Waldorf Microwave 1

Microwave 1 is a plug-in from Waldorf.

Microwave 1 highlights

• Brutal attacks, fast releases and a plethora of wonderful transients define the sound of the first-generation Microwave.
• Its never-mechanically-sounding, always-different mode of operation is based on a very unique architecture for creating envelopes, LFOs and modulations, meticulously recreated by the plug-in down to the finest grain.
• Its modern, user-friendly graphical user interface reveals many aspects of the synthesis engine that were previously hidden in the original hardware by its streamlined, hard-to-use interface
• Users can easily edit existing wavetables and create new ones using internal control tables
• Multi-effects mode now becomes a full-fledged weapon in sound design

Microwave 1 Key Features

The return of a legend

35 years ago, Waldorf launched its first instrument, the Microwave, which captured the hearts of the greatest musicians and producers of the 90s. Its vibrant, distinctive sound carried the first wavetable sounds of the '80s into electronic music well into the next decade. Today, this magical instrument is reborn on digital workstations worldwide with the release of the Microwave 1 plug-in.

The sonic alchemy that redefined hybrid synthesis

Massive bass lines, enigmatic wavetable modulations, brutal attacks and silky-smooth pads have inspired generations of musicians. The Microwave defined the best of hybrid synthesis with its unique interpretation of wavetable synthesis combined with analog filters.

A faithful rebirth of the original masterpiece

The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plug-in has been painstakingly recreated from the original hardware with all its distinctive features and singularities. Waldorf analyzed and modeled the original instruments down to the finest sonic detail of every aspect of the hardware. Its unique sound was based on proprietary digital and analog designs long before subsequent generations of DSP-based instruments were conceived.

Expert advice

• The Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin faithfully recreates the soul of the original hardware synthesizer from the '80s, offering a grainy, texture-rich sound that defined an era. Users will rediscover the classic timbres that made Microwave such a success, with even greater possibilities for sound manipulation thanks to modern features. Modulation depth and distinctive digital warmth make it the tool of choice for producers looking for authentic sounds. A must-have for any fan of hybrid synthesis and vintage sound design.
• The Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin is an exceptional tribute to the original. It incorporates the famous wavetable oscillators, offering an infinite variety of dynamic timbres. The digital filters are equally impressive, offering a wide palette of sounds, from powerful basses to sharp leads. This plugin is particularly recommended for musicians and producers looking to recreate or explore the electronic sounds of the '80s and '90s, while benefiting from the flexibility of today's software.