{"id":57775,"date":"2021-09-19T11:35:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T11:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/?p=57775"},"modified":"2021-09-19T11:44:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T11:44:22","slug":"waldorf-m-the-ultimate-microwave-synthesizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/en\/general\/waldorf-m-the-ultimate-microwave-synthesizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Waldorf M &#8211; the ultimate MicroWave Synthesizer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Waldorf returns to its roots. As a fusion and continuation of MicroWave and MicroWave II \/ XT, the new Waldorf &#8220;M&#8221; offers classic wavetable synthesis in desktop format. With 8 or (with upgrade) 16 analog \/ hybrid voices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57760 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-01-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The portfolio of the M Synthesizer points out well-tried and solid aspects. Inside: 2 OSC, 1 VCF, 2 LFOs, 4 envelopes, stereo VCAs with pan function. Outside: Design by Axel Hartmann (and Vladimir Salnikov).<\/p>\n<p>Sounds by Kurt Ader, Kurt Ader, J\u00fcrgen Driessen, Wolfram Franke, Rob Papen, Anthony Rother, Martin St\u00fcrtzer, Claudius Br\u00fcse and others &#8211; all well-known names &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57758 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-02-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57756 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-03-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the two LFOs (with MIDI synchronization) there is also an arpeggiator with chord mode, and a 4-way multi-timbrality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57754 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-04-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like the original MicroWave (Rev. A), the Waldorf M Synthesizer features that classic, blue PPG chassis color &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57752 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-05-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and like the original MicroWave, the Waldorf M Synthesizer has several audio outputs. 3 stereo-outs plus headphones-out, to be precise &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57750 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-06-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A quick look at the sound structure shows the continuation of the proven wavetable hybrid synthesizer concept &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57742 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-09-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and a look at the surface shows how to program the M Synthesizer: 8 mode pages, a display and 4 encoders (not shown) form the center of the user interface.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57740 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-10-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since the basic concept of the M Synthesizer is well-known, the honest question <em>&#8220;What is new compared to the classic MicroWave?&#8221;<\/em> might arise. Let&#8217;s emphasized the modern, analog SSI2144 filter chip, the stereo VCA (PAN) function for each voice, the LFOs that can be synchronized (to each other and to MIDI), as well as the arpeggiator, the USB 2.0 port, and the SD card slot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57748 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-07-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-ZGODsvUr\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57746 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08.jpg\" alt=\"Waldorf M Synthesizer\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08-660x413.jpg 660w, https:\/\/greatsynthesizers.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Waldorf-M-Synthesizer-08-1000x625.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1000;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition, as always, the question of sound will have top priority. From the currently available demo videos, the pure sound characters cannot yet be clearly classified compared to those legendary synth classics PPG Wave and Waldorf MicroWave.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wfm-sky0C-Y\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>But of course it is far too early to make any judgment about the Waldorf M. Design and features of the new MicroWave synthesizer, however, indicate a vast and comprehenisve sound potential.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box lightgrey-box\">\n<h2>Waldorf M<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Wavetable Synthesizer<br \/>\n8 voices (16 with upgrade)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: 1.879,&#8211; Euros<br \/>\n(09\/2021)<\/p>\n<p>Link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/waldorfmusic.com\/en\/m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.waldorfmusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waldorf returns to its roots. As a fusion and continuation of MicroWave and MicroWave II \/ XT, the new Waldorf &#8220;M&#8221; offers classic wavetable synthesis in desktop format. 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