Editing Panel Parameters - Waldorf Q Keyboard User Manual

Basic Operation – Editing Parameters
• 1 Pattern edit buffers:
This buffer hold the currently edited sequencer pattern.
The edit buffers aren't cleared when you select a different program so you can always go back
to the edited program to examine it or do further edits. The only way to "loose" an edit buffer
automatically is when all buffers of this type are already in use and you start to edit another
program. Then the oldest edit buffer is cleared and used to hold the new edit.
Note that all edit buffers are cleared when switching off the Q. Use the Store function as
soon as possible after finishing your edits.

Editing Panel Parameters

Editing panel parameters is very easy and gives you instant access to the sound. That's probably one
of the reasons why you bought the Q. The Q features a lot of buttons and controls on the front panel
for direct editing. The following picture of the Oscillator section shows a selection of most types:
To access a specific panel parameter:
1. Locate the section that contains the desired parameter on the front panel. For example, if
you want to change the waveform of Oscillator 1, refer to the Oscillators section.
2. As can be seen, the parameter Shape, that determines the waveform of the oscillators, can
be accessed on the front panel via a dedicated control. Use the knob to select the desired
waveform, e.g. Sine.
3. Whenever you change a parameter by moving a knob or pressing a button, the display
shows the edited parameter and its current value in the upper right corner for a few
seconds:
You can adjust the time a parameter is shown in the display in the Global menu. The standard
setting is 1.5 seconds but when you're new to the Q you should raise the time to about 5
seconds.
Waldorf Q User's Manual
Oscillators
Tri
Saw
1
Pulse
Octave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source
Tri
Saw
2
Pulse
Octave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source
Sync
Tri
Saw
3
Pulse
Octave Semi Detune Pitch Mod Source
Active
Glide Rate Pitch Mod Source
Mode
Picture 7: Oscillator Section Q Keyboard
[Shape: Sine]
32
Sine
Alt1
Alt2
Pulsewidth PWM Source
Shape
Sine
Alt1
Alt2
Pulsewidth PWM Source
Shape
Sine
Pulsewidth PWM Source
Shape
Edit