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Portable Synthesizer with Looper
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Portable Synthesizer with Looper
Limited 'All Black' Edition
Sold out
The December batch is OUT NOW, and only a few Launch Edition units remain — secure yours now!
ELZ_1 play cannot be mass-produced, so monthly quantities are limited. Thank you for your understanding
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Sound – Power – Portability
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Wavetable × Layer Mode
– Spark experimentation, and transform sound beyond limits.
Featuring Original Waldorf Wavetables!
Creative Arsenal
– 18 distinctive synth engines, 48 diverse effects, a flexible 4-track looper, and a sequencer for limitless sound creation.
Carry Your Creativity
– From spark to sound everywhere you go.
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Wavetable × Layer Mode
– Spark experimentation, and transform sound beyond limits.
Featuring Original Waldorf Wavetables!
ELZ_1 play V2 comes loaded with a new wavetable synthesis engine and a Layer Mode that lets you stack up to three oscillators, giving you the freedom to shape sounds that are both delicate and complex.
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256-waveform wavetable synth engine for expressive sound design using Position, Shaper, and Modulation.
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Easily add or switch layers with the OSC button.
Enjoy centralized control of multiple oscillators on one screen.
Waldorf, the pioneer of wavetable synthesis, proudly brings you 16 built-in wavetables, handpicked from the legendary PPG and Microwave series.
Preset Wavetables
- Microwave
- PPG
- ELZ_1 play Originals
Microwave #2
Resont 2
Microwave #4
SqrSweep
Microwave #6
PulSweep
Microwave #7
SawSweep
Microwave #14
Clipper
Microwave #26
2 Echoes
Microwave #27
Formant2
Microwave #29
MW Sync
PPG
Upper Wavetable
PPG
Piano / Sax
PPG
Harmonic Split / Saw+WT
PPG
Voice / V 3 Aa 55
PPG
Utterance /
Feels Like
PPG
Mix / EPno2Inharm
PPG
Analysis / Clavinet
PPG
Synthesis / AnotherWT
Tri-Phase
Saw-Phase
Sqr-Phase
PWM-Phase
Additive Morph
Saw-Detune
Synth String
Electric Piano
Ep vintage
Vibes+Sin
Choir
Clear Trumpet
Upright Bass
Strings+Accordion
FM+Crush
FM+Fold
FM+Overdrive
Formant
Formula
Harmonic 1
Harmonic 2
BELL+SIN
Saw+Sin-Sea
Random
You can even import wavetable files from Xfer Records’ Serum, making it easy to carry your own unique wavetable sounds wherever you go.
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Creative Arsenal
– 18 distinctive synth engines, 48 diverse effects, a flexible 4-track looper, and a sequencer for limitless sound creation.
ELZ_1 play V2 features 18 unique synth engines — from gritty low-bit waveforms to ever-evolving wavetables — delivering a sonic palette found nowhere else. Paired with 48 effects, including the new Grain FX, it offers limitless sound design possibilities.
Instantly access and tweak 256 performance-ready, inspiring presets crafted with powerful sound design tools — right from the all-new PLAY Mode screen.
18 Synth Engines
- Hot & New
- Granular
- Noise
- 8-bit
WAVE TABLE
256-waveform wavetable synth engine.
SUPER OSC
Super synth engine with 5 detunable sub-oscillators.
ZTRINGS
Physical Modelling Strings engine.
SiGRINDER
Granular synthesizer engine.
DNA EXPLORER
Extract and generate waveform DNA from audio.
MASKED NOISE
Noise oscillator.
SAND FLUTE
Extract and generate tone from noise.
8BIT WAVE MEMORY
Editing your own waveform.
8BIT WAV MEMORY
(MORPH)
Morphing 3 waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEMORY
(FM MODE)
2 operators, 8bit FM mode.
8BIT WAV MEMORY
(WARP)
Generates an intermediate waveform by crossfading two waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEMORY
(ADSAR)
Waveforms change according to envelope.
8BIT WAV MEMORY
(TIME)
3 waveforms change in the orders.
- Basic waveform
- FM
- Drum machine
LOW-BIT OSC
2 - 8 bit variable low-bit oscillator.
