Waldorf Crema Pad Machine & String Ensemble Synthesizer
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About this item
The Crema Pad Machine & String Ensemble Synthesizer from Waldorf is a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer, combining the iconic sound of the Streichfett with modern wavetable, FM, and virtual-analog synthesis. Designed for creating string ensembles, progressive sound textures, and complex pads, Crema offers an exciting fusion of classic character, hands-on control, and modern versatility.
Synthesis Modes
Strings
Original full polyphonic string engine from Waldorf’s Streichfett string machine
Attack/Release envelope
Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato, and Phaser
Wavetable synthesis using classic Waldorf Wavetables and new ones
Virtual-analog filter
3 ADSR envelopes: Wavetable, Filter, and Amplitude
Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato, Cutoff
Modulation can be controlled by Mod Wheel and Aftertouch
Six 4 operator FM algorithms including feedback
Two ADSR envelopes: FM Amount and Amplitude
Modulations: FM Amount (Animate), Vibrato
Modulation can be controlled by ModWheel and Aftertouch
Lines
Polyphonic virtual analog synth based on Waldorf’s Streichfett solo engine
Two detunable oscillators based of Square or Saw shapes
Two phase envelopes (Attack/Decay or Attack/Sustain/Release)
Modulation: Tremolo, Vibrato, and PWM
Effects
Two effect slots routable in series and parallel
FX1: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, Tremolo, Delay
FX2: Reverb + Shimmer
Voices
Two timbral layers: Texture and Lines
Texture: Strings (Streichfett) full polyphony, otherwise 12 voice polyphony
Lines: 8 voice polyphony
MIDI-split by note and/or channel
Lines: Mono and Legato modes
Performance Features
Advanced Arpeggiator
Individually assignable to Texture and/or Lines
Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps and scale mode
MPE Compatible
MIDI CC Lear
Patches
Over 130 factory patches
Capacity of 360 patch memory slots
Category filter for patch list
Import and export of patches via MIDI Sysex
Free Waldorf librarian Chutney as standalone app for macOS and Windows
- Features
- Dual Engines and Timbral Layers
- Layer or Play Individually
- Effects Section
- Two Slots for Mod FX, Reverb & Shimmer
Specifications
- Sound Generation
Analog Modeling
- Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples
130x Factory Sound Preset
- Maximum Polyphony
Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Audio I/O
2x 1/4" TS Output1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
- MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input1x DIN 5-Pin Output1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Type-A Output
- CV/Gate I/O
No
- Patch Points
No
- Synth Type
Desktop Synth Module
- Keyboard
No
- Touch Sensitivity
Yes
- Aftertouch
No Aftertouch Support
- Expression Controls
23x Knob
- Number of Pads
No
- Display
No
- Favorites Recall
360x Quick Recall Slot
- Multitimbrality
2-Part
- Built-In Effects
8x Preset (Factory): Chorus, Delay, Flanger, Overdrive, Phaser, Reverb, Tremolo
- Performance Functions
Arpeggiator, Sequencer
- Built-In Speaker
No
- Oscillators
2x Fixed
- Sequencer
Number of Steps: 32
- Arpeggiator
Yes
- Media/Memory Card Slot
No
- Pedal Support
No
- Sync I/O
No
- Network I/O
No
- USB I/O
1x USB-C (Update)
- Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
- Color
Black
- Included Accessories
USB Cable
- Dimensions
9.9 x 6.7 x 1.9" / 252 x 170 x 48 mm
- Weight
31.7 oz / 0.9 kg