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  • Page 1 Bedienungsanleitung User's Manual...
  • Page 3 Produktgarantie / Product Warranty Vielen Dank für den Kauf dieses Waldorf Produktes. Es zeichnet sich durch Thank you for choosing this Waldorf product. It is a dependable device and Zuverlässigkeit und Langlebigkeit aus. Dennoch können Material- oder is designed to last. However, the potential for defects in material or Verarbeitungsfehler nicht völlig ausgeschlossen werden.
  • Page 4 Produktunterstützung / Product Support Wenn Sie Fragen zu Ihrem Waldorf Produkt haben, gibt es vier If you have any questions about your Waldorf product, feel free to contact us Möglichkeiten, uns zu kontaktieren: via one of the four options listed below.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Control Features and Connections of the MicroWave II ..... . . 7 Additional Controls and Connectors of the MicroWave XT ..... 8 Additional Controls and Connectors of the XTk .
  • Page 6 Table 5: Modulation destinations ........86 User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 7: Control Features And Connections Of The Microwave Ii

    FCC rules part Power supply socket DC 12V Sub Out Right/Mono with cable clip MIDI In jack Main Out Left/Stereo MIDI Thru jack Main Out Right/Mono MIDI Out jack Sub Out Left/Stereo User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 8: Additional Controls And Connectors Of The Microwave Xt

    Additional Controls and Connectors of the MicroWave XT The MicroWave XT features the same controls and connectors as the MicroWave II. In addition it offers individual controls for the most parameters. The items labeled on this page indicate special features that are available on the MicroWave XT only.

  • Page 9: Additional Controls And Connectors Of The Xtk

    Select key with Hold led Controller Section with pitchbend wheel, modulation wheel and Octave Up / Octave Down buttons Rear Panel Pedal / CV In jacks for connecting foot controllers or analog voltages User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 10: Foreword

    Foreword Thank you for purchasing the MicroWave II/XT/XTk. You now own a wavetable synthesizer featuring a wide range of unique sounds. To ensure your instrument functions properly and enjoys a long life, please read and heed the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    II/XT/XTk. It will also help experienced users with routine tasks. To avoid confusion, the terminology in this manual is based on the MicroWave II/XT/XTk parameter names. You will find a glossary at the end of the manual; it explains the various terms used herein.

  • Page 12: General Safety Guidelines

    • Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations. Power Supply • Use only the included AC adapter (MicroWave II and XT only). • Plug the adapter only into wall sockets that are properly grounded. • Make sure the available power supply has the required rating indicated on the adapter.

  • Page 13: 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 Electronics GmbH. Waldorf Electronics GmbH is not liable for damages due to incorrect use.

  • Page 14: Setup And Operation

    Place the MicroWave II/XT/XTk on a clean, even surface. If you choose to take the device on the road, we suggest you mount it in a 19" rack or keyboard case. The MicroWave II takes up 89mm, equivalent to 2 rack spaces, the MicroWave XT takes up 222mm, equivalent to 5 rack spaces.

  • Page 15: Analog Input

    • Insert the adapter plug in a suitable wall outlet (MicroWave II or XT only). • First switch on the connected MIDI keyboard (if any) and then the mixing console and amp.

  • Page 16: Quick Start

    MIDI receive channel. Sound Mode In Sound mode, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk can play one sound at a time. You can select between 256 Sound programs, which are organised in two banks A001…B128 and B001…B128 .
  • Page 17 1. Press the Compare key while holding the Shift key 2. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk now uses the original parameter values as they were set before editing was applied. The display also shows these values. Play some notes to listed to the unedited sound.
  • Page 18 9. After playing around recall the original sound to get prepared for the next step. The heart of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are its wavetables. They build the sound source from which everything derives. In this step we are going to change the sound program’s wavetable.
  • Page 19 | Sustain | Release 2. Decrease the setting of the Decay parameter. The whole sound gets shorter and shorter. At very low settings you will just hear a kind of click. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 20 Sound program itself. The are two main reasons for using a Multi program: 1. Using the MicroWave II/XT/XTk with a sequencer. In that case you want to use several Sound programs at once, each assigned to a different MIDI channel.
  • Page 21 Each Instrument has a Status parameter, where you can turn it on or off. This enables you to activate only those Instruments, that you really need. 1. Use the Page dial to select the Sound 2 page: User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 22 Using an Instrument Arpeggiator One of the outstanding features of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk is its arpeggiator. In addition to the arpeggiator that can be used in a Sound program, each Instrument has an arpeggiator, too. That makes it possible to use arpeggios in a Multi program without editing any Sound program.

