Waldorf 2-Pole – a stand-alone Rocket-Filter?

Well, a pure filter box is not an “absolutely” necessary studio tool, is it? Nevertheless, the new Waldorf 2-Pole might be interesting for all of those who like the handsome Rocket Synthesizer (and – especially – its design). For all of those who’ve been waiting for the Rocket Filter with extra CV-options – well, here it is!

Waldorf-2Pole-CV-Filter

Clearly, with this new filter-box Waldorf tries above all to address guitar- and bass-players. However, similar attempts by other manufacturers during the last few decades have shown that guitar players usually do their own thing. They’ve got enough (quality) effects devices known as “stomp-boxes” available. Nevertheless, the 2-Pole is likely to bring great pleasure to any digital or analog synth studio. Keyboard players as well as DJs can spice up their live performances with this handy tool.

Waldorf-2Pole-CV-Filter-Front

A quick note about the 2-Pole connections. The filter-box offers:

  • Audio-In
  • Audio-Out
  • Cutoff CV-In
  • Envelope Follower CV-In
  • Trigger-In (Gate)

For further information see:
http://www.waldorf-music.info/en/2-pole-specifications.html

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