Microwave 1 is a faithful software emulation of Waldorf’s classic 1989 hardware synthesizer, designed to bring its signature hybrid wavetable synthesis to the iPad. It replicates the original instrument's unique sound engine, including its distinctive wavetable modulations and analog-style filters, within a modern mobile environment. The app includes an AUv3 extension, allowing for seamless integration into professional mobile music production workflows.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Electronic music producers, sound designers, and vintage synthesizer enthusiasts looking for authentic hybrid wavetable synthesis on a portable device.
Key features
A painstaking recreation of the original Microwave 1 hardware, capturing its specific sonic idiosyncrasies and analog-digital hybrid character.
Features the original's unique interpretation of wavetable synthesis, capable of producing everything from massive bass lines to silk-smooth pads.
Includes an AUv3 extension, enabling the synth to be used as a plugin within compatible iOS digital audio workstations.
How much does it cost?
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Who built it?
Waldorf Music
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Bottom line
This app provides a high-fidelity, authentic software recreation of a legendary hybrid synthesizer, optimized for modern mobile music production.
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