Largo EN2023-08-17T09:10:41+02:00

Many producers and synthesizer enthusiasts asked for a full-blown Waldorf Synthesizer for their virtual rack. We listened, and now we proudly present Largo. Largo is the first pure software synthesizer with Waldorf DNA.

And again – it is the cutting edge sound that makes the big difference.

No wonder, as Largo mirrors the technology used in Blofeld and Q hardware synthesizers. As for every Waldorf instrument, ergonomics are a core feature on screen as well. Your eyes will be pleased with a clearly structured, graphical user interface that supports your workflow intuitively.

Largo offers three fat oscillators, two of them with sub oscillators. These oscillators include models of classic analog waveforms as well as a selection of waves from the PPG and Waldorf Wave stored in two Wavetables. All these run through two Waldorf multimode filters with steep cutoff, resonance up to self-oscillation and a drive stage to add even more punch and grainyness to the sound. Ultra-fast envelope generators and flexible LFOs as well as an easy to understand, yet extremely versatile modulation matrix make for a sound designer’s dream.

The filters have always been a core part of any Waldorf instrument. With outstanding expertise in both analog and digital synthesis, our developers took utmost care in developing the filters. And you can hear a significant difference when working with a Waldorf filter – they just sound right! Use the comb filters for plucked, stringed or blown sounds. Band pass, high pass, low pass and notch filters are all available with 12 dB and 24 dB slope. All of them sound extremely accurate and add pure sonic quality to the sound of your music.

Largo contains a flexible arpeggiator with 16 freely programmable steps as known from the exclusive Q synthesizer line plus an array of high quality effects such as Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Overdrive, Delay and Reverb.

The clearly arranged user interface helps you to create your own powerful synthesizer sounds in a breeze. Oscillators and filters are always in direct access while the submodules are only a mouse click away. It has the same exclusive voice architecture as the Q and Blofeld synthesizer line, fully integrated into the total recall system of your Digital Audio Workstation.

Specifications

Specifications

  • Powerful File Browser
  • Program Manager for easy reorganization of bank content
  • up to 256 voices per instance (depending on available CPU power)
  • up to 4 layers per sound
  • 4 stereo outputs (alternatively 1 stereo sum)
  • host automation of almost all parameters
  • MIDI Controller automation of the most important parameters

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows – 7/10/11 • Intel- or AMD- based PC
MacOS – 10.13.x oder higher • Intel- or M1-based Mac
Supported formats: VST2 / VST3 / AU / AAX

  • Powerful File Browser
  • Program Manager for easy reorganization of bank content.
  • up to 256 voices per instance (depending on available CPU power)
  • up to 4 layers per sound
  • 4 stereo outputs (alternatively 1 stereo sum)
  • host automation of almost all parameters
  • MIDI Controller automation of the most important parameters

System Requirements

Windows

  • Microsoft Windows – 7, 8.1 & 10
  • Intel or AMD based PC
  • 64 MB free RAM
  • 200 MB free hard disk space
  • 32 & 64 bit – VST 2, VST 3 or AAX Host, such as :
    •  Steinberg Cubase 7, 8, 9, 10
    •  Steinberg Nuendo 7, 8, 9, 10
    •  Avid ProTools 11 and 12
    •  Bitwig Studio 2, 3
    •  Ableton Live 9, 10
    •  Presonus Studio One 3, 4
    •  Native Instruments Maschine 2 or Komplete Kontrol

Mac

  • Apple OSX – 10.9.5, 10.10.5, 10.11.6 und 10.12.x oder höher, auch Catalina 10.15
  • Intel basierter Mac
  • 64 MB freien RAM-Speicher
  • 200 MB freien Festplattenspeicher
  • 32 & 64 Bit – VST2, VST3, AU und AAX Host, wie:
    – Steinberg Cubase 7, 8, 9, 10
    – Nuendo 7, 8, 9, 10
    – Avid ProTools 11, 12
    – Bitwig Studio 2
    – Ableton Live 9, 10
    – Presonus Studio One 3, 4
    – Apple Logic X
    – Native Instruments Maschine 2 oder Komplete Kontrol

Tutorial

Tutorial

Soundsets

Soundsets

Sound Demos

Sound Demos

Pictures

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Pictures

FAQ + Download Area

FAQ + Download Area

We answer your most frequently asked questions about Largo
We answer your most frequently asked questions about Largo
Where can I download my software2023-09-07T12:34:33+02:00

Log in to your “my waldorf” account and select “License keys”. Here you will find an overview of your activated licences, the activation data for your plugin and the required download links for macOS and Windows on the right hand side.

