Many witnessed the sneakpreview of the MicroWave PC at the NAMM show in Los Angeles. Just like most products this one is Not Available yet, Maybe March.
The MicroWave II is a Synthesizer made by Waldorf from Germany. Below is a display of the original unit.
The MicroWave PC is a scaled down version and fits into a 5.25" device identical to the EWS Front Extendor. By the way, scaled down does not mean
less features !Here's a quick FAQ;
Q. Does the Microwave replace the original 5.25" device ?
A. Yes.Q. Can EWS XL users upgrade to the Microwave ?
A. Yes, TerraTec will offer special Upgrade pricing.Q. Do I have to buy the EWS XL first, including the 5.25" panel or can I buy the whole thing at once ?
A. TerraTec US is offering a model called the EWS64-L, which ships without the 5.25" panel for a SRP of US $ 449.00. The Microwave is available as an add-on.Q. What will the Microwave cost ?
A. The SRP will be below US $ 1000.00.The microWAVE PC is an add on to your EWS64 XL/L. And should be understood that you can still use all features of this superior synthesizer in addition to the features of the EWS64: Sampling, effect processing, hard disk recording, digital and analog I/0 and much more.
The microWave II PC is the worlds first real wavetable synthesizer for the PC. It brings state of the art sound technology from Waldorf combined with the outstanding features of TerraTec' s Audio System EWS64 XL. The MicroWave PC is an exclusively designed 5 1/4" front panel module that comes with the EWS64 XL and adds powerful synthesis features based on Waldorf's innovative microWAVE II wavetable synthesizer.
MicroEd!t Software is included with this package.
The software interface is easy to understand and works in the Windows95 environment. This software has the look and feel of the brand new microWAVE XT: This software includes 44 "knobs" for total sound control and provides several advantages like sound library, multiple undo and much more. All edits can be recorded in real time via MIDI with your favorite sequencer.
Features
-Latest digital wavetable synthesis/ analog modelling
-Multi Mode with 8 individual instruments
-64 ROM wavetables
-32 RAM wavetables
-64 waves per wavetable
-500 waves
-Arpeggiator, syncable to MIDI clock
-Programmable arpeggiator rythem pattern per sound
-All parameters in real time controllable through MIDI continuous controllerFeatures Per Voice
-2 oscillators
-2 wave generators
-noise generator
-Ring modulator
-Mixer, all levels (Wave 1, Wave 2 Noise, Ring Modulator, External IN)
Filter 1
-Low pass 12dB
-Low pass 24dB
-Band pass 12dB
-Parrallel low pass/ band pass 12dB
-High pass 12dB
-Wave shaper
-Sinus (wave-) shaper with low pass filter
-Sample-and-hold in front of 12dB low pass
-Low pass 12dB with frequency modulationFilter 2
-Low pass 6dB
-High pass 6dB
Effects Processor
-Chorus effect for each sound
-Additional Chorus
-Flanger 1 + 2
-AutoWha with low pass
-AutoWha with band pass
-Overdrive
-Amplitude modulation
-Tempo delay
-Stereo delay
-Modulation tempo delay
-3 effects available in Multi ModeModulators
A series of modulators to be posted soon!