  • Page 23: Operation

    |Main Vol. Saw Repeat WMF | Sound After counting down to 0 the MicroWave II/XT/XTk will switch. If you release the Power button before, the shutdown process is cancelled. Adjusting the Master Volume You can use the rightmost value dial to adjust the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s master volume...

  • Page 24: Selecting Sound And Multi Mode

    "jumping" between programs. Selecting Sound and Multi Mode As mentioned before, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk can operate in Sound or Multi mode. When the MicroWave II/XT/XTk is first powered up, Sound mode is selected. This is how you select the Multi mode: 1.

  • Page 25: Editing Parameters

    2 or 3 digit program number before the switch is performed. Editing Parameters In order to change or edit a sound or multi in the MicroWave II/XT/XTk, you must access the appropriate parameters. These parameters are arranged in various pages. The front panel...
  • Page 26 WMF | Sound If you did some editing before the MicroWave II/XT/XTk was last powered on, the display may show a different page than the first after pressing the select key. This is an important feature: The MicroWave II/XT/XTk memorizes the last selected page to speed up editing.

  • Page 27: Edit Buffers

    Shift Edit Buffers Whenever you edit a Sound or Multi program on the MicroWave II/XT/XTk, the program is internally copied to an edit buffer. When you use the Store function to save the edits, the program is copied back from the edit buffer to the internal memory. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk has 8 separate edit buffers, so you can edit up to 8 programs simultaneously without storing them.

  • Page 28: Recalling Edits

    Storing Programs After you have finished editing a program, you must save it if you intend to use it again. All memory locations of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are available for this purpose. This is how you store a program: 1. Press and hold the Shift key 2.

  • Page 29: The Play Access Page

    You can also you turn the page dial to select another program directly. When the MicroWave II/XT/XTk is in Multi mode, the Play Access page always corresponds to the Sound program of the currently selected Instrument. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 30: Panic Function

    Therefore no data will be lost until you store the program. Initializing Programs The MicroWave II/XT/XTk provides a special function for setting all parameters of a Sound or Multi program to initial values. You can use it to create a program from the scratch.

  • Page 31: Editing Parameters On The Microwave Xt

    Editing Parameters on the MicroWave XT In addition to the sound editing capabilities of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk, the XT features individual control elements for most parameters. This extended user interface offers you a comfortable way of sound programming.

  • Page 32: Switching The Octave Setting On The Xtk

    C2 to C6. 3. To return to the default setting, press Octave Down and Octave Up simultaneously. Now the range is from C1 to C5 again. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 33: About Wavetable Synthesis

    A wavetable is a list made up of 64 entries. Each entry represents one wave, that can be either located in the ROM or RAM area of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk or calculated by an algorithm after selecting the wavetable. For the purpose of using a wavetable inside a sound program, it doesn’t matter what source the wavetable comes from.
  • Page 34 You can always use these classic synthesizer waves, independent of which wavetable is currently selected. Both oscillators of a MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s voice use a common wavetable. However each oscillator can play a different waveform inside the list. E.g. oscillator 1 can play a sine wave from position 1 of the list while oscillator 2 is playing a sawtooth wave from position 63.
  • Page 35 The diagram shows the symmetry of the waveform which is mirrored in its middle. In fact most waves in the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are made up in this way so that only the first half of the cycle is stored in memory. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk calculates the missing part on its own.
  • Page 36 50% to 50% from the waves on position 00 and 02 would be the result. • When position 02 is selected, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk plays a "real" wave again, the one referenced by the list position.
  • Page 37 Creating own Wavetables Sooner or later you want to create your own wavetables and waves. The user interface of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk is not effective for doing such complex things. Therefore we refer to corresponding computer software products. Nevertheless we would like give you a short introduction into the basics of creating wavetables.

