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Waldorf - Crema
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With its two sound engines, Texture and Lines, the Waldorf Crema combines a polyphonic string machine, wavetable synthesis, FM and a virtual analogue synthesis engine. Its two layers can be played separately, layered or split by note range and MIDI channel. It also features an arpeggiator, a 32-step sequencer, effects and MPE compatibility.
EAN : 4260126380714
ARTICLE N° 128501
Waldorf - Crema
Waldorf - Crema
New
282,50 €
excl VAT
including eco-part : 0,90 €
In Stock
Shippable immediately
+infos
Guarantee 3
years
Fred
Eric
Do you need help?
Presentation
A reimagined string machine with three synthesis engines
The Waldorf Crema is a sound-creation instrument that combines the spirit of classic string machines with more modern synthesis technologies. Its architecture is based on two complementary engines: Texture, dedicated to pads and complex sounds, and Lines, designed for melodic lines and polyphonic synthetic sounds.
The Texture engine offers 24 types of sounds derived from three synthesis modes. The Strings mode utilises the fully polyphonic string engine from the Waldorf Streichfett, with attack and release controls as well as several modulation options. The Wavetable mode utilises classic Waldorf wavetables and new waveforms, with a virtual analogue filter and three ADSR envelopes. Finally, the FM mode features six four-operator FM algorithms, with feedback.
The second engine, Lines, is a polyphonic virtual analogue synthesiser inspired by the Streichfett’s solo engine. It features two detunable oscillators with square or sawtooth waveforms, two phase envelopes, and tremolo, vibrato and PWM modulation.
Both engines can be played independently or layered, with individual effect routings. It is also possible to split them by note range or MIDI channel. This architecture opens up numerous possibilities for creating complex pads, evolving textures and more elaborate arrangements.
The Waldorf Crema is a sound-creation instrument that combines the spirit of classic string machines with more modern synthesis technologies. Its architecture is based on two complementary engines: Texture, dedicated to pads and complex sounds, and Lines, designed for melodic lines and polyphonic synthetic sounds.
The Texture engine offers 24 types of sounds derived from three synthesis modes. The Strings mode utilises the fully polyphonic string engine from the Waldorf Streichfett, with attack and release controls as well as several modulation options. The Wavetable mode utilises classic Waldorf wavetables and new waveforms, with a virtual analogue filter and three ADSR envelopes. Finally, the FM mode features six four-operator FM algorithms, with feedback.
The second engine, Lines, is a polyphonic virtual analogue synthesiser inspired by the Streichfett’s solo engine. It features two detunable oscillators with square or sawtooth waveforms, two phase envelopes, and tremolo, vibrato and PWM modulation.
Both engines can be played independently or layered, with individual effect routings. It is also possible to split them by note range or MIDI channel. This architecture opens up numerous possibilities for creating complex pads, evolving textures and more elaborate arrangements.
