Bad Gear - Waldorf Blofeld - Vintage Sound of the Future???

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Waldorf Blofeld. Is this zero years German gem the vintage sound of the future?

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  • @JorbLovesGear
    @JorbLovesGear3 жыл бұрын

    Huge appreciation for the shout out, can't wait to poke fun again. I consider the blofeld to be GOOD GEAR, maybe I should queue up a rebuttal? 😂🤣

  • @glebpalamarchuk9087

    @glebpalamarchuk9087

    3 жыл бұрын

    As far as I understand it, AudioPilz makes an episode if he can fill the whole screen with bad reviews, there are a lot of great gear fitting this criterion

  • @kaitsu9608

    @kaitsu9608

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@glebpalamarchuk9087 that is hilarious! :D

  • @javiceres

    @javiceres

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course it’s good gear.

  • @JorbLovesGear

    @JorbLovesGear

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@javiceres is it

  • @bernardlindeman739

    @bernardlindeman739

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the metrics of Being able to produce “good Sound” but with terrible UI I think makes for “bad gear”. Good gear needs solid UI and deliver in sound. Would Die for the blofeld if we had at least 4 outs? (No I dont count l/r headphone and 2 outs as 4) One thing to mention was (at least when I owned one) you couldn’t sync the lfo. Why has no company RECENTLY made a digital synth with multiple outs (hardware) maybe with an analog filter, (mono machine was such a hit even w/o filter cuz well individual processing could be had.) We all know how cool Microwave was and WHY, so like why NOT?! Loved the blofeld! /cheers

  • @jimgourgoutis
    @jimgourgoutis3 жыл бұрын

    I just realized this guy’s a genius: start a KZread channel to justify Gear Acquisition Syndrome!

  • @thesadwolf

    @thesadwolf

    3 жыл бұрын

    He could start a sub-channel titled Bad GAS...

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not ready for the truth ;)

  • @Defex

    @Defex

    3 жыл бұрын

    ....combined with masochism. Otherwise nobody would bother with half of these machines. 😁

  • @testohtoby

    @testohtoby

    3 жыл бұрын

    Modern problems require modern solutions

  • @keysthomas1966

    @keysthomas1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    SUPER genius... like a Bond villain!!

  • @agentvx8320
    @agentvx83203 жыл бұрын

    "Blofeld! Do you expect me to talk?" "No, Mr. Bond! I expect you to *DANCE*."

  • @maelo3582

    @maelo3582

    3 жыл бұрын

    You a lil' confused but you got the spirit

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    License to GROOVE!!!

  • @agentvx8320

    @agentvx8320

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz Just so long as Timothy Dalton is not involved. ;)

  • @maelo3582

    @maelo3582

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@agentvx8320 Hey... Dalton was cool :(

  • @agentvx8320

    @agentvx8320

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maelo3582 License to Kill was actually pretty decent. The Living Daylights was... uh... special.

  • @GabeMillerMusic
    @GabeMillerMusic3 жыл бұрын

    My main takeaway from this is that I would buy an AudioPilz spacewave album in a HEARTBEAT.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @davidszekely1770

    @davidszekely1770

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @kenfusion

    @kenfusion

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me three

  • @shaft9000

    @shaft9000

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm all in. A title sugg: _Beware of Nutlash Whilst De-Accelerating to Sub-Light Velocities._

  • @superchroma

    @superchroma

    2 жыл бұрын

    No joke. I have been watching these all slowly and literally every song he's done so far is fire.

  • @MegaCadr
    @MegaCadr3 жыл бұрын

    The smiling termite was terrifying.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    That one is kinda mesmerizing

  • @spot1401

    @spot1401

    3 жыл бұрын

    a bit like the "steinlaus"

  • @goodboid
    @goodboid3 жыл бұрын

    I just got one of these. Day one - Played all the presets, very impressed Day two - Hooked it up to my dawless rig, SP16 + Digitakt Day three - Tried sound design on it, decided life's too short and I don't hate myself that much yet

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Self-hate is an important factor in mastering the Blofeld ;)

  • @Lo-fi_Hi-brow

    @Lo-fi_Hi-brow

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @sauce_aux

    @sauce_aux

    2 жыл бұрын

    Word! Hahahaha

  • @thomasmoran1211

    @thomasmoran1211

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've just got one. Your comment worries me. That said, I've owned a Roland D10, and still own a DX7.... And it was €180, so can't complain

  • @frankstetka7206

    @frankstetka7206

    Жыл бұрын

    Damn after 45 years of self loathing I started to like if not truly love myself; well what the hell happened 2 years after that? Blofeld happened 🤣

  • @HazyJ28
    @HazyJ283 жыл бұрын

    Always a great day when a new "Bad Gear" pops up on my feed

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always a great day when nice comments pop up

  • @THETBRETT

    @THETBRETT

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @navboi12

    @navboi12

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the only thing that pops up 😆

  • @Sinevibes
    @Sinevibes3 жыл бұрын

    Right now we are spending weeks together with Dreadbox trying to design a synth that we hope will be featured on Bad Gear in 10-15 years.

