Introduction – About this ManualWaldorf Q User’s Manual 8IntroductionAbout this ManualThis manual was written to help you become familiar with the Waldorf Q and Q Rack. It will alsohelp experienced users with routine tasks.Since this manual is valid for the keyboard- as well as the rack-version, we will seperately point outthe particular differences. Hence we will talk only of the Q within the manual. To avoid confusion,the terminology in this manual is based on the Q parameter names. You will find a glossary at the endof the manual; it explains the various terms used herein.We also used a uniform set of symbols to alert you to topics of particular interest or significance.Important terms are highlighted in bold letters.Symbolsm Caution – The comments that follow this symbol will help you avoid errors and malfunctions.+ Instruction – Follow these guidelines to execute a desired function.w Info – Additional information on a given topic.. Example – Real-world examples to try out.Highlighted Control Features and ParametersAll of the Q’s buttons, controls and parameters are highlighted in bold letters throughout the manual.Example:• Press the Play button.Also, each section and the main control elements have position no. a…n which refer to the picturesat the beginning of this manual. The connectors on the rear panel are referenced by position no.A…L. We suggest you make a copy of this page to have it at hand when necessary.The Q’s diverse modes and parameter pages are illustrated in a depiction of the display:Inst:1 Sound:A001Q-rious WMFA continuous parameter’s value range is indicated from low to high with the two values shown initalic letters, separated by three dots. Example:Semi-12…+12What to read?The biggest problem with any manual is to find a way to cover the needs of an absolute expert and abeginner. There are people who read a manual from front to back while others don’t even touch it.The latter is the worst choice, especially when the manual describes a Waldorf instrument. To makesure that everyone finds the information he needs to work with the Q, we assembled the followingchapters that tell you which sections you at least should read.