Waldorf BLOFELD KEYBOARD WHITE
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The Essentials to Know About the Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard Synthesizer
The Essentials to Know About the Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard Synthesizer
- 49-key keyboard version of the Blofeld, featuring the same sound engine in a sturdy metal chassis
- Hybrid synthesis: warm analog sounds + wavetable engine inspired by the PPG legacy
- Polyphony up to 25 voices and 16-part multitimbrality for creating complete setups
- Over 1000 sounds and a deep architecture (3 oscillators, 2 filters, LFOs, envelopes, arpeggiator)
Manufacturer Information
Waldorf
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office@waldorfmusic.com
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A Waldorf Heir Between Q, Microwave, and the PPG Spirit
Originating from the "noble house" Waldorf, the Blofeld Keyboard carries the sonic DNA that marked iconic machines like Pulse, Q, Micro Q, or Microwave. Its goal is clear: to condense in a slim and elegant format a character that is both fat, rich, and incisive, while embracing the brand's other historic signature: wavetable synthesis. The result: a synth capable of shifting from an organic, warm pad to sharp, punchy, "wave"-type textures that are immediately recognizable.
For Whom and In What Contexts?
The Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard is aimed at experienced musicians (and motivated curious users) who want a versatile synthesizer capable of covering electro, techno, ambient, synthwave, pop, or even sound design for visuals. Thanks to its 16-part multitimbrality and polyphony reserve, it is equally comfortable in the studio for layering sounds as it is live for controlling multiple sounds from a single instrument.
Technical specifications
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Vocoder | No |
| Sampler | Yes | Category | 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 | Headset, Stereo jack, USB Midi |
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Nice powerfull synthesizer and great keyboard
- Sound sources : Classic shapes, Wavetables (from Waldorf Q), Samples
- Modulation matrix (unlimited possibilities, but need a lot of work)
- semi-weighted keys (splitable using some tricks)
- Aftertouch (the first price to get aftertouch)
Some remaining bugs but to get an equivalent you need to pay pay lot more ! (very lot more)
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Blofeld Keyboard White use wavetable synthesis?
The synthesis includes all wavetables from the Microwave II, XT, and XTk, in addition to Q-type oscillators.
What polyphony does this Waldorf synthesizer offer?
Up to 25 voices of polyphony are available. The 16-part multitimbrality allows distributing multiple sounds within the same setup. This architecture is suitable for layering in the studio or managing multiple parts during live performance.
Is the keyboard suitable for expressive playing?
The 49 full-size keys feature a semi-weighted touch and velocity sensitivity.
What MIDI connections are present?
A MIDI input and output in DIN format are provided, with MIDI transmission via USB. The headphone output and stereo jack output allow connection to monitoring or an audio system.
Can the arpeggiator be programmed?
Each sound can receive a freely programmable arpeggiator pattern over 16 steps. Three fast LFOs and four fast envelopes per voice complete the modulation possibilities.
