Waldorf Ships the Nano Synth Card

Remember the Nano? Looks like it is finally shipping.

"The Waldorf Synthesizer Company has announced the release of the Waldorf Nano SynCard, a plug-in sound expansion module designed for use with the CME line of MIDI keyboard controllers.

The new card, which provides 24-note polyphony and contains over 1000 classic Waldorf MicroQ synth sounds, easily installs into the back panel of CME's UF-series keyboards. It is unique in that it is the only product on the market that allows a controller keyboard to be turned into a full-on synthesizer, complete with real-time control.

Up to two Nano SynCards can be installed in each keyboard and independently controlled via the CME's front panel knobs and sliders. When two cards are present, splits and layers can also be created. The cards feature left, right, and stereo (headphone) audio outputs; power is supplied by the CME controller. The 1000 sounds include a wide assortment of trademark Waldorf basses, solo tones, pads, percussion, and effects."

This is their second official release since coming back. The Waldorf Edition was the first.
It's great to see Waldorf products out there again.

Via Harmony Central

Waldorf Nano CME

images via this auction
"The Waldorf Nano SynCard is a plug-in sound expansion module designed for use with CME UF MIDI keyboard controllers. The Nano SynCard provides 24-note polyphony and contains over 1,000 classic Waldorf MicroQ synth sounds. It easily installs into the back panel of CME's UF Series keyboards. It is unique in that it is the only product on the market that allows a controller keyboard to be turned into a full-on synthesizer, complete with real-time control.

Up to two Nano SynCards can be installed in each keyboard and independently controlled via the CME's front panel knobs and sliders. When two cards are present, splits and layers can also be created. The cards feature left, right, and stereo (headphone) audio outputs; power is supplied by the CME controller. The 1,000 sounds include a wide assortment of trademark Waldorf basses, solo tones, pads, percussion, and effects."

Waldorf Nano Synth

Plug in board for the CME line of controllers. 198 Euro on Thomann. Title link takes you there.

"WALDORF NANO SYNTH PLUG IN BOARD FÃœR CME UF midikeyboards,synthesizerboard with 1000 sound, 24 voice polyphony, 16xMIDI multi mode"

I don't see anything on the Waldorf site. I wonder if it's a true synth with fully editable parameters or a scaled down preset synth.

CME UF 50 And Waldorf Nano: The CME Stands Alone

YouTube via gearwire
"Bill Holland has more than a few screws loose in this video as he opens up the CME UF 50 controller keyboard for some surgery. If the surgery is a success, the implanted Waldorf Nano soundcard will give the CME controller the ability to act as a standalone keyboard.

If the surgery fails, however, Bill's medical license will be revoked, and he'll have to resort to being an actor -- possibly a stand-in for the Blue Man Group.See more on Gearwire.com."

CME UF5 MIDI Keyboard with Waldorf Nano

So that's what the Waldorf Nano looks like installed. I always pictured it as an internal card with nothing external facing on it.

via this auction.

Waldorf Nano Samples and Manual

Title link takes you to the product listing for the Waldorf Nano on Just Music. To the right of the feature list you will find links to samples and the manual.

Waldorf Nano

Here's a shot of the Waldorf Nano card for the CME range of MIDI controllers. The image was grabbed from an animated gif on this site. Sent my way via aves.

Wolfram Franke on The Blofeld and Legacy Support

Many on the Waldorf mailing list have been discussing what the new Blofeld and Stromberg synths will be as well as OS updates for the previous Waldorf synths. As for the Blofeld, the consensus was it was either and updated Micro Q or a new synth based on the Nano plug-in for the CME plus more. If you caught the Gearwire interview with Wolframe Franke (posted here), you might have caught a few details on the new synths. One, the Blofeld is basically an updated Micro Q, and two, the Stromberg will support both the architecture of the Q and the XT/Microwave in addition to the hardware plug-in capabilities with an analog filter in line. Check out the video for yourself.

