M Wavetable Synthesizer Desktop Module

Imagine dialing in the exact wavetable tones from the original Waldorf Microwave or PPG Wave, but with modern precision and analog warmth—this desktop module revives that legacy in a compact, hands-on package.

At its core, two independent wavetable oscillators offer Classic Microwave 1 and Modern Microwave II/XT modes, drawing from 96 factory wavetables plus 32 user slots, complete with ring mod, hard sync, and pink noise options. An SSI 2144 analog low-pass ladder filter delivers 24 dB/octave punch with saturation and resonance, feeding into true stereo VCAs per voice for lush panning. Modulation shines through four envelopes—including an 8-segment loopable Wave envelope and DADSR filter envelope—plus two versatile LFOs, all assignable directly via the high-res display and endless encoders, no deep matrix needed. The 440 x 305 x 80mm blue metal chassis packs 8-voice polyphony (expandable to 16), 4-part multitimbrality with dedicated aux outs, an arpeggiator, and 2048 sound programs, all MIDI and SysEx compatible with SD card support.

Players love its immediate tweakability and authentic Microwave vibes, though some note the fixed knob layout rewards learning its flow over menu-diving alternatives.