  • @geecen

    @geecen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @LukezyM

    @LukezyM

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is this a joke or is it really happening? Typhon is amazing, let’s hope for a sequel!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, keep me posted!!!

  • @Sinevibes

    @Sinevibes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz We need to make sure it’s a deep deep instrument but with a super confusing menu system, EEPROM re-soldering for OS updates, and it also better be a commercial flop with a couple recalls. Then perhaps we will make it into “Bad Gear - Highlight Of The Decade” 😜

  • @LB-pp7pu

    @LB-pp7pu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make a Bad gear episode on the Typhon! Everyone desires the piece of gear after it has been on Bad gear, it works great as demo

  • @Timecop1983
    @Timecop19833 жыл бұрын

    Although it crashed a lot when i had one years ago and the programming is tedious, i can't say i would classify it as bad gear. I loved the sound and still miss it often.

  • @karolcelinski8077

    @karolcelinski8077

    3 жыл бұрын

    I miss my Blofeld a lot! Even now when i have Novation Peak

  • @BsYtHandle

    @BsYtHandle

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're taking the name of the channel a bit too literally. There's usually something bad about it but it's mainly about having a laugh.

  • @erict2899

    @erict2899

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dig your tunes!

  • @tehjohnsonite

    @tehjohnsonite

    3 жыл бұрын

    It has external editors, which take a lot of the pain out of it...

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, the Timecop! What an honor. Stick around!!!

  • @qjames0077
    @qjames00773 жыл бұрын

    "Welcome to Bad Gear" From Austria with Love

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are a few James Bond movies with scenes taking place in Austria (but were shot in Budapest;)

  • @EverettVinzant

    @EverettVinzant

    3 жыл бұрын

    Moograker? Quantum of synthesis? Octotracky?

  • @qjames0077

    @qjames0077

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EverettVinzant yes pls

  • @Pablo668

    @Pablo668

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz once upon a time, that kind of was Austria.

  • @julianbertschler9772

    @julianbertschler9772

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz quantum of solace was shot in Bregenz and Feldkirch!

  • @jamesmeeker6933
    @jamesmeeker69333 жыл бұрын

    I've never heard anyone refer to the Blofeld as "bad." In fact, people still sing its praises. Heck, I have a Blofeld keyboard sitting right next to me. One of the best digital synths out there.

  • @Philtho

    @Philtho

    3 жыл бұрын

    Eh, every synth message board I've been on it's usually the same thing: "IT WOULD BE SO AWESOME IF IT WASNT SO AWFUL. I sold mine 3 times." Most stuff listed on here are cursed one way or another while having a large package to show off. Idris Elba with the face of Steve Buscemi.

  • @GrodyMcG

    @GrodyMcG

    3 жыл бұрын

    Preach!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great synth but the level of animosity against it is almost reaching Roland SH-201 territory

  • @mattkaz9604

    @mattkaz9604

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Blofeld. For complex sounds nothing beats it. At the same time the bugs are rage-inducing. The fact that the encoders just break and the lfo/ delay won't sync properly is a huge pain on an otherwise fascinating synth.

  • @luxoverb

    @luxoverb

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to like mine. I really do. But, sigh, I keep keep getting turned off by some harshness in the pseudo-analog sounds that isn’t controllable - great when you want edginess, bad when you don’t. But, there is a ton of capability here for the money. If you have patience to put on menu diving gear and sink into the murkiness. BTW, I love the weight and solidity of it. Just don’t drop in on a Roland Boutique.

  • @gn9796
    @gn97963 жыл бұрын

    Really excellent video. Just the intro is nothing short of breathtaking. It takes talent to produce such high value content and humility to make it look so easy. You, sir, are both a musical genius and a gentleman.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @DonejMandrakes
    @DonejMandrakes3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else have to stop the video every 10 seconds to read the Memes? That Delusional Synth Owner magazine hits a little too close to home. Haha

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not gonna sleep well because of that one ;)

  • @RPLKTR

    @RPLKTR

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz I hear you can buy a new synthesizer to fix this problem.

  • @reggiep75

    @reggiep75

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm hitting the back/forward arrow keys often to have a giggle about the memes... The meme game is strong here!

  • @IllogicGate

    @IllogicGate

    3 жыл бұрын

    The only channel where you're tempted to watch the videos at 0.5x speed, rather than 1.75x...

