WALDORF Protein

Polyphonic synthesizer 8 voices, 2 oscillators

• Polyphonic wavetable synthesizer with 8 voices and 2 ASIC oscillators
• Compact, portable and inspired by the original Microwave 1 sound
• CEM-modeled analog filters with built-in saturations and noises
• Up to 4 layers with stack, round robin or MIDI split modes
• 150 factory presets and 250 memory slots
• Advanced arpeggiator, step sequencer, stereo effects, MPE

Waldorf Protein: the new compact and powerful wavetable synth

Waldorf Protein is an 8-voice wavetable synthesizer that blends the authentic sound of the original Microwave 1 with the modernity of the Iridium architecture. With two ASIC oscillators, a CEM modeled filter, and an advanced modulation matrix, Protein delivers a deep and rich sound structure. All in an ultra-compact format, perfect for studio and live performance.

Authentic wavetable, dynamic structure

ASIC oscillators operate at 250kHz and faithfully reproduce all Microwave 1 wavetables, including vocal and algorithmic wavetables, with original 8-bit aliasing and quantization. The 8 voices can be organized into 4 independent timbre layers, useful for stacks, round robins or MIDI splits.

Filters, effects and expressiveness

The EMF filter is enhanced by modulations, variable detuning and noises (noise, crackle, geiger...). Effects (reverb, delay, chorus, drive, flanger, EQ...) are distributed over 2 slots. Protein supports MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, advanced arpeggiator, step sequencer up to 32 steps, scales and chords.

Presets and portability

With over 150 factory sounds and the ability to load up to 250 presets, Protein allows you to save, import and combine layers instantly. Its small size (252 × 170 × 48 mm) and light weight (0.9 kg) make it the ideal companion for any on-the-go producer.

Technical Specifications.

• 2 ASIC oscillators at 250kHz, DAC modeling, dedicated noise generator
• Wavetable identical to Microwave 1
• CEM model filters, with mod. cutoff, resonance, dirt types
• 3 envelopes, 2 LFOs, 8 slot modulation matrix
• Effects: reverb, delay, chorus, drive, EQ, tremolo etc.
• 8 voices, 4 layers, mono/alloy, MPE compatible
• Step sequencer (up to 32 steps), chord mode, MIDI CC Learn
• 150 presets included, 250 storable, import/export via MIDI Sysex
• Stereo outputs, headphone output, MIDI IN/OUT (DIN and TRS A), USB-C
• Metal/plastic case, power supply via USB-C (not included)