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Page 1: Oscillator Mixer (Mix) Section
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Content Foreword ........................4 A Short Overview ...................... 20 Wavetable Oscillator Section ................ 2 1 Specifications ......................5 Oscillator Mixer (MIX) Section .............. 2 1 Control Features & Connections ................6 VCF Section ...................... 2 2 Front Panel ......................6 VCA Section ...................... 2 2 Rear Panel Connections ..................7 Envelopes Section .................... 2 2 LFO Section ...................... 2 3 General Safety Guidelines .................. -
Page 4: Foreword
Hint Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf M. You now own a classic hybrid wavetable synthesizer featuring a wide Waldorf Music is not liable for any erroneous information range of unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality – contained in this quickstart manual. The contents of this made in Germany! manual may be updated at any time without prior notice. -
Page 5: Specifications
4 Parts multitimbrality (4 parts can be assigned to 4 • Filter: Analog low-pass 24 dB/Oct VCF (SSI 2144 • individual stereo outputs) Improved Ladder Type) with saturation Compatible with classic Waldorf Microwave I sysex • Amplifier: Analog stereo VCA for each voice • messages (sound bank transfer/sound transfer) Envelopes: 4 Envelope Generators; 8 point • SD Card for loading / storing user content as sound- • time/level Wave envelope generator, VCF and VCA... -
Page 6: Wavetable Oscillator Section
Control Features & Connections Control Features & Connections Front Panel 1) Display Section with encoders 4) Mixer Section 7) VCA, Glide & Master Volume 2) Wavetable Oscillator Section 5) Analog Filter Section (VCF) 8) Arpeggiator Section 3) LFO Section 6) Envelopes Section 9) Single/Multi Section M Quickstart... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Connections
Control Features & Connections Rear Panel Connections Power Supply Jack & Power Switch Headphones Output with Volume control Stereo Audio Outputs L (Mono) + R Stereo Aux Outputs A - D MIDI Thru, MIDI Out, MIDI In jacks USB 2.0 MIDI Port SD Card Port Kensington Compatible Receptacle ® M Quickstart... -
Page 8: General Safety Guidelines
General Safety Guidelines General Safety Guidelines Power Supply Only use the power cable that came with the M. • Please read the following safety tips carefully! They Unplug the device when you are not using it for longer • include several precautions you should always ob- periods. serve when dealing with electronic equipment. Read all of the instructions before operating your device. Never touch the plug with wet hands. • Always pull the plug when unplugging the device - • Suitable Operating Conditions never the cable. - Page 9 Proper Use This device is designed exclusively to produce low- frequency audio signals for the purpose of generating sound. Any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty extended by Waldorf Music. Waldorf Music is not liable for damages due to incorrect use. This M unit is not suitable for preparing conve- nience food. Please cook seasonal and regional whenever it is possible. M Quickstart...
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Page 10: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Setup and Connections To connect the devices: 1. Turn all devices off. The Waldorf M comes complete with: 2. Connect M’s Main Out audio outputs to your mi- The Waldorf M Synthesizer • xing console or your computer audio interface. If you want to connect an output monophonically, An external power supply • only use the L/Mono jack of the output pair with a 1/4 inch mono plug. Optionally connect the ste- This printed Quick Start manual • reo Headphones outputs to a suited headphone. Please ensure all the above items were included. If some- thing is missing, contact your local dealer. -
Page 11: The Rear Panel Connections
Setup and Connections The Rear Panel Connections The startup procedure is about 4 seconds. After this, M is ready to play. M provides an analog stereo audio output, 4 additional stereo aux outputs and a headphones output. The main The overall volume of M can be controlled with the audio and headphones outputs are affected by the setting Master Volume. This also affects the Headphones of the Master Volume control dial. -
Page 12: Updating The Firmware
Setup and Connections Stereo Aux Outputs A - D SD Card Slot M offers 4 stereo It is important to use a FAT or FAT32 file system audio aux outputs formatted SD card. Other file formats won´t work. that can be used to Please insert the SD Card upside, i.e. with the route each of the 4 contacts not visible to you. Please insert the card multi parts to diffe- with normal force to avoid any damage. - Page 13 Setup and Connections Physical Security Users that operating with M in areas with public or shared access such as live gigs, public studios or educational establishments can attach a Kensington compatible security lock to the slot ® on the rear panel of M. M Quickstart...
