Waldorf Pulse 2 - Manual (Page 15)

Basic Operation
15 Pulse 2 User Manual
Editing Parameters
In order to change or edit a sound in the Pulse 2, you
must access the appropriate parameters. In spite of the
Pulse 2 compactness it uses a sophisticated user inter-
face allowing fast editing of any parameter. The change
of any value is done with the dials in the Parameter
matrix
i.
The dials control all parameter values. Turning a dial
clockwise increases the corresponding value; turning it
counterclockwise decreases it. The dials have a built-in
dynamic response feature. If you turn the control slowly,
the value changes very smoothly, too. If you turn it
faster, it accelerates as well. This gives you the chance
of adjusting the whole value range in just one turn
without losing accurate control when necessary.
Editing Parameter Controls
The basic sound programming of the Pulse 2 is done via
the so-called Parameter Matrix f which has all im-
portant parameters silkscreened on the machine´s front
panel. Changing the parameters is done with the six
endless Parameter Matrix dials i. Changing the edit
level is done with the five Parameter Matrix buttons
g
. This sounds more complex than it is. With a simple
example you will understand the structure of the Pulse 2
handling easily.
Would you like to change the Cutoff of the Pulse filter?
Please proceed as follows:
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To access a specific panel parameter:
1. Locate the section that contains the desired
parameter on the front panel. For example, if
you want to change Cutoff, refer to the VCF
section. To do this please press the VCF Pa-
rameter Matrix button
until the LED lights
up.
2. With the first endless dial you can now chan-
ge Cutoff parameter.
3. Whenever you change a parameter by mo-
ving a dial, the display shows the edited pa-
rameter and its current value.
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Keep in mind that based on the selected Oscilla-
tor Shape some parameters are not accessible.
This will be remarked in the further sections of
this manual.