Waldorf Q Synthesizer User Manual

Also see for Q Rack: User manual User manual

Contents

Waldorf Q Synthesizer User Manual Manual pdf 34 page image

Basic Operation – Editing Parameters35 Waldorf Q User’s ManualThe procedure for setting up these parameters is the same as adjusting other display menu parametersdescribed above.When you have finished all your edits, you should save the program. Please read the chapter aboutstoring programs on page 36 for further information.Viewing Parameter Values without Change – PeekThe Q offers a special mode to check parameter values without performing any changes.☞ To check parameter values without changing them:1. Press the Peek button, located in the Master section. The LED beside this button will lightup.2. If you move the control element of any panel parameter, its current value will be shown inthe display. E.g. if you move the Glide Rate knob in the Oscillators section, the displaywill show (value may be different):[Glide Rate 100]3. After a few seconds, the display will return to its previous state. You can check severalparameters in the same way. You can also check the various display menu parameters.Press the Edit button of a desired section and scroll through the display menu via the pagedial or by pressing the Edit button repeatedly. The same procedure is also valid for alldisplay menu parameters accessible via the Global, Multi, Matrix, Xphorm or Soundbuttons.4. Press the Peek button again. The LED beside the button will go off, indicating that peekmode has been terminated. If you don’t check any parameters for a certain time, the Peek mode will be terminatedautomatically. Independent from the Peek function the Peek LED lights up on any incomingMIDI Message.Comparing Edited Programs with Stored ProgramsThe Compare function allows you to compare the currently edited program to its original storedversion in the internal memory.☞ To use the Compare function:1. Choose the program type to compare as follows:• If you want to compare a Sound, select the Play page or any of the Sound Editmenus.• If you want to compare a Multi, select the Multi page.• If you want to compare a Sequencer Pattern, select the Step Sequencer Editmenu.• If you want to compare a Drum Map, select the Drum Map Edit menu.2. Press Shift + Compare.3. The display now shows a c after the program number: