Waldorf Protein 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer

The Waldorf Protein is an affordable and compact 8-voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way. Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable form factor.

WAVETABLE – STRUCTURE IN MOTION

Dive into wavetables that evolve like living matter. Control their movement and texture with envelope and velocity modulation. Each waveform shifts and transforms – vivid, expressive, and endlessly alive. Sculpt your tone with Cutoff Track, Resonance, Dirt, and flexible Envelope Amount. From crystal clarity to raw, earthy grit – Protein resonates at every sonic layer.

DYNAMIC SOUND STRUCTURE

The 8 voices can be organized in up to 4 layers allowing for complex sonic layered arrangements, surprising round robin modes, or simply split by MIDI channels for poly timbral operation. With the Load Layer feature new sonic arrangements can be created in seconds by simply re-combining existing layers from the whole preset collection.

EFFECTS, ENVELOPES, MODULATION, AND PITCH

From subtle shine to cinematic space: reverb, delay, modulation, and more. Every detail can be shaped with precision. Amount defines intensity, Type defines character. Organic modulation meets precise control. Every envelope, every source, every target connects fluidly. Protein responds intuitively – as if it understands the language of your music. Shape pitch with meticulous precision. From various scales and chords to smooth, fluid glides – Protein responds instantly to every nuance of your performance.

PRESETS – INSPIRATION FOR YOUR MUSIC

Protein comes with over 150 factory presets of huge variety and is capable to store up to 250 presets. With the 4 layer concept you can mix and match from the existing library and create new combinations with the easy to use "Load Layer" feature. Build rich and surprising sonic complexity from simple parts within seconds.

WALDORF PROTEIN FEATURES:

• Compact 8-voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators
• Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate
• All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original including algorithmic and speech wavetables
• Faithful modeling of CEM analog filters with adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware
• 3 envelopes
• 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample and hold
• 8 slot modulation matrix
• Poly-aftertouch capable
• MPE modulation sources
• Two effect slots with Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
• Advanced Arpeggiator
• Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
• Chord and Scale modes
• MPE Compatible
• MIDI CC Learn
• Over 150 factory patches
• Capacity of 250 patch memory slots
• Category filter for patch list
• Import- and export of patches via MIDI Sysex