S Y N T H E S I Z E R User’s Manual Pulse • Pulse Plus
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1. Contents 1.1 Table of Contents 2. 2.1 2.2 3. 4. 4.1 4.2 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 9. 9.1 9.2 Control Features and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Foreword . . . . . . . .
Changing Sound Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Pitchbending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Aftertouch as a Modulation Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 System Exclusive Data Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sending System Exclusive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Receiving System Exclusive Data . . . . . . .
2. Control Features and Connections 2.1 Front Panel 7 Envelope 2 8 Velocity 9 Keytrack 10 Pitch Follow 11 Pitchbend 12 Modwheel 13 Aftertouch 14 Breath Ctr. 15 Control X 햶 햷 DESTINATIONS MOD SOURCES 0 off 1 LFO1 2 LFO1 *Modw. 3 LFO1 *Aftert.
3. Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Pulse. You now own a monophonic analog 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. Software: Stefan Stenzel Hardware: Thomas Kircher Design: Axel Hartmann Text & Layout: Oliver Rockstedt Translation: T. D. Green Release: 2.0 Revision Date: 22.11.
4. Introduction This handbook was written to help you become familiar with the Waldorf Pulse. It will also help experienced users with routine tasks. To avoid confusion, the terminology in this manual is based on the Pulse parameter names. You will find a glossary at the end of the manual; it explains the various terms used herein. We also used a uniform set of symbols to alert you to topics of particular interest or significance. Important terms are highlighted in bold letters. 4.
5. General Safety Guidelines Caution: Please read the following safety tips carefully! They include several precautions you should always observe when dealing with electronic equipment. Read all of the instructions before operating your device. Save these instructions for later reference. 5.1 Suitable Operating Conditions • Use the device in enclosed rooms only. • Never use the device under damp conditions such as in bathrooms, washrooms or around indoor swimming pools.
• Use only a dry, soft cloth or brush to clean the device. Never use alcohol, cleaning solutions or similar chemicals. They will damage the surface of the chassis. 5.5 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. Waldorf Electronics is not liable for damages due to incorrect use.
6. Setup and Operation 6.1 Inventory The Waldorf Pulse comes complete with: • the Waldorf Pulse • 12V/500mA adapter • warranty card • this handbook Please ensure all the items above were included. If something is missing, contact your local dealer. We recommend that you save the original packing material for future transport. Caution: Make sure you fill out the warranty card and send it to the appropriate distributor. The address is printed on the registration card.
☞ Follow these steps to connect the devices: • Turn all devices off. • Connect the Pulse's two audio ouputs Stereo Out Left/Mono 헃 and Stereo Out Right 헂 to your mixing console. If you do not choose to connect a mixing console, you can patch the Pulse's output signals directly to an amp. Use an input usually called Aux or Tape input. If you do not want to send a stereo signal, use Stereo Out Left/Mono 헃 output.
7. Operation 7.1 Powering Up The Waldorf Pulse is not equipped with an AC power switch. The Pulse is automatically operational once you connect the Pulse to a wall socket. First, the version number of the Pulse's operating software will in appear the display 햴. Version number of the operating software Example: 1.25 After several seconds, a program number will appear in the display; the Pulse is now ready to be played. 7.
Random Program If you Scroll beyond program 99, you will see the program P.rn, i.e. a random program. When you select this program, the Pulse will generate a sound at random. Random program When the Pulse switches off, its memory stores the last active program and reactivates this program when the Pulse switches back on. However, any edits you did not save are lost when the Pulse switches off. 7.
Several parameter values are not indicated as numerals, but as alphabetic abbreviations. Please consult the chapter entitled "The Sound Parameters" for further information. Several of the Pulse's sound parameters are accessed via the rotary pots' alternate functions. These parameters are identified in orange lettering on the front panel. You have two options for editing these parameters: • Press and hold the Shift key 햺 while adjusting the rotary pots 햹 . • You also can briefly press the Shift key 햺.
