The synth game is seeing a seismic shift with Kiviak Instruments’ WoFi. It’s a synthesizer that’s not just a nod to the past but a leap into the future. Marrying vintage vibes with contemporary functionality, WoFi is positioned to become an essential tool for music makers.
Having reached their goals on the crowd-funding platform, the unit will begin production in the coming weeks, with units expected to start shipping in Q1 of next year.
Their Kickstarter Campaign Has Reached Its Goals And Will Be Active Until Nov. 16th – Here
Revolutionizing Keyboard Sampling
WoFi stands out with its intuitive design and advanced sampling capabilities. It takes its cues from classic samplers while incorporating features that meet today’s standards.
- Intuitive Interface: WoFi offers sound shaping options, a la subtractive synth, a sequencer, and audio effects, allowing you to customize and craft unique sounds.
- Cloud Integration: Leveraging Kiviak Instruments’ expertise in cloud management, WoFi takes the sampling experience to new heights—no subscription required.
This synthesizer isn’t limited to a studio setting. It’s designed to be as flexible as you are, whether making music at home or capturing inspiration naturally.
Cutting-Edge Features: Texturer and mywo.fi
Two intriguing aspects of WoFi are Texturer and mywo.fi.
- Texturer: This audio effect combines shimmer FX and granular synthesis. It adds a unique layer to your sound design and will be available as a VST/AU plugin for deeper editing.
- mywo.fi: A cloud-based platform, mywo.fi simplifies sample management for WoFi users. From sample backups to discovering new samples, it adds a layer of versatility to your music production journey.
FAQs
- What is the Kickstarter Campaign period for WoFi?
The Kickstarter campaign runs from October 17, 2023, to November 15, 2023. - When can I expect to receive my WoFi?
Delivery is anticipated by the end of Q1 2024. - What is the price of WoFi?
The Kickstarter price is 599€ / 599$US, while the public price post-campaign is 799€ / 799$US.
Conclusion
WoFi is more than just another synthesizer; it’s a game-changer. It revives the past while embracing the future, offering a unique blend of classic and modern features. With its intuitive interface, next-level sampling options, and groundbreaking features like Texturer and mywo.fi, WoFi is set to redefine how we think about keyboard sampling.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
