Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfo); Low Frequency Oscillator Panel Controls - Waldorf Q Keyboard User Manual

Sound Parameters – Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFO)

In addition to the main oscillators, the Q is equipped with three low frequency oscillators that can be
used for modulation purposes. Each LFO generates a periodic waveform with adjustable frequency
and shape.

Low Frequency Oscillator Panel Controls

The following picture of the Q's front panel shows the LFO section:
The most commonly used controls of the LFO can be found on the front panel.
Selecting a LFO on the Q Rack
Press one or more LFO Select buttons to select one or more LFO on the Q Rack to be edited with the
Panel Controls.
Shape
Sets the type of waveform generated by the respective LFO. The following picture shows the available
shapes:
• The Sine shape is best suited for oscillator FM or pan modulations.
• The Triangle shape is perfect for smooth pitch, filter or volume modulations.
• The Square shape can be interesting for hard pan modulations or special effects.
Waldorf Q User's Manual
LFOs
1
Shape Sync
2
Shape Sync
3
Shape Sync
Picture 44: LFO Panel Controls Q Keyboard
Sine / Triangle / Square / Saw / Random / S & H
Sine
Sawtooth
Picture 45: LFO Shapes
128
Speed Delay
Speed Delay
Speed Delay
Edit
Triangle
Random
Square
S&H