7.4 The Store Function After you have finished editing a program, you must save it if you intend to use it again. The program memory locations 1 through 40 are available for this purpose. ☞ This is how you store a program: • Press and hold the Shift key 햺 . • Briefly press the Scroll key ▼ 햽. This Scroll key's alternate function is Store, indicated in orange lettering. • Release the Shift key 햺 . • A flashing S.
7.5 The Compare Function The Compare function allows you to compare the edited sound parameters to their original values. ☞ This is how you activate the Compare function: • Press and hold the Shift key 햺 . • Briefly press the Scroll key ▲ 햻. This Scroll key's alternate function is Compare, indicated in orange lettering. • Release the Shift key 햺 . • A flashing C. appears in front of the selected program number in the display 햴 .
8. Sound Parameters 8.1 Overview of Functions The Waldorf Pulse consists of numerous sound-shaping components.
8.2 Oscillators Oscillators are the heart of every synthesizer. They produce the sound that is later shaped by the filter and other components. The Waldorf Pulse is equipped with three oscillators, each of which has different features. Semitone / Tune Oscillator 1 Shape / PW OSC1 Oscillator 1 delivers a periodic oscillation where you can determine waveshape and frequency. The frequency is defined by the pitch of the notes that are sent via MIDI. Maximum pitch is approx. 8,5 kHz.
Semitone / Tune Shape / PW OSC2 Sync / Keytrack Oscillator 2 Similar to Oscillator 1, the second oscillator produces oscillations with variable waveshapes and frequencies. Available parameter settings are identical to those of Oscillator 1, with several additional options. Semitone -48...+48 Determines the pitch of the oscillator in semitone steps. Tune -32...+31 Fine-tunes the oscillator in increments of 64ths of a semitone. Shape Determines the type of waveshape to be generated.
Although Oscillator 3's square waveshape is used for crossmodulation, it does not mean that this square waveshape must be used as the source signal. Because the crossmodulation is purely internal, you can select another waveshape for Oscillator 3 if you so desire. Please note that you can also modulate Oscillator 2's pulsewidth at any time. Additionally, you can switch synchronization on and off independently. PW 0...127 Determines the pulsewidth of the square wave.
Semitone / Tune Oscillator 3 Shape OSC3 Similar to Oscillators 1 and 2, the third oscillator produces oscillations with variable waveshapes and frequencies. However, it does not feature variable pulsewidth. The oscillator's highest frequency lies an octave lower than that of Oscillators 1 and 2, at approx. 4,25kHz. Semitone -48...+48 Determines the pitch of the oscillator in semitone steps. Tune -32...+31 Fine-tunes the oscillator in increments of 64ths of a semitone.
8.3 Mixer Osc 1 Osc 2 Osc 3 / Noise MIX Osc 1 Osc 2 / External Osc 3 / Noise MIX The mixer is used to determine volume for the three oscillators and the noise generator. On the Pulse Plus you can also set the volume of the external audio signal. Osc1 0...127 Volume of Oscillator 1 Osc2 0...127 Volume of Oscillator 2 Osc3 0...127 Volume of Oscillator 3 Noise 0...127 Volume of the Noise Generator External 0...
8.4 Low-frequency Oscillators (LFOs) LFO1 Speed / Shape LFO2 Speed / Delay In addition to the main oscillators, the Pulse is equipped with two low-frequency oscillators which are also used for modulation purposes. The acronym "LFO" has become the standard term for low-frequency oscillators. LFO 1 Similar to the oscillators, the first LFO generates periodic waveshapes with variable frequency and waveshape. These are determined by the following parameters: LFO1 Speed 0...127 Determines the frequency.
Pulse Sample & Hold Sample & Hold samples a random value and holds it until the next LFO cycle begins. If LFO1 Speed has a value of 0, then a random value is generated for each new incoming MIDI note. You can modulate the frequency of LFO 1 while you are playing. For instance, you can use the modulation sources Keytrack and Pitch Follow to change the pitch of the current note via the LFO, just as you would for an oscillator.