Where do I find my software licenses2024-08-08T11:19:49+02:00

Log in to your “my waldorf” account and select “License keys”. Here you will find an overview of your activated licences, the activation data for your plug-in and the required download-links on the right hand side.

Where can I find the manual2024-08-27T15:49:42+02:00

At the end of the FAQ list you’ll find a download link.

for the Microwave 1 plugin manual use the following link.
Microwave 1 Manual

How can I redeem my coupon code2024-08-27T15:51:40+02:00

Please log in to your “myWaldorf” account. If you don’t have, please create one.

After logging in go to “Redeem Coupon”. Here you can enter the coupon code you received during the purchase. Afterwards go to “License Keys”. Here you’ll find your activation data for the plugin and the required download links for macOS and Windows on the right hand side.

This also applies to software coupon codes (incl. License SL) purchased from a third-party supplier like Thomann or APD…

To unlock your plugin you have to use the activation data, not the license key.

I have purchased a Waldorf plugin before December 2016. Now I want to install the software again, but the eLicenser registration process does not work and the software cannot be installed.2022-12-02T12:37:12+01:00

We made a system change in December 2016. Since then, we no longer work with the eLicenser, but use an in-house licensing system. It is no longer possible to carry out new installations with an eLicenser.

If you need a new licence, please contact our support:

support@waldorfmusic.com

Which licensing system is being used and how often can I install the software?2023-09-07T12:43:13+02:00

We use our own in-house licensing system which is fully software based. A dongle is not neccessary. Our software can not be installed using an eLicenser anymore.

With the purchase of one license, the software can be installed and used on up to 3 computers simultaneously.

The activation of my plugin doesn’t work.2023-09-07T12:40:30+02:00

Enter the activation info manually, not with copy and paste.

Please load the plugin in another DAW. On Mac, you can use Garageband. On Windows, you may use the free VSTHOST/SAVIHost. Activate it there and then load it again from the DAW that you normally use.

I have downloaded and installed the software, but I can’t open or execute it anywhere.2023-09-07T12:37:51+02:00

Our plugins are made to be used as an instrument in a DAW, like Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Bitwig etc. You can call up the plugins within those programs. Runnin them as a standalone application is not possible. The Waldorf Edition contains 3 plugins (Attack, PPG2 and D-Pole). Attack and PPG must be loaded as instruments and D-Pole as audio FX.

I can’t install your software on my Mac! The file I’ve downloaded isn’t executable, my system tells me: Can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.2022-12-02T13:21:13+01:00

Right-click (Ctrl+click) the package you’ve downloaded, and select Open or go on Open with and choose the standard installation program. Now click on Open in the next pop-up and the installation will start.

Further information can be found here.

How can I load presets/soundsets in Largo?2023-09-07T12:52:10+02:00

In order to open .fxb/.fxp preset files in the plugin browser, the files must be copied to the following folder:

Windows
C:\Program Files\VSTplugins\Waldorf\Largo Sounds

Mac
Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Presets\Waldorf\Largo

Also, you can use the Add Scan Folder option to add another folderfor saving and loading .fxb/.fxp.files. For this, you need to right-click Local Library in the plugin browser.

I want to sell my software license to someone else, is that possible and how do I do that?2023-02-02T10:12:06+01:00

A license transfer is possible.

Make sure that your license is on our current system. This is the case when your license shows up in myWaldorf at my licenses.
Sell your license to another person. After the sale, send a message using the support form. Your message must contain:

  • which software you want to transfer
  • a copy of the invoice or a proof of purchase of your software purchase
  • the e-mail address that has been used to register the license on you and
  • the e-mail address and name from the person who now owns the license

We will check if everything is OK and then transfer the license to the new owner.

