NEW Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard !

[Feinstrom]

If the Blofeld keyboard had more knobs I couldn't place my desktop Blofeld on top of it...

[pyvnd]

Originally Posted by DivineChemical

I don't think they added sampling inputs, so I have a feeling that the 60mb sample memory is ROM and it's just a rompler slapped on. I'm surprised Waldorf doesn't have anything on their website about this at all.

If they do something like the Nord Wave at the price point that is rumored then it will be huge. The fact that it's smaller and has fewer knobs is probably a good thing because it will make it portable. Anyway we'll see. I wish Waldorf well. And I think they are being smart by moving forward one step at a time and expanding their product line as they are able.

[Acid Hazard]

The longer LCD with knobs above and below i think is a really good idea. This is the same set up the ESQ-1 has, but it has buttons instead. Have each section to the right of the display laid out with their own dedicated buttons. Then each parameter of that section is displayed in the LCD below the knobs. Have page buttons to flip through different pages of each section, as i'm sure there'll be more than 10 parameters in each section. I think this would be the most optimum way to have this set up. People will still cry and moan, but oh well. You can't please everyone.

Also, for parts that may not have 10 parameters, such as the EGs, have the ability for the rest of the knobs to be assignable.

[jsrockit]

Originally Posted by cosmos

lol

i agree.

we

need

more

knobs

.

x 10!

[Bhang]

Originally Posted by rasp

It won't have sample inputs because people don't know to sample anymore; that or they just don't care to.

And the lack ov knobs, in my opinion, probably has something to do with the fact that a lot ov people don't care about programming interface as much as they care about having a million presets with the ability to load presets via USB.

But I realize my opinion is kind ov pessimistic so I apologize for that.

I would just want inputs for processing external signals, but a complete lack of audio i/o makes me think that won't be included..

[JesseJ]

Here's some more info:

Waldorf Music | Blofeld Keyboard

Updated picture with oct up/down:

[cosmos]

"Preliminary information. Subject to change without notice."

[clusterchord]

vaporwareeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Acid Hazard]

Actually, it just popped up on the Waldorf list. Someone mentioned something about the first 30mb of sample memory being user selectable, and the last 30mb being reserved. Don't know if he was just wishing out loud, or if that's the way it's going to set up.

[cosmos]

Originally Posted by Acid Hazard

Actually, it just popped up on the Waldorf list. Someone mentioned something about the first 30mb of sample memory being user selectable, and the last 30mb being reserved. Don't know if he was just wishing out loud, or if that's the way it's going to set up.

Maybe they are watching us ....

( i wish.. )

[Dubreak]

Go on lads. The Waldorf sound has been put through analogue delays pedals for years. The Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) show of satellite TV was staple post-clubbing viewing over here in Ireland. The music, earth-views. The early sound of 'The Orb' too. There is quite a big market for he early '90's sound out there in new music genres these days. History repeats.

So in conclusion: http://www.gearslutz.com/board/3470950-post59.html

Please implement the classic 'bucket brigade' delay. If there is enough room for 60mb of sample memory built in, a bit more of an advancement in the delay algorithm. The code is most likely free on sourceforge at this stage in it's development.

[e6400ultra]

And the street price is...

JRRshop.com : Waldorf Blofeld [blofeld] - $1,499.00USD

[Bhang]

Originally Posted by T71

And the street price is...

JRRshop.com : Waldorf Blofeld [blofeld] - $1,499.00USD

ouch ... At that price the blofeld stops being a budget synth. I wonder if this version will be sonically superior its little brother? Others here at GS have mentioned such a difference between the Q and micro Q. I love the blofeld but it sure doesn't have the balls that it could.

According to the info on Waldorf site this keyboard version is just that. A keyboard version. A separate headphone out and added midi, + the sample RAM but nothing else appears different.

[pyvnd]

What is JRR? It may be their street price, but it won't be *my* street price. I did the math and it went like this. suggested retail of the blofeld is $1K. Early sale price at NM was $600. Suggested retail of blofeld kb is $1700, which would mean NM's presale price would be $1000 (let's say $1100 max). That's a price I can deal with, specially since I would sell my desktop blofeld a few months prior to finance the kb purchase.

[e6400ultra]

Originally Posted by pyvnd

What is JRR? It may be their street price, but it won't be *my* street price. I did the math and it went like this. suggested retail of the blofeld is $1K. Early sale price at NM was $600. Suggested retail of blofeld kb is $1700, which would mean NM's presale price would be $1000 (let's say $1100 max). That's a price I can deal with, specially since I would sell my desktop blofeld a few months prior to finance the kb purchase.

My personal opinion is that pro audio retailers are like car dealers these days. Don't hesitate to tell them you want a lower price.

Here's what JRR had to say on the Waldorf list:

"It's going to be selling at stores for $1499:

JRRshop.com : Waldorf Blofeld [blofeld] - $1,499.00USD

Waldorf told me today that it should be available in the US before the
end of the year, maybe even in a couple months.

--

Eric Dahlberg
JRR Shop
PH: 949-553-1022
FX: 949-263-1818
JRRshop.com : Music Gear Store By Musicians, For Musicians
http://www.justroots.com"

[pyvnd]

Originally Posted by T71

My personal opinion is that pro audio retailers are like car dealers these days. Don't hesitate to tell them you want a lower price.

No doubt. The economy ain't what it used to be. And besides, I love to haggle, it's in my blood. You can definitely haggle on a lot of things these days. Not to mention, a lot of people got the hook up at places like Guitar Center now. I got quoted $1400 for a brand-new TI desktop last year. I slept on it, but even now I can get one for $1700. That's still a nice chunk of money I am not sure I want to part with though, specially since the TI does not have endless knobs.

The boutique stuff, like Elektron for example, still does seem to demand a premium price. Only one place near where I live sells them and I don't know anyone there. The boutique stuff I don't think you can haggle with as much.

[Orren]

Originally Posted by DocT

Which knobs for what particular parameters would offer which advantages over the current matrix ui ?

Personally, I would love to see dedicated knobs for filter resonance and cutoff. I've recently picked up a Virus TI Snow, and I find myself manipulating those knobs a lot during recording. I realize I could set up two of those knobs to be what I want, but it would be nice if I didn't have to.

Orren

[StrykeBack]

Since it seems we've got some waldorf users here, I was curious. How are the pad sounds on the new blofeld?

I was trying to use atmosphere recently for pads and strings in my live setup at a church but dragging my 002 rack and my dual g5 tower and a screen is too much extra work.

Was thinking of going this rout but noone keeps them instock or around to try out anywhere I've gone in southern California.

[JesseJ]

Originally Posted by StrykeBack

How are the pad sounds on the new blofeld?

They are pretty. If you don't like them, you can make your own.
Go get one. If you don't like, you can always sell it.

[GuruInSpace]

I don't like the looks of it.

[GuruInSpace]

This is a real Waldorf.

[JesseJ]

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