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Page 14: First Start
First Start First Start The M Mode Pages M offers mode pages in addition to the panel parameters. To enter a desired mode page, just press the correspon- Switching On / Off ding mode button above the display. The following mode pages are available: M is equipped with a power switch. -
Page 15: The Option Button Section
First Start The Display and the 4 encoders All modes will be described in detail in the corres- ponding chapters in the main manual. The display gives you an overview of the actual Mode page, parameter changes and delivers additional information. ARP and LFO buttons are also used to switch The 4 endless dials below the display control the corres- between System Settings and System Operations ponding parameter that is shown in the lower part of the when in System mode. -
Page 16: Loading Programs
First Start Loading Programs Editing Parameters M offers a total of 2048 sound programs, divided into 16 In order to change or edit a sound program, you must banks with 128 sounds each. access the appropriate parameters. Depending on the type of parameters, there are different ways to achieve this: To avoid accidental overwriting, you must confirm The controls on M’s front panel offer direct access to •... -
Page 17: Storing Programs
First Start Storing Programs Some rotary controls consist of endless dials or po- • tentiometers. Turning a dial clockwise increases the After you have finished editing a sound program you must corresponding value; turning it counterclockwise de- save it if you intend to use it again. All of M’s memory creases it. Bipolar parameters (parameters with positi- locations are available for this purpose. -
Page 18: What About System Settings
First Start bers or special character. Press on the encoder What about System Settings? to switch between both. With the fourth enco- der (ACTIONS), you can set action characters. Press the Sound/System dial to enter the System mode. The LED on the right of the dial lits in white. Use the Single/Multi dial to select a desired storing location. This is displayed below the sound name. With the Bank/Part buttons, you can determine a desired bank. - Page 19 First Start To switch back to normal operation mode, press the Sound/System dial again. M Quickstart...
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Page 20: A Short Overview
A Short Overview A Short Overview Waldorf M consists of numerous sound-shaping compo- nents. Sound synthesis: Oscillators with wavetable genera- • tors, VCF Analog Filters and VCA Amplifier. These mo- dules represent the audio signal flow. Sound generati- on actually occurs within the oscillators. They can pro- duce different wavetables. The VCF analog filter shapes the sound by amplifying (boosting) or attenuating (dampening) certain frequencies. The VCA amplifier are located at the end of the signal chain. It determine the overall volume of the signal. Modulators: LFOs, Envelopes. These modules are called •... - Page 21 A Short Overview creating wavetable sweeps. The results can be dramatic – Wavetable Oscillator Section much more so than anything any sample playback-based M offers two oscillators with independent wavetable gene- system could ever produce. rators. This principle offers powerful capabilities. To give some examples: With the Mode button, you switch between the two oscillator models: Classic Microwave 1 and Modern The Wave Envelope can modulate the position within •...
- Page 22 A Short Overview VCF Section Envelopes Section M offers an analog lowpass filter with 24dB/Oct and reso- M’s envelopes allow you to manipulate sound parameters nance. This is a SSI 2144 Ladder type with saturation. via rate or timed modulations. M offers four independent programmable envelopes for every sound program: • VCF Envelope. This envelopes is designed to control the VCF, but can also be used for other modulations. • VCA Envelope. This envelope is designed to control the sound volume, but can also be used for other mo- dulations.
- Page 23 ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’. There is no Press the Single/Multi dial to enter the Multi mode. Modulation matrix as in our other Waldorf synthesizers. The LED near to the dial lits in white. If you want to We made a conscious decision to set up the modulation return to single mode, press the dial again .
- Page 24 Appendix Appendix Wait until the operation is completed. If updating • was successful, the M will perform a system reset and start by pressing the OK button again. Updating the Firmware & DSP Firmware Sometimes, a dedicated update of the internal DSP firmwa- M has a service-friendly feature that makes it possible to re is necessary. update the system and/or DSP firmware without changing To update M’s DSP firmware: any parts.
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Page 25: Technical Data
Appendix Technical Data Power Supply Supply Voltage Input 100 – 240 V AC / 50-60 Hz Nominal Voltage Output 12 V DC Maximum current consumption: 1.8 A max. Dimensions and Weight Width: 440 mm Depth: 305 mm Height (including knobs): 85 mm Total weight: 5.7 kg M Quickstart... -
Page 26: Product Support
Wal- free to contact us. We’re here to help. dorf authorised service center. For more information, Use the support form at our website. This is the most please ask your musicians dealer or your local Waldorf efficient and fastest way to contact us. Your questions will distributor. be forwarded immediately to the resident expert and you will quickly receive an answer.
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