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Control Features & Connections 

 

7

 

M Quickstart 

Rear Panel Connections 

 

1) 

Power Supply Jack & Power Switch 

2) 

Headphones Output with Volume control 

3) 

Stereo Audio Outputs L (Mono) + R 

4) 

Stereo Aux Outputs A - D 

5) 

MIDI Thru, MIDI Out, MIDI In jacks 

6) 

USB 2.0 MIDI Port 

7) 

  SD Card Port 

8) 

  Kensington

®

 Compatible Receptacle 

 

Summary of Contents for M WAVETABLE SYNTHESIZER

Page 1: ...Für deutsche Version bitte umdrehen Quick Start ...

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Page 3: ...Off 14 The M Mode Pages 14 The Option Button Section 15 The Display and the 4 encoders 15 Loading Programs 16 Editing Parameters 16 Storing Programs 17 What about System Settings 18 A Short Overview 20 Wavetable Oscillator Section 21 Oscillator Mixer MIX Section 21 VCF Section 22 VCA Section 22 Envelopes Section 22 LFO Section 23 The Modulations of M 23 The Arpeggiator 23 Single Mode vs Multi Mode...

Page 4: ...M Your Waldorf Team Hint Waldorf Music is not liable for any erroneous information contained in this quickstart manual The contents of this manual may be updated at any time without prior notice We made every effort to ensure the information herein is accurate and that the manual contains no contradictory information Waldorf Music extends no liabilities in regard to this manual other than those re...

Page 5: ...lope generator VCF and VCA ADSR envelopes and a free assignable 4 points ti me level envelope LFOs 2 LFOs with different waveforms Arpeggiator with 16 preset patterns chord mode and the ability to synchronise to MIDI clock Sound storage 2048 Sound programs 128 Multi programs Polyphony 8 16 voices polyphony 16 voices available with the expansion board installed 4 Parts multitimbrality 4 parts can b...

Page 6: ...trol Features Connections Front Panel 1 Display Section with encoders 4 Mixer Section 7 VCA Glide Master Volume 2 Wavetable Oscillator Section 5 Analog Filter Section VCF 8 Arpeggiator Section 3 LFO Section 6 Envelopes Section 9 Single Multi Section ...

Page 7: ...anel Connections 1 Power Supply Jack Power Switch 2 Headphones Output with Volume control 3 Stereo Audio Outputs L Mono R 4 Stereo Aux Outputs A D 5 MIDI Thru MIDI Out MIDI In jacks 6 USB 2 0 MIDI Port 7 SD Card Port 8 Kensington Compatible Receptacle ...

Page 8: ...i ators Do not expose the device to direct sunlight Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations Power Supply Only use the power cable that came with the M Unplug the device when you are not using it for longer periods Never touch the plug with wet hands Always pull the plug when unplugging the device never the cable Operation Never place objects containing liquids on or near the device Place th...

Page 9: ...evice Never use alcohol cleaning solutions or similar chemi cals They will damage the surface of the chassis 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 Music Waldorf Music is not liable for damages due to incorrect use s This M unit is not suitable f...

Page 10: ...nect M s Main Out audio outputs to your mi xing console or your computer audio interface If you want to connect an output monophonically only use the L Mono jack of the output pair with a 1 4 inch mono plug Optionally connect the ste reo Headphones outputs to a suited headphone 3 If you want to use a computer connect M s USB 2 0 port with a USB cable to your computer Windows or macOS Thereafter M ...

Page 11: ...produces a high level output signal Please take care that the connected playback device is sui table for the high level of an electronic instrument Never use the microphone or phono input of the connected amp The Rear Panel Connections M provides an analog stereo audio output 4 additional stereo aux outputs and a headphones output The main audio and headphones outputs are affected by the setting o...

Page 12: ...pter cable The USB connection of M allows transmitting and receiving of MIDI data transmitting SD Card Slot r It is important to use a FAT or FAT32 file system formatted SD card Other file formats won t work r Please insert the SD Card upside i e with the contacts not visible to you Please insert the card with normal force to avoid any damage A connected SD card allows Updating M s firmware Import...

