Waldorf Protein Synthesizer Hands-On Review


Synthesist Ziv Eliraz – in his latest loopop video – takes an in-depth look at the new Waldorf Protein synthesizer .

The Protein is an inexpensive, compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer, based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators and combined with modern features of Waldorf’s Iridium heritage.

Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro

2:10 Overview

4:30 Workflow

7:00 Build

7:45 I/O

8:25 Oscillators

11:15 Noise/dirt

12:15 LP/HP filter

13:20 Drive “filter”

15:00 Pan

15:20 Envelopes

17:10 LFOs

18:15 Mod matrix

18:55 Effects

22:20 Arp

23:55 Sequencer

25:10 Multi modes

27:45 Flavor

28:30 Chords

29:05 Scale

29:50 CC map

31:15 Misc

31:35 Pros & cons

34:20 Some sounds

Watch the video and share your thoughts on the Waldorf Protein in the comments!

 

 

An Introduction To Absynth 6 With Creator Brian Clevinger


Native Instruments shared this introduction to Absynth 6 by creator Brian Clevinger.

Native seemed to have killed off Absynth in 2022, and Clevinger shifted his focus to other projects. But he’s been collaborating  behind-the-scenes with NI over the last year on a new version, and Abysnth 6 is the result.

In the video, Clevinger shares his take on the new version, highlights the new presets from Brian Eno, explores the Patch page and more.

Topics covered:

00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – Overview and preset explorer

05:09 – Mutation

06:42 – Brian Eno presets

09:16 – Patch page

11:50 – Envelope page

12:44 – Sound exploration and final thoughts

 

Cosmolab Open-Source Modular DSP Kit Now Available To Preorder


Faselunare has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Cosmolab, an open-source modular development platform for sound and multimedia.

Cosmolab is built around Electrosmith’s Daisy Seed, an inexpensive embedded platform for music. This means that you can use it to:

  • Prototype Eurorack modules without soldering a single wire
  • Build custom MIDI and CV controllers that match your workflow
  • Create synths, sequencers, and audio effects from scratch
  • Develop interactive art installations and multimedia experiences
  • Teach or learn sound design, coding, and digital creativity


Cosmolab is available to project backers, starting at €550.00 (vs €700.00).

*Note: Crowdfunding projects involve risk, so make sure you review the project site for details