# Blofeld

> iPad app emulating Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer with wavetable engine. (iPhone/iPad app by Waldorf Music.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blofeld/id6742895365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Waldorf Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/516565566)
- Category: Music
- Price: $24.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 117 MB
- Released: 2025-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blofeld/id6742895365/reviews.md

## What is Blofeld?

The versatile Waldorf synthesizer classic Blofeld now also available for iPad including auv3 for hosts like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and others.

With the Blofeld app you can also control your hardware and it is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets.

The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Blofeld, Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds.

This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.

## Key features

- Wavetable synthesis engine
- AUv3 support
- Hardware control
- Compatible with existing soundsets
- Classic Waldorf sound character

## What do users think of Blofeld?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great sound
- 👍 Awesome synth
- 💡 Serum wavetable import works well
- 🚀 Sounds lovely
- 👍 Brilliant synthesizer app
- 👍 Sounds phenomenal

**Cons**

- 🐛 UI is a bit janky
- 👎 UI doesn't scale well on iPad MINI
- 👎 Multi-mode is confusing and doesn't work properly
- 👎 Individual sounds are rather flat and don't sound like the hardware version
- 👎 Volume faders in multi-mode are extremely unresponsive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No presets at first, had to delete and re-download the app
- Some old sysex files don't import properly

**Most requested features**

- Physical emulation mode based on the desktop hardware device
- Ability to favorite presets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blofeld/id6742895365/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptional Synthesis

*2026-05-06, version 1.2.2*

Beautiful sounds and an incredible machine...translated into a very usable app.

### 5/5 — Top notch!

*2026-01-08, version 1.2.0*

I love this app. Full of great sounds and a beautiful and functional UI. Great quality musis app, just like all of the other Waldorf apps for iOS. Keep it up guys!

### 1/5 — Crash after crash after crash updated and still crash after crash

*2025-11-05, version 1.0.6*

Cashed before update and still crashes every auv3 host , it’s unfit for f…ing purpose.

### 5/5 — Oh my…

*2025-09-21, version 1.0.6*

Never imagined how much fun and what amazing sounds this thing could make. Excellent interface, though some bits are quite tiny, still makes for wonderfully simple tweaks to the already quite fantastic presets. That FM Mode swept with a slow LFO and doused in reverb is a magical experience.

I’ve only messed with if for a couple of hours. I’m sure there will be some quibbles stumbled upon in time, but for now so glad to not be missing out on this well thought-out synth engine.

### 5/5 — Another Winner!

*2025-08-22, version 1.0.6*

I have ALL the Waldorf apps and they are, IMO, simply amazing! So much so, that I’ll likely pick up the PPG Wave 3.V for my laptop as well (perhaps others, if they are available; I’m a hardware synth user and an iPad musician, so using a pc is new territory to me!)
Keep up the astounding work!
✌🏻😎🎹🌴🌞

### 5/5 — Working perfect after update. Amazing app!

*2025-06-16, version 1.0.6*

Beautiful Sounds

### 5/5 — Sound ist großartig - leider aber noch buggy

*2025-06-13, version 1.0.6*

Der Blofeld als App ist natürlich ein Traum! Ich nutze auch die Hardware und der Sound der App ist für mein Ohr absolut auf einer Ebene mit meine Blo. 
Der Import meiner Userbank nebst Samples von der Hardware hat perfekt geklappt.

Leider treten bei mir aber noch Bugs auf: In AUM stürzt der Blofeld sehr oft ab, wenn ich eine gespeicherte Session lade. Das ist ein no-go für mich. 

Des Weiteren ist die Blo-App unglaublich leistungshungrig - zwei bis drei Auv3-Instanzen in AUM bringen bei komplexen Sounds bereits die CPU von meinem iPad Pro zum kochen und es kommt zu cracklern.

Was ich zudem vermisse: Eine Favoriten-Funktion für die Patches wäre super.

Bitte nachbessern Waldorf, dann gibts von mir auf jeden Fall 5 Sterne für diesen tollen Synth! 

Und wie immer: Bitte spendiert dem NAVE endlich Auv3-Support! :)

Update: Crashes in AuV3 Hosts wurden gefixed.

### 3/5 — Excellent Sound!

*2025-06-11*

Please make the Save button behave as “Save As”, with a name of current patch in the box showing, when you hit it. This would give users the option to either Overwrite, or save it as a new patch. Currently, saving the current patch as a New one is not straightforward at all, and tapping on the Save button overwrites your patch without any confirmations. I love creating presets in this awesome app, but it’s just unintuitive to save them.

Aside from that, the app is really great, includes many useful presets and most importantly, has really outstanding sound quality. I have many synths and I think this one definitely brings something new to my sound palette.

### 5/5 — Well Done Waldorf!

*2025-06-02, version 1.0.5*

Great App, great sound! Works well. A fantastic synth. Thank You Waldorf:)

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht mehr nach Voicewechsel

*2025-05-31, version 1.0.5*

Sobald man die Voice wechselt, ertönt ein kurzer Ton und danach hört man nichts mehr.
Nach Neustart das gleiche… manchmal hat man Glück und es funktioniert.

## Frequently asked questions about Blofeld

### What is the Blofeld app?

The Blofeld app is a mobile version of the classic Waldorf synthesizer, available for iPad. It features a powerful wavetable engine that delivers the signature rich and expressive Waldorf sound character, reminiscent of iconic PPG synthesizers.

### What are the key features of the Blofeld app?

Key features include a versatile wavetable synthesis engine, AUv3 compatibility for use with hosts like Logic and Garageband, the ability to control your hardware Blofeld unit, and compatibility with existing Blofeld soundsets. It aims to replicate the distinctive Waldorf sound.

### How much does the Blofeld app cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

### What devices is the Blofeld app compatible with?

The app is specifically designed for iPad and includes AUv3 support, making it compatible with popular iOS audio hosts such as Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, and AUM.

### Who would benefit from using the Blofeld app?

Musicians, producers, and sound designers who appreciate the classic Waldorf sound and the capabilities of wavetable synthesis would benefit. It's ideal for those looking to incorporate these iconic sounds into their iPad-based music production workflows.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-01-20

Maintenance Update
- fixed UI scaling for AUv3 on iOS 26
- bugfix in .bpz export

### 1.2.0 — 2025-11-06

- Sample mode waveforms are now rendered in OSC display
- Master volume shown as percentage
- More visual feedback via text labels on import/export actions
- 'prioritise Controls': ignore MIDI CC if parameter is also controlled by XYZW
- MIDI program change message support (for the first 128 presets)
- Switching to Multi Mode now stops all notes playing, clears effect buffer
- "Init Part" in Multi Mode will now reset FX2 only when current part is part 1

### 1.0.6 — 2025-06-11

- fixed AUv3 Crashes
- added option to delete all presets in current selection

### 1.0.5 — 2025-05-19

- AUv3 fixes
- stability update

### 1.0.4 — 2025-05-15

- UI Improvements 
- fixed issues loading user content

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