> 1. Let's start with a stupid question. Why 60 MB of sample RAM,
> instead of 64? 64 is a nice power of 2, and practically all RAM
> modules are powers of 2.
We need nearly 4 MB for our wavetables, that is the reason.
> 2. Connected to question 1, will the sample RAM be volatile or non-
> volatile? That is, will it preserve the samples after the synth is
> turned off?
Yes! (I love them! - ED)
> 3. Since that RAM is introduced, does that mean that it will be
> possible to import new wavetables in Blofeld, or will it only be
> able to play samples in the standard (rompler) way?
We think about implementing new wavetables in a future OS version, but
not in the first firmware of the Blofeld Keyboard. (I love them even more!)
> 4. OK enough about RAM Will it be possible to edit and save the
> multis onboard, without the use of external editing software? This
> option will mean A LOT to most of the people buying this machine and
> actually knowing how to use it
Yes, we are working on a "real" Multimode for the Blofeld series. (Finally!)
> 5. Will the keyboard have release velocity? It would be a shame to
> have rel. velocity as a modulation destination, and not have the
> keyboard that sends it. I see for example Novation X-Stations, they
> all send release velocity, and it's not stated anywhere in the
> manual! Also, release velocity seems to be simpler and cheaper to
> implement than poly aftertouch, so... Please think about this as a
> welcome suggestion
OK, I will forward this to our developers.
> 6. Too bad it still has 4 knobs. 2 or 4 more knobs would mean a lot
> more tweakability. Not that I'm saying that matrix editing sucks, it
> rocks actually, but it would be a shame not having some more hands-
> on control on the Blo-key.
More knobs = higher price (T_T)
> 7. I think this is the last question, and I think it's an
> interesting one. Will it be possible to daisy-chain Blo-key with
> several Blofeld modules, increasing the polyphony? I reckon the only
> problem would be playing sounds that utilize the new sample RAM of
> Blo-key, but otherwise it would indeed be a VERY powerful feature
> (something that Pulse had), and would also be a great competition to
> other synth manufacturers (and we all know on which ones I think,
> they come from Germany too ) - at a fraction of the cost of the
> infamous V***s
This sounds interesting. I will ask our developers if this is possible.
> If not, will it be possible to add a voice expansion board to Blo-
> key, similar to what older Waldorf synths had?
Definetely not! The Blofeld was not designed with an expandable board.
This is because of the cheap price.
> By the way, how on Earth is it possible that on the website of our
> local music store here in Croatia they ALREADY have an option to buy
> Blo-key, and the price is already set?! Is it a pre-order or
> something? Here's a link (it's in Croatian, but you get the
> picture): http://www.audiopro-croatia.com/mex/...l.php?art=5895
This is a preorder option. The Blofeld Keyboard will be available at
the end of October 2008.