  • Page 38: Sound Parameters

    Audio Signal Control signal Diagram 3: Block schematic diagram for single sounds As you can see, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk consists of two different types of components for sound generation and sound shaping: • Oscillators, Waves, Mixer, Filter, Amplifier: Sound generation actually occurs within the Waves, which are driven by the Oscillators.

  • Page 39: Oscillators

    Oscillators The oscillators are the first unit in the chain of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s sound generation. In comparison to a classic analog synthesizer, the oscillator’s output signal itself is not used as a sound source. It is the driving element for the wavetable synthesis.

  • Page 40: Oscillator 2

    Tune parameter (normally 440Hz). Set this parameter to 0 if you are creating a typical keyboard sound, set it to -1 for bass sounds. If you are programming strings or other high pitched sound, set Octave to +1 . User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 41 Using additional pitch modulation by envelopes, LFOs or pitchbend will bring further movement into sync sounds. The following diagram illustrates the principle of oscillator synchronisation in a simplified way: User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 42 2 uses the modulation parameters of oscillator 1 for all modulation matrix settings and pitchbend messages. That means, whenever a modulation is applied to oscillator 1, it is also applied to oscillator 2. When disabled, each oscillator uses its own individual modulation settings. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 43: Waves

    Although the selected wavetable is used for both waves, it is only displayed in the currently explained parameter page. The Wavetables are the real power of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk. To make sure that you have access to all this power, you should make yourself familiar with the sound and the characteristic of each wavetable.
  • Page 44 E.g., when you set Startwave to 29 and Keytrack to +100% , it means that E3 plays wave 29, F3 plays wave 30, F#3 plays wave 31 and so on. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 45: Wave 2

    EnvVelAmt and Keytrack. That means, whenever a modulation is applied to wave 1, it is also used for wave 2. When disabled, each wave uses its own individual modulation settings. -64…+63 EnvAmount Determines the amount of influence the wave envelope has on the wavetable modulation. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 46 This setting prevents, if enabled, accessing the analog type waveforms triangle, square and sawtooth in any case of modulation. When disabled, the full modulation amount will be calculated and applied so that the whole wavetable will be used for tone generation. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 47: Quality

    • If overflow is selected, distortion is proceeded in the same way as a numerical overflow in a digital system: The polarity of the signal’s part above the maximum level will be negated. Level Level Time Time saturate overflow User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 48: Mixer

    Mixer In the mixer you control the volumes of both waves and the noise generator. An optional ring modulation extends the tonal range of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk. Mixer Wave 1 | Wave 2 | Ringmod | Noise Mix 2 External 0…127...

  • Page 49: Play Access

    MicroWave II/XT/XTk. Some parameter names are abbreviated to fit in the display area. E.g. AE Attack stands for the Amplifier Envelope Attack parameter. The following table shows an overview of the used abbreviations.
  • Page 50 2. You can now use the value dials to change each parameter’s value. Please note that – like any usual edits – you have to store your modified program to make the changes permanent. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 51: Filter

    Filter Once the audio signal leaves the mixer, it is sent to the filters. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk has two independent filter units, each with its own individual settings. Both filters are routed in series. The filters are components that have significant influence on the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s sound characteristics.