  • @DonejMandrakes

    @DonejMandrakes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IllogicGate haha 100%

  • @BFBeast666
    @BFBeast6663 жыл бұрын

    Your audio examples never fail to amaze. Such great vibes!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @elliotyeager
    @elliotyeager3 жыл бұрын

    this is just the start, this channel's going to be HUGE, and i can't wait to see it

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, let's hope for the best!!!

  • @seanluke3052
    @seanluke30523 жыл бұрын

    The Blofeld is an odd choice for Bad Gear. Yes, it has famous problems (bad encoders, polyphony eaten up quickly, MIDI clock failures) but it has been very, very successful, saved Waldorf, and still sells well today, 15 years later. It's very deep and it sounds very good. [BTW, it's yet *another* Edisyn synth that's been given the Bad Gear treatment].

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    It sounds great indeed. Still lots of issues. It's a keeper for me nonetheless

  • @seanluke3052

    @seanluke3052

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz BTW, the best thing ever to happen to the Blofeld was Don Solaris's famous Analog Voltage soundset. 30 Euros, now available straight from Waldorf, google for it.

  • @hobbowizardanimations

    @hobbowizardanimations

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the point of bad gear is ironically it's always pretty good. It's all got a bit of an ironic tongue in cheek style.. but also it is justified as the Blofeld is famous for being quite badly executed technically. Bugs and encoder issues .. and more..

  • @Donetur

    @Donetur

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it is selected because it has haters. But you need to consider also that several great gears will have haters from snobs who have a bias against cheap gear (because they have spent a lot) and against new gears (those who love vintage above everything), no matter how great it sounds. Same here for digital vs analog, etc. So at the end, it doesn’t matter if the synth is here or not, because the reasons behind could vary a lot.

  • @iampuesa
    @iampuesa3 жыл бұрын

    Waldorf should be including a special menu diving costume, that could also help with the bees.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Next live set in bee costume only!!!

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    He'll need a small white longhair cat too

  • @Bishka100
    @Bishka1003 жыл бұрын

    Oh, no.... Yet another synth featured here that I also own. I'm starting to think that maybe, I should just send you a list of all my synths, that way, you can go through them one by one.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's a matrix of Bad Gear connecting all synth nerds on this planet

  • @Bishka100

    @Bishka100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz That explains a lot. So, am I doomed to make the same mistake over and over again?

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz The Six Degrees of Bad Gear? Maybe we should see if Kevin Bacon plays keyboards? :D

  • @ericw1908
    @ericw19083 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great channel. Entertaining, comprehensive, and informative. Thanks for all the work you but into these videos. The Boss JS-5 is just begging to be featured on an episode.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great input, gonna take a closer look

  • @martinforstner3075
    @martinforstner30753 жыл бұрын

    I had the Blofeld in my shopping cart for the last 3 days. Your video gave me the push I needed to finally buy one. Thanks for the great videos, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @alecschumann5490
    @alecschumann54903 жыл бұрын

    These things are insane. I remember that weird period where every synth player in an indie band had one only to stop using it a year later when the encoders died mid-tour. The Pulse 2, however, is a powerhouse that I love.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pulse 2 seems really nice. I've yet to try one

  • @mattkaz9604

    @mattkaz9604

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Pulse 2 is simpler in so many ways, but they got it right. I don't believe (?) the encoders self-destruct, and it has never just crapped out mid song and turned off or stopped responding.

  • @thefunkydeep446

    @thefunkydeep446

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is the sound of the pulse 2 similar?

  • @mattkaz9604

    @mattkaz9604

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thefunkydeep446 Not particularly. It is all analog I believe, so none of the crispy wavetable stuff is available. It's a 3 osc synth that does paraphonic stuff (chords). Blofeld has more range, but if you want a tone that instantly sounds pleasing or 'classic' the pulse can do wonders.

  • @RileyGein
    @RileyGein3 жыл бұрын

    As a Blofeld owner I was horrified to see this video show up on my feed haha. Great job on this

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Bad Gear - the horror movie of gear channels ;)

  • @pheargoth

    @pheargoth

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same feeling when I saw his review of the Quasimidi Sirius appear a few months ago. :D

  • @GreenYoshi265
    @GreenYoshi2653 жыл бұрын

    I love my Blofeld! So many different possibilities, especially with combining samples, wavetables and VA!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @EppuJoloZ
    @EppuJoloZ3 жыл бұрын

    You don't even know how much I have been wanting to hear your opinion on the Blofeld! I myself fell in love with this synth because of the demos made by Jexus :D

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great synth, tricky interface!

  • @snowleopard9749

    @snowleopard9749

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same, I bought one and then waited years for the prized Jexus presets...

