Originally released as a groundbreaking iOS instrument, Nave quickly earned a reputation for delivering the kind of depth, movement, and sonic character usually reserved for flagship hardware synths. After many requests from producers and sound designers, Waldorf finally brought the acclaimed Nave wavetable engine to desktop DAWs, with a workflow refined for modern studio production.

Legendary wavetable sound

From shimmering cinematic pads and animated wavetable textures to cutting leads and heavyweight basses, Nave delivers unmistakably rich electronic character. Its award-winning synthesis engine combines classic Waldorf wavetable heritage with modern flexibility, making it equally suited for atmospheric soundscapes, forward-thinking electronic music, and aggressive contemporary productions.

Deep synthesis, endless exploration

At the heart of Nave lies an exceptionally powerful sound design engine built for creative exploration. Expanded wavetable editing, advanced modulation options, flexible oscillator architecture, and an integrated speech synthesizer open the door to evolving textures and expressive synthetic sounds few instruments can match.

Fast, inspiring workflow

Nave pairs deep synthesis capabilities with the immediate, hands-on workflow Waldorf instruments are known for. Modulation, envelopes, effects, arpeggiation, and sound shaping controls remain instantly accessible, allowing ideas to move quickly from experimentation to finished production without slowing down the creative process.

Built for modern production

Reimagined for desktop production environments, Nave’s sleek interface has been carefully optimized for mouse-and-keyboard control while preserving the immediacy and playability that made the original version so beloved. A huge library of professionally designed presets provides instant inspiration right out of the box.

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows - 7/10/11, Intel- or AMD-based PC (64 Bit only)
• MacOS - 10.14x or higher, Inter or Apple Silicon-based Mac (64 Bit only)
• Supported Formats: VST2/ VST3/ AU/ AAX