LFO 2 The second LFO also generates periodic waveshapes with variable frequency. However, the waveshape is not variable; it is always a triangular wave. As an added feature, this oscillator is equipped with a variable startup delay function. LFO2 Speed 0...127 LFO2 Delay 1...127 Determines the frequency. A value of 0 is equivalent to 0.0008 Hz, i.e. one cycle in two minutes. A value of 127 is equivalent to 261.6 Hz, the frequency of the middle C on a MIDI keyboard (C3).
8.5 Envelopes The Pulse's envelopes allow you to manipulate the sound parameters via rate or timed modulations. These envelopes feature ADSR characteristics. Most analog synthesizers feature ADSR envelopes. These envelopes are made up of four parameters that determine their response: Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release.
Keytrack -64...+63 Determines the amount of influence the note number has on the duration of all phases. The duration of phases is not influenced when this value is 0. Positive values have the following effect: all notes higher than E4 (note number 64) increase the duration of the phases proportionally; the notes lower than E4 decrease the duration of the phases. For negative values, notes lower than E4 than produce longer envelopes.
8.6 Modulations Select Source Amount Destination MOD In this context, modulation can be described as the following process: A modulation source influences a modulation destination. The extent of the modulation, i.e. the amount, is variable. Both the source and amount of the modulation can have positive and negative values. If both values are negative, then the modulation is positive just as the product of two negative numbers is positive when they are multiplied.
Amount -64...+63 Determines the amount of modulation in a value range of -64 to +63. The intensity of the modulation Amount depends on the type of modulation source you select: • For the so-called unipolar modulation sources Env1, Env2, Modwheel, Aftertouch, Velocity, Breath Control and Control X, the modulation amount lies within the range of 0...1. • For the so-called bipolar modulation sources LFOs, Keytrack and Pitch Follow, the modulation amount lies within the range of -1...0...+1.
No Name Route the ModSource to ...* 1 LFO1 Pitch Mod or Pitch Volume Filter Pulsewidth 1 2 LFO1*Modw. Pitch Mod or Pitch 3 LFO1*Aftert. Cutoff Volume 4 LFO2 Pitch Mod or Pitch Pulsewidth 2 5 LFO2*Env2 Panning 6 Envelope 1 7 Envelope 2 Pitch Mod or Osc1, 2 or 3 Pitch with negative Amount LFO1 Speed Resonance 8 Velocity Pulsewidth 1 oder 2 9 Keytrack Osc2 Pitch in a syncoder crossmodulations sound Osc2 Pitch with negative or positive Amount Panning ...
No Name Route the ModSource to ...* Keytrack LFO1 Speed 10 Pitch Follow Cutoff 11 Pitchbend Osc2 Pitch 12 Modwheel Cutoff Aftertouch Noise Level Pulsewidth 1 or 2 Osc 1, 2 or 3 Level 9 13 Cutoff 14 Breath Ctr. Volume 15 Control X Resonance ... to archieve the following effect: The speed of LFO1 is determined by the MIDI notes (increase or decrease). An Amount of +45 is equivalent to a ratio of 1:1 between the LFO speed and a given note.
Routing a Modulation Source to CV 2 Out On the Pulse Plus, one of the 16 modulation sources can be routed to the CV 2 Out jack with variable amount. In this case, the control voltage is treated as a kind of destination in the modulation matrix.
Pitch Modulation In addition to the modulation matrix, Pitch Modulation is available as a fixed assignment. This gives you another modulation option without having to assign a matrix path. Pitch Mod -64...+63 Determines the amount of modulation. Source S.00...S.15 Determines the modulation source. Sources are assigned in the same manner as in the matrix. Pitchbend Most MIDI keyboards are equipped with a device that allows you to alter the pitch.
8.7 Filter Cutoff / Keytrack Env1 Sens / Velo Sens Cutoff Mod / Source Resonance VCF Once the audio signal leaves the mixer, it is sent to a variable analog low-pass filter. This filter is a component that has significant influence on the Waldorf Pulse's sound characteristics. A low-pass filter dampens frequencies that lie above a defined cutoff frequency. Frequencies below this threshold are hardly affected.