  • @EppuJoloZ

    @EppuJoloZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@snowleopard9749 They are free in his website tho?

  • @snowleopard9749

    @snowleopard9749

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EppuJoloZ Yes, they appeared on the website after Jexus' resurrection.

  • @PORRFNK

    @PORRFNK

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heard the Analog patches? Cant remember who made them, Don Solaris perhaps

  • @greatheightsu
    @greatheightsu3 жыл бұрын

    Music kicked ass this week. Really liked the smooth transition into music as you described it's qualities at 2:40. Here's hoping for a Blofeld part 2 in the future!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Already contemplating a Better Gear episode

  • @synthzone1207

    @synthzone1207

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz How was this Bass made?

  • @trueatfalse
    @trueatfalse Жыл бұрын

    Damn. The Blofeld was my very first synth and I got so frustrated with it that I didn't want to get another synth for quite some years. Even more astonishing what great music you're able to drop with it. Loved all the three jams/pieces you put into the last part of your video.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @notsure1135

    @notsure1135

    9 күн бұрын

    Bad choice for a first synth.

  • @ilikebassmusic
    @ilikebassmusic2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that example with the digitakt made my skin crawl. Every video I watch, I love your channel and team more and more. Please keep up the great work! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @AnalogKitchen
    @AnalogKitchen3 жыл бұрын

    Have to say I love your channel Florian. Keep them going. Much love from Holland!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bedankt!

  • @moromali_minimal
    @moromali_minimal3 жыл бұрын

    i consider as a sign from above the fact, that you posted this video on the very day when i was looking a cheap digital synth for complex pads and soundscapes for my setup and chose between Blofeld and D-05. So i'll buy Blofeld tomorrow.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure the encoders work;)

  • @moromali_minimal

    @moromali_minimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz I really don’t know how you do this but I received a notification about your comment exactly at the moment when I checked the encoders before buying. It works fine, so... i have a Blofeld now!

  • @benbauer1065

    @benbauer1065

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's such a hard choice! I love both.

  • @EndreeNerd
    @EndreeNerd3 жыл бұрын

    This series can't exist without an Ensoniq Fizmo episode. If you'll find it hard to get hold of one, you can borrow mine.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be great, thanks! Are you located in EU?

  • @EndreeNerd

    @EndreeNerd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz, yes. I wouldn't really want to send it, I heard some horror stories about carriers mishandling instruments, but my kid goes to ski training camps in A several times a year, so I can easily drop it to you (as long as they won't tighten the travel restrictions). The Fizmo is such a wonderful mixture of unique cinematic soundscapes, crystal crear fx and a half-completed software crowned with a 3 digit display, so it's a perfect match for this series. Haha, I've just checked it and only found one on ebay for 2400 :P I knew the prices went completely bananas in the past few years, this was still a surprise. Drop me a msg on the contact page of endre-enerd punkt com and we can arrange it.

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EndreeNerd Prices on EVERYTHING have gone bananas. Tried to buy a used Juno lately? I've bought *cars* for less cash! And you could buy a decent beach condo on the Gulf for what a Jupiter runs.

  • @raisedranch
    @raisedranch3 жыл бұрын

    seeing a bad gear on blofeld made me DROP what I was doing to watch. your best yet!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @vroenis
    @vroenis3 жыл бұрын

    Great episode! You kind of captured the spirit of Waldorf perfectly 😆 oh & I loved the classic Winamp visualiser vibes for the memejam!!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LB-pp7pu
    @LB-pp7pu3 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone that says VALDORF as it should be said

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Valldorfff!!!!

  • @LB-pp7pu

    @LB-pp7pu

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@AudioPilz Sehr gut! Grüße aus Italien

  • @freefinancialadvice

    @freefinancialadvice

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wasn’t that the bad guy in Harry Potter?

  • @LB-pp7pu

    @LB-pp7pu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@freefinancialadvice I don't know anything about Harry Potter

  • @shaunm1030

    @shaunm1030

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah😄 and also "Yuno"😉

  • @citizenofearth
    @citizenofearth3 жыл бұрын

    Waldorf needs to release a Blofeld MK2 with updated display and components and fixed bugs, and I'm buzzing them from time to time to do so and I hope others will follow. This is an amazing piece of synth for so little money.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with both!

  • @brunbabybrun

    @brunbabybrun

    10 ай бұрын

    No, Waldorf has to patch those bugs. I don't care about Blofeld MKwhatever, I just want to synchronize the arp of my Blofeld MK1 to my MIDI clock.

