Blofeld Virtual Analog Keyboard Synthesizer (Black)

Back in the day, Waldorf's PPG Wave and Microwave synths defined wavetable synthesis with their glassy, evolving tones that shaped countless electronic tracks. This keyboard version captures that legacy in a sleek black metal chassis, blending it seamlessly with modern virtual analog power.

At its core, three oscillators per voice deliver analog-modeled waveforms, wavetables from Microwave II/XT and Q series, plus 60MB sample memory for loading your own sounds into Osc1 and Osc2. Dual multimode filters (lowpass, bandpass, highpass, even PPG-style) support filter FM, while FM between oscillators, ring mod, syncing, and two drive stages add grit and depth. Three LFOs, four loopable envelopes, and a 16-slot mod matrix let you route almost anything to anything, with 25-voice polyphony across 16 multitimbral parts. The 49 semi-weighted keys respond to velocity and aftertouch, paired with pitch/mod wheels, octave buttons, and seven endless stainless steel knobs around a crisp 128x64 graphic display. Programmable 16-step arpeggiator and onboard effects like chorus, phaser, and overdrive round out the hands-on fun, all powered internally.

Players love its vast factory sound library of over 1000 patches and how it nails classic Waldorf warmth alongside wild wavetable experiments, though some note polyphony dips with heavy samples or combs. It's a desktop powerhouse upgraded for stage-ready performance.