Detail 01
4-layer multi-timbral engine
Layers can be stacked, used in round-robin mode, or assigned across MIDI channels.
Product detailSKU #1500000474504
WaldorfProtein Wavetable Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Protein puts Waldorf’s Microwave 1 wavetable collection and ASIC-based oscillator architecture into a compact eight-voice synthesizer. Its four-layer engine can stack parts, rotate them in round-robin operation, or divide them across MIDI channels. Dedicated controls keep shaping close at hand, while the arpeggiator, 32-step sequencer, chord and scale modes support quick idea-building. USB-C power, USB MIDI, DIN MIDI adapters, stereo outputs and headphones make it practical for a desktop, stage, or travel-oriented setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building layered patches, round-robin variations, or MIDI-split parts from a compact hardware synthesizer.
- Creating and organizing a personal patch library with factory sounds, category filtering, and SysEx transfer.
- Using a USB-powered synth with stereo outputs, headphones, USB MIDI, and DIN MIDI connectivity.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
8 voices
The instrument provides eight-note polyphony.
Detail 03
32-step sequencer
Patterns can contain up to 32 sequencer steps.
Detail 04
Two effect processors
Two effect slots provide reverb, delay, modulation, drive, EQ, compression, and tremolo options.
Detail 05
250 patch slots
There is storage for 250 patches, including more than 100 factory patches.
Detail 06
9.92 × 6.69 × 1.89 in.; 2 lb.
Its small, lightweight format is suited to portable setups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Protein is USB-powered; a USB power supply is not included.
- 02DIN MIDI uses the included mini-TRS Type A adapters.
- 03The headphone connection is mini-TRS.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Protein play layered sounds?
Yes. Its four-layer engine supports stacked, round-robin, and MIDI-split layer modes.
02What MIDI connections does it have?
It supports USB MIDI plus DIN MIDI In/Out through the two included mini-TRS to DIN adapters.
03Can I save and transfer patches?
Yes. It stores 250 patches and supports patch import and export through MIDI SysEx.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Power
- USB-powered (USB supply not included)
- Effect Types
- Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
- Polyphony
- 8 voices
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
2 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- USB-C for power and USB MIDI
- MIDI
- DIN MIDI In/Out via included mini-TRS Type A adapters
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2
- Dimensions
- 9.92 inch × 6.69 inch × 1.89 inch
2 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Included
- Waldorf Protein Synthesizer
33 detailsOther
- Dac Modeling
- Per-voice digital-to-analog converter emulation
- Modulation
- Cutoff and resonance modulation routing
- Special Tables
- Includes algorithmic and speech wavetables
- Arpeggiator
- Advanced arpeggiator
- Headphones
- Mini-TRS headphone output
- Device Type
- Wavetable synthesizer
- MIDI Adapters
- Two mini-TRS to DIN MIDI adapters
- Storage
- 250 patch slots
- Updates
- Firmware updates via USB
- Content
- Original Microwave 1 wavetables
- Sequencer
- Step sequencer up to 32 steps
- Play Modes
- Chord and scale modes
- Character
- True 8-bit quantization and aliasing behavior
- Noise Source
- Digital noise generator based
- De Calibration
- Adjustable cutoff and resonance detuning
- Timbrality
- 4-layer multi-timbral engine
- Layer Modes
- Stacked, round-robin and MIDI-split layers
- Factory Content
- 100+ factory patches
- Audio Out
- Stereo 6.35 mm jacks (mono and TRS stereo compatible)
- Model
- CEM analog filter modeling
- Architecture
- Two oscillators
- Mono Options
- Mono and Legato modes
- Browsing
- Category filtering for patch list
- Documentation
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- Chassis
- Metal front plate with colorful plastic housing
- Lfos
- 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold
- Catalogue
- Full Microwave waveform collection
- Slots
- 2 effect processors
- Transfer
- Patch import/export via MIDI SysEx
- Performance
- Polyphonic aftertouch supported
- Mod Matrix
- 8-slot modulation matrix
- Envelopes
- 3 envelopes
- Internal Rate
- 250kHz sampling
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