Waldorf let us know that they’re planning on making a major introduction on November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day in the US.
Detail are still to be officially released, but they’ve scheduled a release event for 9pm CET in Berlin, Germany. The event will start at 8 p.m., one hour before the official product launch, and will be open to Waldorf’s friends and community members, free of charge, and with a complimentary free drink.
The evening will feature a product introduction by Waldorf Music’s developer and CEO Rolf Wöhrmann, and will continue with a performance from Berlin-based artist, Zavoloka.
What would you like to see Waldorf introduce? Share your thoughts in the comments!
This video, via Minneapolis-based synthesist Midera, captures a live ambient improvisation for Fender Rhodes piano and Kawai SX-240.
The Rhodes & synth pad combination may bring to mind some of the ’70s/’80s recording of Vangelis, for some. Midera takes things in a different direction, though, creating a soundscape that’s probably more influenced by the recordings of Budd, Eno & Lanois.
Check it out and share your thoughts in the comments!
Technical Details:
Fender Rhodes piano & Kawai SX-240, with Fractal Audio FM3 for reverb and delay.
In the video, Frap Tools‘ Francesco Gennari discusses creating an electroacoustic piece that integrates the sound and articulation of an electric piano into a complex modular synthesizer patch patch.“The piece is not simply a juxtaposition of piano and synthesizer,” notes Gennari, “but rather a balanced environment where the acoustic and electronic sounds complement and influence each other.”
Gennari starts off with an introduction and performance, and then digs into the technical details of the performance, including mic setup, processing of the piano and details for the modular patch.
Watch the video, and share your thoughts on it in the comments!
Video Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Piano and modular performance
03:44 Track structure overview
03:59 Piano setup: mics, routing & processing
05:57 Double escapement
06:38 Usta: sequencing the synth voices
06:51 Main synth voice: Random Source NTO + Doepfer LPG
07:37 Noise layer controlled by the piano
08:41 Bass line: Falistri at audio rate + Cunsa
09:19 FX section overview
09:30 Disting EX: ping pong delay and reverb
10:38 Imitor Versio: reverse delay
11:23 Wave Multipliers: final distortion layer