  • @MarneusAndMilkyBlood
    @MarneusAndMilkyBlood3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing sounds from an unassuming package! Amazing video as usual :)

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @System.10
    @System.103 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as usual, and very surprising outcome! Also, that manual warning made me laugh :D

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @Jamslerr
    @Jamslerr3 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    It had to happen;)

  • @stevenagy88
    @stevenagy883 жыл бұрын

    Apart from being hilarious, you remind me of my mother: she is from Vienna and although she left more than 60 years ago, she still mixes up all v's and w's. Luckily (for both) that is where similarities end. Your videos are very entertaining, thanks for all the hard work that no doubt goes into them.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! English can be a tricky language

  • @turtleCalledCalmie
    @turtleCalledCalmie3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, just so you know, your show is so good those demo songs are on their own a treat to return to

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @danm3570
    @danm35703 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for going in depth into this one I was curious about it. I can now forgive your Beethoven having slaves comment from one of your recent vids

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kindness. I can assure you that I am aware of LvB NOT being a slave owner ;)

  • @123456781234100
    @1234567812341003 жыл бұрын

    Got one for 200€ recently and yes, of course, three encoders are jumping around like some kiddos on a gabba-rave but it sounds so freakin good! I'm amazed by how versatile it is. Powerful Bass? Lush Pad? Funny, detuned lead? No problem! Also ordered some replacement encoders.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, looking forward to the fix. Better Gear???

  • @AJOrpheo
    @AJOrpheo3 жыл бұрын

    I won't lie. This channel makes me wanna start making some songs DAW-less. YOU WON'T CONVERT MR PILZ, I REFUSE!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    😈

  • @terrybull1534

    @terrybull1534

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hardware is more fun. I gave up the DAW 15 years ago. No regerts.

  • @kenfusion

    @kenfusion

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@terrybull1534 same.

  • @rrtramel
    @rrtramel3 жыл бұрын

    refreshing the channel before I go to bed on a Friday, as usual...

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! Thanks for watching!

  • @Chillnote
    @Chillnote3 жыл бұрын

    You appreciation for gear is contagious! 👍🏻

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @marcoabyss
    @marcoabyss3 жыл бұрын

    i almost bought a Blofeld, but hearing Progressive Austro Bass Ravetable High Tech Digifunk makes me want it even more!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JobimSynthMusic
    @JobimSynthMusic3 жыл бұрын

    You can't menu dive in it because the menu is linear like in alpha juno. It's just a long stream of parameter screens. The user interface is very well designed and there's nothing difficult about programming the blofeld.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    OK, it's more like a very long swim then ;)

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz Great. I can't swim, and I can't afford to put in a pool to learn :D

  • @b.c.slumber3694
    @b.c.slumber36943 жыл бұрын

    AND AGAIN! you're killing me. First Digitakt the Sk1 and now Blofeld! :O

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @roterodamus
    @roterodamus3 жыл бұрын

    Bought a Blofeld a couple of months ago and I'm liking it more and more. I found it to be very versatile even with its very Waldofy and digital sound. I had a lot of fun sampling with the randomize patch function, which gave some very interesting results. There is a half-decent patch editor for the Patch Base app on iOS which helped me a lot in my first couple of days with it. great video! Hope to see more of you and the Blofeld!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Working on it!

  • @electronicsoundfactory8528
    @electronicsoundfactory85283 жыл бұрын

    Love the references to James Bond, great video as always!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @electronicsoundfactory8528

    @electronicsoundfactory8528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz You're welcome! 😁

  • @badgereaux
    @badgereaux3 жыл бұрын

    Getting some popcorn before I read the comments on this one

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Surprisingly peaceful around here. Too peaceful...

  • @kagisokgabo3601
    @kagisokgabo36013 жыл бұрын

    You actually managed to make me appreciate mine more..! Keep up the great work

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Happy to hear that!

  • @DonDavideMescal
    @DonDavideMescal Жыл бұрын

    it took me hours to analyse your book shelf 😄 pretty dope selection 👌

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @wallbrown1876
    @wallbrown18763 жыл бұрын

    It’s odd,has quirks,you may struggle 2 hours and do nothing and then 2 mins later you may have some of the best sounds you ever made. I simply love it. It has a lot to hate but it justifies itself with its sound. Thank God mine didn’t have encoder issues so far but I prefer managing most of it’s stuff from the Digitakt ;) Excellent video as always 👍🔥

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @snuppssynthchannel
    @snuppssynthchannel3 жыл бұрын

    The Blofled is an amazing synth, a soundscaping monster.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!!

