End-of-summer sales on gear and software

US Labor Day looms. Summer days are waning. Sales are expanding. I am … barely awake because of ragweed/ambrosia pollen. It must be that time of year. Let me refocus my mind by sharing these sales with you quickly.

ZAVOLOKA’s high-protein live set on the new Waldorf synth is don’t-miss

Ukrainian-born Zavoloka was a perfect choice to debut the new Waldorf Protein with a jaw-rattling live set. Now you can catch that performance in video — grab a cold Koryfei*, kick back, and enjoy.

Peter Kirn - December 11, 2025

Waldorf’s Protein: soul of Microwave in an 8-voice wavetable synth, €329

It’s Thanksgiving in the USA, but Germany’s got your Protein, and what a surprise. The classic Microwave 1 wavetable sound meets a tweakable, compact desktop housing and 4-layer, 8-voice architecture. A Keto diet has never sounded more appetizing. Price? €329 in Europe intro, incl. VAT (€379 after the end of the year.) Out now.

Peter Kirn - November 27, 2025

Here are the best Labor Day Weekend deals right now, shipped in USA

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2025

Waldorf Microwave 1 synth is on iPad, and it’s an instant favorite

Peter Kirn - October 24, 2024

Waldorf has recreated the Microwave 1 wavetable synth in software

Peter Kirn - August 22, 2024

Waldorf are back to the future with M wavetable synth

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021

‘Hope’ is the uplifting retro synth anthem jam we need right now

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2020

Video of some of the best new gear from NAMM – and no talking

Peter Kirn - January 29, 2018