Attack
Operation Manual
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Waldorf
Waldorf Attack Percussion Synthesizer
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Attack software synthesizer. The Attack combi-
nes many exciting possibilities for analog drum and percussion production with the ad-
vantages of a software plug-in.
The Waldorf Attack offers a straightforward sound structure that faithfully emulates a
wide range of percussion sounds, from those of well-known classic drum or rhythm ge-
nerators to new, unique drum sounds such as bass drums and snare drums over shakers
as well as heavily modulating synth effects. In addition, the Attack offers ways to create
amazing bass and lead sounds.
To understand how to create these sounds, you should know a little about how the
classic drum machines worked. Basically, those drum machines had special analog cir-
cuitry for each drum sound they could produce. These analog circuits were often built
in a very strange manner, sometimes consisting only of a handful of filters without any
kind of oscillator or envelope, or perhaps simply a noise generator with one envelope.
Each was made to create just one particular drum sound in a more or less authentic
way. But it was just this assertiveness and distinctiveness of character which are
responsible for the fame and popularity of these sounds that endures today.
For this Millennium, the Attack will continue this story!
Besides the regular manual, the following sections offer some insights as to how parti-
cular sounds were built, and give information about how to achieve similar results with
the Waldorf Attack.
Summary of Contents for Attack
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