The Prequel Lives On
Step back in time to move forward with PPG Wave 3.V 2.0. This updated version honors the famous Waldorf Microwave synthesizer, bringing back its best features. Edit user wavetables and explore new factory wavetables. Get inspiration with the Mutator patch randomizer. All on a now fully resizable user interface.

Inspired by Origins
The classic PPG Wave 3.V is reborn and ready for the future. Now you can get direct access to timeless wavetable synthesis right inside your favorite DAW. The new scalable user interface makes it easier than ever to shape your sound exactly the way you want it.

The Sound of Continuity
After the release of the Microwave 1 Plug-Ins it was time to explore the true past of wavetable synthesis again. The PPG Wave is the reason why Waldorf exists in the first place and the reason why we are so comitted to the wavetable synthesis.

The Classic, Reimagined
The unique sound of the PPG Wave 3.V makes it a secret sound weapon in your productions. Its very versatile sound has been sought out by many producers and musicians and is the reason why the original PPG Wave is still considered a legend.

Classic DNA, Modern Power
The unique sound of wavetable synthesis is as relevant today as ever. With the new features of PPG Wave 3.V 2.0, you can now more directly explore and sculpt these sounds, turning your imagination into reality.

A Legacy Expanded
A classic is back and reinvented for the future. The new PPG Wave 3.V brings legendary wavetable synthesis to your productions. Take the classic sound into new territories.

New Features:

• UI scaling

- Fixed scaling factors covering 1x to 3x magnification in 7 steps

• User Wavetable Support

- One user wavetable per preset supported

- User wavetables can be copied and stored with presets

- Compatible with existing PPG 3.V preset format

• User Wavetable Editing

- Wave and wavetable edit screen

- Standard wave generation

- Copying of factory wavetables and single waves to user wavetable

- Simple wave drawing by mouse

- Generating user waves and wavetables randomly using factory waves

- User wavetable import and export using WAV files

• Parameter Mutator

- Gradually randomize preset parameters

- 5 mutation groups of parameters: Wave, Pitch, Filter, ENV, LFO

- Tunable extent of mutation effects

- New factory wavetables from our popular Microwave 1 Plug-In products

General

• Up to 256 voices per instance (depending on available CPU power)

• 8 part Multimode

• 8 Stereo Outputs

• Host automation of most parameters

• MIDI Controller automation of most parameters

• More than 100 new Wavetables created by Wolfgang Palm

• Original Waveterm B Factory Sample Library

• Original PPG Wave Factory Sounds

Per Voice

• 2 Wavetable Oscillators

• Sample Playback with 8 bit, 12 bit or up to 32 bit

• Authentic Aliasing Emulation of the PPG Wave 2.2/2.3/2.V or no aliasing

• 12dB / 24 dB Low Pass Filter

• Authentic Filter Emulation of the PPG Wave 2.2/2.3

• Overdrive behind Filter

• 1 LFO

• 3 Envelopes

•Authentic Emulation of the modulation graininess (switchable with True PPG)

Per Part (up to 8 parts available)

• Poly, Dual, Quad and Mono (8 voices) mode with 8 different semitone offsets to

create chords or melodic lines

• Arpeggiator with Up, Down, Alternate and Cascade (PPG special) mode

• True PPG Mode switchable between PPG Wave 2.2, Wave 2.3 and Wave 2.V

• 4-Band EQ

• Overdrive with various types

• Phaser with up to 12 stages

• Chorus with up to 6 stages

• Flanger

• Stereo Delay

• Reverb

Other Features

• Sample loading via drag&drop or load file dialog

• Multisample playback by using the 8 part Multimode

• 8 adjustable Cutoff / Resonance deviations to simulate analog inexactness

• Finer adjustments of several values in Fine Modulatione mode