This is a pre-order - stock is expected early December.
We say...
Waldorf's most affordable synth yet! Protein is an amazing entry point into the world of wavetable synthesis and takes full advantage of Waldorf's decades of expertise.
Manufacturer's description
Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesiser 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 links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way. It is a powerhouse packed into a compact and portable form factor with an easy-to-use and hands-on interface.
A multitude of knobs invites for creative sound explorations and happy accidents. And under the surface lives another word of even more sound aspects to tweak than you see on its front-plate. You may never want to go that deep, but there is a world one day you might want to explore.
While being affordable, 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.
The 8 voices can be organised 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.
An eight slot modulation matrix per layer gives a multitude of modulation capabilities to shape your sound. Capable of poly-aftertouch modulation your musical expression will rendered in manifold ways.
A mysterious “Flavour” knob adds an extra layer of organic behaviour from tiny micro-fluctuations up to sweet disturbances to keep your digital sound lively.
We recreated to original gritty and beautifully 8-bit quantised and aliased sound of the Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators running at 250 kHz sample rate like the original. You will experience the wonderful digital vintage sound with all its cute and tasty artefacts especially in the lower octaves and higher ones.
Protein comes with over 100 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.
There was never a more affordable and easy entry into sonic world classic Waldorf Wavetable synthesis. Let Protein be your starting point to explore and being carried away. Start the music now.
Oscillators
- Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
- Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.
- Modelling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).
- Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
Wavetables
- All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original.
- Including algorithmic and speech wavetables.
- Beautiful recreation of 8-bit quantisation and aliasing.
- Full waveform catalogue of original Microwave.
Filter
- Faithful modelling of CEM analogue filters.
- Adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware.
- Cutoff and resonance modulations.
Modulation
- 3 Envelopes
- 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold
- 8 slot modulation matrix
- Poly-aftertouch capable
Effects
- Two effect slots
- Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
Performance features
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
- Chord & Scale modes
Voices
- 8 voice polyphony
- 4 timbral layers
- Stacked, round robin and MIDI-split layer-modes.
- Mono & Legato modesPatches
- Over 100 factory patches
- Capacity of 250 patch memory slots
- Category filter for patch list
- Import- and export of patches via MIDI Sysex
Connections
- Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
- Headphones mini TRS output
- DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
- USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
- Firmware updates via USB
What’s In the Box?
- Waldorf Protein Synthesizer
- Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
- USB C to C cable
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls)
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- Power Supply via USB (not in the box)
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
This is a pre-order - stock is expected early December.
We say...
Waldorf's most affordable synth yet! Protein is an amazing entry point into the world of wavetable synthesis and takes full advantage of Waldorf's decades of expertise.
Manufacturer's description
Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesiser 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 links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way. It is a powerhouse packed into a compact and portable form factor with an easy-to-use and hands-on interface.
A multitude of knobs invites for creative sound explorations and happy accidents. And under the surface lives another word of even more sound aspects to tweak than you see on its front-plate. You may never want to go that deep, but there is a world one day you might want to explore.
While being affordable, 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.
The 8 voices can be organised 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.
An eight slot modulation matrix per layer gives a multitude of modulation capabilities to shape your sound. Capable of poly-aftertouch modulation your musical expression will rendered in manifold ways.
A mysterious “Flavour” knob adds an extra layer of organic behaviour from tiny micro-fluctuations up to sweet disturbances to keep your digital sound lively.
We recreated to original gritty and beautifully 8-bit quantised and aliased sound of the Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators running at 250 kHz sample rate like the original. You will experience the wonderful digital vintage sound with all its cute and tasty artefacts especially in the lower octaves and higher ones.
Protein comes with over 100 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.
There was never a more affordable and easy entry into sonic world classic Waldorf Wavetable synthesis. Let Protein be your starting point to explore and being carried away. Start the music now.
Oscillators
- Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
- Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.
- Modelling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).
- Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
Wavetables
- All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original.
- Including algorithmic and speech wavetables.
- Beautiful recreation of 8-bit quantisation and aliasing.
- Full waveform catalogue of original Microwave.
Filter
- Faithful modelling of CEM analogue filters.
- Adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware.
- Cutoff and resonance modulations.
Modulation
- 3 Envelopes
- 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold
- 8 slot modulation matrix
- Poly-aftertouch capable
Effects
- Two effect slots
- Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
Performance features
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
- Chord & Scale modes
Voices
- 8 voice polyphony
- 4 timbral layers
- Stacked, round robin and MIDI-split layer-modes.
- Mono & Legato modesPatches
- Over 100 factory patches
- Capacity of 250 patch memory slots
- Category filter for patch list
- Import- and export of patches via MIDI Sysex
Connections
- Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
- Headphones mini TRS output
- DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
- USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
- Firmware updates via USB
What’s In the Box?
- Waldorf Protein Synthesizer
- Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
- USB C to C cable
- Printed Quick Start Guide
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
