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  • Page 2: Foreword

    Foreword Foreword Waldorf-Music is not liable for any erroneous information Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf AFB16 Analog Filter contained in this manual. The contents of this manual may be Bank. You now own an extraordinary product that integrates updated at any time without prior notice. We have made every 16 analog filters with overdriveable VCA’s into a computer-...

  • Page 3: We Would Like To Thank

    Foreword AFB16 Development Team We would like to thank AFB16 Software: Stefan Stenzel Holger Bahr, H.-P. “Bonni” Bonnenberg (†), Design Box, Mert Erguen, Geoff Farr, Oliver Feinauer, Juergen Fornoff, Plug-in Software: Wolfram Franke, Stefan Stenzel Gunther Graefe, Florian Gypser, Sigi Heinz, Martin Herbst, Joerg Huettner, Graham Hunter, Thilo Kloft, USB driver: Dietmar Hoppe-Jagonak, Stefan...
  • Page 4 How does a filter work?......... 15 We would like to thank........... 4 Differences between digital and analog filters ..... 16 Content........................................5 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer Plug-In..........17 Features & Connections............................6 Waldorf PPG Red Wavetable Synthesizer................27 Front Panel ............6 Other Functions AFB16............................59...

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Features & Connections Features & Connections Front Panel Power button with status LED USB activity status LED 16 analog filter activity LED’s German synthesizer manufacturer from the Schloss Ahrenthal near River Rhine AFB16 User´s Manual...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Features & Connections Rear Panel Power supply socket (100V to 240V AC) USB 2.0 jack for connection to a computer AFB16 User´s Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    Introduction Introduction About this Manual Highlighted Control Features and Parameters This manual was written to help you to become familiar All of the AFB and plug-ins buttons, controls and with the AFB16,and will also assist experienced users parameters are highlighted in bold letters throughout the with routine tasks.

  • Page 8: General Safety Guidelines

    Introduction General Safety Guidelines Power Supply • Never use a different power cable than the one that Please read the following safety tips carefully! They came with the AFB16. include several precautions you should always observe when dealing with electronic equipment. •...
  • Page 9 Any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty extended by Waldor-Music AG. Waldorf-Music is not liable for damages due to incorrect use. Don´t leave your AFB16 near small children or animals.

  • Page 10: Setup And Connection

    Setup and Connection Setup and Connection Inventory Connections The Waldorf AFB16 comes in a box that includes: In order to get started with the AFB16 you will need an AC power outlet and a compatible computer with USB • AFB16 hardware unit, 2.0 interface.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation of the AFB16 software Installation under Windows Insert the AFB16 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM In order to use the AFB16 and the included VST plug-ins drive. you will need a PC with the following requirements: Switch on the AFB16. Windows will recognize Hardware Requirements the new hardware and open the Add Hardware wizard.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation Afb16

    Basic Operation AFB16 Basic Operation AFB16 Switching on The AFB16 is equipped with a power button. To switch on the AFB16: • Press the Power button and the power LED will turn on. If the AFB16 detects a PC, the USB activity LED will light up quickly after this.

  • Page 13: What Is The Afb16

    8 analog filter voices. development. You will find a list of the latest AFB compatible software on our web site: http://www.waldorf-music.com/afb AFB16 Control An AFB16-aware plug-in can be thought of as a remote control for the AFB16 hardware unit. It automatically routes the audio signal to the AFB16 hardware and back to the computer via the USB connection.

  • Page 14: How Does A Filter Work

    Basic Operation AFB16 How does a filter work? The AFB16 is equipped with 16 analog low pass filters. The low pass filter type dampens frequencies that lie above a specified cutoff frequency, and frequencies below this cutoff point are allowed to pass through unaffected.