  • Page 52: Filter 1

    +100% . On most bass sounds lower settings in the range +60…+75% are optimal to keep the sound smooth at higher notes. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 53: Filter Types

    Filter Types This paragraph describes the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s different filter types. Most types are based on traditional low pass, high pass or band pass structures. The following diagram illustrates the frequency plots of these types:...
  • Page 54 Sine Waveshaper with 12dB Low Pass The Sin(x)>LP Type consists of a sine waveshaper followed by a 12dB low pass filter with resonance. The sine waveshaper usually adds some harmonics and intermodulation frequencies to the signal. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 55 2. The filter may be setup exactly like a normal low-pass filter as described in the user manual. The modulation amount Osc2 FM is the extra parameter and can be found on the Filter 1 / 2 page: User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 56: Filter 2

    6 dB LP / 6dB HP Type Selects the filter type. • Use the low pass setting 6dB LP to get a warm sound without cutting of too much of the higher frequencies. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 57 If you don’t want to use Filter 2, select the low pass and set the cutoff frequency to 127 . User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 58: Volume And Pan

    Volume and Pan This unit is the last part in the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s signal routing. Its purpose is to set the volume and the pan position of the sound. After that the signal passes the D/A converter and can be taken from the audio jacks on the rear panel.

  • Page 59: Pan

    This feature enables you to give a typical piano-like panning, where lower notes are on the left side and higher notes on the right. To achieve this, set the Panning parameter to center and Keytrack to +197 . User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 60: Effects

    Effects The Microwave II and Microwave XT have the ability to change the timbre of a sound by way of effects processing. In the table below the types of effects are shown together with the availability for the two types of Microwave.
  • Page 61 The AutoWahLP is basically a low-pass filter of which the cutoff is determined by the signal’s strength. 0…127 Sense Controls the filter’s sensitivity according to the signal’s strength. 0…127 Cutoff The minimal cutoff frequency of the filter. 0…127 Resonance Filter resonance. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 62 No speaker simulation Combo Simulation of a small speaker with small bandwidth Medium Simulation of a larger speaker with medium bandwidth Stack Simulation of an array of speakers with large bandwidth User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 63 |Feedback | Pan Delay|1/4 [74]| 106:21 The only difference between Delay and Pan Delay is that the delayed signal seems to bounce from the left channel to the right and back again. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 64 So 1/4 [74] means that the delay time is a quarter-note at 74 BPM. 0…127 Speed The speed of the modulating oscillator. 0…127 Depth Amount of change in the delay time caused by the oscillator. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 65: Portamento And Glissando

    The MicroWave II/XT/XTk offers some different effect types that can be trimmed for each situation. The term "glide" is used for all different types of effect in common.

  • Page 66: Trigger

    Trigger The Trigger parameters define how the various envelopes are started. In addition, you can activate special dual and unisono modes to stack the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s voices. Trigger 1 FilterEnv|Amp. Env |Wave Env.|Free Env. normal | single | normal |retrigger...
  • Page 67 • If unisono is selected, all voices are used, divided to the notes played. That means, if you play just one note, all 10 voices of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are used for this note. If you play two notes, 5 voices are used for each note and so on. The Detune parameter is also active in this mode.

  • Page 68: Arpeggiator

    MIDI chords generate continuous arpeggios even when the chord is released. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk will continue to do so until you play a new chord or this parameter is set back to off or on . You can also stop the arpeggiator by performing the panic function or sending an All Notes Off message from your sequencer.

  • Page 69: Diagram 4: Arpeggiator Patterns

    • When you use the arpeggiator as the master, set its speed via the Tempo parameter. Set the global parameter MIDI Clock Send to on . This enables the sending of MIDI clock signal via the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s MIDI out jack • When you use the arpeggiator as a slave, an external device (e.g.sequencer) determines the tempo of the arpeggiator.
  • Page 70 Then it starts with the first chord note at its basic octave again. The result is similar to pressing the chord again each time the pattern restarts. If no pattern is selected, this parameter has no function. 1…16 Length Determines the length of the user programmable rhythm pattern. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 71 "*" in the display, all inactive positions show a "-". Note that you can also create triplet rhythms by setting the pattern length to 3, 6 or 12 and selecting a triplet value for the Clock parameter. Arpeggiator User Pattern Position | Trigger [*-*--**-] User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 72: Envelopes

    Envelopes The MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s envelopes allow you to manipulate sound parameters via rate or timed modulations. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk offers four independent programmable envelopes for every sound program: • A filter envelope with ADSR characteristic • A volume envelope with ADSR characteristic •...