Page 13: ...tart Physical Security Users that operating with M in areas with public or shared access such as live gigs public studios or educational establishments can attach a Kensington compatible security lock to the slot on the rear panel of M ...

Page 14: ...hones output The M Mode Pages M offers mode pages in addition to the panel parameters To enter a desired mode page just press the correspon ding mode button above the display The following mode pages are available ARP mode pages LFO 2x Low Frequency Oscillators mode pages ENV VCF VCA Wave and Free envelopes mode pages OSC Oscillators 1 and 2 mode pages WAVE Wavetable 1 and 2 generator mode pages M...

Page 15: ...lator models Classic Microwave 1 and modern Microwave II The Display and the 4 encoders The display gives you an overview of the actual Mode page parameter changes and delivers additional information The 4 endless dials below the display control the corres ponding parameter that is shown in the lower part of the display next to the dials The display representation de pends on the selected mode for...

Page 16: ...appropriate parameters Depending on the type of parameters there are different ways to achieve this The controls on M s front panel offer direct access to the most important sound parameters The panel is di vided into several sections each containing knobs and dials associated with that section By adjusting the con trols on the panel you have instant access to the sound These parameters are called...

Page 17: ...table r If you are lost press the Recall button to restore all parameters of the original sound program g Want to start with a clean initialized sound By clicking Shift Init you can initialize the cur rent loaded sound Keep in mind that the current sound program is lost Storing Programs After you have finished editing a sound program you must save it if you intend to use it again All of M s memory...

Page 18: ... any previously stored program at this location will be erased and there is no way to get it back So you should do backups of your sounds regularly by using the cor responding option in the System Operations r Use the Store function for copying sound programs There is no need to edit a program before storing it What about System Settings Press the Sound System dial to enter the System mode The LED...

Page 19: ...First Start 19 M Quickstart To switch back to normal operation mode press the Sound System dial again ...

Page 20: ...ening certain frequencies The VCA amplifier are located at the end of the signal chain It determine the overall volume of the signal Modulators LFOs Envelopes These modules are called Modulators The Modulators are designed to manipula te or modulate the sound generating components to add dynamics to sounds The Low frequency Oscilla tors LFOs are designed for periodic or recurring mo dulations whil...

Page 21: ...n be dramatic much more so than anything any sample playback based system could ever produce This principle offers powerful capabilities To give some examples The Wave Envelope can modulate the position within the wavetable Each note on a keyboard can access a different wave of a wavetable An LFO can modulate the position within the wave table You can create subtle to drastic sound changes User se...

Page 22: ...ions VCA Envelope This envelope is designed to control the sound volume but can also be used for other mo dulations Wave Envelope This envelope with 8 different times and levels multi segment envelope is designed to control the wave scanning for a wavetable but can also be used for other modulations Free Envelope This envelope with 4 different times and levels multi segment envelope can be used fr...

Page 23: ...p in mind that some modulation sources are hardwired for example the Wave envelope or the Filter envelope Therefore you find an amount con trol in the corresponding section of the user inter face e g the Env Amt knobs The Arpeggiator An arpeggiator is a device that splits an incoming chord into its individual notes and repeats them rhythmically Different play modes can be defined for the arpeggiat...

Page 24: ...ly M burns it into its FLASH memory Wait until the operation is completed If updating was successful the M will perform a system reset and start by pressing the OK button again Sometimes a dedicated update of the internal DSP firmwa re is necessary To update M s DSP firmware Copy the dfu file onto the top level of a suitable SD card Insert the SD card into M s card slot Press the Sound System dial...

Page 25: ...ical Data Power Supply Supply Voltage Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Nominal Voltage Output 12 V DC Maximum current consumption 1 8 A max Dimensions and Weight Width 440 mm Depth 305 mm Height including knobs 85 mm Total weight 5 7 kg ...

Page 26: ... If you have any questions about your Waldorf product feel free to contact us We re here to help a Use the support form at our website This is the most efficient and fastest way to contact us Your questions will be forwarded immediately to the resident expert and you will quickly receive an answer support waldorfmusic com b Send us a letter It will take a bit longer but it is just as dependable as...

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