The microwave xtk is a keyboard version of the microwave xt, with 49 fullsized velocitysensitive keys, 44 knobs, 10 voices, 2 oscillatorsvoice, 2 multimode filtersvoice, twin lfosvoice and an arpeggiator. Waldorf microwave synth programming header artwork. A freeware tool to transfer sysex data between a pc and microwave. This video demonstrates the sonic capabilities of the waldorf microwave xt from a sound designers perspective. Enter the waldorf microwave xt, a 44knobladen wavetable synth designed for realtime tweaking from the ground up. Three fullyfeatured lfos, four snappy envelopes and waldorfs everpowerful modulation matrix are on hand for when you need controlled complexity in your patches. The waldorf microwave xt is an incredible digital wavetable synthesizer from the late.
The waldorf microwave xtk digital wavetable synthesizer. A few years after the microwaves introduction, a fully realized knobladen handson version of the sort of wavetable technology used here came in the form of the waldorf wave. Soundsets on waldorf s ftp some excellent banks of patches including a bank by paul nagle, one by hans herooms, a bank using prophetvs waves and all the factory soundsets. And again it is the cutting edge sound that makes the big difference. In terms of sysex, the xt and the microwave mk ii are functionally identical. Midi quest waldorf microwave ii xt editorlibrarian for ipad. Waldorf microwave xt specifications, pictures, prices. It adds 2 dsps and memory to the original waldorf instruments. Orange 2 is a kontakt sound library based on the sounds of the legendary waldorf microwave xtk synthesizer orange 2 provides a great collection of vivid and powerful sounds. Waldorf microwave editor by synthcockpit microwave vst. If it says board 1 or board 2 then the xt is not expandable. Overall opinion the microwave xtk is an exciting synthesizer.
Further delights include 16part multitimbrality, a programmable arpeggiator and more than sounds to use or to overwrite. Also, the waldorf microwave and the waldorf wave used those curtis chips, but when the attack rates of the envelopes were set to 0, this smoothing filter was temporarily switched off, resulting in an abrupt change. While the microwave i released 1989 was based on asics and a motorola mc68000 micro processor, microwave ii 1997 was driven by a dsp. Sound quest has developed andor licensed software to the top three synthesizer manufacturers along with other major midi hardware makers including. Polyphony can be up to 25 voices, depending on dsp load. An original bank of sounds to download for the microwave ii. Waldorf damage that was not thought to offer this chorus with two or three predefined levels, much like a roland juno 60. Many producers and synthesizer enthusiasts asked for a fullblown waldorf synthesizer for their virtual rack. Waldorf microwave xt editor and librarian patch base. Pay special attention to the three user soundsets compiled from xt users on waldorf s user forum there are some great sounds in there. The differences between the wave and the microwave xt are smaller than you might expect. Waldorf patches by boele gerkes waldorf microwave xt series.
Also just wanted to see if the synth has any good resources as far as group forums, patch tutorials and so forth. With digital wavetables, you can create some incredible patches that. Waldorf microwave xt ambient chillout relaxing meditation music. Originally posted by zerocrossing my main issue with the xt is that the 8 bit wavetables dont always work for my taste. While combining the power of the wave and the compact design of waldorf s microwave ii, the xt adds a bit of knobladen heaven. Waldorf patches by boele gerkes waldorf microwave xt. Largo is the first pure software synthesizer with waldorf dna. Getting creative with waldorf microwave synths sound on sound. Unfortunately, the waldorf microwaves interface left a lot to be desired as it was comprised of buttons resulting in lots of menu diving, making realtime tweaking extremely difficult for most.
The microwave patch structure, as shown in emagics sound diver. The microwave mk i used digital parameter access, which made it almost impossible to program without a patch editor although it did have a rather funky speech synthesizer built into it. Hardly a major improvement after eight years, but better than nothing. And then there are three more rackspaces full of knobs and lots of knobs means lots of control.
Was just wondering who else has the pleasure of owning this synth, what you can say about it, its capabilities in regards to other synths, etc. Waldorf microq specifications, pictures, prices, links. The waldorf xt is the knobbiest of the microwave racks. At first glance the top section completely resembles the 2space rackmount version of the microwave ii. Unfortunately, the waldorf microwave s interface left a lot to be desired as it was comprised of buttons resulting in lots of menu diving, making realtime tweaking extremely difficult for most. Waldorf microwave xt or blofeld vs poly evolver vintage. Its all in waldorfs wavetable synthesis, which is behind the success of the legendary ppg synthesizers, the waldorf microwave i and of course the wave a dreammachine in its own right. Get the most from your waldorf microwave ii xt editor and librarian with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization, plugin support for au, vst3, vst2, aax, and unmatched daw integration. Audio clip 1 a few demo patches from future music cd, issue 97. Then came the xt, which added 44 knobs, and finally allowed proper handson programming. The waldorf microwave xt is a wavetable digital synthesizer manufactured in germany in 1998.
