Protein: The New Authentic Wavetable Synth

Waldorf is proud to introduce Protein, an affordable and compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators and combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, diversity of effects and more.

Protein offers the right depth for users to discover or explore Waldorf's wavetable universe. There has never been a more affordable and easy entry into the sonic world of classic Waldorf Wavetable synthesis.

• 8-voice architecture to organize into up to 4 layers for complex sonic layered arrangements, round-robin modes, or polytimbral operation via MIDI channel splits.
• "Load Layer" feature allows quick creation of new sounds by recombining existing layers from the preset collection.
• Over 150 factory presets and storage capacity for up to 250 user presets.
• 8-slot modulation matrix per layer
• Polyphonic aftertouch modulation support
• Mysterious “Flavour” knob to keep digital sounds more lively
• Mysterious “Flavour” knob to keep digital sounds more lively.Authentic vintage sound - Original gritty 8-bit quantized and aliased sound of the Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators running at 250 kHz sample rate.

With handy dimensions of 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including controls) and a weight of 0.9 kg, the Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.

Wavetable – Structure in Motion

Dive 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.

Layer – Dynamic Sound Structure

The 8 voices can be organized in up to 4 layers allowing for complex sonic layered arrangements, surprising round robin modes, or simply split by MIDI channels for poly timbral operation. With the Load Layer feature new sonic arrangements can be created in seconds by simply re-combining existing layers from the whole preset collection.

Effects – Refinement on a Molecular Level

From subtle shine to cinematic space: reverb, delay, modulation, and more. Every detail can be shaped with precision. Amount defines intensity, Type defines character.

Presets – Inspiration for your music

Protein comes with over 150 factory presets of huge variety and is capable to store up to 250 presets. With the 4 layer concept you can mix and match from the existing library and create new combinations with the easy to use „Load Layer“ feature. Build rich and surprising sonic complexity from simple parts within seconds.

Everywhere you go….

While being a true power synth, Protein can carry you away into new and surprising worlds of sound. With its portable form factor you can take Protein with you everywhere you go and be creative whenever you feel so.

Protein is available to purchase from:

STORE DJ / MANNYS, TURRAMURRA MUSIC, SOUNDS EASY, DERRINGERS MUSIC, BETTER MUSIC, SOUND DEVICES, FOUND SOUND