FAQs – Page 7 – Waldorf Music

Q: What are the specifications of the power supply?

The PSU must follow these specifications: 500mA or more 12V DC "center positive" polarity at the plug, 2.1mm outer diameter WARNING: A PSU with the wrong can make the device inoperable or even destroy it; furthermore, this can lead to severe injury or death! We recommend using the original PSU. This can be ordered as a spare part by sending us your name and address through the inquiry form.

Q: I tried to update Blofeld or to load a sound set, but it didn't work!

The soundset containing a xxx.mid file (ore multiple) that needs to be transmitted to Blofeld. If the installation wasn't successful, this is mostly because the transmission went wrong. Connect Blofeld directly to your computer, with no hubs or other hardware inbetween and with no other devices in the MIDI chain. If you're using USB MIDI, try using DIN MIDI instead or vice versa. Make sure that the latest OS is installed on Blofeld. Set the Sysex ID in the Global menu of Blofeld to 0 or 1. On mac OS, you can send a MIDI file easily by using the free tool “SysEx Librarian.” For Windows you can use “MIDI OX,” which is also free. You also can send it with a DAW like Cubase, Logic… (This procedure won’t work with Ableton Live and Bitwig, as these DAWs don’t support Sysex data). Connect your Blofeld through USB or MIDI to your computer. Load the .mid file into a MIDI track of your DAW and play it back to your Blofeld. Reduce the playback speed to 80 bpm and activate transmission of Sysex data, if necessary. Alternatively, you can use Spectre. Spectre is available in the download section at the end of the FAQ list. In Spectre, click on Audio/MIDI and select the MIDI out connection where Blofeld is attached to. Now click onto Upgrade… in the main window of Spectre and select, which .mid file you want to transmit.

Can I lift up my Quantum by the aluminum rod on the back?

Britta2024-01-17T14:37:49+01:00October 13th, 2022|

HA-Quantum // Yes, you can lift up Quantum and move it around using that rod as a handle.

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The encoders of my Blofeld don’t respond properly anymore!

Winni2026-04-23T18:01:18+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO // Please, perform a firmware update as described in the FAQ. This fixes issues with the encoders... FAQ-Service

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License SL – Do I need a “License SL” for the Blofeld Keyboard?

Winni2026-04-24T10:50:50+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO-KB // The Blofeld Keyboard always comes with a License SL pre-installed. FAQ-SL

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License SL – I want to buy a soundset. Do I have to have License SL installed on the Blofeld for this?

Winni2026-04-24T11:10:37+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO // This depends on the sound set. Some of the sound sets for Blofeld require the License SL option to be installed. FAQ-SL

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License SL – Which sample set do I have to install after installing License SL?

Winni2026-04-24T10:52:21+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO // You can either use the Standard Sample set or the HGF waveset... FAQ-SL

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What are the specifications of the power supply?

Winni2026-04-23T18:01:49+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO-DT // The PSU must follow these specifications: FAQ-Service

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My Blofeld is stuck in Multi Mode and/or doesn’t react anymore!

Winni2026-04-23T18:04:28+02:00September 20th, 2022|

HA-BLO // Switch Blofeld off and turn the encoder left to the display rapidly back and forth a couple of times while powering up the unit. FAQ-Problem

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