selection of samples and manipulate them using the Blofeld, 16-part multi-timbral virtual-analog synthesis engine. View the manual for the Waldorf Blofeld here, for free. This manual comes under the category Midi keyboards and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7.5. This manual is available in the following languages: English. The Waldorf Blofeld is a synthesizer combining virtual analogue synthesis with wavetable synthesis and FM synthesis. It is available as a small desktop unit and as a 49 key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard version.

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• Digital-Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
• 61 Keys high-quality Fatar TP/8SK keyboard, channel aftertouch
• 8 voices
• Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs
• 3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of five synthesis algorithms
• Wavetable: Waldorf style with latest additions from Nave including speech synthesis, wavetable generation from audio and new features
• Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waves per Oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard-sync, warp & PWM as well as tunable noise
• Particle: Sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input
• Resonator: Exciter using multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.
• New Kernel synthesis with possibilities from classic 6 operator FM to innovative audio rate wavetable modulations
• Two analogue lowpass filters per voice each in 24 or 12 dB configuration using innovative link modes
• Digital former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high-pass, band-pass & notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more
• Flexible routing system for order of analog filters & digital former and individual oscillator routings
• 6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive parameter set
• 6 loopable envelopes
• Komplex: multistage LFO/envelope modulator
• Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments
• Intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and control LEDs
• Master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.
• Compressor for main output
• Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
• Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files
• Capable of polyphonic aftertouch via external MIDI inputs
• Chord and latch buttons
• Unisono mode
• Module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequenzer and Komplex modulator
• Single-function potentiometer and encoder controls for intuitive editing
• Visualisation and deeper sound editing via context-sensitive high-resolution capacitive multi-touch display
• Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope at various processing stages
• Up to 10,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author and patch number.
• Favourites lists for quick recall of sound patches like for set-lists etc.
• Pre-loaded with wide variety of patches by acclaimed sound designers like Howard Scarr
• MIDI output of local keyboard, wheels and assignable panel elements
• Automation of sound parameters from MIDI inputs via MIDI CC learn function
• Recording of samples from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs
• 4 GB*) internal Flash memory for presets, samples and wavetables
• Pre-loaded with approx. 2 GB sample data
• On board audio file editor
• Export & import of presets, sample & wavetable via SD card or USB drive
• Import of Nave presets and selected legacy FM .syx files
• Mod wheel can be assigned to any parameter which can be modulated in the matrix or via quick assign
• Pitch wheel can be assigned to each oscillator individually
• Weight: 17.8kg
• Dimensions: 1006 x 401 x 131 mm

Sampling capabilities

Each of the 3 Oscillators of a single timbre can be used in one of three modes using samples:

• Stereo Multi-Sampler with looping and reverse playback
• Granular Sampler with extensive parameter set
• Resonator model using sampler as exciter

Samples are organized using key and velocity maps, selections rules like round robin, random etc., and individual pitch, gain and pan settings.
Samples are stored in internal Flash memory of about 4GB capacity pre-filled with over 1GB specially made for Quantum factory samples.
New samples can be recorded from external stereo audio inputs, or from self-recording Quantums own engine.
Samples can also be imported an stored to internal Flash via SD card or USB drive using WAV and AIFF file format (44.1kHz sample rate).

The Quantum allows for a huge range of sample-based sound design capabilities from classical synths sounds to uncharted territories.
It’s worth noting that the sample use in the Quantum is always within a synthesizer's sonic context, and it is not meant to work as a “bread and butter” sample keyboard to play back like traditional sampling instruments nor third party libraries.

Waldorf Blofeld Used

Huge range of arpeggiator parameters:

• 7 Algorithms to choose from like up, down, random etc.
• Octave range
• 7 Sort Orders
• 3 Velocity Modes
• Gate length
• Swing
• BPM
• Beat Division
• Rhythmic patterns
• Reset Modes
• Keyboard Latch chordal and non-chordal

If that’s not enough, individual patterns can be created in the step sequencer including transpositions and scale quantisations.

Connections:

• 2x stereo audio out for main and aux timbres
• Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing
• High-Quality 24bit A/D and D/A converters
• Headphone out with separate level adjustment
• Sustain pedal input
• Control pedal connector also capable of CV input (0-5V sensitivity)
• USB host type A connector for interfacing MIDI controller or USB drives for sample/preset exchange and software updates
• USB device type B connector for interfacing computer or other class-compliant MIDI USB hosts like iOS devices **)
• SD Card for sample/preset exchange and software updates
• DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru
• Integrated power supply unit

Sounddesign:

• _BT (Brian Transeau)
• Howard Scarr
• Richard Devine
• Reinhold Heil
• Torsten Quaeschning
• SonicMayhem
• Jörg Hüttner
• Maxime Dangles
• Mike Huckaby
• Kurt Ader
• Peter Jung
• Wolfram Franke
• Lukas Schütte
• Rolf Wöhrmann

Waldorf Blofeld Black

*) Raw physical data size for complete system including pre-loaded data and system software. Net usable size for audio samples is about 2GB including pre-loaded samples.
**) separate Apple 'Lightning to USB Camera Adapter' adapter needed