The blofeld wasnt bad for menu diving due to its display but the mini has way too dinky of a display to craft deeper patches on. In this video i show how to make a nice atmospheric pad soundpatch with massive use of the modulation matrix. Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer white juno records. Soundcloud free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol published on 201108t06. The app provides a new 3d interface for controlling patches on the blofeld. In fact, our microqxr and qxr plugins are now in version 0. Waldorf best of both worlds soundset mystery islands music. Mar 23, 2017 love the blofeld but it doesnt have 3 karplusstrong models, it has 3 wavetables sampled from a karplusstrong synth these same wavetables were used in the big orange waldorf xt synth. Free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol mikko l free. The waldorf blofeld is a synthesizer combining virtual analogue synthesis with wavetable synthesis, and fm synthesis. The blofeld from waldorf is a desktop synthesizer module with over 1,000 sounds, many of which are derived using the companys q synthesizer oscillator models all of which are included, along with all of the microwave iixtxtk wavetables. This collection provides professional patches and samples requires the sl license for the blofeld rack.
Tonetweak has introduced a browserbased patch editor for the waldorf blofeld. Waldorf blofeld demo by jexus wc olo garb part 2 of 2. Blofeld virtual editor is to be used as a vst instrument. The companys analog modeling technology gives this unit the ability to effectively emulate analog circuitry for amazingly authentic sounds, while parameter access, a comprehensive effects range, and other modern amenities give this synth the. Waldorf blofeld, microq, q hardware synthesizer or waldorf largo terratec komplexer software synthesizer. There are 41 slots for sampled waves on board and waldorf provides 41 of their own to kick things off. You now own a synthesizer featuring a wide range of unique sounds with the approved waldorf quality. Sounds to download plus links and resources for microq users.
All of the above said, i sold my virus ti2 and kept my blofeld. Blofeld virtual editor is a flexible tool to control and edit patches of the incredible waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer. I was very pleased to learn about the free blofeld virtual editor for windows that you can use to edit blofeld patches from your pc. If you feel blofeld is confused, or it refuses to accept new firmware or you are simply curious to check it out, the minimal system can be activated by holding. Blofeld is a desktop synthesizer module featuring waldorf s legendary analog modeling technology. Offspring from a noble house, the little synthesizer machine with the big and evil sound. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made waldorf a truly legendary brand. The waldorf blofeld is a digital synth that comes with over 1,000 sounds and presets. Fixing a waldorf blofelds jumpy encoders untergeekuntergeek. Waldorf blofeldlicensesl blofeld license sl sample option. Originally posted by xzenx personally, i prefer the peak. I have a korg ms20 which is great for jamming analogue goodness and an alesi. Anyway, in the background, we have worked on with waldorf blofeld editor plugin as well as waldorf microq and q plugins too.
Jul 30, 20 waldorf has announced the release of space explorer and alien space, two new soundsets for the blofeld synthesizer. It is very self explanatory, you will not need a manual to understand this synth. Sounds great, fun to program from the hardware, distinctive character. Windows sysex manager software with support for waldorf q, microq and microwave, oberheim matrix, access virus and novation nova laptop. Free holography soundset by che for the waldorf blofeld. This is the best editor, librarian, patch maker ive seen for the ipad to work with select synths. Apr 21, 2016 the price for this controller is euro, if you compare it to the blofeld synth or to the mass produced midi controllers, then this number might seem to be high. However, on the odd occasion a competitor may offer a lower price on a product, all we ask is that the store or website offering the lower price is an authorised dealer for that brand and is based in the uk with the products being like for like and available from stock.
A standalone version is planned when the plugin gets some maturity. The interface on the waldorf blofeld is very easy to use and understand. A great must have for every waldorf blofeld owner since there are 64 original sounds that you wont hear in the factory presets that come with the synthesizer. Any justification for waldorf blofeld in this day and age. Waldorf music gmbh, neustrasse 12, d53498 waldorf, if you decide to read the following manual we promise you a germany lot of fun while reading about and working with the waldorf blofeld. One of the key features of the blofeld keyboard is the inclusion of 60mb of onboard sample memory its an option for the original blofeld now too. Low pass filter and stereo created by email protected only 3 elements. With really complex patches, i want fo see it all in front of me. It doesnt do it often enough to send it back for warranty repairs, but its a bit annoying. If you dont, youre going to buy a dozen things that are kind of as good in your mind, then eventually still buy that blofeld. With this license installed, 60 megabytes of sample flash memory become available for factory and user samples. Ive seen some software editors floating around and i was curious if anyone had any experience with them. The editor lets you make live tweaks to existing patches, create new patches from scratch, or use the random patch generator to discover new approaches for crafting sounds.