Features
Number of keys
0
Aftertouch
Polyphonic
MPE
Yes
Sequencer
Yes
Arpeggiator
Yes
Screen
Yes
USB port
Yes
MIDI port
Yes
Analog output
2
Headphone output
1
Weight
900 g
Country of production
Germany
Autonomous
Yes
MIDI Controller
Yes
Hardware controller
Yes
Potentiometers
24
Connectors
null
Packaging
Single unit
Other features
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Waldorf Crema
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Digital synthesiser
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Series name: Pad Machine & String Ensemble
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Two sound engines: Texture and Lines
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Two independent sound layers
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Option to play the engines separately or layer them
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Individual routing for both engines
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Option to layer or separate by note range and/or MIDI channel
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Texture engine:
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24 sound types based on three synthesis modes: Strings, Wavetable and FM
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Ensemble effect derived from the Waldorf Streichfett, available for all three synthesis modes
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Strings mode:
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Original, fully polyphonic string engine from the Waldorf Streichfett
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Attack and Release envelopes
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Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato and Phaser
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Wavetable Mode:
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Wavetable synthesis using classic Waldorf wavetables and new wavetables
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Virtual analogue filter
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3 ADSR envelopes: Wavetable, Filter and Amplitude
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Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato and Cutoff
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Modulation control via ModWheel and Aftertouch
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FM Mode:
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6 4-operator FM algorithms, with Feedback
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2 ADSR envelopes: FM Amount and Amplitude
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Modulations: FM Amount (Animate) and Vibrato
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Modulation control via ModWheel and Aftertouch
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Lines engine:
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Polyphonic virtual analogue synthesiser based on the solo engine of the Waldorf Streichfett
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2 detunable oscillators
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Waveforms: Square and Saw
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2 phase envelopes: Attack/Decay + Attack/Sustain/Release
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Modulations: Tremolo, Vibrato and PWM
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Playing modes: Mono and Legato
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Polyphony:
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2 timbral layers: Texture and Lines
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Texture: Strings mode with full polyphony and Wavetable + FM modes with 12 voices
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Lines: 8 voices
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MIDI split possible by note range and/or MIDI channel
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Effects:
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2 effects slots
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Effects routing in series or in parallel
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FX1: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, Tremolo and Delay
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FX2: Reverb and Shimmer
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Individual routing for both engines
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Performance functions:
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Advanced arpeggiator
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Independent arpeggiator assignment to Texture and/or Lines
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Step sequencer with up to 32 steps
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Scale mode for the sequencer
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MPE compatibility
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MIDI CC Learn function
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Presets and sound management:
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Over 130 factory presets
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Memory capacity: 360 patch slots
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Filter by category in the patch list
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Import and export of patches via MIDI SysEx
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Free Waldorf Chutney app for patch management
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Chutney app available as a standalone version for macOS and Windows
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Connectivity:
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Stereo audio outputs via 6.35 mm jacks
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Audio connections available in mono or stereo TRS
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Headphone output via TRS mini-jack
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MIDI DIN input
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MIDI DIN output
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USB Type-C connection for power and USB MIDI
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Firmware updates via USB
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Two mini-TRS to MIDI DIN adaptors supplied
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Construction and power supply:
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Sturdy metal front panel
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Coloured plastic casing
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Powered via USB
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Mains power supply not included
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Dimensions and weight:
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Dimensions of the unit without packaging (WxDxH): 252 x 170 x 48 mm (including controls)
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Net weight: 0.9 kg
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Gross weight: 1.2 kg
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Packaging dimensions: 320 x 200 x 60 mm
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Contents of the box:
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1x Waldorf Crema synthesiser
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2x mini-TRS to MIDI DIN adaptors
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1x USB-C to USB-C cable
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1x printed quick start guide
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PLEASE NOTE: mains power supply not included
To find out more...
Further information:
- Power supply: Crema is powered via its USB-C port. The mains adaptor is not included; you will therefore need to provide a suitable USB power supply.
- Standard MIDI connection: the two mini-TRS to DIN adaptors supplied allow you to connect the instrument to conventional MIDI equipment.
- Use with a computer: the USB-C connection also supports USB MIDI. Firmware updates are carried out via USB.
- Patch management: the free Chutney app for macOS and Windows allows you to import and export programmes via MIDI SysEx.
- MPE compatibility: this feature allows Crema to be integrated into a compatible MPE control environment.
- Engine compatibility: Texture and Lines can be layered or separated by note range and/or MIDI channel, enabling, for example, the creation of two-zone playing configurations.
- Power supply: Crema is powered via its USB-C port. The mains adaptor is not included; you will therefore need to provide a suitable USB power supply.
- Standard MIDI connection: the two mini-TRS to DIN adaptors supplied allow you to connect the instrument to conventional MIDI equipment.
- Use with a computer: the USB-C connection also supports USB MIDI. Firmware updates are carried out via USB.
- Patch management: the free Chutney app for macOS and Windows allows you to import and export programmes via MIDI SysEx.
- MPE compatibility: this feature allows Crema to be integrated into a compatible MPE control environment.
- Engine compatibility: Texture and Lines can be layered or separated by note range and/or MIDI channel, enabling, for example, the creation of two-zone playing configurations.
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