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  • Page 1 4pole mini WORKS User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    - DIN EN 55013:08-1991, DIN EN 50081-1:03-1993, DIN EN 55020:05-1995, DIN EN 50082-1:03-1993 Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich für den Hersteller abgegeben: his declaration is given responsible for the manufacturer: Waldorf Electronics GmbH Neustraße 12 D-53498 Waldorf Waldorf, 01.12.95 Wolfgang Düren, Geschäftsführer...
  • Page 3 Waldorf Electronics assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this manual. The content of this manual is for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. Waldorf Electronics makes no warranty of any kind including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose with regard of this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction... Conventions and Terminology.. Applications.. The 4-Pole and Electric Guitars... The 4-Pole and Electronic Drumpads... The 4-Pole and Synthesizers/Samplers... The 4-Pole as a Denoiser... The 4-Pole as an Effects Device... E 10 Control Features... E 11 Operating the 4-Pole... E 12 Cable Connections and Powering Up...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf miniworks 4-pole filter! This device lets you filter any type of signal via a 24dB lowpass filter featuring resonance. This filter is identical to the one the MicroWave is equipped with. In addition to the filter frequency and resonance, you can manipulate volume and position within the stereo signal via complex modulations.

  • Page 6: Applications

    2. Applications Because its trigger-function can be activated manually, via MIDI, a separate trigger-signal, and the actual audio-signal, the 4-Pole is suitable for a wid range of applications. The following sections illustrate a few typical applications. You of course can select any other desired configuration;...

  • Page 7: The 4-Pole And Electronic Drumpads

    2.2 The 4-Pole and Electronic Drumpads You may use an electronic drumpad to trigger the 4-Pole’s envelopes. Connect the pad’s output to the <Trigger In> jack and adjust the signal level via the <Trigger Level> control. Drumpad Trigger 4pole Guitar Audio Audio MIDI...

  • Page 8: The 4-Pole And Synthesizers/Samplers

    2.3 The 4-Pole and Synthesizers/Samplers Connect the synthesizer’s MIDI output to the <MIDI In> jack and the Audio output to the 4-Pole’s <Audio In> jack. MIDI MIDI 4pole Audio Audio Synthesizer 4-Pole Audio Line Line Mixer The envelopes can be triggered via the MIDI notes that you or the device are play.

  • Page 9: The 4-Pole As An Effects Device

    Check out Program 30. Undoubtedly you have already realized that with the Waldorf and just a little imagination, you can create an untold number of other effects or effect combinations based on these examples.

  • Page 10: Control Features

    3. Control Features...

  • Page 11: Operating The 4-Pole

    4. Operating the 4-Pole 4.1 Cable Connections and Powering Up The 4-Pole’s <Audio In> is a monophonic circuit whereas the outputs (<Out L> and <Out R>) constitute a stereophonic circuit. In order to exploit the 4-Pole’s potential to the fullest we recommend you connect it in stereo mode.

  • Page 12: Editing Parameters

    4.4 Editing Parameters Select an edit level (e.g. Level 1, VCF Envelope) and manipulate the corresponding control located in the column of the desired mode, e.g. <Attack>. The display will immediately indicate the edited attack value. In several modes, another parameter is selected when you press the <Shift>...

  • Page 13: Viewing Parameters

    REL - Relative Mode In contrast to Jump Mode, in Relative Mode the parameter value change from the original value to new the value reflects precisely the amount you adjusted via a given control. 4.6 Viewing Parameters If you just want to take a look at the value of a parameter, simply press and hold the <Mode>...

  • Page 14: The Store Function

    4.8 The Store Function The Store function lets you save an edited program for later use. Press and hold the <Shift> key and simultaneously press the <Down> key to activate the Store function. When you first activate this function, the program number and a flashing “S” are displayed.

