WALDORF Q - Relaxing Ambient Chillout Drone Music 【SYNTH DEMO】

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This ambient drone synthesizer music created via oscillators, LFOs, wavetables, reverb and delay effects.
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[@synth4ever]

Alright, time for another ambient WALDORF Q demo! :) WALDORF Q - Relaxing Ambient Chillout Drone Music 【SYNTH DEMO】 This one is a slowly evolving drone-style soundscape with some audible LFO noise, reverb & delay.

[@javiceres]

It’s great to be back here after some years

[@synth4ever]

Thanks for coming back!

[@themossinator]

I think this is one of the best Q demos on youtube! Well done and thanks!

[@synth4ever]

Thank you, appreciate that.

[@themossinator]

synth4ever I have a Q here and could never manage to get that kind of tone out of it, guess I need to try harder!!

[@WillSoftmore]

@@themossinator same here, this isn't just one of the best Q demos on You tube, it's THE best one I've heard. It's totally mind blowing! I simply haven't been able to get sounds like this out of it either. Most of the presets have this weird kind of klannng sound quality which I'm not keen on. In fact I was going to sell it to get an Access Virus instead but if I can work out how to get it to sound like this maybe I'll keep it!

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Always back for your waldorf videos. Fantastic synths to own and play, and in this case operated by an expert. Peace! 🙌

[@synth4ever]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@RandomTop5]

this is absolutely beautiful. I'm not into electronic music at all and honestly I don't know how I get here but this sounds so amazing and it definitely changes my perception of what electronic music can be...

[@synth4ever]

Thank you for your comment Oliver. Electronic music can come in many different forms, in this case "ambient" genre. I'm glad you were able to stumble into this corner of KZbin and hope you stick around for more! :)

[@RandomTop5]

+synth4ever Hi, I don't why but today I remembered this video and listened to it again and it was simply mesmerizing. I'd like to create sounds like this but I'm afraid that equipment like this is too costly for me. Is there some VST Instrument/plug-in that can emulate those sounds?

[@synth4ever]

+Oliver Ivesic Hi Oliver, thanks for coming back. :) I'm sure there are many VSTs/softsynths that could do somethings similar to this... actually, there is Waldorf Nave and Waldorf Largo softsynths which might interest you: www.waldorf-music.info/en/largo-overview www.waldorf-music.info/en/nave-overview That said, nothing beats the immediacy of hands-on, tactile control (ie knobs). If you scour Craigslist and eBay, I think you'll be able to find a Waldorf Q rack for a decent price, my guess is $600-$800, maybe less or more depending on seller. Check www.searchtempest.com and www.adhuntr.com and see what turns up!

[@RandomTop5]

Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely look into it.

[@vasil3089]

Album worthy piece!

[@nickbryant2318]

This is the greatest piece of electronic music equipment I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Damn I want one

[@nickbryant2318]

Random KZbin Idiot thanks! I’m a sucker for the deep, slow moving ambient sounds like the one in this vid, I’m glad I found out about this Waldorf company

[@synth4ever]

They are fantastic digital synths with unique sound.

[@richardsmithson4453]

This beautiful and so relaxing. Amazing sound design!

[@synth4ever]

Thank you!

[@narudh]

used to play this at turnkey tottenham court road when i was a student in the uk. i was completely dumbstruck by the interface (not knowing synthesis then) and it was MAGICAL. good times.

[@javiceres]

What a cool memory

[@GeminiAmbience]

This is really a beautiful drone, nice work.

[@synth4ever]

Thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to listen! I appreciate it.

[@WillSoftmore]

Simply gorgeous! I'm blown away by this... I've never heard incredible shimmering sounds like this coming out of a Q! Would you by any chance be willing to share this patch? Or tell me where I can get it? Also if you did a tutorial I'd be very interested in that... I have a Q and I've managed to make a few nice sounds out of it but nothing like this.

[@synth4ever]

I no longer have the Q rack or the patch, however you can see exactly what I'm doing in the LCD screen as I tweak the knobs. I used sine wave oscillators and LFOs for filter modulation!

[@WillSoftmore]

@@synth4ever Hey thanks for replying. You inspired me, I got tweaking and made exciting sonic discoveries. A whole new world has opened up for me! I just uploaded a video on my channel of what I came up with. Take a look if you're interested and let me know what you think.

[@synth4ever]

@@WillSoftmore Checked out the video, great work! Keep experimenting!

[@grahamhoward3462]

This thing, just sounds brilliant. Perfect sounding ambient music.

[@synth4ever]

Thanks Graeme! I agree, Waldorf Q is great for ambient.

[@VolcaRock]

i love it when listening to a lot of 4tothefloor before, to come to a really mellow and spacey chill track! great sound design! fantastic!

