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Waldorf Blofeld (Standard Silver)

Item ID: Blofeld

Digital Desktop Synth Module with Analog Modeling, 1,000-plus Sounds, Up to 25 Voices, Aluminum Control Knobs, USB

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An Elegant, Versatile Analog-modeling Synth Module!

The Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer module combines incredible-sounding analog-modeled circuitry with the power, convenience, and accessibility of modern digital features. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and well-placed buttons for accessing parameters and functions in the Blofeld. The large, easy-to-read display allows you to navigate through the Blofeld's 1,000-plus sounds and settings. In addition to its incredible tweakability, you get easy USB connectivity for editing and management functions on the Blofeld.

Waldorf Blofeld Analog-modeling Digital Synthesizer Module at a Glance:
  • A thousand sounds
  • Easy, effective interface
  • Analog sound, modern capability

A thousand sounds
The Blofeld synthesizer module gives you an incredible 1,000 fully-editable Waldorf sounds, allowing you to create an incredible array of tones and textures that's limited only by your imagination. It also includes USB connectivity, so you can easily edit and manage your sounds on your computer.

Easy, effective interface
Seven solid aluminum knobs and five buttons allow you to easily dial in and tweak the Blofeld's parameters, and a large, easy-to-read display lets you navigate easily through sounds and settings. The clean, uncluttered setup is as incredibly intuitive to use as it is elegant.

Analog sound, modern capability
Waldorf's reputation for building top-notch, great-sounding synths continues with the Blofeld module. The company's Analog Modeling Technology gives this unit the ability to effectively emulate analog circuitry for amazingly authentic sounds, while parameter access, a comprehensive effects range, and other modern amenities give this synth the kind of flexibility and versatility analog models could never touch.

Waldorf Blofeld Analog-modeling Digital Synthesizer Module Features:
  • Up to 25 voices
  • 16-part multi timbral
  • More than 1,000 sounds
  • Three oscillators per voice
  • Frequency Modulation between the oscillators
  • All Q oscillator models
  • All microwave II/XT/XTk wavetables
  • Two independent Multi Mode filters per voice
  • Filter FM
  • Two drive stages per voice with selectable drive curves
  • Three fast LFOs per voice
  • Four fast envelopes per voice
  • Powerful arpeggiator
  • Freely programmable arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 steps per sound
  • Seven endless stainless steel dials
  • Five buttons
  • Graphic display (128 x 64 pixels)
  • Volume control
  • Stereo output
  • Headphone output
  • MIDI In
  • USB 2.0
  • External power supply

The Waldorf Blofeld gives you plenty of sonic colors for your synth palette!

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Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) Analog Modeling
Polyphony Up to 25 Voices
Number of Presets Over 1000
Expansion No Expansion
Number of Effects 8
Effects Types Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Overdrive, Triple FX, Delay, Reverb
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling No
MIDI Sequencer No Sequencer
USB MIDI In/Out
Number of Audio Inputs 0
Audio Input Types No Audio Inputs
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TS, 1 X TRS (Headphone)
Number of Digital Inputs 0
Digital Input Types No Digital Inputs
Number of Digital Outputs 0
Digital Output Types No Digital Outputs
MIDI I/O In, and USB
Height 2.13"
Width 11.97"
Depth 5.19"
Weight 2.87 lbs.
Power Supply DC 12V (Included)
Manufacturer Part Number WDF-BLF1

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based on 4 reviews

Powerful!

by J. Velez from New York, NY
June 23, 2011
Music Background: Composer, Producer
Lots to dig into in this powerful (and solidly built) little synth. Don't let the words "Virtual analog" scare you away. I own and use several true analog synths and the Blofeld holds its own among th... read more [+]em. Ideal for those who love to program and tweak - sounds can go from lush and warm to sharp and brittle depending on how you build 'em. A beauty. close [-]

Great Waldorf sound!

by Kyle Geiger from Fort Wayne, IN
August 16, 2010
Music Background: Pro Musician
This machine makes really cool sounds, and having just given a different synth a bad review for it's poor programability due to it's lack of knobs...the detailed and large display screen allows the sh... read more [+]ortcomings of knobs to be made up for in full. This synth is actually easy to program and incredibly fun and inspiring to use. close [-]

Superb, just superb at a cheap price

by Joeri Peeters from Belgium, Europe
August 20, 2009
Music Background: Sounddesigner
The Blofeld is typical waldorf with very warm filters. It can sound agressive, smooth, sweeping, industrial and the wavetables are great to play with.
It feels very sturdy, al metal components.... read more [+] No cheap plastic is used and the LCD is large enough.
The best thing is that it's small and cheap! There is also a free Polymoog Keyboard "Vox Humana" sound (remember Gary Numan's "Cars" available for FREE at www.vstream.be/Samples.html which makes the blofeld the cheapest reliable 'Gary Numan' available. close [-]

not such a big let down

by Armando from Chicago, IL
February 28, 2008
Music Background: Recording engineer, live sound, semi pro musician, and always a student.
the waldorf blofeld is a module that i've been waiting for since the NAMM show. i've always wanted a waldorf, but i've always been a little short on cash so i figured this would be a great investment.... read more [+] Waldorf claimed that it has the same sound engine that the Q had so i expected this thing to be the most amazing module ever made. when i picked it up, after about 2 months of waiting, i opened it up and expected the factory patches to sound amazing. i was disappointed, but this thing is great for making your own patches. it has soo many waveforms and effects that i never knew a synthesizer/module could have. this thing truly is a great module for pro's or beginners. close [-]

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