  • Page 15: Edit Level 2, Vca Envelope

    Decay Value range of 0...127 <Decay> is the descent rate of the envelope until it reaches the defined sustain value. If the sustain value is equal to zero, then the attack values pertain. Sustain Value range of 0...127 <Sustain> is the level at which the envelope remains constant until the start of the release phase.
  • Page 16 LFO Speed Value range of 1.. 127 Determines the frequency of the low-frequency oscillator, also called the LFO. Its frequency range is from approx. 0.008 Hz to 261,6 Hz. LFO Shape Determines the LFO’s waveshape. Sin - Sine Tri - Triangle SA.

  • Page 17: Edit Level 4, Modulations

    S-H Sample & Hold Speed Mod Determines the depth of the LFO´s modulation which can be fixed by the modulation source parameter <Speed Mod Src> (see chapter 6.) 5.4 Edit Level 4, Modulations You can define the modulations for cutoff, resonance, volume and stereo panning at this level.

  • Page 18: Edit Level 5

    Pan Mod Value range of -64.. +63 <Pan Mod> determines the extent of the stereo panning modulation generated by the modulation source you defined via <Pan Mod Src>. 5.5 Edit Level 5 You can define the values for the cutoff frequency, resonance, volume and stereo panning at this level.
  • Page 19 Gate Time Value range of 000.. 508, 1.00...1.02 <Gate time> is the duration following a trigger during which no new triggers are accepted. This time is displayed in milliseconds (000 to 508). Source <Source> determines how the envelopes are triggered. Aud - Triggering via audio.
  • Page 20 Trigger <Trigger> determines the envelope trigger mode. Mul - Triggers are accepted at all times. SnG - Triggers are accepted only when the envelopes have run their course or when they are in the release phase. MIDI Control This global parameter determines the type of MIDI messages that are sent.
  • Page 21 CtS - Controllers for the program parameters are sent and additionally, the signal envelope’s output is sent as a Breath Controller, Ctr.#2. MIDI Note Value range In, C -1 c.-1, D-1 ... F.9, G9 You can determine which MIDI note number is sent for an audio or manual trigger.

  • Page 22: Modulation Sources

    6. Modulation Sources For your convenience, all available modulation sources are listed in a table on the device (refer to Chapter 2). The modulation sources are: 0 Off No modulation. 1 LFO The output of the low-fequency oscillator, the acronym for which is LFO.

  • Page 23: Midi Control

    9 Velocity MIDI Note On velocity. 10 Keytrack MIDI Keytrack. For manual/audio triggers, the note number you entered via <MIDI Note> is accessed. 11 Pitch Bend MIDI pitch bend. 12 ModWheel MIDI Controller #1, Modulation Wheel. 13 Aftertouch MIDI Channel Pressure. 14 Breath Ctr.

  • Page 24: Controller

    7.3 Controller If the <MIDI Control> parameter is set to Ctr, then all changes to the program are sent as Controller messages. When these messages are received, the appropriate parameters are changed. This feature lets you record all changes to a sequencer (refer to Chapter 9, “Controller Numbers”).

  • Page 25: Receiving System Exclusive Data

    7.6 Receiving System Exclusive Data Once a program dump is received with the proper Device ID (refer to Section 5.6) and the correct Checksum (refer to Chapter 8), the current program is set to EDIT MODE and receives dump data. If this program or another program was in EDIT Mode prior to the dump, then all edited data are irretrievably lost! Once an all-dump is received, all twenty programs and the global parameters are...

  • Page 26: System Exclusive Data Format

    8. System Exclusive Data Format 8.1. Program Dump Byte Nr. Value Description Start of System Exclusive Waldorf Electronics GmbH Manufacturer ID MiniWorks 4-Pole Machine ID Corresponds to the global parameter Device ID; refer to Section 5.6 Dump Type, Program Dump Program Number 0-39 for P.1 to...

  • Page 27: Program Bulk Dump

    End of System Exclusive 8.2. Program Bulk Dump Byte Nr. Value Description Start of System Exclusive Waldorf Electronics GmbH Manufacturer ID MiniWorks 4-Pole Machine ID Corresponds to the global parameter Device ID; refer to Section 5.6 Dump Type, Program Dump Program Number 0-39 for P.1 to...

