The Tempo - Waldorf Q Keyboard User Manual

Sound Parameters – The Tempo
Envelopes are for modulations that occur once on each note. These generators are
assigned to parameters through the Modulation Matrix and influence these parameters to
alter a sound. In addition, the Modifier unit can process various mathematical operations
and functions on the modulation signals.

The Tempo

Tempo
The Tempo control is one of the most important parameters in all operation modes of the Q. It
controls the tempo of the Step Sequencer, the Arpeggiator, some Effect types and the LFO where
Clocked is activated.
In Multi Mode, Tempo controls the overall tempo of the current Multi affecting all Sounds that are
used in its Instruments.
These parameters are affected by Tempo:
• LFO 1...3 Speed, when the respective Clocked parameter is activated
• Effect type Delay, when its Tempo parameter is set to Internal
• The Arpeggiator
• The Step Sequencer
Clock
The Clock parameter is located in the Global menu. You can also change the clock settings
by pressing the Shift button and turning the Tempo knob to the desired value.
Tempo goes hand in hand with the Clock parameter. It determines how the Q reacts on incoming
MIDI Clock messages and if it sends those. Depending on the setting of Clock, the actual sound
tempo is set as follows:
Internal means that the Q doesn't react on incoming MIDI Clock nor does it send MIDI
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Clock. The Q only syncs to its own tempo base that is set by Tempo.
• Send means that the Q doesn't react on incoming MIDI Clock but sends it as MIDI Clock
messages through its MIDI Out. Use this setting when you want to sync other devices to
the Q's Tempo setting but never want to sync the Q to any other device.
• Auto means that the Q automatically syncs to incoming MIDI Clock if it is sent to it by an
external device like a sequencer or drum machine. If there is no MIDI Clock present, the
Q generates its internal tempo base and sends it as MIDI Clock messages through its MIDI
Out. This is the recommended setting that works in almost all situations.
Now, how does Auto really work? When you select a Sound or a Multi, the programmed
tempo is used as long as no MIDI Clock is received. As soon as the Q receives MIDI
Clock, the Tempo parameter is changed to match the incoming MIDI Clock. This tempo
is still valid when no MIDI Clock is received anymore. You can now change the Tempo
manually starting from the calculated value or perform the Recall function for the Sound
or Multi to get back to the stored tempo.
• Auto-Thru means that the Q automatically syncs to incoming MIDI Clock and always
sends out MIDI Clock, no matter if it received it or if it generated the tempo base itself.
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