  • @XanderEwald
    @XanderEwald3 жыл бұрын

    My second synth! Sold my Microkorg to get it back then. Have some fond memories of it.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, there are quite some similarities to the MK

  • @sampsahult3752
    @sampsahult37522 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree with the verdict. Menu diving is tedious and the bugs make it impossible to use live (I played one gig and mine has this bug that it leaves notes on forever and it won't go away without a reboot. That was fun!). I sold my first years ago but bought another because the sound is quite unique and pretty damn sweet.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't dare using one live

  • @seedmole
    @seedmole2 жыл бұрын

    I've been using the Studiologic Sledge for like 6 years or so at this point. It's supposedly built around the same sound engine, but has the full standard layout for a VA synth. It's pretty good all around, though it has some issues (like too much plastic in the construction of the output jack, it shorts sometimes).

  • @jamieally
    @jamieally3 жыл бұрын

    Now that could have been a gem of a synth. Great video. I dare you to review the Dave Smith Tetra 4? All the best friend 🙌

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That one keeps coming up, I'll take a closer look

  • @karl9411
    @karl94113 жыл бұрын

    Ive had one for years and whilst many pieces of hardware came and went in the studio ,the Blofeld never came close to leaving .Its depth in unfathnable and it always sounds class .

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, deep box!!!

  • @PunguinYoga

    @PunguinYoga

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz I'm neither a musician nor a synthesizer expert. I'm just a hobbyist/noise wrangler. I love the Blofeld. (I also own MiniBrute2, MicroFreak, Hydrasynth, and Reface CS.) I am astonished at the great sounds you can get from affordable synths these days. Perhaps I will actually read my manuals and REALLY make some fantastic noises. By the way, the only major technical issues I've had were with TWO Prophet Rev 2 synths I owned. The first one would simply shut down. I got a replacement. It did the same. Luckily, zZounds was amazing and the returns did not cost me a dime, not even shipping. I thought it fascinating the only synth I had major glitches with was the $1600 Rev2.

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PunguinYoga

  • @PunguinYoga

    @PunguinYoga

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mrz80 Thanks!

  • @WhiteWulfe
    @WhiteWulfe3 жыл бұрын

    Oooooooh, nicely done with that Spaceballs reference!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    THX! Comb the desert!!!

  • @a-nus
    @a-nus3 жыл бұрын

    Your channel *will* blow up Its practically inevitable

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Let's hope for the best!

  • @blahblah606

    @blahblah606

    3 жыл бұрын

    Terroristic threats? ;)

  • @wallywutsizface6346
    @wallywutsizface63463 жыл бұрын

    I’m so early that it’s literally impossible for me to have seen the video yet, but great job as always!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nexuzeb79
    @nexuzeb793 жыл бұрын

    The calmness in your expression of dantes inner hell!!!! LMAO!! :D I love your stuff, always makes me laugh!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @bentsound
    @bentsound3 жыл бұрын

    AudioPilz: W=V & V=W ok, got it!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vs and Ws are not absolute ;)

  • @RomanReznikAKA_romrez

    @RomanReznikAKA_romrez

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz only sithes deals in absolutes

  • @TheAtomicTom
    @TheAtomicTom3 жыл бұрын

    I love my blofeld. I have plenty of good memories but it also gave me some headaches

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, lots of Aspirins necessary for that one ;)

  • @Radar23
    @Radar233 жыл бұрын

    cool little waldorf, bugs never bugged me

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a keeper for me too

  • @danitscoled
    @danitscoled3 жыл бұрын

    The Mighty Alesis Micron deserves a spot on Bad Gear Tier List! The love hate relationship these devices are able to conjure up is noteworthy!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Thanks for the input, I'll take a closer look

  • @mrz80

    @mrz80

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oooh, Alesis! I've been looking at seeing if I could score a cheap NanoSynth off Reverb or th' 'bay. I remember being uber-impressed with how much synth they managed to cram into something smaller than a box of granola bars. You think the Blofeld's got a limited user interface, take a look at the NanoSynth. :D

  • @alanshewitt
    @alanshewitt3 жыл бұрын

    Yo, that rave track is BANGING.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @PeterPlanker
    @PeterPlanker3 жыл бұрын

    Du und Gabe Miller Music: die besten Synthi-Hawara in meiner Abobox und beiden fehlt noch der verdiente Erfolg. Unbedingt dran bleiben! Mit deiner hohen Uploadfrequenz bekommst du hoffentlich bald die Aufmerksamkeit die du verdienst! Mochs güet, Servus!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Besten Dank! Wird schon ;)

  • @AudiotropherMatze
    @AudiotropherMatze3 жыл бұрын

    There is a great editor for the Blofeld; an iPad app called "Patch Base". Ideal if you want to bypass menu diving.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting!

