Waldorf Edition - Manual (Page 15)

Waldorf Edition
User Manual 15 Waldorf
The User Interface of the Attack
The user interface of the Attack is split into useful segments for easy access to diffe-
rent parameters. Though the Attack is primarily designed for creating drum and per-
cussion sounds, the setup is reminiscent of a synthesiser offering subtractive synthe-
sis. To the left you can see 24 Sound Select buttons in the form of a stylized key-
board positioned vertically. With these buttons you can select the sounds of a drum
kit. Next appear parameter groups for both Oscillators, the Mixer, the Filter, the Am-
plifier, the Delay effects, the Crack Modulator and settings for both Envelopes. A dis-
play as well as some pop-up menus round out the programming interface.
Due to its flexible synthesis structure, the Attack is capable of creating classic syn-
thesiser sounds, especially basses and leads.
Oscillator Section
The Attack is equipped with two oscillators that have almost
identical functionality. Oscillator 1 additionally contains an in-
tegrated FM (frequency modulation) section. The following ex-
planation is valid for both oscillators.
Pitch 0.007984...<20000 Hz
Sets the pitch of the oscillator over a very wide range. This is necessary to reproduce
drum and percussion sounds.
Semitone C-11...E 10
This parameter works with Pitch, setting the pitch of the oscillator in semitone steps.
This is useful for melodic sounds. Lead and Solo sounds sound interesting when you
set one oscillator to e.g. a fourth (+5 semitones).
Detune -50...+50
This parameter also works with Pitch, fine-tuning the oscillator in cents. The audible
result of detuned oscillators is a chorus or flanger effect. Use a positive setting for
one oscillator and an equivalent negative setting for another.
Shape (Waveform) Tri, Sine, Pulse, Saw, S&H, Noise, Sample 1-3
Sets the type of waveform to be generated by the oscillator. The parameter is called
Shape
instead of “waveform”, because it doesn’t necessarily set only classic synthe-
sizer waveforms, but it also generates noise, sample&hold and three samples. How-
ever, the term “waveform” is used interchangeably throughout this manual. The
following shapes are currently available: