Waldorf microQ Keyboard User Manual

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Basic Operation – Editing Parameters33 Waldorf microQ User´s ManualEditing ParametersIn order to change or edit a program in the microQ, you must access the appropriate parameters. Inspite of the microQ’s compactness it uses a sophisticated user interface allowing a fast editing of anyparameter. The change of any value is done with the so-called endless rotaries.The rotary knobs control parameters with continuous values. All rotary controls consist of dials.Turning a dial clockwise increases the corresponding value; turning it counterclockwise decreases it.The dials have a built-in dynamic response feature. If you turn the control slowly, the value changesvery smoothly, too. If you turn it faster, it accelerates as well. This gives you the chance of adjustingthe whole value range in just one turn without losing accurate control when necessary. Bipolarparameters (parameters with positiv and negative values) use special gradation when changing theirvalues. As soon as the value 0 is reached, the sweep is stopped for a short period to make it easier toedit the microQ.Editing Parameter ControlsThe basic programming of the Waldorf microQ is done via the so-called parameter matrix whichhas its most important parameters silksreeened on the machine´s front panel. Changing theparameters is done with the four endless rotaries on the bottom of the matrix. Changing the editlevel is done with the four navigation buttons left to the parameter matrix. This sounds morecomplex than it is. With a simple example you will understand the structure of the microQ handlingeasily:Would you like to change the Resonance of Filter 2? Please proceed as follows:☞ 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 Resonance of Filter 2, refer to the Filter section. To do this pleasepress the upper or lower navigation button until the LED lights up in the Filter section.2. With the left or right navigation button you can choose Filter 2. The LED will show thecurrently selected Filter.3. With the second endless rotary you can now change the Resonance value of Filter 2.Whenever you change a parameter by moving a knob or pressing a button, the display shows theedited parameter and its current value in the upper right corner for a few seconds:[F2 Resonance 016]Nimm Oel! TIf you wish to edit a shift-parameter (printed in grey next to the main parameter) you need to keep theShift button pressed or push it briefly. If pressed briefly the LED next to the shift button will keeplighting up until you press it again to edit the main parameters again.Now you should be able to choose the 7 edit levels with the navigation buttons:Oscillator, Mixer/Routing, Filter, Amp/FX/Arp., Envelopes, LFOs and Mod Matrix