Waldorf Streichfett STVC Sound Demo (no talking)

[@claudekaber609]

Those with clear focus on the vocoder, might prefer the Beringer, but the sound of the strings or whatever pads of the Waldorf, are miles above the sound of the Behringer. Heaven.

[@5ynthesizer]

As a true vocoder fan, there is nothing more boring than a vocoder demo singing "vocoder vocoder vocoder..."

[@livefromthepsy-op1170]

Achim that’s facts.

[@markuscone]

Love the Streichfett. Glad this is coming out.

[@andreasw.6027]

Is it even available yet? Price is crazy although I know the build quality is top, since I have owned a Blofeld KB. Kinda wish they had went for a cheaper and lighter keyboard housing since it is digital anyway, and kept the black/pink 70's look and it could have looked a bit Moogish then but in a hot way.

[@ogasi1798]

but the case is magnificent and the instrument feels like it will last - well it does, my blo keys is old and still feels like the tower of london - all synths should be built in wrapped steel ! this is about 650 so its not astronomical considering its enclosure and the fantastic fatar tp9 keyboard, it will likely come down a little bit quite soon.

[@livefromthepsy-op1170]

I know people talk shit about this sense, and in some ways rightfully... but I swear to god there is a glorious song hidden somewhere in that machine.

[@WillieG1016]

Can someone explain the difference between this and the streichfett please? Besides the fact it has a vocoder (and keys :P)

[@dmomcilovic9185]

I have the streichfett already, can someone tell me if the strings here are the same, I would prefer e keyboard version of my Steichfett, thanks

[@livefromthepsy-op1170]

Daniel Momcilovic I’ve been wondering the same. I read on sweetwater it’s been suped up quite a bit.

[@Frozirra]

Why couldn’t they just do a filter on the streichfett? I don’t wanna drop an additional 500 -600 for keys,

[@siamesesofficialchannel8718]

Nice demo.

[@UnderSeaShadow]

This'll be great to sing mantras through!

[@texacomann]

The "old" Streichfett is still the best and the most sexy little machine I ever had. I keep mine!

[@meneerjansen00]

I hope that the keyboard of this instrument is very, *very* good. Because, apart from the vocoder, its' the only thing you get "extra" in comparison to the Streichfett module. Does it have (semi) weighted keys?

[@critter0107]

I've heard that the engine was fine tuned and sounds a bit better than the module, though comparisons would be nice to hear just how much better it sounds because that was just one random comment I heard in a NAMM video. There's also a tweak setting that allows for finer sound customization plus the fact there are 126 memory locations compared to just 12 on the module. And also an extra knob for the effects section for finer control. I personally would love to see a module with all these improvements as I don't have room for another keyboard. Either way I'm excited to check this board out in person!

[@meneerjansen00]

I'm still a bit disappointed by the keyboard split function. To really physically split the Solo and the Strings section (like on a Solina) you need a keyboard that can output to two Midi channels (or 2 keyboards, software and a computer). The way it is now you can only really separate the strings (because the solo section is _always_ mixed w/ the strings on the other side of the keyboard). Waldorf has no intention of changing that w/ an alternative firmware version.

[@jamesmeeker6933]

The casing and keyboard seems nearly identical to the Blofeld Keyboard, which I own. In that case, expect a rugged build quality with a nice keybed.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

Looks exactly like the Blofeld which is a damn fine fatar keybed, the best keybed I own actually out of a dozen keyboard synths. Granted my other keybeds are all DSI, 80’s & 90’s Rolands, and Korg. It’s a heavy semi-weighted and has a great feel. I use it as my main board despite being just four octaves, because of the feel, and excellent velocity/aftertouch. From another demo, they have expanded to the Streichfett in a few ways. You can save 126 presets on this, and there are now two knobs per effect instead of one. Frankly, I’m not exactly sold on the sound of the vocoder. I’m not sure if either people aren’t using it properly, or it just sounds like shit. I just watched the Mr Firechild Behringer Vocoder demo and it sounds about 98% like the 70’s Roland version. I’m going to need to play with this STVC before buying, or return it I guess if I can’f get what I want out of it. What I want to hear is some Wendy Carlos action. C’mon Waldorf, give us a proper demonstration.

[@meneerjansen00]

Hmmm. I didn't notice that the effect section got a Rate and Depth knob instead of the one that the Streichfett has. That's a big plus. It's very hard to find a sweet spot for the effects.

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

how many voices?

[@kps2420]

16 for solo 128 for strings

[@GuyNoirPrivateEye875]

Said no talking than used a vocoder... CHECKMATE HAHA. Just kidding. Cool synth though.

[@nathankirklambo1986]

Hmm... I sold my blofeld and this makes me glad I did. I love the concept behind Waldorf synths, but they just don’t have that special thump that I want. My moog opus blows this thing away as a string synth.

[@paulpsilas294]

Agreed! I've not owned one,but every demo I've heard/seen makes the Blofeld seem a bit weak,wispy and lacking balls. Shame as I understand the keyboard is top class and it's incredibly versatile and built like a tank.

[@KurtFuller]

I don´t understand this synth... It is just a Streichffet with keys and with the top of the Blofeld. For 800€, it should have more control, with individual knobs for each voice, parameter and a built in arpeggiator. I even think that they have removed the 12 memory positions : S For this price, it is better to get the original Streichffet that costs 600€ less.

[@jeffc1753]

I Love 80s Wow man, make blind assumptions much?

[@thehandoflenin]

It's only about £450 more which is about the cost of the keyboard plus you get revamped sounds set, more user storage, a display so you know what preset you are loading, vocoder, of which I am interested in cycle feature, which you can blend with another voice. More features!

[@vladimirussachevsky1315]

$699 maybe but $899... nah.

[@ogasi1798]

650 in UK - will be less quite soon once shops start their tactics, oh i forget USA gets a bad deal on Waldorf - get one from Juno, that is what other americans i know do

[@jasonshirrillmusic]

stop playing with the nobs and just play

[@fjfrancois]

one word, Behringer VC340 , cheaper and analog 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@nebula0697]

totally different beasts.