8.8 VCA Volume / Velo Sens Panning VCA The final component in the Pulse's signal chain is the VCA (voltage-controlled amplifier) The VCA determines master volume and the stereo position. The signal is then sent to the two outputs, where you can patch it to other devices. An important factor in understanding how the VCA works is the fact that Envelope 2 is always the volume modulation source. Consequently, if Envelope 2 is closed, the Pulse cannot deliver an output signal.
8.9 Global Parameters Mastertune / Control X MIDI Channel / ID GLB Select Value GLB Global parameters are settings that influence the Pulse's general response. These are determined separately from the sound programs and are stored in special memory locations. Global parameters are stored automatically when you modify them, so you are not required to save them separately. The Pulse Plus has an extended set of global parameters, requiring a different setting procedure.
9. MIDI Control This chapter describes the options you have available to control the Pulse via MIDI. You will find a glossary at the end of the manual. It explains the various terms used herein. If you have any questions about MIDI and MIDI messages, consult the glossary. 9.1 Calling Programs via Program Change All of the Pulse's sound programs can be called via MIDI Program Change messages. As the device contains 100 program locations, it recognizes program numbers 1...100.
9.4 Aftertouch as a Modulation Source Aftertouch and the product of Aftertouch and the LFO1 signal are available as modulation sources in the Pulse. They can used for any application where Control Change messages are accepted. 9.5 System Exclusive Data Transmission System exclusive data transmission lets you send and receive the contents of the Pulse's memory via MIDI (dump).
☞ This is how you prepare the Pulse for receiving system exclusive data: • Check out the parameter Device ID. Data transmission will only be executed successfully if the receiver and sender setting coincide. • Make sure none of the Pulse's programs are in Edit mode. All edits that were not stored prior to the dump will be irretrievably lost! • Activate the Dump command at the sender device. • The Pulse will now receive data and store these in its memory.
10. The Arpeggiator Active / Range Tempo / Clock Mode ARP An arpeggiator is a device that breaks an incoming MIDI chord down into single notes and plays them rhythmically. Different sequence modes can be defined for the arpeggiator. In addition to the synthesis features, the Pulse is equipped with an arpeggiator. It can be programmed and stored individually for every sound program. The arpeggiator parameters: Active Switches the arpeggiator on and off or activates the Hold Mode.
Here is an overview of the Arpeggiator patterns: Diagram 9: Arpeggiator patterns Pattern r15 is a shuffle groove with a swing factor of 58%.
Tempo 48...300 The arpeggiator's basic tempo. Can be defined manually in BPM (beats per minute) or via MIDI Clock. Synchronization via MIDI Clock Mode Selects arpeggiator modes. Determines the sequence of generated notes according to pitch. Up Down Alternating (up and down) Random Assign Mode up: A maximum number of 10 notes will be played upwards, according to their incoming order. Assign Mode down: As described above, however notes are played in downwards direction.
10.1 Arpeggiator Synchronization via MIDI Clock The Pulse's Arpeggiator can be used as a master as well as a slave via the MIDI Clock: • When you use the Arpeggiator as the master, set its speed via the "Tempo" parameter. The "Global MIDI Channel" parameter must then be set to a value within the range of A.01...A.16 or A.on. The Pulse will send the Arpeggiator notes and the MIDI Clock signal via MIDI Out. • When you use the Arpeggiator as a slave, an external device (e.g.
11. Additional Functions of the Pulse Plus The Pulse Plus has some additional features for connecting external devices. The extension consists of: • An audio input for feeding in external signals • A CV/Gate interface for connecting analog synthesizers 11.1 Connections The following additional jacks are located on the rear panel of the Pulse Plus.
11.3 CV/Gate Interface Via the CV/Gate interface analog synthesizers can be connected to the Pulse Plus. By offering input and outputs, the Pulse can control a device on one hand, on the other hand, it can be controlled by a external device. There are also two ways of using the interface: in combination with the internal sound generation or without.