  • Page 15: Differences Between Digital And Analog Filters

    Basic Operation AFB16 Differences between digital and analog filters An analog filter is made of many individual electronic components that interact with each other in a non-linear fashion, especially with high resonance settings. This is very much unlike a digital filter circuit, which has only one part (the chip which it runs on), and usually sounds very calculated and precise.
  • Page 16 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In What is ROT? ROT is a pattern-controlled filter sequencer for the AFB16 enabling a large amount of creativity with the high-quality that can create rhythmic filter effects. As well as routing analog components inside the AFB16.
  • Page 17 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Installing the ROT VST plug-in Preset Banks and Programs The ROT installation program is on the CD-ROM When you first load the ROT plug-in, you will find preset included with the AFB16. To install ROT: programs filled with useful settings for various tasks.
  • Page 18 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Value Selectors: to change a value click on the The User Interface control and move the mouse up or down while holding the button. The ROT user interface corresponds to the internal design of the AFB16, and can be considered as a remote control for the filter hardware.
  • Page 19 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Using these techniques, you can “draw“ curves in the The Step Matrix display, or by pressing the [ALT] key all mouse movement will be limited to the currently selected step. [SHIFT] + click creates a linear slope, starting at the active step and ending at the step where the mouse is clicked.
  • Page 20 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Editing Functions and Pattern Presets Mirror steps: The upper mirror symbol will flip all steps across the vertical axis (from right to left), and the lower symbol flips all steps across the horizontal axis (from up to down).
  • Page 21 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In warmer sound), and high levels of Drive will add full Basic Filter Parameters analog distortion. These three parameters control the global settings for the filters and VCA’s. Filter Modes Cutoff and Resonance control the In addition to the AFB16 hardware analog filters, the ROT filters, while Drive controls the VCA’s.
  • Page 22 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In is in high pass mode, the Cutoff knob controls the frequency below which the filter dampens the signal. 12/24 dB Band Pass Filter: This filter cuts frequencies on either side of the selected frequency, resulting in a more hollow or “thin”...
  • Page 23 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Filter Modulation Parameters 64...+64 Resonance Mod Determines the amount of influence each step has on filter resonance. This parameter works in exactly the same way as Cutoff Mod. Smooth / Env Mode...
  • Page 24 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Pattern Selection Additional Parameters Each ROT Program has eight quick-save memory If your host application sends timing information locations for instant recall of cutoff and resonance to VST plug-ins, ROT will be automatically patterns.
  • Page 25 Waldorf ROT Analog Filter Step Sequencer VST Plug-In Basic ROT Parameters The Volume slider controls the final output level of the ROT plug-in. Setting this too high can result in undesirable distortion in the audio path of your host application, at which time you should reduce the volume to a lower level.

  • Page 26: Waldorf Ppg Red Wavetable Synthesizer

    Waldorf PPG Red Wavetable Synthesizer Waldorf PPG Red Wavetable Synthesizer Operation instruction for the PPG Red can be only found in the printed manual version. AFB16 User´s Manual...

