Waldorf has rebooted their legacy Live 12.4 adds Attack softsynth to version 3.0. The virtual analog synthesis engine provides 24 individual sounds per kit with 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments. From punchy kicks to melodic percussion, Waldorf claims Attack 3 is built for rhythm that moves both bodies and speakers.
Waldorf Attack 3
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Every parameter can be tweaked in real time and fully automated in your DAW, inviting hands-on exploration and deep expression. While sampling capabilities have been expanded, Attack stays true to its philosophy: pure synthesis first, allowing you to create unique percussion sounds from scratch.
Attack 3 captures the spirit of legendary 1980’s analog drum machines…
With a completely redesigned, scalable interface and a vastly expanded synthesis engine, Attack 3 proves that after more than 25 years, it remains the go-to tool for producers who want total control over their drums.
The new user interface adapts effortlessly to any screen size, while enhanced MIDI Learn lets you define minimum and maximum parameter ranges for expressive performance. Dedicated browsers for kits, sounds, samples, and MIDI mappings keep inspiration flowing without interruption.
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The oscillator section has been refined for absolute precision, featuring accurate phase control for synthetic waveformsand powerful sample playback options, including user samples, velocity mapping, round-robin playback, and flexible start positions.
The filter section has been supercharged with new flavors, including 24 dB filters, positive and negative comb filters, and sample-rate reduction. A rich selection of new drive types — Clip, Transistor, Diode, Crunch, Pickup, and Overdrive.
Each sound now features two advanced envelopes with a modern multi-stage ADBDSR mode and adjustable curves, offering extreme precision and musical feel. For the first time, all envelope times and levels are fully modulatable, opening the door to dynamic, evolving percussion textures.
Attack 3 also introduces two fully featured LFOs per sound, with classic waveforms, sample-and-hold, noise, and tempo sync. Fine-tune your motion with adjustable start phase or free-running behavior, bipolar or unipolar modes, plus delay and fade controls.