[@synth4ever]

Thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed! :)

[@D12Detoxx]

holy shit, you literraly, by accident, recreated some backgroun music that is used in the orginals GUILD WARS game.

[@synth4ever]

Really? I will have to check that out! Can you point me to a video with music from the game? :)

[@brianlee6709]

This thing sounds amazing. Wouldn't be surprised if Mouse On Mars uses one of these.

[@wyrd9123]

What a natural harmonics, unbelieveable!

[@synth4ever]

Yes, Waldorf Q has an abundance of frequencies and can put out fantastic, harmonically rich sounds!

[@wyrd9123]

But the new Blofeld has non of this, completely flat hifi digital sterile sounding to my ears.Like many other newer synths today.

[@synth4ever]

I haven't compared Blofeld directly to Waldorf Q but many people say Blofeld sounds different. I agree that a lot of new digital synths these days sound almost too clean... perhaps its the lower resolution DACs/components used in old digital gear back in the day that gives them sonic charm... in any case, if you come across a Q be sure to grab it!

[@dxmat]

Yes, Blofeld sounds different, too clean, too flat, 2D like. Q had more deep and 3D sound.

[@billyd1544]

Amazing music, bravo. keep producing

[@MrBoxxed]

Love your work Love this synth

[@synth4ever]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@clusterchord1]

wonderful atmosphere. wonderful track. really nice subtleties you get from Q with continous tweaking like LFOs rates, panning etc. also, i enjoy the subtle differences in results you get btwn the XT and Q characters in your demos. i use both units, and its always inspiring to hear new, interesting ways other ppl approach them. cheers.

[@synth4ever]

+clusterchord1 Thanks much. Yes, both Q and XT are different in their respective sound generation, but their interfaces are great for live tweaking. You can't go wrong with either of them, IMO.

[@NateHorn]

lovely sounds mate

[@synth4ever]

Thanks Nate!

[@PureAmbientDrone]

Nice sounds and great little piece on the WQ!

[@TakaiAkita]

Very nice demo.....enjoy your videos

[@evrttsmyth]

I love these soundscapes!

[@synth4ever]

Thanks Everett!

[@stillphil]

I wonder if similar textures can be coaxed out of The Waldorf Micro Q... Do they both posses the SAME engine? Or is the incredible instrument used here a pure version of the keybd. Great demo...too good to call this a demo.

[@synth4ever]

Thank you very much. I believe the Micro Q is a cut down version of the Q in a number of areas, but I haven't played one to confirm. This thread goes into detail: www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-and-electronic-music-production/1098572-waldorf-q-vs-micro-q-sound-capability-differences.html Personally I would recommend the Waldorf Q for the interface alone. It is capable of so much.

[@hannamason5817]

What an awesome synth

[@synth4ever]

Thanks, it is very capable!

[@woulfe42]

Sick........simply love it

[@roberti6433]

Beautiful! You really made my morning and dedicating time with my Q and diving deeper. I dare say I love programming it above all other synths I currently own, yet love it as much as my XT, Nave, Virus, or Mono Evolver Keyboard. Your sound creations are inspiring as I do ambient as well. The filters and routing possibilities are quite wonderful on the Q with wavetables. The sequencer is like a whole additional synth control option that's like another dimension ....deeply wonderful.

[@synth4ever]

Cheers Robert, Waldorf Q is certainly one of the most powerful virtual analog synths on the market, considering all it's features. I continue to be impressed as I learn more about it!

[@groovedoc]

love WALDORF Q + love THIS VIDEO

[@synth4ever]

Thank you man, happy you enjoyed this piece. :) Waldorf Q is great.

[@TheSynthZone]

Your songs are priced fairly at the bandcamp website, I suggest that anyone who has not gone there to check them out. (They have free listening too!) The new Synthscapes vol. 3 is a pleasure to listen too and well worth exploring by emusic fans.

[@synth4ever]

Thank you so very much for your kind words and support, I'm really happy you are enjoying my music and the albums. I will continue to create more as time goes on. :)

[@AndrewAHayes]

My friend had one of these he called it the Triple M, Modulation Madness Machine

[@synth4ever]

He's right!

[@lokomotiiveofficial]

this is incredible

[@synth4ever]

Thank you for the comment.

[@kimouts]

Great work!

[@ryantakach1478]

Awesome

[@HappyLordx]

Masterpiece! (Again)

[@NikholaiRichtofen]

Strangely the begininng reminds me the beginning of the song Us and Them (Pink Floyd)

[@MrDudumassa]

Nothing like rhe original :)

[@Riktenstein]

Brilliant!!!!

[@froukjel5449]

looking foreward to the Quantum. It will be the same and if you want, a lot more.

[@synth4ever]

Same here. Only thing that concerns me is the price...

[@froukjel5449]

synth4ever did you use the sequencer? very nice work.