  • Page 73: Amplifier Envelope

    Determines the sustain level which is held until a note ends. 0…127 Release Once the note has ended, the release phase begins. During this phase, the envelope fades to zero at the rate determined by the Release value. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 74: Wave Envelope

    Wave Envelope The MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s wave envelope features a multi segment characteristic with 8 separately adjustable times and levels. Multi segment envelopes are extremely flexible modulation sources. Their structure is made of grouped time/level parameters that allows one to generate an almost free modulation amount over several time segments.
  • Page 75 7. Set Level 3 to 0 . 8. Specify the Release time via Time 3. 9. Set Key Off Loop End to 3 . This causes the envelope to stop after segment 3. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 76 Key Off Loop End = 4 Level 2 = 127 Level 4 = 127 Time Time 2 Time 4 Time 1 = 0 Time 3 = 0 Level 1 = 0 Level 3 = 0 User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 77: Free Envelope

    Free Envelope In addition to the previously described envelopes, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk offers a Free Envelope which can be used for modulation purposes. This envelope also features a multi segment structure. It consists of 4 segments and has no loop functionality. The first 3 segments always belong to the sustain phase, the last one always belongs to the release phase.

  • Page 78: Low-Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)

    Low-frequency Oscillators (LFOs) In addition to the main oscillators, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk is equipped with two low- frequency oscillators which can be used for modulation purposes. Each LFO generates a periodic waveform with adjustable frequency and shape. LFO 1 LFO 1 / 1...

  • Page 79: Lfo 2

    The second LFO offers the same functionality as the first one. In addition it can be linked with LFO 1. LFO 2 / 1 Rate Shape Delay Sync |triangle | LFO 2 / 2 Symmetry |Humanize | Phase 0…127 Rate Determines the frequency of the generated signal. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 80 LFO 2’s signal is phase shifted to LFO 1. The use of this function only makes sense when using a regular waveshape like sine, triangle, sawtooth or square. Level LFO 1 Phase LFO 2 Time User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 81: Lfo1

    (equals 0) Maximum constant for maximum modulation (equals +1) Table 3: Modulation sources Modifier Delay This function allows one to delay a freely-definable modulation source for an adjustable period of time. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 82: Modifier Units

    The result of a modifier operation always lies within the range - 1…0…+1 . When it is assigned to a parameter in the Modulation Matrix, it is scaled to the range of the selected parameter. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 83 You can use this also to create a pulse signal out of an LFO, where Parameter determines the pulse width. Level Source #1 Parameter Switch function max. Time User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 84 Modwheel was turned. Level Source #1 Differential function Time 0…127 Parameter Defines a value for modifier functions that require a constant parameter. See the Type parameter described above for further details. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 85: Modulation Matrix

    A modulation can be described as influencing a sound parameter by a signal generating unit. The terms used in this context are "source" and "destination". The MicroWave II/XT/XTk offers 16 independent modulation units each with individual settings of source, destination and amount.

  • Page 86: Program Name

    This page is designed to name the Sound program. You can use up to 16 characters for this purpose. Name Position | Character Saw Repeat First select the character to be modified via the first value dial. Then change its setting via the second value dial. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 87: Multi Mode

    Name Use this page to set the multi program’s name. First select the character to be modified via the first value dial. Then change its setting via the second value dial. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 88: Instrument Parameters

    • If omni is selected, the Instrument receives on all channels. • If global is selected, the MIDI channel defined in the global parameters is used. 0…127 Volume Determines the master volume for the instrument. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 89: Tune

    , this instrument will send notes on the instrument’s selected MIDI channel. Range Range 1 Lowest | Highest Velocity Inst. #1 Range 2 Lowest | Highest Key Inst. #1 User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 90: Arpeggiator