Wolfram popped by the Waldorf list today with the following on the Blofeld and addressed support for previous Waldorf products:

"Regarding the Blofeld: yes, the Blofeld basically has the architecture of the Micro Q. This can easily be seen when you look at the spec list on the Blofeld product page. It will certainly have some new features, among them more than 1000 sounds or the cascade filter types. We might add further features but I won't go into detail about them right now.

Colors: the Blofeld is almost white. We chose this color because it simply looks cool combined with the aluminum controls.

Updates for old products: we really understand the need for taking care of some issues that are bugging you, like the Aftertouch bug in the XTk. But please give us a chance to get a financial foundation first. We are, however, *talking* about the bugs. Only, finding a time slice to work on that is not possible right now. I hope you understand that. And please, no emotional discussions about that. We are aware of it and we try to find a way to take care of it."

Mr. Nibble - Toy Lovesong : Sequence of Love

Published on Oct 18, 2012 by ProduccionesNibble

"'Una secuencia no elegida, muchas veces como el mismo amor...que llega porque sí, sin elegirlo...como una secuencia de acordes sin sentido que tratas de encajar...pero que al final es imposible que suene como esperabas y querías'

A experimental song from the idea of draw a LED Heart in Bliptronic and try to build a song around this strange "sequence of love" featuring sounds of:

Love Sequence by Bliptronic 5000 + Reverb/Delay Korg MiniKaosspad
Bass Love Sequence by Bliptronic 5000 + Audio to MIDI app + synth Waldorf Nano in CME
Strange Love Percusions by Bliptronic and Impaktor app
Lover voice by Virsyn iVoxel app
Space Love Sounds by Korg Monotron into Monotron Delay
Love Trumpet Lead by Figure app
Love Drums by Korg Kaossilator
Edited and Mixed in Protools
Video edited in Final Cut

https://www.facebook.com/ProduccionesNibble"

iTunes:
Impaktor - The drum synthesizer - BeepStreet
iVoxel - VirSyn
Figure - Propellerhead Software AB

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Waldorf Nano

just a stock photo from Sweetwater who is selling them for $199.96 at the moment. These fit into the CME line of keyboard controllers. Not sure if they all support the expansion or just specific models. You can see previous posts here.

New Synth Gear and Makers in January 2015

After this year's massive New Years post, I thought it might be interesting to see how many new makers and new gear announcements we received in a single month.

This may or may not become a monthly theme on the site depending on interest.  If you think it's worth while, leave a comment.

At a high level we had 12 new makers, one new old maker previously never featured on the site, and a whopping 193 new synth related products. Check out the module list below.  The list is a combination of what was either announced or released this month.

The list in order of appearance:

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Waldorf Update

Via this electro-music.com thread. I have no idea if this is real.

"From: Michael von Garnier
Sent: 06 October 2006 09:50
To: David
Subject: AW: Sales query

Hi,

we are going to have 3 of the old models available soon (MicroQ, Q and Q+) as well as the software bundle 'Waldorf Edition'. There will be a version 2 upgrade available later this year, including Mac/Intel compatibility and AU format)

For next year we are working on a couple of new products, at NAMM and Musikmesse we will see more.

We also have this liitle module for the CME UF series keyboards: The CME Nano module which is basically a MicroQ sounding preset synth.

My best,

Michael von Garnier

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: David
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 5. Oktober 2006 16:54
An:
Betreff: Sales query
Hi,

Please can you advise what products you have for sale? I am ideally looking for a new Microwave XT but will consider others.

Many thanks,

David."

Update via Moogulator in the comments:
"it's real, I wrote something based on this info some month ago for a magazine in germany called "beat", and still there is no more info available, we have to wait for the products to come.. so this one tells no real new things.. it's also true, that the Q rack is no longer available.. (as well as the XT also) - atm we are waiting for the OS updates on XT + Q Series and new Waldorfs on NAMM"