Where can I download my software2023-09-07T12:34:33+02:00

Log in to your “my waldorf” account and select “License keys”. Here you will find an overview of your activated licences, the activation data for your plugin and the required download links for macOS and Windows on the right hand side.

Where do I find my software licenses2024-08-08T11:19:49+02:00

Log in to your “my waldorf” account and select “License keys”. Here you will find an overview of your activated licences, the activation data for your plug-in and the required download-links on the right hand side.

Where can I find the manual2024-08-27T15:49:42+02:00

At the end of the FAQ list you’ll find a download link.

for the Microwave 1 plugin manual use the following link.
Microwave 1 Manual

How can I redeem my coupon code2024-08-27T15:51:40+02:00

Please log in to your “myWaldorf” account. If you don’t have, please create one.

After logging in go to “Redeem Coupon”. Here you can enter the coupon code you received during the purchase. Afterwards go to “License Keys”. Here you’ll find your activation data for the plugin and the required download links for macOS and Windows on the right hand side.

This also applies to software coupon codes (incl. License SL) purchased from a third-party supplier like Thomann or APD…

To unlock your plugin you have to use the activation data, not the license key.

I have purchased a Waldorf plugin before December 2016. Now I want to install the software again, but the eLicenser registration process does not work and the software cannot be installed.2022-12-02T12:37:12+01:00

We made a system change in December 2016. Since then, we no longer work with the eLicenser, but use an in-house licensing system. It is no longer possible to carry out new installations with an eLicenser.

If you need a new licence, please contact our support:

support@waldorfmusic.com

Which licensing system is being used and how often can I install the software?2023-09-07T12:43:13+02:00

We use our own in-house licensing system which is fully software based. A dongle is not neccessary. Our software can not be installed using an eLicenser anymore.

With the purchase of one license, the software can be installed and used on up to 3 computers simultaneously.

The activation of my plugin doesn’t work.2023-09-07T12:40:30+02:00

Enter the activation info manually, not with copy and paste.

Please load the plugin in another DAW. On Mac, you can use Garageband. On Windows, you may use the free VSTHOST/SAVIHost. Activate it there and then load it again from the DAW that you normally use.

I have downloaded and installed the software, but I can’t open or execute it anywhere.2023-09-07T12:37:51+02:00

Our plugins are made to be used as an instrument in a DAW, like Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Bitwig etc. You can call up the plugins within those programs. Runnin them as a standalone application is not possible. The Waldorf Edition contains 3 plugins (Attack, PPG2 and D-Pole). Attack and PPG must be loaded as instruments and D-Pole as audio FX.

I can’t install your software on my Mac! The file I’ve downloaded isn’t executable, my system tells me: Can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.2022-12-02T13:21:13+01:00

Right-click (Ctrl+click) the package you’ve downloaded, and select Open or go on Open with and choose the standard installation program. Now click on Open in the next pop-up and the installation will start.

Further information can be found here.

How can I load presets/soundsets in Largo?2023-09-07T12:52:10+02:00

In order to open .fxb/.fxp preset files in the plugin browser, the files must be copied to the following folder:

Windows
C:\Program Files\VSTplugins\Waldorf\Largo Sounds

Mac
Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Presets\Waldorf\Largo

Also, you can use the Add Scan Folder option to add another folderfor saving and loading .fxb/.fxp.files. For this, you need to right-click Local Library in the plugin browser.

I want to sell my software license to someone else, is that possible and how do I do that?2023-02-02T10:12:06+01:00

A license transfer is possible.

Make sure that your license is on our current system. This is the case when your license shows up in myWaldorf at my licenses.
Sell your license to another person. After the sale, send a message using the support form. Your message must contain:

  • which software you want to transfer
  • a copy of the invoice or a proof of purchase of your software purchase
  • the e-mail address that has been used to register the license on you and
  • the e-mail address and name from the person who now owns the license

We will check if everything is OK and then transfer the license to the new owner.

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