11.4 Global Parameters Setting According to the extended number of global parameters on the Pulse Plus, a different setting procedure is required. ☞ This is how you make changes to the global parameters: • Press the Mode key 햶 repeatedly until the LED 햷 next to parameter group GLB (Line 4) illuminates. • Turn the rotary 햹 below the parameter Select (knob 5). The display now shows the code of the currently chosen parameter.
MIDI Device ID Device-ID for system exclusive data transmission. 0...126 Preset value is 0 CV/Gate Parameters CV/Gate Channel MIDI send and receive channel for the CV/Gate interface Off, 1...16 Off Example: Channel 3 When this parameter is set to Off, the Pulse sends out the played notes via CV 1 Out 쐋 and Gate Out 쐄. An incoming control voltage at CV In 쐃 and Gate In 쐇 triggers the sound generation of the Pulse. When the parameter is set to 1...16, the CV/Gate interface is operating independently.
CV In Transpose Determines the tranposition of the notes received via CV In. -36...+36 Gate In Polarity Determines the active polarity of the Gate In input. positive (high level): negative (low level): Gate Out Polarity Determines the active level and polarity of the Gate Out output.
CV Out Curve Determines the scaling method of the CV 1 output. Logarithmic (1V/Octave): Linear (V/Hz): Please note, that the scaling method is depending on the type of connected synthesizer. When using the wrong setting, the adjustment described below can not be proceeded correctly. CV Out Adjust Adjust parameter for the CV 1 Out output (Spread). -64...+63 CV Out Offset DC Offset for CV 1 Out and CV 2 Out. -64...
12. Stacking two or more Pulses The Pulse offers a special function that makes it possible to combine two or more Pulses and play them polyphonically. The basic steps for achieving this are: • Make sure all Pulses have a software release 2.00 or higher • Connect all Pulses’ audio outputs to a mixer or a summing amp • Chain all Pulses via MIDI thru/in just like normal synthesizers • Set all Pulses to the same MIDI channel • Assign each Pulse a unique identification.
Editing Sound Parameters for the whole Stack You will notice, that as soon as you edit one of your Pulses, the sound will only change for that particular voice. There are two ways to get around this: • If you use a computer, connect the MIDI out from one of your Pulses, but not the first one marked " 1 oF ...“, to a MIDI input of your computer and merge the controller data to the MIDI output that goes to the other Pulses.
13. Tips and Tricks Here are a few tips that will help you make the most of your Pulse. • The lower the input signal, the greater the effect the filter has on the overall sound. If you want a heavily filtered sound, set the oscillators' volume parameters to low values in the mixer. On the other hand, high oscillator levels produce purer sounds. • If you want a more aggressive sound, simply turn up the oscillator volume levels so that they are just below the saturation point.
14. Trouble-Shooting If you run into any problems with your Pulse, please consult the checklist below. Many perceived errors are just minor oversights that can be corrected quickly. If you still can't solve the problem, please contact a qualified repair center or Waldorf Product Support. The address and telephone number are printed on the warranty card. Error Corrective Action The device does not respond to MIDI data. Check the MIDI channel setting in the MIDI Channel parameter.
14.1 Tuning the Filter The filter is tuned at the factory prior to shipping and, as a rule, is very stable. However, the Pulse is an actual analog synthesizer, so diverse factors may cause slight tuning problems. Therefore we recommend that you re-calibrate it from time to time. On demand, the Pulse executes this function automatically. ☞ This is how you activate the Filter Tune function: • Press the Shift key 햺 and hold it down. • Briefly press the Mode key 햶.
Appendix (A) Technical Data Power Supply Nominal voltage: DC 12V Maximum current consumption: 500mA Maximum power consumption: 6W Audio Outputs Nominal level: +4dBV Maximum level: +14dBV Signal-to-noise ratio: ~ -80dBV Dimensions and Weight Width: 483mm Height: 89mm Depth (w. control features): 83mm Total weight: 2,7kg Pulse Plus Audio Input Nominal level: 0dBV Input impedance: 1MOhm CV Input Max. input level: 0...+5V Input impedance: 1MOhm Gate Input Input level: 0...