STANDARD OSC
32-bit floating-point processing high resolution oscillator.
CUSTOM OSC
Choose 2 waveforms / period of cycles.
FM SYNTH
4 operators with 31 algorithms, 32-bit floating point processing.
STK DRUMMER
5 types of drum kits.
(SmplTrek .stk file compatible)
48 Effects
DRIVE/MOD Module
Over Drive, Distortion, Fuzz, Chorus, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger, Ring Modulator, Auto Wah, Crusher, 4 Pole Filter, Trim Filter, Formant, Rack Comp, Isolator
MODULATION Module
Stereo Chorus, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Auto Wah
DELAY/REVERB Module
Delay, Tape Echo, Reverse Delay, Pingpong Delay, Reverb, Grain FX, Grain Pad, Grain Particle, Grain Shift Down
REVERB/MASTER Module
Room, Hall, Plate, Custom Reverb, Arena, Vinyl Record, Cassette Tape, Crusher, Tunnel, Infinity, Ambient Room, Ambient Hall, Ambient Inf, Mirage, Master Comp
V2 Additional Effects
In addition to a 128-step sequencer, it also features a powerful 4-track looper that lets you record instantly, overdub with ease, and choose flexible modes such as Auto, Free, or bar length. Recording from AUX and USB inputs is also supported, making it a versatile tool for both practice and performance.
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Carry Your Creativity
– From spark to sound everywhere you go.
ELZ_1 play V2 is your music companion anywhere you go. With a tough, compact body that fits right into your backpack, it’s always ready for the journey. Its loud stereo speakers and velocity-sensitive keys unleash your creativity — from hotel rooms to the great outdoors, or wherever inspiration strikes.
With up to 4.5 hours of playtime on just six AA batteries, ELZ_1 play frees you from the worry of charging. Take it outside, explore new spaces, and let your music travel as far as you do.
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FREE Waldorf Edition 2 LE Coupon Included
Get the legendary Waldorf sound at no extra cost.
This exclusive offer includes a free coupon code for Waldorf Edition 2 LE, a plugin packed with the essence of Waldorf’s iconic sound.
FREE Case Included — Limited Launch Edition
This special Launch Edition comes with a free rigid molded case and is limited to the initial 300 units worldwide.
Available while supplies last — don’t miss your chance to get this exclusive edition.
Proudly Digital and Dangerously Different
Portable Synthesizer with Looper
Sold out
The December batch is OUT NOW, and only a few Launch Edition units remain — secure yours now!
Portable Synthesizer with Looper
Limited 'All Black' Edition
Sold out
The December batch is OUT NOW, and only a few Launch Edition units remain — secure yours now!
ELZ_1 play cannot be mass-produced, so monthly quantities are limited. Thank you for your understanding
Specifications
[Synthesizer]
Up to 3 oscillators can be layered
18 oscillator types — indicates maximum polyphony:
- WAVE TABLE OSC：15 voices
Featuring 16 built-in Waldorf wavetables from the legendary PPG and Microwave
Plus 32 wavetable slots with 24 expertly curated presets (supports importing Serum wavetables)
- ZTRINGS — 6 voices
Physical modelling strings engine
- SUPER OSC — 6 voices
Super synth engine with 5 detunable sub-oscillators
- LOW-BIT OSC — 15 voices
2-bit to 8-bit variable low-bit oscillator
- STANDARD OSC — 15 voices
32-bit floating-point processing high resolution oscillator
- CUSTOM OSC — 15 voices
Choose two waveforms / period of cycles
- DNA EXPLORER — 12 voices
Extracts and generates waveform DNA from audio*
- SiGRINDER — 6 voices
Granular synthesis engine*
*You can record and save three samples, each up to 5 seconds long. Supports 16bit/48kHz WAV file import and export
- MASKED NOISE — 15 voices
Noise oscillator
- SAND FLUTE — 10 voices
Extracts and generates tones from noise
- FM SYNTH — 6 voices
4 operators with 31 algorithms, 32-bit floating point processing
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH — 20 voices
Edit your own waveform
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH (MORPH) — 20 voices