    Determines the note value for whole notes to thirty-second notes. The basis is a 4/4 beat. Triplets (e.g. 1/8T ) and dotted notes (e.g. 1/16. ) are available for every value. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 91 E notes also have this velocity value, independent of their octave setting. • If last note is selected, every generated note has the same velocity as the last incoming note. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 92 Then it starts with the first chord note at its basic octave again. The result is similar to pressing the chord again each time the pattern restarts. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 93: Global Parameters

    Sets the basic send and receive channel for the MicroWave II/XT/XTk. This setting is valid for all Sound programs and for Instruments of a Multi program whose Channel parameter is set to global . If omni is selected, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk sends on channel 1 and receives on all channels.
  • Page 94 Transmission will only be executed successfully if the sender and receiver setting coincide. Device ID 127 is a so-called broadcast ID that addresses all connected MicroWave II/XT/XTks. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk can receive this from other devices, but cannot send it itself. This function is limited to special computer software.
  • Page 95 0…127 Main Volume Adjusts the master volume of all MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s programs on both outputs. This setting is also accessible from the Play page. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 96 Don’t forget to set it back again! Transpose -12…+12 Allows one to set a global pitch transpose for all programs of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk. 0…127 Display timeout Determines how long the page names are displayed in the upper right corner when calling a parameter page via the page dial .

  • Page 97: Midi Control

    Selecting Programs Calling Programs via Program Change All of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s Sound and Multi programs can be called via MIDI Program Change messages and MIDI Bank Select messages. As the device contains 128 programs in each bank, it recognizes program number 0…127 . To select the bank, you have to use a Bank Select message: •...

  • Page 98: System Exclusive Data Transmission

    MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s memory via MIDI (dump). Sending System Exclusive Data When you activate the send functions, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk sends the contents of its memory to the MIDI Out jack . Using a sequencer, you can record and archive this data.

  • Page 99: Receiving System Exclusive Data

    • Check out the parameter Device ID. Data transmission will only be executed successfully if the sender and receiver setting coincide. • Make sure none of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s programs are in Edit mode. All edit buffers are cleared via data transmission and therefore all edits that were not stored...

  • Page 100: Other Functions

    2. The MIDI file consists of one single track with several sysex messages within. Make sure that this track is assigned to the MicroWave II/XT/XTk so that it can receive the data. 3. Start the sequencer to play the file and send the track data to the MicroWave II/XT/XTk.

  • Page 101: Converting Microwave Sounds

    MicroWave. It has a built-in converting feature to import these programs via MIDI dump. Currently only the conversion of single sound programs is supported. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk identifies such data by its model ID defined in the Sysex header. Although conversion takes place automatically, there are some points you should keep in mind: •...

  • Page 102: Appendix

    Maximum current consumption: 1,2A Maximum power consumption: Dimensions and Weight Width: 483mm 483mm 830mm Height: 89mm (2HE) 223mm (5HE) 115mm Depth (w. control features): 220mm 102mm 350mm Total weight: 3,4kg 4,5kg 11kg User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 103: Midi Controller Assignments

    Osc 1 Pitchbend Scale 0É120:semitones 121:harmonic 122:global 0É127 Osc 1 Keytrack -100%É+200% 0É8 Osc 2 Octave -4É+4 0É24 Osc 2 Semitone -12É+12 0É127 Osc 2 Detune -64É+63 0É1 Osc 2 Sync 0:off 1:on User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 104 0É127 Free Env Time 3 0É127 0É127 Free Env Level 3 -64É+63 0É127 Free Env Release Time 0É127 0É127 Free Env Release Level -64É+63 0É2 Free Env Trigger 0:normal 1:single 2:retrigger User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 105 LFO 2 Sync 0:off 1:on 3:Clock 0É127 LFO 2 Symmetry -64É+63 0É127 LFO 2 Humanize 0É127 0É127 LFO 2 Phase 0:free 1É127:3¡ É357¡ All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All notes off User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 106: System Exclusive Data Format

