Classic Synth Sounds with Retro Response
Looking to put a classic synth to work in your mix? Discerning synthesists at Sweetwater are quick to recommend Waldorf's PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0 software synth. Simply put: PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0 grants you the sound and vibe that the early-’80s classic offered, plus modern functionality that allows you to easily integrate its legendary sound within your favored, compatible DAW environment. Best of all, the PPG Wave 3.V does it all while remaining true to the original synth's specific characteristics, thanks to an authentic reproduction process guided by the unit's original digital oscillators. You'll get up to 256 voices of polyphony, over 500 new sounds (including specially created samples for this version), over 100 new wavetables (created by Wolfgang Palm), and more. The PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0 even includes the PPG Wave 2.3's factory sounds — a must-have for nostalgic synthesists looking to reap the synth's legendary voices for one more mix. Complete with six outstanding effects types, including reverb, delay, chorus, and more, Waldorf's PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0 will have you well on your way to concocting unique, vintage-inspired wavetable sounds.
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What’s new in Version 2.0?
- Resizable user interface: Shape and size PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0's interface for seamless inclusion in your favored, compatible DAW environment
- Brand-new user wavetables: A set of professionally designed wavetables offers expanded foundational sound-building potential
- Wavetable editor: Shape any provided wavetable to your exact specifications for a unique touch on any patch
- Mutator patch randomizer: Onboard patch randomizer supplies an immediate solution to creative blocks

Waldorf PPG Wave 3.V Version 2.0 Features:
- A 2nd-edition sonic revival of the industry's most popular wavetable synth
- Conjure up to 256 voices for harnessing rich sonic creations
- Authentic reproduction of the digital oscillators from the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3
- Precision-modeled 12dB/24dB PPG lowpass filter
- 100+ new wavetables created by Wolfgang Palm for boundless foundational potential
- Built-in wavetable editor for effortless and unique sound sculpting
- Sample playback with selectable PPG 2.2, 2.3, or full bit-resolution
- Complete Waveterm B sample library included
- Original PPG Wave 2.3 factory sounds included
- 500+ new sounds, some featuring specially created samples
- Host automation and MIDI control of almost all parameters
- Mutator patch randomizer supplies immediate creative inspiration and playability
- 8-way multitimbral with 6 FX processors per part, totaling up to 48 simultaneous FX
- 4-band fully parametric EQ, overdrive, 12-stage phaser, 6-stage chorus, stereo delay, and reverb FX for tail-end experimentation
- Transistor- or tube-type filter overdrive emulation adds crunchy character to any patch
- Resizable user interface fits neatly inside any compatible DAW environment