Dare I say this may be one of my best ambient chillout sessions yet... please listen and enjoy with headphones... then drift off, relax and dream... WALDORF MicroWAVE XT - Relaxing Ambient Chillout Music 【SYNTH DEMO】
@jlinden5249 жыл бұрын
+synth4ever so do you have a song structure programmed out somewhere on like a computer sending midi to this?
@synth4ever9 жыл бұрын
No, I created an arpeggiator on the Waldorf XT and then tweaked from there. No computer or MIDI was used.
@jlinden5248 жыл бұрын
+synth4ever crazy!!!! I'm about to pick one up! ur videos r a huge inspiration
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+J. Linden Nice! You will definitely enjoy it. :)
@jlinden5248 жыл бұрын
do you know how to tell if its a 10 voice or a 30 voice?
@johnrichardson58582 жыл бұрын
Still beautiful after all these years.....
@joshuahelmeke Жыл бұрын
Hands down, the best wavetable synth module of its time. Still outclasses a LOT of gear out there.
@synth4ever Жыл бұрын
Yes, XT is still a monster and sounds unique to this day
@jumpstar9000 Жыл бұрын
ah man, I forgot I used to have one of these. what a unique instrument, and a fantastic track to show it off.. floating away ❤
@synth4ever Жыл бұрын
Thanks, the Waldorf XT is a great synth!
@morganhuggins63674 жыл бұрын
One of the best synth demos I have ever heard
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@xiushobird87329 жыл бұрын
The best synth demonstration ever! I just bought this synth and this demo helped me make the final decision to get it. Thanks!
@Riktenstein7 жыл бұрын
Me too, and I still love my XT.
@ericsuper1627 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous,hands on synth experience! Hoping for a new version from Waldorf
@emptyvesselnz11 жыл бұрын
as I said on Facebook these demos are really showing off the sonic character and tweakability of this synth, awesome job.
@borpscampson6 жыл бұрын
probably the most aurally powerful synth demo ever
@Sonic-Boom3 ай бұрын
Oh my, beautiful sounds happening there. This will be possible again very soon.
@spierlejewski5 жыл бұрын
I recorded this to listen to at home as a track because it was so good :) I even DJ'd it out a few times! Great stuff. (Love my Waldorf's almost as much as my children!)
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the props ;) BTW you can get this track here: synth4ever.bandcamp.com/track/ocean-skies
@TinyMaths8 жыл бұрын
I'm sat here at almost midnight on a Saturday night video editing, got this in my headphones, INSPIRATION
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! :)
@davidavalon36413 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely why you would/should by this synth. Still relevant. Yea, VSTs with their computing power today can top it, but sonically, this is a flagship. Not THE flagship, but a flagship none the less.
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Yea, it's definitely got its own sound. the XT is a great synth.
@RikMaxSpeed11 жыл бұрын
Love the MicroWave XT - there's something special about those Lo-Fi D/A converters :)
@UCHalcyon9 жыл бұрын
heartbreakingly gorgeous - thank you!
@rhythmguild43333 жыл бұрын
This is so sweet, like a digital lullaby. Thank you.
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words, the Waldorf XT made it all possible.
@shawnsaul77593 жыл бұрын
@@synth4ever would you still recommend the MW XT in 2021? Do you find it different from the Iridium? Are they both worth having or would you rather have Iridium/Quantum if you were picking today?
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
@@shawnsaul7759 I haven't tried the Iridium and it is a different beast with far more capabilities (ie granular, FM etc), but it sounds a bit more clean/clinical than XT IMO. If I were picking today it depends on price and interface, and if you want the extra functions of Iridium/Quantum. The XT is pretty much knob per function and I like that. I would like to try Iridium in future if I have opportunity but I'd still be keeping the XT as its pretty much hands on and immediate tweaking vs using a touchscreen/menus.
@synthesizerlorne74059 жыл бұрын
Excellent. This vid and a few others convinced me to buy one. Amazing sounds, possibilities, and the interface to make it all happen with ease. Who wouldn't want one???