  • @vladv5126
    @vladv51263 жыл бұрын

    I was not prepared for the thumbnail.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Neither was I ;)

  • @ColonelSandersFinger
    @ColonelSandersFinger3 жыл бұрын

    The Blofeld is actually a really slick little box, and you nailed it. Sounds great. Needs a bit more physical quality control and some tender loving care with fixing bugs. But Waldorf is all about bugs. I can’t get my old software working on an old machine with an old OS, but whatever. I sold the MicroQ Phoenix and the Blofeld, but I love my Rocket and I also love the Nave app for iOS. I at least still have that.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rocket it da bomb!

  • @wesleyleigh4063
    @wesleyleigh40633 жыл бұрын

    If there's anything the world could use more of, it's Waldorf Blofeld Sound Demos on KZread. They serve as a pleasant respite from the polished, bloated and humanized nature of all other music. Alas, the compositions themselves are often vary sparse, only often showcasing two sounds at once. And perhaps they could feature more elaborate and compelling progressions, but I'd often sometimes settle for a couple note sustain or drone. Alas, I might be somewhat carried asunder, overstating this synths prominence or singular nature. Surely most, if not all it's sounds can be reproduced elsewhere such as with even rather primitive software synths of yesteryear such as Sylenth, FM8 or massive. Serum, Gladiator or Hive would likely not even break a sweat, though I do often wonder what it is exactly that distinguishes it from others.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it's great to have a HW synth that can cover territory that is usually only covered by plugins and goes well beyond what most of them can do

  • @jakobk5558
    @jakobk55583 жыл бұрын

    "Progressive Austro Bass Ravetable Hightech Digifunk" .. FINALLY somebody mentioned my FAVOURITE MUSIC STYLE! xD .. Grüße aus Wien =)

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Immer große Freude!!!

  • @rmselector
    @rmselector3 ай бұрын

    I love the Waldarf. My friend has it, I tried it a few times. Super cool sounds

  • @MathHammer
    @MathHammer3 жыл бұрын

    The Blofeld is one of the few synths I purchased a second time after selling. I got my black version new (not B-sock) from Juno in the UK, and it was so cheap that even with shipping to the US it cost me $351. Every once and a while they blow out their stock or something. For anyone in the US, always ask for a lower price. Also, Waldorf gear ships with a universal wall wart. Korg gear (ahem) does not.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great price for a new unit!!!

  • @movraptor
    @movraptor3 жыл бұрын

    you have covered so many things i've owned i don't know wether to feel good or insulted hahaha

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES!!!

  • @TheNimasan
    @TheNimasan3 жыл бұрын

    this channel def belongs to my top 5....no doubt!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Highly appreciated!

  • @PaulSalamoneComedy
    @PaulSalamoneComedy3 жыл бұрын

    „Delusional Synth Owner Magazine“ at 7:30 - it hurts!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the truth is brutal 😢

  • @ringtangting
    @ringtangting3 жыл бұрын

    I actually love its sound, the ice cold pads and leads it can make are fantastic for electro. I kind of want it for the sound, but I just can't be bothered with learning it.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not that bad as long as your encoders work;)

  • @andblast
    @andblast3 жыл бұрын

    OMG I will need to sit down and breathe before I watch this

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alcoholic beverages seem to work for some too

  • @2.7petabytes
    @2.7petabytes3 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad you reviewed the blofeld! I’ve seen them for sale off and on and seriously considered buying one, but with all the menu diving, no thanks!! Rock on!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mc2engineeringprof
    @mc2engineeringprof3 жыл бұрын

    You went and actually did it, didn't you? Awesome!!!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure! Thanks for watching!

  • @maxmustermamm2795
    @maxmustermamm27953 жыл бұрын

    Is an access virus episode planned? Not that I consider the viruses to be bad gear but I would just love to see you jamming on one of those

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a closer look

  • @bigredracingteam9642

    @bigredracingteam9642

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Access Virus absolutely *rocks!* (still got my kB)

  • @Stadsjaap

    @Stadsjaap

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ooh, the Snow has like 4 buttons and is a menu diving nightmare. It's like a coconut - the inside is good, but christ it's a mission to get to it!

  • @bunnabot9692
    @bunnabot96923 жыл бұрын

    "...superficial presets...." clip of David Guetta, LOL.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    His tutorials are pure comedy😂😂😂

  • @doctorsynth1
    @doctorsynth1 Жыл бұрын

    I’m thrilled to try out my new (used) Blofeld after watching this fun episode. I had no idea it was multitimbral

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!!!

