Waldorf Waldorf M 16Voice

Description

The Waldorf M 16Voice synthesizer is a love letter to classic wavetable synthesis, reimagined for modern sound designers. With 16-voice polyphony and four-part multitimbral capability, it delivers rich, evolving textures powered by dual wavetable oscillators—each offering Classic Microwave I and Modern Microwave II/XT modes for distinct tonal flavors. An analog 24 dB/oct lowpass VCF with the SSI 2144 Improved Ladder Type filter adds warmth and character, while a true stereo VCA with panning brings depth and motion. With 1,024 expertly crafted presets and full compatibility with legacy Microwave sound sets, the M 16Voice blends vintage soul with modern power in a compact, inspiring package.

Waldorf M 16Voice With Classic and Modern Wavetable Oscillators

At the heart of the M 16Voice are two wavetable oscillators with distinct character modes: Classic Microwave I and Modern Microwave II/XT. Classic mode emulates vintage grit with 8-bit resolution and a 240 kHz sample rate, while Modern mode delivers clean, band-limited waves at 40 kHz. Each oscillator supports hard sync, ring modulation and deep shaping parameters, giving you a wide range of sonic options—from lo-fi nostalgia to contemporary clarity.

Analog Filtering With Warmth and Saturation

Shaping your tone starts with the M´s analog lowpass filter, built on the SSI 2144 Improved Ladder Type design. This 24 dB/oct filter offers rich resonance and saturation, letting you dial in everything from subtle harmonic boosts to full-throttle distortion. It´s the kind of analog flavor that makes digital textures feel organic, helping bridge the gap between old-school soul and modern edge.

Performance-Driven Features for Creative Control

The M 16Voice gives you the tools to shape, modulate and move your sound in real time. A 16-pattern arpeggiator with chord mode keeps ideas flowing, while four envelopes and two LFOs offer deep modulation. All parameters are streamlined into dedicated display pages for intuitive editing. It´s built to inspire—from shaping ambient pads to building intricate rhythmic sequences with ease.

Studio-Ready Connectivity for Complex Setups

This synthesizer is ready for full integration. With five stereo outputs—including MAIN OUT and four AUX OUTs—you can route each multitimbral part independently. DIN MIDI IN/OUT/THRU and USB 2.0 MIDI ensure solid communication with your rig, while the SD card slot handles firmware updates, patch storage and custom wavetable loading. Bonus: It´s VESA-mountable for ergonomic studio placement.

Compact Desktop Synth With Legendary Roots

The Waldorf M 16Voice builds on the legacy of the Microwave series with updated sound design tools and a modern workflow. It´s compact enough for desktop setups, but powerful enough to become the center of your rig. From classic tones to future-facing textures, this synth gives you iconic sound with room to push your ideas forward.

Features

Oscillators with dual wavetable models create rich, versatile soundscapes
Analog lowpass filter adds warmth and resonance to tones
Stereo VCA with panning delivers immersive spatial audio
Advanced arpeggiator synchronizes with MIDI for precise rhythmic control
4-part multitimbral design offers flexible layering and output routing
2,048 sound programs provide creative variety for musicians
USB and 5-pin MIDI ensure seamless integration with modern setups
SD card slot enables easy storage and transfer of user content
16-voice polyphony supports complex harmonies and evolving textures

Specs

Oscillators

Oscillators: Two wavetable oscillatorsTone generation models: Microwave I and Microwave IIFactory wavetables: 96User wavetables: 32 slotsWaveform modes: Independent per oscillatorMultitimbrality

Polyphony: 16-voiceParts: Four-part multitimbralFilter

Type: Analog lowpass 24 dB/oct VCFDesign: SSI 2144 Improved Ladder TypeFeatures: Resonance and saturationAmplifier

Type: Analog true stereo VCAPanning: Per voiceModulation

Envelopes: Four totalSpecial envelope: Eight-point loopable time/level generatorLFOs: Two with multiple waveformsOutputs

Main outputs: Stereo L/Mono and RAux outputs: Four stereo AUX outputsHeadphone output: With volume controlPresets

Total presets: 1,024Banks: 16 banks with 128 slots eachIncluded sound sets: MW1 Factory, MW1 Soundpool 1–5, Analogue and Bassco, PPG Wave 2.3Additional content: Newly programmed presets using hard sync, arpeggiator and MIDI-syncable global LFOSound Storage

Program storage: 2,048 sound programsMulti programs: 128User Interface

Display: High-resolution graphic displayEncoders: Four endless encodersMode switching: Classic and Modern modes via dedicated button

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