(B) MIDI Controller Assignments Contr. No. 1 2 5 7 10 Range 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 Parameter Mod Wheel Breath Control Portamento Time Main Volume Panning Value Range 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 L64...R63 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 Env1 Attack Env1 Decay Env1 Sustain Env1 Release Env2 Attack Env2 Decay Env2 Sustain Env2 Release 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 22 23 0...15 0...
32 33 34 16...112 0...127 0...2 Osc1 Semitone Osc1 Tune Osc1 Shape 35 0...127 Osc1 PW 36 37 38 16...112 0...127 0...3 Osc2 Semitone Osc2 Tune Osc2 Shape 39 0...127 Osc2 PW 40 0...1 Osc2 Keytrack 41 0...1 Osc2 Sync 42 43 44 16...112 0...127 0...2 Osc3 Semitone Osc3 Tune Osc3 Shape -48...+48 -32...+31 0: Pulse 1: Sawtooth 2: Triangle 45 46 47 48 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 Osc1 Level Osc2 Level Osc3 Level Noise Level 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 49 0...
60 61 62 0...15 0...127 0...1 Pitch Mod Source Pitch Mod Amount Portamento Mode 63 0...24 Pitchbend Scale see Table -64..+63 0: normal 1: legato 0...24 64 0...127 Sustain Switch 0...127 102 0...2 Arpeggiator Active 103 104 105 0...9 0...31 0...127 Arpeggiator Range Arpeggiator Clock Arpeggiator Tempo 106 0...6 Arpeggiator Mode 0: off 1: on 2: Hold 1...10 see Table 0: external 1...127: 48...
(C) System Exclusive Data Format Program Dump Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...126 $00 0...99 Parameter Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID Model ID Device ID Function Code Program No 6 7 8 16...112 Osc1 Semitone 0...127 Osc1 Tune 0...2 Osc1 Shape 9 0...127 Osc1 PW Description/Range SysEx transfer start Waldorf Electronics GmbH Pulse ID Equivalent to the global parameter device ID Dump type, in this case program dump P.1 ... P.99 / P.rn -48...+48 -32...+31 0: Pulse 1: Sawtooth 2: Triangle 0...
27 28 29 30 31 32 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...3 Env1 Attack Env1 Decay Env1 Sustain Env1 Release Env1 Keytrack Env1 Trigger 33 34 35 36 37 38 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...3 Env2 Attack Env2 Decay Env2 Sustain Env2 Release Env2 Keytrack Env2 Trigger 39 40 41 42 0...127 0...15 0...127 0...1 Pitch Mod Amount Pitch Mod Source Portamento Time Portamento Mode 43 0...24 Pitchbend Scale -64..+63 see Table 0...127 0: normal 1: legato 0...
56 0...2 Arpeggiator Active 57 58 59 0...9 0...31 0...127 Arpeggiator Range Arpeggiator Clock Arpeggiator Tempo 60 0...6 Arpeggiator Mode 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...15 0...127 0...127 Cutoff Frequency Cutoff Keytrack Cutoff Env1 Sens Cutoff Velo Sens Cutoff Mod Source Cutoff Mod Amount Resonance 0...127 -64...+63 -64...+63 -64...+63 see Table -64...+63 0...127 68 69 70 0...127 0...127 0...127 Volume Volume Velo Sens Panning 0...127 -64...+63 L64...
Program Bulk Dump Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 5 64 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...126 $01 0...39 Parameter Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID Model ID Device ID Function Code Program No 6 7 8 16...112 Osc1 Semitone 0...127 Osc1 Tune 0...2 Osc1 Shape 9 0...127 Osc1 PW Description/Range SysEx transfer start Waldorf Electronics GmbH Pulse ID Equivalent to the global parameter device ID Dump type, in this case program bulk dump P.1 ... P.40 -48...+48 -32...+31 0: Pulse 1: Sawtooth 2: Triangle 0...127 10 11 12 16...