Attack 1 there is the same as minimum attack on a matrix synthesizer. While combining the power of the wave and the compact design of waldorfs microwave ii, the xt adds a bit of knobladen heaven. A yahoo group for waldorf microwave, microwave ii, microwave xt and xtk users. Over the years, waldorf continuously adapted new technologies. Their kyra 2019 is the first fully fpgapowered synthesizer while many other synth manufacturers aimed to recreate previously existing. This is a brand new bank of 128 sounds for the waldorf microwavext. Analogue monsters 3 is based on 5 gb of samples from 10 classic synthesizers such as the korg ms20, oberheim matrix, roland jupiter 4 and more. Ensoniq esq1sq80 vs kawai k3 vs waldorf microwave 1. Save waldorf microwave xt to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The ui is fine, with the knobs on the lower half of the panel giving direct access to many common parameters, but youll still have to menudive to complete your editing. Please perform this basic check to avoid any disappointment. It uses the same linelump power supply, only its hidden inside the unit.
Waldorf microwave xt sound libraries home facebook. Waldorf microwave ii 1997 wavetable synthesizer youtube. The ultimate collection of real analogue instruments. If you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your. The mk ii model replaced the mk is analogue filters with digital simulations, and unfortunately dropped the speech synth.
Wavetable synthesis has its roots in early ppg instruments, and was developed further in the mighty waldorf wave and microwave synthesizers. I was always curious about sample processing in there. Crossplatform software editors for waldorf synthesizers. The waldorf microwave xt dsp expansion board has the same functionality as the original outofproduction board. From what i can tell, the patches from the 2xt wont work on these.
The lab waldorf microwave iixt winsysex driver, a template for the shareware software winsysex further editors are under development. Designed for the highend synth market, the wave represented the pinnacle of waldorf and ppgs wavetable synth technology in its time. In some cases, this is significant, other times it is a bit exaggerated because the important modulation distorts the patch we created in the beginning. A keyboard version was released as the microwave xtk specifications. The wavetable synthesis is a special synthesis capable of creating original sounds like with a ppg wave one of the first synthesizer based on wavetable synthesis, released in the early 80s. Now, however, theyve repackaged their more affordable microwave xt in an attractive keyboard unit. Comes with original power supply which works but is cracked and the dc cable strain relief is detached as seen in pic. In 20, nave, a synthesizer app for ios was released. The waldorf microwave xt is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base.
Analogue monsters 3 analog synth sounds shop reason. The waldorf microwave editor from gives you access to any sound program parameter of your waldorf microwave version 1 synthesizer. This video offers a demo of the waldorf microwave xtk digital wavetable synthesizer. The coaxial power connector normally used on the xt is covered up, and the power supply wires are soldered directly to the board. New expansion board triples waldorf microwave xt polyphony. This soundbank was designed for the waldorf microwave 1. Korg, yamaha, roland, alesis, akai, line 6, maudio, and tcelectronic.
The waldorf microwave xtk is the keyboard version of the waldorf microwave xt. Selling as i have not used it for a while has a sticky play button which is still functioning. Soundsets on waldorfs ftp some excellent banks of patches including a bank by paul nagle, one by hans herooms, a bank using prophetvs waves and all the factory soundsets. The waldorf microwave ii xt editor and librarian operates in demo mode until activated with an inapp purchase. The blofeld collective will happily reassimilate you. Hmm, we dont have any listings for this product right now. Patch memory was also increased from 64 to 256 user patches and from 64 to 128 performance patches. Waldorf blofeld and waldorf blofeld keyboard single and multi modes, plus wavetable uploading waldorf microwave ii, xt, and xtk single and multi modes yamaha dx7 family dx7, tx7, tx802, tx216tx816, korg volca fm, dexed, dx200, dx9. Other than that in fairly good condition no original box or manual. The microwave xt is a version of the microwave ii with a large array of control knobs and an audio input. In 1989 palm project reincarnated the ppg spirit into the microwave rack.
However waldorf made its biggest fauxpas by replacing the originals analog filters and envelopes with digital emulations. Please check also the sites by opcode and mark of the unicorn for the latest status. Pay special attention to the three user soundsets compiled from xt users on waldorfs user forum there are some great sounds in there. Midi quest waldorf microwave ii xt editor and librarian. Page 115 marks start of sysex off,exp2,exp1, waldorf electronics lin,log1,log2, gmbh id fix32,fix64, microwave 2 id fix100,fix127 release velocity device id exp2,exp1,lin, here infr log1,log2 pressure curve typ of information reserved end of sysex users manual microwave ii microwave xt xtk. The microwave xt is a great big orange polyphonic rackmount synthesizer. A nice tutorial to create a patch that will allow you to fully audition each of the xts wavetables. Waldorf microwave wavetables this is a listing, with short descriptions, of the 65 rom wavetables in the microwave, microwave ii and xtk synthesizers. Waldorf microwave 1 1989 the waldorf microwave mk1. The ts10 isnt as fun to edit, but the ensoniq way of hot buttons is good. During the time of the xt, i ended up with an, which i dont regret. Third party sound libraries for the waldorf microwavext. More recently it has seen service in the alldigital microwave ii, xt and pc.