Last year german wunderkinds waldorf returned from the wilderness bearing a. Now waldorf s blofeld, blofeld keyboard and upcoming stromburg deliver a huge number of unique sounds, unparalleled in quality and value for money. It is available as a small desktop unit and as a 49 key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard version. The waldorf blofeld soundbank trio hi waldorf blofeld users here are 3 soundbanks 384 presets the waldorf blofeld is a synthesizer combining virtual analogue synthesis with wavetable synthesis, and fm synthesis. Waldorf s reputation for building topnotch, greatsounding synths continues with the blofeld module. I also connected the output ports of the blofeld with jacket cables to the analog input ports of my digirack003. Free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol mikko l. Most importantly, i want to be able to quickly navigate the modulationmodifier matrices, and the arpsequencer, which is less than thrilling to program on the blofeld.
It is an audiophile addition to the sound sets space explorer and exo worlds. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and wellplaced buttons for accessing parameters and functions. A wonderful synthesizer, capable of such a wide range of sounds, from ethereal to grating. Waldorf offers blofeld desktop sample update for 20 for a.
Utopia is based on the new and extended hg fortune sample set 128 samples. Studiologic sledge presets for waldorf blofeld soundset payhip. Just imagine to add a vocallike noise spectrum to a typical wavetable pad, spiceup a virtualanalog solo sound with a. That kind of builtin storage allows you to import your own selection of samples and manipulate them using the blofeld, 16part multitimbral virtualanalog synthesis engine.
Named after james bonds pussyfondling antagonist, the blofeld is the first product from a revitalised waldorf music gmbh. The blofeld, though it came was introduced over 10 years ago, still has many features that few synths offer up to 25voice polyphony, 16part multitimbrality and deep synthesis options. The waldorf blofeld synthesizer module combines incrediblesounding analogmodeled circuitry with the power, convenience, and accessibility of modern digital features. Waldorf blofeld synth demo, by pulse emitter youtube. I have been tempted by a waldorf blofeld keyboard version for a while now. Not only on the outside did he gain weight, also his inner qualities have seen a remarkable stepup. There are surely some differences like filters and envelopes, which will not sound the same between blofeld qseries. Sounds of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer this video, via synthesizer video service, is a 30minute demo of the sound of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer.
The master volume encoder started to jump on its own now and then after couple of months of use. It still amazes us just how much waldorf have managed to cram into the blofeld engine. Demonstration of selected patches extracted from some banks freely available on internet. Stream blofeld strings 2 the storyteller 128 patches by alba ecstasy sound design from desktop or your mobile device. Unlike its desktop sibling, the blofeld keyboard has a midi out port and an input for a sustain pedal. Blofeld strings 2 the storyteller 128 patches by alba. Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer black sweetwater.
The holography soundset by che for the waldorf blofeld synthesizer 128 sounds for waldorf blofeld with sl option and blofeld keyboard 1 soundbank h with 128 presets for. With this license, 60 megabyte of sample flash memory. That being said waldorf is a small company, so getting stuff updated must be difficult at times. Usb, from pc to blofeld and play the midifile to the unconscious blofeld it will lighten up only to tell you to dump the firmware now.
I love my waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer, but due to how my rooms set up, i cant reach its controls or read its display when im at my computer. After reading about 40% of the whole internet my choice is between. If you know you want a blofeld, save your pennies and buy a blofeld. Hello my blofeld arrived last week, so im wondering what controller should i buy.
Access virus ti2 desktop or waldorf blofeld for live ambient. New midi controller for waldorf blofeld synthesizer. Installation blofeld virtual editor is windows only and no mac version is planned. Waldorf blofeld organica 128 presets, download soundbank. The synth is often used in the areas of ambient and soundscapes. Waldorf blofeld demo by mr blu gruv free listening on. It delivers new patches with a focus on awesome atmos, perfect pads and furious effects. The blofeld s more on par with the snow, in terms of dsp juice, and its multitimbral implementation is clunky compared to the virus.
Trying to work off the alexander keiths effects from down pub friday night. Free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol published on 201108t06. Pop by for a drink, something to eat or just a chinwag with our lovely staff. Jan 24, 2016 the encoders are held together by four metal tongues from a very soft metal. License sl greatly expands the sonic potential of every blofeld desktop. This is my unfinished soundset for blofeld so some sounds can sound very raw. Fixes gui, design and some cccode fixes testing, testing and testing. The blofeld was first released in a stylish white desktop. Waldorf build on the success of their blofeld synth by adding not only a keyboard, but also sample ram. Download the demo today, read the setup guide and give it a go, it will be worth it. Last year german wunderkinds waldorf returned from the wilderness bearing a compact and stylish white module. The biggest problem with any manual is to find a way to cover both the needs of an absolute expert and a beginner alike. The space explorer sound set is based on the inspiring hg fortune wave set 86 sample sets and picks up the thread of the alien vanguard sound sets.
Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer white sweetwater. Stream free patches for waldorf blofeld by mikkol from desktop or your mobile device. This is the last stage before we implement the blofeld bank import within these plugins. Jay has been busy writing new code, rewriting and made lots of fixes. Waldorf blofeld has been one of the most popular wavetable synthesizers on the market for years. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and wellplaced buttons for accessing parameters and functions in the blofeld. It is very hard to bend it back into position so that it closes the encoder without play. Sound bank with 99 high quality patches for the waldorf blofeld synthesizer. It is available as a small desktop unit and as a 49 key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard. By manipulating read more midiblob brings 3d sound control to the waldorf blofeld. Waldorf blofeld desktop synthesizer, black wdfblf1b adorama. I am using a waldorf blofeld synth in pro tools 10 and connected it with an usb cable to send midi from pro tools to the blofeld. Waldorf s support is good, but the problem is that the consistency is an issue.
Waldorf blofeld editor recommendation ive edited a few patches on the editor itself but as most know, this is a complicated and cumbersome. The sounds you hear are recorded straight into my apollo audiointerface, all sounds from the blofeld, no additional. Strings 2 the storyteller 128 patches by alba ecstasy sound design published on 20140320t11. Studiologic sledge presets converted for waldorf blofeldthis pack is containing. Finally, the updated template for waldorf blofeld is here. This is a sawtooth on osc1 and sine on osc2 and a clocked lfo rotates between the 2. The waldorf blofeld soundbank trio by sonic sirius. It seems that waldorf still uses bad quality encoders with the blofeld despite its been a well known problem for years. Sounds of the waldorf blofeld synthesizer synthtopia.
Waldorf blofeld demo by mr blu gruv published on 20110610t05. The waldorf blofeld synthesizer module combines incrediblesounding, analogmodeled circuitry with the power, convenience and accessibility of modern digital features. The release of the blofeld synthesizer in 2007 helped resurrect waldorf music gmbh from near extinction. The blofeld is what waldorf is famous for and it is something that may or may not fit into my setup. Make live edits to existing patches, create new patches from scratch, or use the random patch generator to discover new approaches for crafting sounds. The present synthesis system is based upon the ppg wave synthesizers of the early 80s, delivering edgy. This compact and affordable wavetable synthesizer boasts one of the most complex digital engines on the market and is well equipped to compete with other powerful digital synthesizers such as the alesis ion and access virus ti snow.
I have carefully programmed these patches to sound the same even used on software or hardware. Waldorf blofeld wavetable editor pc only, not from waldorf. The waldorf blofeld consists of numerous soundbshaping. Waldorf synthesizers became famous during the 1980s for their unique sound and gorgeous pads. Our editor supports the following waldorf blofeld functionality. Free download 128 sounds for waldorf blofeld with sl option and blofeld keyboard 1 soundbank h with 128 presets. You can download presets, patches, sound sets, samples made by professional sound designers. They are best known for the microwave wavetable synthesizer and blofeld virtual analogue synthesizer.
This generation of modeling is improved in many facets and allows an even more authentic emulation of the analog circuitry its based on. There are a large number of potentiometers, high quality components, sliders, really nice knobs, an. All patches 100% custom made, played live with only internal effects used. It sounds more digital, modern, and wave tabley to me the pro 2 does sound really great thou. It also seems to lack any librarian features for moving patches around, saving patches sets to the computer, etc. The blofeld desktop synth module by waldorf features waldorf s legendary analog modeling technology and 60 mb of onboard sample memory. With the extended waveset we have also added to several patches morphing between and. Its also great for performance as well, and so far works flawlessly with the filters, oscillators on my blofeld. Waldorf blox is an audiounit and vst editor librarian plugin to control waldorf blofeld desktop blofeld keyboard hardware synthesizers right from your daw this plugin works as audiounit andor vst plugin in all daws.
A huge collection of professional sounds for the blofeld series. The sound set utopia consists of 128 new sounds for the waldorf blofeld. You can use up to 25 voices on the waldorf blofeld and it only cost 700 dollars. I have a waldorf blofeld and this app is like a 2nd brain for this synth. Midi keyboard controller for waldorf blofeld any advices.