@RealmsOfThePossible10 жыл бұрын
This is a quite rare synth these days and hard to come by. Wish waldorf would re-visit the microwave and release a new version. Such incredible sounds..love your music.
@synth4ever10 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your comment. Yes, fingers crossed that Waldorf releases an updated MicroWave synth in the future, I'm sure it would be mind bending. :)
@roberti643310 жыл бұрын
They indeed *have*, it's the Waldorf Nave...iOS App proper synth with advanced wavetable synthesis! It's so great in-fact that one person on he 'Waldorfian List' recently sold his Waldorf Wave for 10,000+ Euro and *replaced it* with NAVE. It's a steal for $19.99 and probably the very best synth app existing. I bought an iPad 2 *just* so I could have NAVE.
@synth4ever10 жыл бұрын
Robert I That sounds incredible, too bad I don't have an iPad. :/ What are your thoughts on Nave, how does it compare to the XT and Wave sonically speaking? What new features does it offer that the older synths don't?
@Riktenstein7 жыл бұрын
I bought the Microwave XT because of this video. Love my Waldorf. It also does really cool space sounds which I used on a documentary.
@roccoharris4 жыл бұрын
that was absolutely stunning!! I'm so glad I'm wearing headphones right now. wow!! that was just plain gorgeous. bravo!! please do keep up the good work....
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! The Waldorf XT can create some amazing ambient soundscapes, especially with headphones. :)
@BarryWarne4 жыл бұрын
headphones is a must
@АртёмПоляков-ы7с3 жыл бұрын
и в 2021 - это один из самых лучших и вдохновляющих эмбиент-импровизаций !!! ты супер!)
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо!
@Sasquatch94 Жыл бұрын
@@synth4everhow did you do this what settings did you have
@synth4ever Жыл бұрын
@@Sasquatch94 used the Waldorf XT's arpeggiator and tweaked knobs as I played.
@Sasquatch94 Жыл бұрын
@@synth4ever thank you
@Sasquatch94 Жыл бұрын
@@synth4ever what voice did you use to get the kind of tone with it I like it a lot
@kevinbeck92935 жыл бұрын
Awesome multi arrangement: this is one of the very, very few videos I’ve watched to listen to a particular synth, and ended up enjoying the demo so much that I became a fan of the musician. This recording can be found as the track Ocean Skies in Synthscapes Vol. 2
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kevin for your kind words and support, I truly appreciate it -- the Waldorf XT is definitely something special. Just a note, this is only a single patch, no multi arrangement. :) The fact so much variance is possible within a single sound is a testament to the XT's dynamic capabilities.
@kevinbeck92935 жыл бұрын
@@synth4ever Wow, def thought that was in multi mode; more props to you
@eliasgarcia84278 ай бұрын
wow. sold my heart to this synth.
@MrBoxxed10 жыл бұрын
Super bright! I think the yellow suits it well
@PLASMA2228011 жыл бұрын
thats very cool and relaxing!!!great synth and demo!!!
@pickelamarsch14688 жыл бұрын
.... Heard 100 times and deep in love for this machine and your melody....!
@stone_voices2 жыл бұрын
Ништяк! Давно таких не слышал.
@TheFBK69Ай бұрын
Inspired me to fire up the M. Thank you the XT is amazing.
@dxmat10 жыл бұрын
Great work. One of my preferred synth.
@AndyWhitmore6 ай бұрын
Nice demo - great sounds!
@synth4ever6 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy, appreciate you stopping by to watch and listen! Keep up the great channel.
@AndyWhitmore6 ай бұрын
@@synth4ever Yes - Keep up the good work yourself & I will continue to check your videos!
@Coneman3 Жыл бұрын
Nice change from all the digital nastiness most get from the XT.
@saren653810 ай бұрын
yeah sounds like a plugin
@pickelamarsch14688 жыл бұрын
... this is simply the best synth sound modulation i ever heard !!! thank you very much! :-)
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Pickel AmArsch Thank you, you're welcome! :)
@adaptiveplexus10 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous morphic melodies!
@barrowmeoct048 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel today. The word 'Masterful' might be overly used sometimes, but I think the work I've heard so far definitely warrants the definition. subbed!