  • Page 27: Updating The Afb16 Software

    PC or Mac. The best way to get this file is to download it from our web site at: http://www.waldorf-music.com/afb If a new upgrade is available, it will be contained in a .zip file with the new operating system, a text file with latest information, and possibly an updated manual addendum.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Technical Data AFB16 Hardware Power Supply Dimensions and Weight Nominal voltage: 100-240V AC Width: 482mm Maximum current consumption: 0.8A Heigh: 89mm Maximum power consumption: Depht: 208mm Total weight: 3,6 kg Connections High speed USB 2.0. (maximum cable length 5 m) AFB16 User´s Manual...
  • Page 29 Appendix ROT MIDI Controller Numbers Resonance Rise Resonance Fall Parameter MIDI Controller Pattern Bypass Clock Volume Swing Type Length Slope Cutoff Step 01 Cutoff Cutoff Step 02 Resonance Cutoff Step 03 Drive Cutoff Step 04 Cutoff Offset Cutoff Step 05 Cutoff Mod Mode Cutoff Step 06 Cutoff Mod...
  • Page 30 Appendix Cutoff Step 12 Resonance Step 13 Cutoff Step 13 Resonance Step 14 Cutoff Step 14 Resonance Step 15 Cutoff Step 15 Resonance Step 16 Cutoff Step 16 Resonance Step 01 Resonance Step 02 Resonance Step 03 Resonance Step 04 Resonance Step 05 Resonance Step 06 Resonance Step 07...
  • Page 31 Appendix PPG Red MIDI Controller Numbers ENV2 ATTACK Parameter MIDI Controller ENV2 DECAY MODWHEEL ENV2 SUSTAIN VOLUME ENV2 RELEASE PANNING VCF-CUTOFF SUSTAINPEDAL VCF-EMPHASIS BASIS WAVES-OSC LFO DELAY WAVES-SUB LFO SHAPE ENV1>VCF LFO RATE ENV2>LOUDNESS ENV3 ATTACK ENV1>WAVES ENV3 DECAY LFO SYNC ENV3 ATT TRUE PPG ENV1 ATTACK...
  • Page 32 Appendix KEYB MODE SEMITONE 8 ARP ACTIVE KEY>WAVES ARP MODE KEY>FILTER ARP RATE KEY>LOUDNESS ARP RANGE VEL>FILTER DETUNE VEL>LOUDNESS MOD>OSC MOD>WAVES MOD>SUB MOD>FILTER ENV3>OSC MOD>LOUDNESS ENV3>SUB TOUCH>WAVES SEMITONE 1 TOUCH>FILTER SEMITONE 2 TOUCH>LOUDNESS SEMITONE 3 TOUCH>MOD SEMITONE 4 BEND>PITCH SEMITONE 5 BEND>FILTER SEMITONE 6 BEND>WAVES...

  • Page 33: Glossary

    Appendix Glossary Aftertouch Arpeggiator The majority of contemporary keyboards are capable of An arpeggiator is a device that splits an incoming MIDI generating aftertouch messages. On this type of keyboard, chord into its single notes and repeats them rhythmically. when you press harder on a key you are already holding Most arpeggiators feature different sequence modes to down, a MIDI Aftertouch message is generated.
  • Page 34 Appendix Clipping tremolo effect, the output signal of a LFO must be routed Clipping is a sort of distortion that occurs when a signal to the CV input of one or more oscillators. exceeds its maximum value. The curve of a clipped signal is dependent of the system where the clipping takes place.
  • Page 35 Appendix Envelope Gate stands also for a control signal of analog synthesizer systems. A keyboard generates an active gate signal as An envelope is used to modulate a sound-shaping long as a key is held down. When the key is released, the component within a given time frame so that the sound is gate signal becomes inactive again.
  • Page 36 Appendix MIDI MIDI Channel The acronym MIDI stands for "musical instrument digital This is a very important element of most messages. A interface." It was developed in the early '80s so that receiver can only respond to incoming messages if its diverse types of electronic musical instruments by receive channel is set to the same channel as the one the different manufacturers could interact.
  • Page 37 Appendix Panning Resonance The process of changing the signal's position within the Resonance is an important filter parameter. It emphasizes stereo panorama. a narrow bandwidth around the filter cutoff frequency by amplifing these frequencies. This is one of the most popular methods of manipulating sounds.
  • Page 38 Here: A Wave is a digitally memorized reproduction of one single wave pass. Insofar it is identical with a Sample that is looped after one single wave pass. In contrast to the samples in a sampler, all Waves in the Waldorf Wave- AFB16 User´s Manual...

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis For the following named product Waldorf-Music AG Schloß Ahrenthal Waldorf AFB16 Analog Filter Bank D-53489 Sinzig wird hiermit bestätigt, daß es den Schutzanforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie 89/336/FWG des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitglied- Sinzig, 10.01.2003...
  • Page 40 Manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not The statements above apply ONLY to products distributed in the expressly approved by Waldorf may void your authority, granted USA. by the FCC, to use this product.

  • Page 41: Product Support

    Product Support Thank you for choosing this Waldorf product. It is a dependable device If you have any questions about your Waldorf product, feel free to contact and is designed to last. However, the potential for defects in material or us via one of the four options listed below: workmanship cannot be eradicated completely.
  • Page 42 Appendix Garantiekarte/Warranty Card AFB16 AFB16 User´s Manual...

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