27 28 29 30 31 32 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...3 Env1 Attack Env1 Decay Env1 Sustain Env1 Release Env1 Keytrack Env1 Trigger 33 34 35 36 37 38 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...3 Env2 Attack Env2 Decay Env2 Sustain Env2 Release Env2 Keytrack Env2 Trigger 39 40 41 42 0...127 0...15 0...127 0...1 Pitch Mod Amount Pitch Mod Source Portamento Time Portamento Mode 43 0...24 Pitchbend Scale -64..+63 see Table 0...127 0: normal 1: legato 0...
56 0...2 Arpeggiator Active 57 58 59 0...9 0...31 0...127 Arpeggiator Range Arpeggiator Clock Arpeggiator Tempo 60 0...6 Arpeggiator Mode 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...127 0...15 0...127 0...127 Cutoff Frequency Cutoff Keytrack Cutoff Env1 Sens Cutoff Velo Sens Cutoff Mod Source Cutoff Mod Amount Resonance 0...127 -64...+63 -64...+63 -64...+63 see Table -64...+63 0...127 68 69 70 0...127 0...127 0...127 Volume Volume Velo Sens Panning 0...127 -64...+63 L64...
Global Parameter Dump Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...126 $08 Parameter Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID Model ID Device ID Function Code Description/Range SysEx transfer start Waldorf Electronics GmbH Pulse ID Equivalent to the global parameter device ID Dump type, in this case global parameter dump 5 6 7 8 0...99 54...74 0...127 0...16 Startup Program Master Tune Control X MIDI Channel 9 0...126 Device ID P.1 ... P.99 / P.rn 430...450 Hz 0...127 0: omni 1...16: Channel 1-16 17: A.
Polyphony Parameter Dump Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...126 $0A Parameter Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID Model ID Device ID Function Code Description/Range SysEx transfer start Waldorf Electronics GmbH Pulse ID Equivalent to the global parameter device ID Dump type, polyphony parameter dump 5 6 0...11 0...
CV/Gate Interface Parameter Dump Request Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...126 $49 $F7 Parameter Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID Model ID Device ID Function Code EOX Description/Range SysEx transfer start Waldorf Electronics GmbH Pulse ID Equivalent to the global parameter device ID Dump type CV/Gate interf. param. dump request End of SysEx message Controller Dump Request Byte No 0 1 2 3 4 5 Value $F0 $3E $0B 0...
Glossary Aftertouch The majority of contemporary keyboards are capable of generating aftertouch messages. On this type of keyboard, when you press harder on a key you are already holding down, a MIDI Aftertouch message is generated. This feature makes sounds even more expressive (e.g. through vibrato). Amount Describes to which extent a modulation influences a given parameter. Attack An envelope parameter.
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 low-pass filter opens and closes this filter so that some of the signal's frequencies are filtered out. An envelope is started via a trigger, usually a fixed trigger. Normally, the trigger is a MIDI Note.
MIDI Channel This is a very important element of most messages. A receiver can only respond to incoming messages if its receive channel is set to the same channel as the one the sender is using to transmit data. Subsequently, the sender can address specific receivers individually. 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.
System Exclusive Data System exclusive data allow access to the heart of a MIDI device. They enable access to data and functions that no other MIDI messages are able to address. "Exclusive" in this context means that these data pertain only to one device type or model. 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. Trigger A trigger is a signal that activates events.
(D) MIDI Implementation Chart Model: Waldorf Pulse/Pulse+ Function Basic Channel Mode Default Channel Default Messages Altered Note Number Velocity True Voice Note ON Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bender 1 2 5 Control 7 Change 10 14-63 64 102-119 Prog Change True # System Exclusive System : Song Pos : Song Sel Common : Tune System : Clock Real Time : Commands Aux : Local ON/OFF Mes: All Notes Off sages : Active Sense : Reset Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY 74 MIDI-Implementat
EG-Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity Für das folgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis For the following named product Waldorf Pulse wird hiermit bestätigt, daß es den Schutzanforderungen entspricht, die in der Richtlinie 89/336/FWG des Rates zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit festgelegt sind; außerdem entspricht es den Vorschriften des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) vom 30. August 1995.
FCC Information (U.S.A.) 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. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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