Morph between three waveforms
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH (FM MODE) — 15 voices
2 operators 8bit FM mode
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH (WARP) — 15 voices
Generates an intermediate waveform by crossfading two waveforms
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH (ADSAR) — 20 voices
Waveforms change according to envelope
- 8BIT WAVE MEMORY SYNTH (TIME) — 20 voices
Three waveforms change in the orders
- STK DRUMMER — 15 voices
Drum machine engine equipped with 5 types of drum kits
Compatible with SmplTrek .stk file
512 sound memories (128 x 4 banks), including 256 performance-ready presets
<Envelopes>
- ADSR
- ADSR (w/curve)
- ADS-RA-R
- ADS-RA-R (w/curve)
<Filters>
- LPF-6, LPF-12
- HPF-6, HPF-12
- BPF
- Peaking EQ
- LO EQ
- HI EQ
- NOTCH
<Voice Modes>
Poly, Mono, Legato
Unison
<Arpeggiators>
Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, Up&Down, Down&Up, Up+1, Up+2, Down-1, Down-2, Random, Play Order
[Effects]
48 types
- DRIVE/MOD Module:
Over Drive, Distortion, Fuzz, Chorus, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger, Ring Modulator, Auto Wah, Crusher, 4 Pole Filter, Trim Filter, Formant, Rack Comp, Isolator
- MODULATION Module:
Stereo Chorus, Vibrato, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Auto Wah
- DELAY/REVERB Module:
Delay, Tape Echo, Reverse Delay, Pingpong Delay, Reverb, Grain FX, Grain Pad, Grain Particle, Grain Shift Down
- REVERB/MASTER Module:
Room, Hall, Plate, Custom Reverb, Arena, Vinyl Record, Cassette Tape, Crusher, Tunnel, Infinity, Ambient Room, Ambient Hall, Ambient Inf, Mirage, Master Comp
[Sequencer]
- Up to 128 steps per pattern (Single track)
- 128 patterns
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Step and real-time recording (Supports non-quantized recording with MicroTiming REC)
- Enter longer notes (Tied notes)
- Metronome function
[Looper]
4-track looper (Stereo recording)
- One-touch recording/overdubbing
- Recording from the built-in sound source, LINE input, and USB audio input
- FREE function automatically sets the number of bars according to the recording time
- One-shot playback
- UNDO/REDO function
[MIDI]
- Notes, program changes, control changes, clock input/output
[Unit]
<Keyboard>
- 37 keys (with a velocity sensitivity)
<Knobs>
- 5 physical control encoders
<Audio out>
- Stereo line out (1/4 phone jack x 2)
- Headphone output (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
*Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Series SYNC OUT
- Bullt in speakers (stereo)
<Audio in>
- AUX IN (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
*Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Series SYNC IN
<USB>
Type-C
- USB Audio: USB 2.0, 48kHz-16bit, input: 2 ch, output: 2 ch
- USB MIDI
- Mass storage class: USB2.0
*For iPhone, an Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter is required separately
<External Storage Card>
Standard size
- Looper recording data storage
- Firmware updates
- Used for backing up other data
<Connectors>
- MIDI IN connector (5-Pin DIN type)
- MIDI OUT connector (5-Pin DIN type)
- SYNC IN jack (monaural 3.5mm mini jack)
- SYNC OUT jack (monaural 3.5mm mini jack)
*Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Series SYNC OUT
<Display>
1.5 inch LCD display
<Power Supply>
- DC9V output AC adapter (1.7A, Inner Diameter: 1.7mm, Outer Diameter: 4.75mm, Polarity: Center +）
- Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery or Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6
(Alkaline dry batteries life: approx. 4.5 hours)
*Batteries sold separately
<Size>
399mm (W) x 131mm (D) x 50mm (H)
15.71 in (W) x 5.16 in (D) x 1.97 in (H)
<Weight>
1.12kg
2.47 lbs.
[Accessories]
- 32GB external storage card (incl. preset wavetables)
- AC adapter
- Warranty
*USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately
Disclaimer
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All specifications and/or appearance are subject to change without notice.