Glossary
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Waldorf Kyra
Continuous Controller
A feature of MIDI to allow channel-based continuous pa-
rameters to be adjusted. Kyra responds to a defined set of
standard MIDI continuous controllers (CCs). In addition to
these standard CCs, Kyra offers additional fixed routings
(specifically, for Filter settings) as well as several additio-
nal controllers into the Mod Matrix to allow custom confi-
gurations.
Comb Filter
A delay-based effect that uses very short delay times (as
little a few samples) and feedback combined with modula-
tion to provide a characteristic hollow tube-like sound
particularly for percussive sounds. Even though this is a
delay effect the delay times are far too short for distinct
echoes to be discerned. The Chorus/Flanger module on
each Part can be configured to provide this effect and
includes a dedicated LFO to provide modulation of the
effect.
Cutoff Frequency
The frequency at which a filter transitions from its pass-
band to its stopband. The Cutoff Frequency is often modu-
lated and combined with resonance to provide dynamic
sounds.
DAC
Digital-to-Analogue Converter. The DAC convers the digital
audio into analogue audio such that it can be mixed using
an analogue mixer and rendered by an amplifier. Kyra
features a high-quality 32-bit stereo DAC running at 96kHz
for studio quality sound.
Daisy Chain
A feature of DIN MIDI where you can connect devices in
series using the MIDI Thru connector. As Kyra responds to
up to 8 MIDI Channels, you can daisy chain two Kyras on a
single DIN MIDI port and have individual control over all
16 Parts. You can also daisy chain a different unit such as a
drum machine or a MIDI mixer. Please avoid chaining
more than two devices on a single MIDI connector other-
wise timing can be affected. Daisy chaining does not apply
to USB MIDI.
Damping
The use of a low-pass filter in the feedback chain of an
effect so that the residual sound loses high frequency con-
tent over time.
Digital Delay Line (DDL)
An emulation of the classic delay line that adds echoes
(repeats) of the original sound that decays over time.
