Waldorf Q Synthesizer User Manual

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Basic Operation – Editing ParametersWaldorf Q User’s Manual 32• 1 Pattern edit buffers:This buffer hold the currently edited sequencer pattern. The edit buffers aren’t cleared when you select a different program so you can always go backto the edited program to examine it or do further edits. The only way to “loose” an edit bufferautomatically is when all buffers of this type are already in use and you start to edit anotherprogram. Then the oldest edit buffer is cleared and used to hold the new edit. Note that all edit buffers are cleared when switching off the Q. Use the Store function assoon as possible after finishing your edits.Editing Panel ParametersEditing panel parameters is very easy and gives you instant access to the sound. That’s probably oneof the reasons why you bought the Q. The Q features a lot of buttons and controls on the front panelfor direct editing. The following picture of the Oscillator section shows a selection of most types:Tri SineAlt1Alt2SawPulseOctave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source Shape Pulsewidth PWM SourceOctave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source Shape Pulsewidth PWM SourceOctave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source Shape Pulsewidth PWM SourceActiveGlide RateMode Pitch Mod SourceEditOscillators1Tri SineAlt1Alt2SawPulseTri SineSawPulse23SyncPicture 7: Oscillator Section Q Keyboard☞ To access a specific panel parameter:1. Locate the section that contains the desired parameter on the front panel. For example, ifyou want to change the waveform of Oscillator 1, refer to the Oscillators section.2. As can be seen, the parameter Shape, that determines the waveform of the oscillators, canbe accessed on the front panel via a dedicated control. Use the knob to select the desiredwaveform, e.g. Sine.3. Whenever you change a parameter by moving a knob or pressing a button, the displayshows the edited parameter and its current value in the upper right corner for a fewseconds:[Shape: Sine] You can adjust the time a parameter is shown in the display in the Global menu. The standardsetting is 1.5 seconds but when you’re new to the Q you should raise the time to about 5seconds.