{"product_id":"waldorf-protein-8-voice-wavetable-synth-with-asic-microwave-oscillators-4-layers-arpeggiator-step-seencers-mpe-2-effect-slots-usb-midi-compact-and-lightweight","title":"Waldorf Protein - 8 Voice Wavetable Synth with ASIC Microwave Oscillators, 4 Layers, Arpeggiator, Step Seencers, MPE, 2 Effect Slots, USB-MIDI, Compact and Lightweight","description":"\u003cp\u003eLinking back to the very beginnings of Waldorf's instrument makings, the \u003cb\u003eWaldorf Protein\u003c\/b\u003e 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 is a true powerhouse packed into a portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscillators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eInternally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eModeled digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWavetables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAll original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on original coding and bit-identical to original.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluding algorithmic and speech wavetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eBeautiful recreation of 8-bit quantization and aliasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eFull waveform catalogue of original Microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eFaithful modeling of CEM analog filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable decalibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eCutoff and resonance modulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAdditional dirty types: noise, crackle, click, geiger, and bursts.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e3 envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample and hold\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e8-slot modulation matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003ePolyphonic aftertouch capable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMPE modulation sources\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo effect slots\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eReverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, drive, EQ, compressor, tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e8-voice polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e4 timbral layers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eStacked, round-robin, and MIDI-split layer-modes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMono and Legato modes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced arpeggiator\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-sequencer with up to 32 steps\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eChord and scale modes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMPE compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMIDI CC Learn\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 150 factory patches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity of 250 patch memory slots\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory filter for patch list\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eImport and export patches via MIDI sysex\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWavetable: Structure in Motion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilter: The DNA of Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSculpt your tone with Cutoff Track, Resonance, Dirt, and flexible Envelope Amount. From crystal clarity to raw, earthy grit—Protein resonates at every sonic layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayer: Dynamic Sound Structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 voices can be organized in up to 4 layers allowing for complex layered sonic arrangements, surprising round-robin modes, or simply split by MIDI channels for polytimbral operation. With the Load Layer feature, new sonic arrangements can be created in seconds by simply recombining existing layers from the whole preset collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffects: Refinement on a Molecular Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrom subtle shine to cinematic space: reverb, delay, modulation, and more. Every detail can be shaped with precision. 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