Blofeld Desktop Virtual Analog Synthesizer

DesktopDigitalPolyphonic

$589

Born from the legendary lineage of Waldorf's PPG Wave and Q-series synths, this desktop powerhouse squeezes a massive wavetable engine into a sleek metal box that's been a studio staple for over a decade.

Three oscillators per voice deliver virtual analog waveforms, wavetables from Microwave II/XT and Q models, plus FM between them and filter FM for gritty, evolving tones—Osc 1 and 2 even load user wavetables or samples for endless variety. Dual multimode filters (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, including PPG-style) pair with two drive stages, three LFOs, and four versatile envelopes (ADSR, one-shot, or looping like extra LFOs) all routed through a deep 16-slot mod matrix that lets you twist parameters wildly. Hands-on control comes via seven endless stainless steel knobs under a crisp 128x64 graphic display, with 25-voice polyphony, 16-part multitimbrality, programmable 16-step arpeggiator, and effects like chorus, phaser, and overdrive. Compact at 304 x 134 x 54mm and just 2.3kg in white finish, it connects via stereo outs, headphone jack, and USB for sound management.

Players love its rich, phat analog-modeled sounds and wavetable magic for pads, bells, and leads that cut through mixes, though some wish for more dedicated knobs and onboard sample playback without expansion. It's a go-to for sound designers chasing that classic Waldorf edge without breaking the bank.

Released

2008

Status

In Production

Product links

Official site

Videos

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer: Complete Overview/Tutorial

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer: 100% Playing Demo

Presets

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 15.00 EUR

audiobombs.com • Conforce • DEMO

audiobombs.com • Tone Colors • FREE

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 24.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 20.00 EUR

audiobombs.com • MikkoL • FREE

audiobombs.com • Tone Colors • FREE

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz • 40.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 20.00 EUR

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz • 16.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Bakhtin • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 50.00 EUR

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz • 16.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 20.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 18.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 10.00 EUR

audiobombs.com • LFO Store • $25.00

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 15.00 EUR

lfo.store • Otto Schwarz

audiobombs.com • LFO Store • FREE

lfo.store • Nick Klimenko • 30.00 EUR

lfo.store • Alexander Kav • 20.00 EUR

lfo.store • Anton Anru • 24.95 USD

Synthesizer

Format

Desktop

Synthesis

Virtual Analog, Wavetable

Battery Powered

Voice

A/D

Digital

Polyphony

Polyphonic

Oscillators

Voices

Tracks

Filter

Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch, Multimode, 12dB/oct (2-pole), 24dB/oct (4-pole)

Envelopes

LFO

Effects

Yes

Workflow

Arpeggiator

Yes

Sequencer

Mod Matrix

Yes

Memory

1000+ sounds

Software

USB sound management

Expression

Aftertouch

Velocity

Yes

Additional

16-part multitimbral, FM between oscillators, Q oscillator models, Microwave II/XT/XTk wavetables, filter FM, 2 drive stages per voice, programmable arpeggiator patterns (16 steps), 7 endless stainless steel dials, graphic display (128x64), USB sound management, white finish

I/O

Audio In

Audio Out

1 stereo 1/4" unbalanced

Headphone

1x 1/4" stereo

MIDI

MIDI Type

DIN (5-pin), USB

Ports

USB

Wi-Fi

Measurements

Dimensions

304 x 54 x 132 mm

Weight

1.3 kg

Last updated Apr 11, 2026

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Waldorf

waldorfmusic.com

Remagen, Germany

Waldorf Music is a German synthesizer company famous for wavetable synthesis. Building on the legacy of the PPG Wave, Waldorf created classics like the Microwave, Q, and Blofeld. Their modern flagship, the Quantum (and Iridium), combines analog filters with granular, wavetable, and resonator digital engines, representing the pinnacle of hybrid synthesis.

Blofeld Desktop Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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