Waldorf Blofeld compliements the Snow?

[Splat!]

Hey,
I've got about 350 pounds from some old gear and was wondering if the Waldorf Blofeld was worth a buy? I already own a Virus TI Snow.
If anyone has used both of them, do they compliment each other well?
The other option is a Use-Audio Plugiator.

Suggestions appreciated :rolleyes:

Thanks.
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[annikk.exe]

I remember a certain someone suggesting on here not long ago that the Moog Little Phatty was excellent to compliment the Virus (he owns both units). The sharp, cutting analog sound apparently cuts right through the mix and sits nice and upfront, just where you would want it to be.


With that said, the Blofeld is a gorgeous looking synth, and has a huge range of possibilities for sound sculpture - different possibilities from those offered by the Virus. I also imagine it to be very sharp and defined so it would probably do the job just as well as the Little Phatty. I have not used one, but I understand that it has a number of "german" quirks.

You might also consider a Korg MS2000, which i DO own. :> It has a powerful step sequencer - a feature not offered by the Virus - and emulates analog much better. It has the most gorgeous sounding saw waves... :> Most people report that they use it for crazy swirly effects and things. Who knows though, maybe you'd rather a bit more variation than another VA.
It's a pricy device but hopefully there will be a nice second hand one on e-bay for you :>

A word of warning on the MS2k though - if you think the distortion on the Virus is bad, the MS2K is infinitely worse. Distortion comes in the form of a magic "on/off" button. Turning it on makes almost any sound harsh and unusable. :P


-Annikk

[brambos]

A word of warning on the MS2k though - if you think the distortion on the Virus is bad, the MS2K is infinitely worse. Distortion comes in the form of a magic "on/off" button. Turning it on makes almost any sound harsh and unusable. :P

Must be a Korg thing. The distortion on my Electribe EA1 is literally an on/off button (it is quite usable though, soundwise).

[annikk.exe]

I have yet to hear a distortion I like on a synthesizer. It's a bit of a problem because distortion is so central to what I do musically.

Hence this:

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug03/images/culturevulture1.l.jpg

MADE IN BRITAIN!!!


-Annikk (NB: I don't own it....yet.... muahaha... soon, precious...soon..)

[suzzymackenzie]

soon, precious...soon..

Lord of the Ring Mods? :)

[Summa]

A word of warning on the MS2k though - if you think the distortion on the Virus is bad, the MS2K is infinitely worse. Distortion comes in the form of a magic "on/off" button. Turning it on makes almost any sound harsh and unusable. :P

If I'm not mistaken, since I haven't used my microKorg for some time, the amount of distortion is depending on the Mixer/Filter Input Level and since they share about the same synthesis eninge the MS2000 should react the same way. I used it as Controller Keyboard but the little keys aren't quite resistant, so I had to replace the keyboard part after about a year.

When it comes Blofeld, it has more flexible routable filters, 4 envelopes and faster LFOs than the Virus TI. Sync Master is Oscillator 3 and Ringmod is between Oscillator 1+2, what is more flexible since it allows interesting Sync/Ringmod combination that can't be done when everything (FM/Ringmod and Sync) is placed between Oscillator 1+2.
Soundwise the filters are a bit harder, less charming than the Virus ones and it needs a bit work to soften the Sound.
I'm currentl having a Blofeld at my disosal, since a did a few sounds for a friend and a little single Sound Demo using those sounds.

http://www.summasounds.de/files/temp/LittleBloDemo.mp3

When it comes to the desktop version, it might make sense waiting for the Sample Expansion, since Waldorf announced that the needed activation key won't be free of charge.

[Monobeat]

They are saying that the ram option should only be around $100. For the price I paid, I'd love to dish it out to be able to upload a few samples I use for my romplers. The Blofeld is becoming a great compliment to my TI. The more I use it, the more familiar I am with the menuing and it's much more intuitive than I previously thought.

It's a no brainer. Go for it mate!

[annikk.exe]

If I'm not mistaken, since I haven't used my microKorg for some time, the amount of distortion is depending on the Mixer/Filter Input Level and since they share about the same synthesis eninge the MS2000 should react the same way. I used it as Controller Keyboard but the little keys aren't quite resistant, so I had to replace the keyboard part after about a year.

Ooh, I didn't realise that. My MS2K is down for repair at the moment but I should get it back any day now (perhaps tomorrow!!) so I will have to try that :>

And yus, the keys on teh MS2K are plasticky and rubbish. TI KBD keys are much much nicer...

Listening to that Blofeld demo just now. Nice sounds.. :>
It's definitely a lot lighter and sharper, compared to the darker virus sound.. and the distortion (or saturation or whatever it is you were using) actually doesn't sound too bad !


-Annikk

[Splat!]

Thanks a lot guys. And Summa thanks for the demo and the technical bit :-D
I sold my old Micro X and some other stuff to get the Blofeld. Should be in next week.
:mrgreen:

w00t V-Synth + Sn0w + Blofeld = Ethereal Bliss

[Totty]

Thanks a lot guys. And Summa thanks for the demo and the technical bit :-D
I sold my old Micro X and some other stuff to get the Blofeld. Should be in next week.
:mrgreen:

w00t V-Synth + Sn0w + Blofeld = Ethereal Bliss

Good descision, the Blofeld is a great synth, totally different sounding to the TI

[Monobeat]

The blofeld is super bright. I love how it floats above the Virus.

[Onkel Dunkel]

Blofeld is a great synth. Really good sounding and cheap too...

[Splat!]

It definitely compliments my Snow :D Some amazing evolving pads. Sounds a bit harsh on the high ends though :(

[Totty]

It definitely compliments my Snow :D Some amazing evolving pads. Sounds a bit harsh on the high ends though :(

Yes it is harsh! I've tried to tame it but it naturally wants to be upfront. Still it's great contrast to the Virus's deeper sound:cool:

[sysex]

/agreed with above posters regarding the blofeld.

compliments the TI very nicely.

though digging around on the blofeld can be a tad cumbersome at times, but well worth the time invested for the sounds you can pull out of it.