  • @synchronisticmelanatedmysitic
    @synchronisticmelanatedmysitic2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a trip!!! This channel is amazing!! Thanks algorithm 😬

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @synchronisticmelanatedmysitic

    @synchronisticmelanatedmysitic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz I was watching this while driving and almost lost it when I just happened to look at the screen when it said " it's not flat we checked" lol

  • @containercore6832
    @containercore68322 жыл бұрын

    In terms of UI design, I think the blofeld (and pulse 2) are some of the most well thought out compact synths there are (and they also sound fantastic). The display screen and endless encoders actually solve a big issue that even knob-per-function synths have, which is that when you load a preset what you're hearing doesn't match up to the knob/slider positions. There's always accurate visual feedback on screen (even if you can only view one parameter at a time). Of course not everything on the blofeld is intuitively laid out, but this basic design choice is really good, inspired even. I can't think of many synths that actually bother to address the issue of visual feedback on recalled sounds (the light up encoder rings on the Moog Phatty come to mind). btw any chance the OP-1 will make an appearance on the show in the future? :)

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! If only the knobs worked properly on mine;) OP-1 is moving up my list. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @TheTrixterz
    @TheTrixterz3 жыл бұрын

    for next weeks Bad Gear can we get a jam that's 'Sinisterly swung progressive 2step dub-siren austro garage' ?

  • @tonyisyourpal

    @tonyisyourpal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only if it’s announced in a Sean Connery accent...

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did you know???

  • @seantrottier2466
    @seantrottier24663 жыл бұрын

    To be honest, I have a bit of a fondness for my Blofeld. Fortunately, I've had mine for a few years now, and have yet to encounter the encoder issues. It's a menu diver, for sure, so I would probably go for something else if menu diving isn't your thing, but it makes one hell of a crazy percussion machine in my opinion. To save voice count, I find myself being really critical about how many oscillators I *really* need in a given patch. That seems to help quite a bit. I really enjoyed this one, and the jams with it were awesome! Your channel is a real gem. Thanks for taking the time to take on this one. It gets a lot of hate for its issues, but it's my go to multi-tool. Then again, I don't have shit tons of elite gear to choose from.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Fortunately we don't need a ton of elite gear

  • @burlatsdemontaigne6147
    @burlatsdemontaigne61473 жыл бұрын

    ...and FYI, the character of Blofeld was named after the well known (in England) cricket commentator Henry Blofeld who went to school with Ian Fleming. "My dear old thing!"

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for posting!

  • @stefvanloon8988
    @stefvanloon89883 жыл бұрын

    The name Blofeld always makes me think of some (hopefully non-existent) gay parody of Seinfeld lol

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @couchcamperTM

    @couchcamperTM

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz Lilo, Tiffy, Horst, Herr von Blofeld, ich hab was tolles gefunden. Uiuiuiuiui das glaubt ihr nicht. (Zitat Samson Seinfeld)

  • @jdanielcramer

    @jdanielcramer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crap! 🙀 I have one and now I can never ‘un-hear’ that! 🤣😝

  • @geofff6671
    @geofff66713 жыл бұрын

    Noooooooooooh, I love my Blofeld even with a slight encoder issue. There is nothing like it with 16 part multitimbral and multi mode plus 25 voices for the price. Plus it sounds great. It’s a pity Waldorf doesn’t release a mark 2 with its quirks ironed out. I guess the people who wrote the original software have been fed to the sharks by now.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I could live with "slight" encoder issues;)

  • @teslafreak
    @teslafreak3 жыл бұрын

    I have one of these! I walked into my local synth shop years ago, and they had a used one on commission. I asked the shop owner to demo it for me, and about 5 minutes later told him i'd take it. Very powerful engine, and a lot of fun. Takes up very little space too!

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! I'll have to get mine serviced

  • @teslafreak

    @teslafreak

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AudioPilz Yeah, that's unfortunate. I didn't even know this was an issue until this video, but i'm glad it's possible to still get replacement parts.

  • @barrnycharlton8951
    @barrnycharlton89513 жыл бұрын

    your little jams are so the best out there my friend

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @mycosys
    @mycosys3 жыл бұрын

    engaging comment is engaging

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Engage!!!

  • @conanbrophy4406
    @conanbrophy44063 жыл бұрын

    Favourite synth ever. Also one of the most unreliable :) Studio use only but beautiful synth.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wholeheartedly agree!

  • @dfreeman120
    @dfreeman1202 жыл бұрын

    Your last studio track is fantastic! Got a Blofeld and will hang on to it .

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @AS-rc1lv
    @AS-rc1lv3 жыл бұрын

    Super cool wie immer! 💪🏼👍🏼

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Besten Dank!

  • @straighttalk2069
    @straighttalk20693 жыл бұрын

    The Blofeld sound engine is better than a lot of the recently released wavetable synths and even better than some soon to be released like the Korg Modwave. At least the Blofeld is multitimbral and can import user Wavetables.

  • @AudioPilz

    @AudioPilz

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's some truth to it!

  • @petert7807

    @petert7807

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤔🧐