Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard Black

A Waldorf Heritage Between Q and Microwave, in a Ready-to-Play Keyboard Format

The Blofeld Keyboard continues the legacy of synthesizers that built Waldorf's reputation by combining the "analog" spirit of the Q series with the wavetable personality that defined the Microwave. It features a signature sound that is both dense and sharp, capable of shifting instantly from an organic pad to a striking digital texture. All of this is housed in a sturdy metal casing designed to last and accompany musicians in both studio and live settings.

Its wavetable engine also directly inherits the PPG aesthetic of the early 1980s: expressive timbres, crisp attacks, and harmonic movements suitable for riffs as well as evolving soundscapes.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

The Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard targets intermediate to expert musicians seeking a versatile synthesizer, as well as producers looking for a distinctive sonic identity to complement a VST setup. It is perfectly suited for techno, electro, ambient, synthwave, pop, and film music genres, thanks to its ability to generate solid basses, cinematic textures, and incisive leads.

On stage, the 49-key keyboard version facilitates immediate playability and quick adjustments. In the studio, its synthesis depth and multi mode make it an excellent production hub for layering sounds, controlling parts, and building complex patches.

Technical specifications

Arpeggiator	Yes	Vocoder	No
Sampler	Yes	Category	Virtual analog synthesizer
Max polyphony	25	Number of keys	49
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Touch	Semi-weighted
MPE compatible	No	Key format	big
Number of oscillators	3	MIDI I/O	IN, OUT (DIN), MIDI PAR USB
Semi-modular	No	Inputs	Midi, USB Midi
Synthesis type	Wavetables, Digital, VA, Subtractive	Outputs	USB, Headset, Stereo jack