Waldorf Protein 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Desktop Synthesizer

Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way. With handy dimensions of 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including controls) and a weight of 0.9 kg, the Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable form factor.

Protein is a compact wavetable synth built for expressive, evolving sound. Its waveforms shift organically with envelope and velocity modulation, while controls like Cutoff Track, Resonance, Dirt, and Envelope Amount let you shape anything from clean clarity to gritty texture. With 8 voices and up to 4 stackable layers, you can build rich, complex patches or split sounds across MIDI channels. The Load Layer feature lets you remix layers from the preset library in seconds. Effects such as reverb, delay, and modulation are easy to dial in, with simple Amount and Type controls.