Waldorf STVC Keyboard
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Essential Information About the Waldorf STVC Synthesizer
Essential Information About the Waldorf STVC Synthesizer
- Authentic 70s-style string machine: octave divider oscillator bank, mixer, equalizer, and Ensemble effect for "creamy" and immediate pads.
- 16-voice polyphonic Solo section: an expressive complement to lead the melody, thicken arrangements, or layer modern textures.
- Highly intelligible vocoder: fully polyphonic carrier, formant modification, optional jitter, and Freeze mode to capture and replay voice fragments.
- Performance interface: 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, simultaneous effects, and included gooseneck microphone ready to plug in on the front panel.
Manufacturer Information
Waldorf
https://www.waldorfmusic.com
office@waldorfmusic.com
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A Modern Reinterpretation of the "String Machine"
The STVC continues the legacy of 70s string synthesizers by adopting their typical architecture (octave dividers, ensemble/chorus processing, and dedicated equalization) to recapture that broad, enveloping grain that instantly fills a mix. The approach remains firmly focused on playability and results: a few well-thought-out controls allow quick switching from violin to viola, cello, brass, organ, or choir, with continuous morphing to nuance registers and sculpt the sound.Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
The STVC targets both the experienced musician seeking signature textures and the beginner keyboardist wanting immediate results without complex programming. It excels in synthwave, ambient, pop, electro, melodic techno, and film scoring thanks to its wide pads and expressive vocoder. In the studio, it provides a dense harmonic layer and a clean, controllable treated voice; live, its 49-key keyboard with aftertouch, backlit buttons, and simultaneously available effects make it a highly "performance" oriented instrument.Technical specifications
| Arpeggiator | No | Synthesis type | Digital, Modelization, Subtractive |
| Sampler | No | Vocoder | Yes |
| Max polyphony | 16 | Category | Digital synth |
| Velocity sensitive | No | Number of keys | 49 |
| MPE compatible | No | Touch | Semi-weighted |
| Semi-modular | No | Key format | big |
| Keyboard | 49 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch | Solo section polyphony | 16 voices |
| Keyboard transposition | +/-24 semitones via a dedicated switch | Solo sound morphing | continuous |
| Wheels | pitch bend and modulation | Tremolo | for solo |
| Display | 128 x 64-pixel OLED | Patches | 126 programmable patches in 3 banks |
| Physical controls | 10 potentiometers, 1 encoder, 9 backlit buttons, 5 switches | Sound processor controls | modulation and specific settings |
| Microphone included | 44 cm gooseneck microphone with LED indicator | Number of filter bands | 256 |
| MIDI connectivity | input/output | Formant modification | yes |
| Power supply | USB | Freeze mode | yes |
| Sustain pedal input | 6.3 mm | Carrier polyphony | full |
| External expression/signal connection | 6.3 mm | String Carrier jitter | optional |
| Headphone output | 3.5 mm | Register morphing | continuous |
| Left/stereo line output | 6.3 mm | Animate effect | register modulation |
| Right/stereo line output | 6.3 mm | Ensemble/chorus effect | for strings and vocoder |
| Microphone input | XLR on the front panel | Phaser effect | for strings and vocoder |
| String section polyphony | full | Reverb effect | yes |
| String register morphing | continuous | Effects availability | all simultaneously |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Waldorf STVC have a vocoder with a microphone input?
The vocoder uses the microphone input and a filter bank that models the vocal tract, with formant shifting and Freeze mode. A 44 cm gooseneck microphone is included and connects directly on the front panel.
How many voices of polyphony does the Solo section offer?
The Solo section features 16 voices of polyphony for leads, chords, and layering with the Strings section.
Is the keyboard velocity-sensitive, and does it have aftertouch?
The keyboard has 49 large semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. Velocity sensitivity is not present. This setup favors control by pressure after key press.
Which effects can run simultaneously on this synthesizer?
Three effects can run simultaneously: Animate, Phaser, and Reverb. The reverb size is adjustable, and the mix is applied at the output stage.
Can violin, choir, and brass sounds be obtained with the STVC?
The Strings section combines octave-divider oscillators, an equalizer, and a vintage-style ensemble effect. A register control allows continuous switching among violin, viola, cello, brass, organ, or choir sounds.