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words and support, really appreciate it! I'm glad you are enjoying the channel and music so far.
@nickbryant23184 жыл бұрын
It is a dream of mine to own a Waldorf synth
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
They are out there...
@pseudo-intellectualtroll65634 жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind me asking, how do you go about finding a trustworthy seller to buy it from? Never bought a second-hand synth as old as this before.
@expandingknowledge82693 жыл бұрын
Waldorf..not just a salad! 🎹 🎶 😎
@KutayYavuzMusic4 жыл бұрын
Pleasure to listen! Thank you.
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thanks much!
@PolyCorpInteractive7 жыл бұрын
Not long enough, this is beautiful!
@sun6moon93 жыл бұрын
Sounds so nice
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sun6moon93 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WolfTrap10004 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT MATE, VERY COOL!
@LegendaryWoke7 жыл бұрын
This showcases why those Waldorf thangs cost so much! Rich sound:)
@roberti643310 жыл бұрын
As always, very nice!
@phormzlab174310 жыл бұрын
Brilliant ...really enjoyed this thanks
@vulpixninetales5 жыл бұрын
incredible man thank you
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the trip. ;)
@DeathByDinSync11 жыл бұрын
super... what a great session
@seniorbeatbox7 жыл бұрын
i love this demo, even the low-res.. it looks like 1972 :)
@synth4ever7 жыл бұрын
:)
@ArtJorgeCom4 жыл бұрын
this is tooo good!!
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@noottellingson854110 жыл бұрын
this was beautiful
@eliotlippmusic5 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@PureAmbientDrone7 жыл бұрын
Great sounding track !!!
@psychosculptor4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting wavetable synth...
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Indeed! A true classic.
@painstruck013 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@richardsmithson44533 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful!!
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@richardsmithson44533 жыл бұрын
@@synth4ever you got any of the newer Waldorf's? Be interested to hear what you would program on an Iridium
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no new Waldorfs. Iridium is incredible though... perhaps someday. :)
@LouisSerieusement6 жыл бұрын
I just realized thant I'm already a suscriber of yours, because of this vidéo, which is really awesome XD thanks a lot for the reminder :D
@synth4ever6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for being a longtime subscriber, I really appreciate it! :)
@LouisSerieusement6 жыл бұрын
So how is your XT ? Does the encoders getting old or something ? I heard they are pretty weak ; I sincerely hope your synth is fine and I hope you'll never sell it
@synth4ever6 жыл бұрын
My XT is holding up well. The encoders are fine. I don't plan on selling it! :)
@LouisSerieusement6 жыл бұрын
sincerely glad for you ! Nothing more sad than a synth with dust under the knobs or broken knob ect...I'm sure you use a decksaver on it, and it's always nice to see an happy synth into the hands of someone who takes great care of it, and use it cleverly to make great music
@synth4ever6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it is well taken care of. I treat all my synths like gold (or pets) :)
@maximiliandigregorio8 жыл бұрын
great synth , nice sound :-)
@Accou2511 жыл бұрын
me luvs watchin your synth stuff
@koertjanlisaschonewille43385 ай бұрын
Thanks
@synth4ever5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your support! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@datcupcakequeen4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@qcom1009 жыл бұрын
ahhhhh this is beautiful
@sauce_aux6 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@Dudderlyful4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HiGlowie7 жыл бұрын
I want one of these Waldorf synths so badly! The prices are a bit much for me though :/
@adrianthomas41636 жыл бұрын
4:03 Damn man. Very nice sounds. Would like to see what you pull off with this gear and your Big Sky.
@synth4ever6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude... yea I also love that part, pretty sure it was LFO to VCA routing for some tremolo. At some point I'll run the XT through Big Sky and Space and see what comes out. I've actually already run it through Virus B's reverb in the past and it sounded pretty heavenly, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pICTpXV-q613Zqs
@christdolphin694 ай бұрын
amazing
@synth4ever3 ай бұрын
Thanks, it was a great jam
@DanielDavissynthman11 жыл бұрын
Really nice.