[@synth4ever]

Thanks. No sequencer used here, I played by hand using keyboard controller (below the Q, off screen).

[@xoio]

Are you planning any more AN1X demonstrations? I can see the blue beast lurking below the Q... ;-)

[@synth4ever]

It's certainly a possibility, especially now that it would be in 1080p video quality ;). I take it you like the AN1x a lot?

[@xoio]

Absolutely... In fact i've just re-aquired one in superb shape, after stupidly selling one several years ago... It's for keeps this time.

[@TheAVsChannel]

I am really stuck between the Waldorf Q and XT. Which one would be your pick in terms of immediacy and sound?

[@synth4ever]

Probably Waldorf Q as it's more traditional subtractive virtual analog and can mimic a variety of sounds. Waldorf XT is wavetable only and it can be difficult to tame at times, but it sounds great in the wavetable realm.

[@XanderLewisMusic]

beautiful :)

[@naakkve10]

been searching for days for 'the sound;' this has got it. thank you much. does it do bass well too?

[@synth4ever]

naakkve10 Hi, yes it can get some deep bass sounds, depending on types of bass you are trying to achieve. You have multiple oscillator shapes + 3 osc setup so there's lots to work with.

[@Kaspar_Houser]

you just got a new subscriber - what a journey~~ exactly the style i luv.. is that a factory patch of the q or completely made by u?

[@synth4ever]

Thank you Aaron! It was a custom sound created from a basic INIT patch.

[@tziirkq]

This is really lovely. One question I have is, when you go back to a parameter (Like osc 2 after tweaking osc 1), does the value jump as soon as you move the knob, or does it wait for you to match the current value, and continue from there? Really great channel, thanks for your time!

[@synth4ever]

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have the rack Q unit anymore so can't tell you for sure, but I believe it remembers where you are for each osc so sudden jumps aren't common. However, you'd need to confirm in person or review the manual to be sure.

[@nobodyneverknows]

you can twist encoder a little without changes

[@tziirkq]

Answering my own question after buying one two years later, all the knobs are encoders, so there's no awkward value jumping.

[@gregchuchelo7248]

Jesus, you're good..and that synth...wow. Are there any similar synth/boards that can push out chill tones like that with minimal programming effort? I know the Blofeld is a cheaper alternative, though it looks like it would be lacking in the full hands on experience like the Q can provide. This synth board is extremely rare and almost impossible to buy nowadays, even used. : //

[@synth4ever]

greg chuchelo Thanks Greg! There are lots of synths on the market to choose from, depending on your interest and needs. Waldorf Q is a great knobby digital/virtual analog synth, you can often find used on eBay. Blofeld I haven't tried but I've heard sounds nice, I just don't gravitate towards the interface due to lack of knobs. You might also consider the Virus series (Virus B, C, TI / TI2), Novation synths (Supernova II, KS4/5, Ultranova etc) and possibly Yamaha AN1x (though interface isn't as easy to use). There is also the Roland JD-800 with all its sliders, and Microwave XT (wavetable synthesis). I'm only suggesting those I've tried, but there are plenty of others as well... keep your eyes peeled on Craigslist! ;)

[@javiceres]

With minimal programming I'd say no. Except if you play a "one key wonder" preset in a workstation like, say a Korg M3. But if you want to achieve this kind of sounds you need to learn and program more than a bit. Virus A B and C don't do wavetable synthesis because you can't scroll/morph the waves like waldorf synths can do. I don't know about the TI. Nord synths also won't do true wavetable synthesis. Blofeld is a heck if a wavetable synth. The reverb is a lot worse than Q's, but you can still use it's delay wich is perfectly OK or cut a lot of the high content in the reverb parameters and put it in the background. Perhaps you can use an old Korg Wavestation, whether physical synth unit or computer software version. Waldorf Nave app will take you even further. There are some software wavetable synths but I don't know their names.

[@mackcarlo]

Waldorf Q is now available for Free as a DSP56300 Emulator VST. As it is an Emulator it runs the original ROM file Soundbank for the Waldorf Q and is literally identical in sound and features. Its called the Vavra VSTi. Access Virus B and C emulators are also available for Free that also have identical sound and features. They are incredible.

[@RayR]

Your talking about the micro Q emulator and not the Q. There is a difference in architecture and sound between the micro and the regular Q. I've owned both since they were released. So please stop spreading misinformation.

[@raindrozest9558]

Amazing music! I've just been listening to your demos all day. Next time someone asks me about my favorite artists I'm going to say synth4ever. I really love this synth, and the Microwave XT. What are your favorite synths? also, have you used the blofeld?

[@synth4ever]

Thanks for the kind words! :) Waldorf Q and XT are certainly unique and sound amazing. I haven't used Blofeld yet. Fave synth? Tough choice, there are so many great ones... certainly the Yamaha CS-50/60/80 series and Roland Jupiter 8 rank up there, though.

