Waldorf Protein

The Protein is designed for musicians who want to explore wavetable synthesis without complexity or excessive budget. Compact and straightforward, it lets you quickly create rich, organic, evolving sounds. Ideal for both home studio and stage use, it offers real versatility for composing, experimenting or enriching an existing setup.

Features

8 voices, up to 4 layers

Easily layer multiple timbres to create deep textures, evolving pads or multitimbral sequences. Each layer has its own settings, so you can achieve a wide, lively sound even in a small format.

Waldorf wavetable synthesis

Oscillators derived from Microwave 1 provide an immediately recognizable grain. The technological additions of the Iridium series offer greater precision and movement, for sounds that breathe and constantly evolve.

Simple, creation-oriented interface

Physical controls make handling fast. You start with a basic sound block, turn a parameter, and a complex texture appears. This approach encourages experimentation and spontaneous ideas.

Load Layer function

Combine different layers from presets in an instant. This makes it possible to generate totally new sounds without advanced skills, perfect for quickly finding an inspiring basis in a modern workflow.

Extensive internal library

With over 150 factory presets and 250 user slots, you've got plenty of room to explore. Ideal for preparing a set, storing sound variations or assembling your own custom bank.

What we like / What we need to know

• Authentic Waldorf wavetables, accessible even to beginners.
• Compact size but deep sound architecture.
• Easy-to-combine layering to create rich sounds quickly.
• Streamlined interface that can hide real internal complexity.
• Excellent power/price ratio for a sound design-oriented synth.
• Multitimbrality useful for advanced MIDI setups.

FAQ

Is Protein suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its simple interface makes it easy to create interesting sounds, while leaving room for progress in wavetable synthesis.

Can it be used in multitimbral configuration?

Yes, the 4 layers can be distributed over different MIDI channels to drive multiple sounds from a single sequencer.

How many presets can be stored?

The Protein contains over 150 factory sounds and up to 250 personal creations, enough to cover most projects.

Is it suitable for live use?

Yes, its compact size, direct access and stackable layers make it a good choice for scalable performances.

Is Protein limited to wavetable synthesis?

No. Although wavetables are at the heart of the instrument, modulation and layers allow you to explore a wide range of modern textures.