  • Page 28: All Dump

    Checksum via bytes 4 to 34, bit 7 deleted End of System Exclusive 8.3. All Dump Byte Nr. Value Description Start of System Exclusive Waldorf Electronics GmbH Manufacturer ID MiniWorks 4-Pole Machine ID Entsprich dem Globalparameter Device ID, s. 5.6...
  • Page 29 Dump Typ, Hier All Dump 0-127 Program 1, VCF Envelope Attack 0-127 Program 1, VCF Envelope Decay 0-127 Program 1, VCF Envelope Sustain 0-127 Program 1, VCF Envelope Release 0-127 Program 1, VCA Envelope Attack 0-127 Program 1, VCA Envelope Decay 0-127 Program 1, VCA Envelope Sustain 0-127...

  • Page 30: Program Dump Request

    End of System Exclusive 8.4. Program Dump Request Byte Nr. Value Description Start of System Exclusive Waldorf Electronics GmbH Manufacturer ID MiniWorks 4-Pole Machine ID Entsprich dem Globalparameter Device ID, s. 5.6 Dump Typ, Hier Program Dump Request Program Number 0-39 für P.1 bis P.40...

  • Page 31: Program Bulk Dump Request

    8.5. Program Bulk Dump Request Byte Nr. Value Description Start of System Exclusive Waldorf Electronics GmbH Manufacturer ID MiniWorks 4-Pole Machine ID Entsprich dem Globalparameter Device ID, s. 5.6 Dump Typ, Hier Program Bulk Dump Request Program Number 0-39 für P.1 bis P.40...

  • Page 32: Controller Number

    9. Controller Numbers Description Modulation Wheel Breath Controller (Signal Env.) Volume Parameter Panning Parameter -64...63 VCF Envelope Attack VCF Envelope Decay VCF Envelope Sustain VFC Envelope Release VCA Envelope Attack VCA Envelope Decay VCA Envelope Sustain VFA Envelope Release VCF Envelope Cutoff Amount - 64...63 VCA Envelope Volume Amount - 64...63...

  • Page 33: Glossary

    10. Glossary 4-Pole Describes the number of individual filter components in an VCF (refer to the appropriate section). Each pole is capable of damping the signal’s frequencies higher than the filter corner frequency by 6dB per octave, respectively. Consequently, a 4-pole filter dampens the signal by 24dB per octave.
  • Page 34 Envelope An envelope is used to modulate a sound-shaping component within a given time frame so that the sound is changed in some manner. For instance, an envelope that modulates the cutoff frequency of a filter opens and closes this filter so that some of the signal’s frequencies are filtered out.
  • Page 35 LFO (Low-frequency Oscillator) The LFO generates a periodic oscillation at an extremely low frequency and features variable waveshapes. Similar to an envelope, an LFO can be used to modulate a sound-shaping component. MicroWave This term describes the type of wave a cooking device uses to heat food.
  • Page 36 Rate In this context, this term actually describes the steepness of a slope, although rate generally refers to time and speed values. In any case, for our purposes it means the duration of an attack, decay or release phase. Release Describes the descent rate of an envelope to its minimum value after a trigger is terminated, for instance when a MIDI note was released.
  • Page 37 Trigger Diverse events can act as a trigger in the 4-Pole. For instance, the actual audio material, a separate MIDI trigger or a MIDI Note can all be triggers. When the 4-Pole receives a trigger, it starts an envelope. Once a trigger is terminated, the envelope enters the release phase.

  • Page 38: Midi Implementation Chart

    11. MIDI Implementation Chart Waldorf 4-Pole MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.3 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 omni, 1-16 Mode Default No Modes Messages supported Altered Note True 0 - 127 0 - 127 Number...
  • Page 39 © Waldorf Electronics 1996 • Printed in Germany Waldorf Electronics GmbH • Neustraße 12 • D-53498 Waldorf • Germany http://www.waldorf-gmbh.de...

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