@Riktenstein10 жыл бұрын
Just perfect!!!!!!!!
@jpnoll17816 жыл бұрын
dreamy
@HappyLordx11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, no1! :-)
@michaelroper42373 жыл бұрын
"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:26
@fleurstargacha5 жыл бұрын
J'adore
@williampetrini27965 жыл бұрын
awesome !
@marcmaggio98209 жыл бұрын
Very nice Bravo!!
@PureAmbientDrone8 жыл бұрын
I need one of these!!!!! Oh man do I need one! OK! I'll admit it, I WANT ONE! :) But "want" can be a "need".
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Pure Ambient Drone You won't be disappointed if you get your hands on one!
@PureAmbientDrone8 жыл бұрын
+synth4ever This is the best demo I have seen on this machine that shows what it can really do.
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Pure Ambient Drone Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the demo! :) Waldorf XT is very flexible, especially with wavetable sounds.
@antfactor5 жыл бұрын
very nice...
@undoubt15407 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell. I only paid 600 notes for mine new and they're still at that price.
@Riktenstein7 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. I sold my Xt last year and regret it.
@synth4ever7 жыл бұрын
Thanks... sorry to hear you sold your XT. Hopefully you can pick up another one, they have a unique sound!
@PJ3037 жыл бұрын
synth envy :)
@dmomcilovic91853 жыл бұрын
I sold this same synth in the late 90s when they where worthless.
@alancalvitti7 ай бұрын
+1 nice
@babyirene31887 жыл бұрын
Hot stuff
@javiceres8 жыл бұрын
So nice I'd love if you re-loaed this session with higher quality, it only offers 240pp :(
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Javi G Unfortunately not possible due to low-res webcam I used at the time. :/ KZbin would just re-compress source file to 240p again. You can hear the hi-res audio track here: synth4ever.bandcamp.com/track/ocean-skies
@javiceres8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@willswitchcraft5 жыл бұрын
sublime. I'm assuming that the MWXT has no onboard effects? Are you using a sync'd echo/delay, or are those stereo panning notes part of the arpeggiation? Excellent upload - i keep coming back to hear it again and again
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
Hey there, thanks for the comment. The XT has built in effects, see pg. 60 of manual here: carbon111.com/mwxt_manual.pdf The stereo panning delay is part of the XT's built-in effects!
@trevorlahey43456 жыл бұрын
Wow!!
@Pierrelucdeniel7 жыл бұрын
Very nice ! Could you run the waldorf with a simple Korg SQ 1 sequenceur ? Thx
@synth4ever7 жыл бұрын
Possibly, only the keyboard version has CV IN, so maybe that would work.
@mesmerson73879 жыл бұрын
Frankly, one of the best synth videos around you tube. Can ask you how much it took yu to mount the secuences ( in time) thnak you
@synth4ever9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. This was an arpeggiated pattern, not a sequencer. It took me maybe 10 mins to get the notes/pattern I wanted, and then I let the arpeggiator loop.
@synth4ever9 жыл бұрын
Jeff Ali Hi Jeff, I used a MIDI keyboard to play the arpeggiator notes initially, then it looped and I tweaked the XT's knobs from there. Alternatively you could program a sequence or arpeggio using a computer DAW program (ie Ableton, Fruity Loops etc) and have the XT play your pattern that way without MIDI keyboard. Hope that helps. :)
@synth4ever9 жыл бұрын
Jeff Ali Are you referring to using a MIDI keyboard to play an areggio in real time? Yes it allows that. There is no step sequencer on the XT, however, so if you wanted to program specific notes/steps you'd need to use an external sequencer. The XT would then play back the notes in real time so you can tweak in real time.
@JordyC199310 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye. I was wondering if you could help me. I was looking to buy a synth and unfortunately I've been reading too much on the internet and have gotten caught up in all the analog vs digital hype. Is it possible to create these sounds on an analog synthesizer? And also, is this type of synth able to make more varied sounds? Thanks.
