Waldorf Streichfett - Manual (Page 11)

11 Streichfett Reference Manual
that, the Streichfett is automatically available as a
MIDI device and will also receive power via the
USB connection.
6. Without a computer, you need to connect the
USB power supply that came with the Streichfett
to the USB port 3. After that, the Streichfett is
ready for work!
7. Then switch on the computer (if connected), the
mixing console and finally the amplifier or active
monitor speakers.
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If you do not choose to connect a mixing console,
you can patch the Streichfett’s output signals di-
rectly to an amplifier or an audio interface. Use an
input usually called Line, Aux or Tape input.
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Before connecting and disconnecting the Streichfett
from a power supply source, turn your amplifier’s
volume control all the way down to avoid damage
due to on / off switching noise. The Streichfett pro-
duces a high level output signal. Please take care
that the connected playback device is suitable for
the high level of an electronic instrument. Never
use the mic or phono input of the connected amp!
The USB Connection
Using a USB cable you can connect the Streichfett to your
computer observing the following system requirements:
• Windows PC: Windows XP or newer is recommen-
ded, a USB port
• Linux PC, a USB port
• Apple: Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.6 or newer, a
USB port
The USB connection of the Streichfett allows:
• Power supply via USB when connected to a suitable
computer
•
Power supply via the USB power supply
• Transmitting and receiving MIDI data
• Dumping of firmware updates to the Streichfett
• Data exchange with suitable computer software or
another Streichfett
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Make sure to use a fullspeed USB port on your
computer as well as a USB compatible cable to
avoid problems with data transmission.