    Store command ------------------------------------------------------ xxxL Recall Command ****************************************************** xxxC Compare command -------------------------------------------------- Not all combinations of dump types and data types are currently supported, only those given below: Request (xxxR = 0x) User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 107 3.3 Instrument #2 data 95-122 IDATA see 3.3 Instrument #3 data Index Label Value Description 123-150 IDATA see 3.3 Instrument #4 data ------------------------------------------------------ 151-178 IDATA see 3.3 Instrument #5 data User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 108 A Control Table dump is used to transfer Wavetable see Text Location Control Table data from and to the Microwave 2. The XSUM (HH+LL)&7Fh Checksum location is given in two bytes with following End of SysEx conventions: User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 109 A LCD Parameter Change is used to change a single character in the LCD of the the Microwave 2. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 110 2-63 encoder left by MM pressed no encoder move pressed encoder right by one pressed 66-127 encoder right by MM pressed ------------------------------------------------ The full format of a RMTP Dump is: User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 111 List 3.11 Play Param. #2 !! 0-127 0..127 Amplifier Env 0-82 see List 3.11 Play Param. #3 !! Sustain 0-82 see List 3.11 Play Param. #4 !! 0-127 0..127 Amplifier Env User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 112 Modifier 3 Type Wave 1 Velo Amount 0-127 0..127 Modifier 3 Param. Wave 1 Keytrack 0-31 see List 3.12 Mod 1 Source Wave 2 Startwave 0-127 -64..+63 Mod 1 Amount Wave 2 Phase User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 113 LFO1 * Modwheel Multiplication LFO1 * Aftertouch Division LFO2 Bitwise exclusive-or Filter Envelope Bitwise inclusive-or Amplifier Envelope Bitwise and Wave Envelope S&H Sample & Hold Free Envelope Ramp Key Follow Switch User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 114 Sound Number indices are currently: 0-17 global,omni,1-16 MIDI Channel 0-127 0..127 Volume 0-200 for ROM Waves 0 to 299, 16-112 -48..+48 Transpose 1000-1249 for User Waves 1000 to 1249 0-127 -64..+63 Detune User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 115 Marks Start of SysEx off,exp2,exp1, Waldorf Electronics lin,log1,log2, GmbH ID fix32,fix64, Microwave 2 ID fix100,fix127 Release Velocity Device ID exp2,exp1,lin, here INFR log1,log2 Pressure Curve Typ of information reserved End of SysEx User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 116 So a complete MIDi Switch dump is F0,3E,0E,DEV,18,2,MM,F7 Default switching: MM = 7, That is all in-/outputs on MIDI IIC in is currently ignored to ensure all others can be turned on again. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 117: Glossary

    In the digital domain, clipping is similar to a numerical overflow and so the polarity of the signal’s part above the maximum level is negated. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 118 Decay phases until it reaches the programed Sustain level. This level remains constant until the trigger is terminated. The envelope then initiates the Release phase until it reaches the minimum value. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 119 MIDI Channels 1 through 16 are available for this purpose. MIDI Clock The MIDI Clock message determines the tempo of a piece of music. It serves to synchronize processes based on time. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 120 Every device has unique system exclusive data. The most common applications for SysEx data include transfer of entire memories and complete control of a device via a computer. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...
  • Page 121 A wavetable can contain less pointers then available positions. In this case the missing entries are filled automatically with interpolated waveforms, which are generated out the existing ones. User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk...

  • Page 122: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI-Implementation Chart Date: 16.08.99 Model: Waldorf MicroWave II/XT/XTk Version: 2.18 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 -16 Default Mode Messages Altered ************ Note 0 - 127 0 - 127 Number True Voice...
  • Page 124 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this Manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Waldorf may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.
  • Page 126 © Waldorf Electronics 1999 • Printed in Germany Waldorf Electronics GmbH • Neustraße 12 • D-53498 Waldorf • Germany • http://www.waldorf-gmbh.de...

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