All user reviews of 5/5 for the Waldorf Micro Q

Virtual analog synth hardware
2U rack
300 presets in memory
For specifications see the Q
is almost the same except for:
Dsp-one instead of 3 on the Q
Routing-filter is fixed
Them dynamically allocate 25 votes (depending on the complexity of sounds)
-Effect can be a little worse (g unable to verify)
(These are the main differences with the Q)

UTILIZATION

Edition of the matrix is ​​not that bad, but a little time to adapt
is necessary
There is a freeware editor MQQ Pc (Q quick editor)
+ Scrambler to change the "pseudo-random" (it remains in digital) a preset

Remember that 6 + 2entrees separated out, it is not negligible for a synth
of this award

SOUNDS

With up to five wavetables and oscilloscope with 2 filters per voice, I will say that one has
the margin
The sounds are obviously synthetic analogue with a penchant "cold"
Excellent for the New Wave, industry or "electro-clash" style 80's revival
However, we can make it sound pretty hot playing on multiple modulations
and routing filters
The oscilloscope is excellent in quality and harmonic richness general
And modulations!
: Lfo addition to a sin LFO2 saw a module that modulates osc 2 osc ....
There's even drum maps for those in need of kicks / snare
Finally, the vocoder, it's even more for the Q

OVERALL OPINION

550 euros for a nine "almost Q" at home: the microQ (6 letters not better)
Its strong point is the sound Waldorf, this synth can do, but certainly from analog
that a.

functionality of y'en almost too ....
Oscilos 3, Sub, noise, fm, 4 envelopes, 2 filters, modulation matrix, arpeggiator, effects ...

UTILIZATION

in terms of ergonomics, j'tait quite skeptical at beginners and 4 knobs seemed sacrment limit.
trs well in the end it screwed up the bulk of paramtres be reached quickly, thanks deslectionenfaade matrix.

on the other hand need to go through an editor noon to configure all parameter.
we forget the flying of the facade in arpeggiator, for example.


SOUNDS

cot it is clearly audible in the modlisation, moog n'esprerpar find under the hood!
the filters are digital and feel, but is by no means a flaw. Lersultatfinal gniale is a machine, powerful, open and fairly typical one is clearly in the register of the cold electronics.
range dessonoritsest trs rich, but the micro or Q excels when it comes to simple sounds sharp, variants, and distorted.
it's just a war machine, although it is capable of outputting sounds fine and mlodieux.
For my part I love the waldorf is incisive, space, and rich.

OVERALL OPINION

in my rack for 2 years, among many machines, it became a staple of my music. is the machine that I use for the sound that will take over in my tracks. it's a great machine, works well. is a bonneoccasion not CHRE, and no one has CHRE worth the money ...
so I do not regret having bought it, plus I'm pasprtde sell it.

the most:
sound
wealth Settings,
stability of the machine
the price OCCAZ

Cons:
the edition of some paramtres
pasd'diteurmidi mac / pc standard

I will not repeat here the list of possibilities DIFFERENT sound and technical characteristics of this vehicle standards that are relative beginners of all the hardware quality and years 80/90 I had the opportunity to test.

To get a good idea of the tense of'dition possible, simply browse through the user manual available on the site of Waldorf microQ category: http://www.waldorfmusic.de/en/ archiv / micro-q-series.html
The Publishing

UTILIZATION

visualizing basic parameters of sound is clear and intuitive, we found it fairly easily and instantly using the LCD display screen processing rack. In terms of synthesis of Paramtres pousss a little more, it must go through a menu via the touch edition and you better have a quick throw it in the manual. In addition certain features involving many Paramtres and ask us to take a little time to understand their effects.

Personally, I find the manual very clear and direct thoughts with schmas and curves illustrating the operation of the module. Nevertheless have, there are some imprcisions or errors that may disturb.

It is unfortunate that there are no comprehensive and free editor for PC, the only currently available are either missing or version dmonstration really important feature. Sounds Plutt

SOUNDS

or the sonority of the machine can agree a lot of styles.

As usual presets provided are not gg (orients very techno / trance) but availing oneself of this rack as many features and the sound that comes out is very clean and neutral, some would say cold, personally I prefer the neutral term, everyone can really make the sound that suits him.

The raction VLOC and the aftertouch and this parameter is actually a very expressive synth. The effects are sufficient to address some sounds and I like particulirement.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this rack for about a week.
I bought used a member of Audiofanzine APRS resale of my microKorg and I confess I do not regret this goes upmarket with my hardware.

I tried 8 of the Prophet DaveSmith (the Mopho or Evolver m'intressaient n'taient not available but the test), the Waldorf Blofeld (pluttdu this little box and afraid of bugs Module) ...

Finally, given the character of the multitimbral machine, its reputation, its rating occasion, I ended up cracking to replace my old VA.

What I love most: the possibilities of synthesis standard, the compactness of the rack, the apparent robustness of its manufacture.

What I like least: no USB port, no full editor free, user-friendly format rack that I can not find very convenient for the ride.

This synthesizer is a consultant for any lover of synthesis warned that likes to spend a good half hour shoot button to get the sound that goes well for this track such a place or a piece of super CRER custom special effects. I do not think it is a device for beginners.

For now, I'm very happy with my investment.

Lots of features for the money IMO, plenty of options in the synth engine but the FX could have been better, there are some midi syncing bugs with the LFO's and the delay FX but i can live with them

Price paid usd 800

UTILIZATION

Hmmm, The µQ is not the most intuitive synth out there IMO, it takes a while to know it, and there are lots of menus which can be confusing for some folks, I got sound diver to program it so I don't really care if it's difficult or not

So far mine is in perfect shape, but the knobs can get jumpy if you don't use them so twist them from time to time to make sure they work ok

SOUNDS

A nice little synth with a very unique sound, more on the agressive side of things but it can also sound very smooth, some wonderful lush pads can be obtained with the Micro Q with some programming, the comb filters are great for dreamy sounds, the synth engine is also quite powerful, fast envelopes, lots of options, decent enuogh efx without any realtime modulation capabilities, it has a sound which you'll like or not, personally I dig it, but it's sometimes difficult to make it cut thru a dense mix, the sound is more hyped on the highs and lows so sometimes you have to eq it a bit to make it stand out

OVERALL OPINION

I like the µQ very much ... I don't think I'll sell mine, it's not perfect but it has that mojo, and now that waldorf is dead it's more of a collectors item for me

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: MusickMan (January 0-, 2005)