@synth4ever10 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your kind words. In regards to your questions... 1. It may be possible to approach some of these sounds on an analog, however not 100%. The Waldorf XT is a digital wavetable synthesizer which uses a different synthesis method (wavetables) vs. subtractive synthesis, and further it is digital and not analog... therefore you will never get an exact reproduction. 2. Yes, the synth is capable of more varied sounds. The presets have lots of different types. That said in this video I am only demonstrating one wavetable sound and a basic arpeggiator. One can program many different types of sounds using the various wavetables and parameters avail. Bottom line, it depends on the type of sounds you are looking to create. In general, analog tends to sound more "authentic" for most people, but digital synths also have their place and can do some things analogs cannot. Best bet is to try as many synths as you can and see what you like, sonically speaking. Cheers
@DonaldMohrMusic9 жыл бұрын
This is bigger than digital vs analog. This is wavetable synthesis. You will not be able to achieve all of these sounds with an analog synth. There are a few you can get very close and be extremely happy with. In addition, FM synthesis, which is also digital can produce sounds that analog, subtractive synthesizers will not be able to. This is the barb that is synthesizers. You can't do everything with just one. Analog sounds can be done with this particular synth, so I find the digital/analog debate dull. A good sound is a good sound regardless of how it was produced.
@JordyC19939 жыл бұрын
Donald Mohr Good insight, thanks.
@snuppssynthchannel7 жыл бұрын
Unless it is a Oberheim matrix 12, or a Schmidt, But hey those are the most powerful analog synthesizers to date!
@saren653810 ай бұрын
how would this compare to the microwave 1 ?
@synth4ever10 ай бұрын
Microwave 1 has analog filters and VCAs, this is 100% digital
@chrisedu8 жыл бұрын
great sound, is it just the microwave with no external FX?
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+christian eduardo Correct, this is 100% Waldorf XT, no external effects. ;)
@DjIssoHipHopBeats9 жыл бұрын
Nice
@bandfromtheband94455 жыл бұрын
When this gets to hard panning - my mind explodes. I have this little beauty, but it needs to be repaired and sits in silent humility while I try to get my shit together and have it fixed! Seems that the epoxy on a couple of knobs has come off and are wobbling inside it's steel body. Unplayable at the moment. Same with my Micro Q. I need funding! HELP!
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
She must rise from the grave once again! Hopefully sooner rather than later... XT is amazing.
@FeeldahVibe18 жыл бұрын
This is sounds beautiful whats triggering the sounds is it connected to some sort of keyboard?
@synth4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Zen Thank you. The XT was connected to a keyboard that was used to trigger the sounds. The keyboard is not shown onscreen.
@InVisionsynthmindscape9 жыл бұрын
Very nice, was a long time that it was looking perhaps I found one for 480 €
@synth4ever9 жыл бұрын
I'd say that's a good deal, get it if you can... especially if its 30 voices!!! :)
@genepozniak6 жыл бұрын
Love this, but annoyingly poor ad placement!!!
@markeeledge5 жыл бұрын
Which version of the Microwave is it? is it 10 voices or ver.3 expanded to 30 voices? Sounds Great! Thanks!
@synth4ever5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is 10 voices.
@amazeus19807 жыл бұрын
Would you say blofeld is as good as this is? Great relaxing tune ;) thx.
@synth4ever7 жыл бұрын
Thanks... haven't used Blofeld myself, but I hear its quite capable. Unfortunately the interface is nowhere near as knobby as XT so that is a bit of a downside...
@ArtJorgeCom4 жыл бұрын
did you play a note in your daw? and is it a chord you played? or just single notes? really really beautiful!!!
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
Used a keyboard controller to input some notes, which the Waldorf XT then arpeggiated.
@drumroller274 жыл бұрын
Sorry but how do you have it playing on its own?
@synth4ever4 жыл бұрын
I created an arp pattern via keyboard and latched it before hitting record. Keyboard hooks up to XT.
@chrislancer38137 жыл бұрын
How can I get one of these!?
@synth4ever7 жыл бұрын
2nd hand market
@Sancld3 жыл бұрын
I have one expanded to 32note polyphony!
@synth4ever3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! I thought 30-voices was the max though. :)