[@amrcnpy]

if you don't have a keyboard how are you triggering tones?

[@synth4ever]

There's a keyboard controller below, out of view.

[@Arperture]

He's a sorcerer.

[@struggleinprogress]

Are you just playing keys in this one? Always knew these were incredible machines, but your demos of the Q and XT are mind blowing. Amazing sounds! Thank you!

[@synth4ever]

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, just playing keys with a keyboard controller that was below the Q (out of camera view). Waldorf Q and XT are definitely very capable and flexible machines, pretty much untouched in the virtual analog domain... definitely worth the price of admission.

[@struggleinprogress]

+synth4ever well I have a XT now because of your demos and a MicroQ until I can find a Qrack.

[@synth4ever]

Humbled to hear that, thank you. Hope you are enjoying the XT... Q rack and keys can be found at decent prices, keep seaching eBay or Craigslist... try checking www.searchtempest.com as well.

[@EleniEliades_]

You forgot " Musica Sexualis " . If you haven't yet, when you've got that certain person who feels the same attractions towards you as you do them, put this lovely music on at night fall with candles lit and sex will happen. Be sure to put it on repeat or the spell may be broken. . . This is a wonderful Synth -actually it's part of a modular system -but you make it work and create incredible layers of beauteous sounds out from it. I'm going to listen to more of your soundscapes . I see another Waldorf Synth with your name on it. Toodles ~

[@synth4ever]

lol... thanks for the mood setting thoughts! :) Waldorf Q is a very versatile synth for ambient, as is Waldorf XT and others. Thank you for checking out the music -- more here: synth4ever.bandcamp.com

[@AmigerFromPast]

Waldorf Q or Access Virus B?

[@synth4ever]

You're asking which one I'd choose? At this stage, probably Waldorf Q due to it's flexibility. That said, Virus B is still a great, warm sounding VA synth.

[@DJillogick]

I keep comparing this to the microwave xt, and I know I probably shouldn't but from what I've heard I really prefer the xt...

[@synth4ever]

They are similar in certain ways, but much different in others. XT as you probably know is full wavetable synthesis, Waldorf Q is virtual analog + 2 wavetables. So if you are into the wavetable sound, Waldorf XT is your best bet. If you are looking for virtual analog and a tiny bit of wavetable synthesis, Waldorf Q is a good choice. Both sound amazing regardless and are made by Waldorf (of course), so you can't go wrong either way, IMO. :)

[@jasonnorkeveck4797]

Are you using a keyboard with this?

[@synth4ever]

Yes, I am using the AN1X below it as a MIDI controller to play the notes.

[@ninotrivelli]

This one is for sale? thanks

[@synth4ever]

+Nicolás Bañales Hi, my music is available at synth4ever.bandcamp.com

[@sameervz]

is this possible with a micro q?

[@synth4ever]

+sameervz Hmm I don't see why not, Micro Q has decent polyphony and shares many of same features as Q so I would expect this should be doable... the main limiting factor would be hands on interface control of Micro Q vs regular Q.

[@javiceres]

I've had both. Still have the Q rack. I'd say yes, you can get very close to this with the microQ. Speaking from memory Q sounds better, I didn't compared side to side though. Both sound better than Blofeld to me (specially the reverb). Although Blofeld has more posibilities with the oscillators (more than any other virtual analog under 2000€).

[@chrislancer3813]

How can i get one of these?

[@synth4ever]

Look on the 2nd hand market... eBay, Reverb.com, Craigslist.

[@beatles7798]

What are you using to input the notes?

[@synth4ever]

There's a Yamaha AN1x below the Waldorf Q, I used it as a keyboard controller to play the Q.

[@beatles7798]

synth4ever Ahh OK. How much do Q racks go for these days?

[@synth4ever]

beatles7798 Usually $700-$1000, I think. Check eBay and Craigslist, sometimes there's good deals. :) Also depends if 16-voice or 32-voice unit. Waldorf Q+ is the holy grail (analog filters, 100 voices w/ digital filter, 16 when using analog filters).

[@beatles7798]

synth4ever Huh, didn't know that-thanks

[@unveiltruth]

do u do dubstep ?? (=

[@synth4ever]

lol... no sorry, not at this time :)

[@unveiltruth]

it be cool (=

[@unveiltruth]

unveiltruth this very cool tho TY (=

[@unveiltruth]

synth4ever this very cool tho.. U did awesome.. I love background music when I work (=

[@paulrawe]

pleas coment my music Paul Rawe

[@ViRtUaLmOnKeY023]

Very nice demo.....enjoy your videos

[@synth4ever]

Appreciate your kind words, thank you for your support!