The finishing touch for every sound. Crema is a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer that carries the sound of the Waldorf Streichfett into the digital era. Combining wavetable and FM synthesis with two effects processors and a dedicated shimmer reverb, it adds warmth, movement and atmosphere to any mix.
Texture. Set the mood.
Strings, wavetables and FM in one expressive engine. Explore 24 sound types, from the unmistakable warmth of Streichfett strings to Waldorf wavetables and rich FM tones. Morph between sounds, shape their movement and let the classic Streichfett Ensemble go through them.
Lines. Add character.
An eight voice polyphonic virtual-analog engine with two detunable oscillators, Pulse or Saw waveforms, and modulation options including stereo tremolo, vibrato and PWM. Punchy basses or expressive synth leads. Lines adds contrast, definition and character to your sound.
Two effects processors with flexible serial and parallel routing combine chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, drive, delay and reverb with a dedicated Shimmer reverb, opening the door to everything from subtle pads to vast, evolving soundscapes.
A little imperfection makes a beautiful difference. Turn the Flavour knob to introduce subtle variations in pitch and wave position. Add movement, warmth and organic character to your sound, all with a single turn.
Crema includes over 130 factory sounds created by sound designers including Christian Kleine, LimbicBits, and others.
With 360 preset slots and the Chutney Librarian application, sounds can be easily stored, organised and transferred between Crema and a computer.
Sharing the Protein‘s compact form factor, Crema weighs 0.9 kg. It’s powered via USB-C and features MIDI via USB and mini TRS input and output, stereo audio outputs and headphone connection. It supports MPE and separate MIDI channels for each engine.
Alongside Protein, Crema joins Waldorf’s compact product line, bringing the timeless character of classic string machines into new sonic Waldorf territory.
// Some sounds never go out of style. The swelling strings, the shimmering ensembles, the pads that fill a room. Every track needs that final layer, the one that makes it feel finished. Crema is built to create it. Just pour in a chord and let the best part rise to the top.
Specifications
Dual Engines
• Two engines (Texture & Lines) providing dual timbral layers
• Layered as well as individually playable
• Effect section with two slots for modulations effects, reverb and shimmer.
• Individual routings for both engines.
• Layered or split by note range and/or MIDI channel
Texture
• 24 types based of three synthesis modes: Strings, Wavetable & FM
• Ensemble effect from Streichfett available for all three synthesis modes
Strings
• Original full polyphonic string engine from Waldorf’s Streichfett string machine
• Attack & Release envelope
• Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato & Phaser
Wavetables
• Wavetable synthesis using classic Waldorf Wavetables and new ones
• Virtual-analog filter
• 3 ADSR envelopes: Wavetable, Filter & Amplitude
• Modulations: Position (Animate), Vibrato, Cutoff
• Modulation can be controlled by ModWheel and Aftertouch
FM
• Six 4 operator FM algorithms including feedback
• Two ADSR envelopes: FM Amount & 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 & PWM
Effects
• Two effect slots routable in series and parallel
• FX1: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, Tremolo, Delay
• FX2: Reverb + Shimmer
Voices
• 2 timbral layers: Texture & Lines
• Texture: Strings („Streichfett“) full polyphony, otherwise 12 voice polyphony
• Lines: 8 voice polyphony
• MIDI-split by note and/or channel
• Lines: Mono & Legato modes
Performance features
• Advanced Arpeggiator
• Individually assignable to Texture and/or Lines
• Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps & scale mode
• MPE Compatible
• MIDI CC Learn
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 & Windows
Connections
• Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
• Headphones mini TRS output
• DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
• USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
• Firmware updates via USB
Overall
• Sturdy metal front plate on a colourful plastic case
• Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls)
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Power Supply via USB (not in the box)
What’s In the Box?
• Waldorf Crema Synthesizer
• Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
• USB C to C cable
• Printed Quick Start Guide
