Waldorf Music X-Pole User's Manual
User’s Manual
X-Pole
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Vielen Dank für den Kauf dieses Waldorf Produktes. Es zeichnet sich durch
Zuverlässigkeit und Langlebigkeit aus. Dennoch können Material- oder
Verarbeitungsfehler nicht völlig ausgeschlossen werden. Daher bieten wir
Ihnen eine verlängerte Garantie. Damit Garantieleistungen in Kraft treten,
müssen Kaufrechnung und Garantiekarte vollständig ausgefüllt innerhalb
von 14 Tagen zurückgesandt werden. Diese Garantie erstreckt sich auf alle
Defekte in Material und Verarbeitung für den Zeitraum von 1 Jahr ab Kauf
des Produktes. Während der Garantiezeit ersetzt oder repariert Waldorf
Electronics das durch Waldorf Electronics oder ein autorisiertes Service
Zentrum als defekt befundene Produkt, ohne dem Kunden Material- oder
Arbeitsaufwand in Rechnung zu stellen.
Um die Garantie in Anspruch zu nehmen, muß sich der Kunde zunächst
telefonisch mit dem zuständigen Vertrieb in Verbindung setzen. Produkte,
die ohne vorherige Absprache eingesandt werden, können nicht kostenfrei
ausgetauscht bzw. repariert werden.
Das Produkt muß frei und versichert in Originalverpackung eingesandt
werden. Detaillierte Fehlerbeschreibungen sind beizufügen. Unfrei und/oder
nicht originalverpackt eingesandte Produkte gehen ungeöffnet zurück.
Waldorf Electronics behält sich vor, das eingesandte Produkt auf den neusten
Stand der Technik zu bringen, wenn dies erforderlich sein sollte.
Diese Garantie deckt keine Defekte ab, die durch unsachgemäße
Behandlung oder Eingriffe von unautorisierten Personen verursacht wurden
und ist beschränkt auf die Behebung von Defekten, die während der
normalen Nutzung durch Material- oder Verarbeitungsfehler aufgetreten
sind.
Thank you for choosing this Waldorf product. It is a dependable device and
is designed to last. However, the potential for defects in material or
workmanship cannot be eradicated completely. This is why we provide an
extended warranty for you.
To ensure your unit has full warranty coverage, mail the receipt and the fully
completed warranty card back within 14 days of purchase.
This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of original purchase. During this time, Waldorf
Electronics will repair or replace the product without charge for materials or
labor, provided the product was first inspected and found faulty by Waldorf
Electronics or an authorized service center. You must first contact your dealer
or distributor by telephone. Products that were mailed without prior
agreement cannot be exchanged or repaired free of charge.
The unit must be insured and sent prepared in its original package. Please
include a detailed description of the defect. Products that were not send
prepared or in the original package will be returned unopened.
Waldorf Electronics reserves the right to upgrade the unit with the latest
technological advances if necessary.
This warranty does not cover defects due to abuse, operation under other
than specified conditions, or repair by unauthorized persons. The warranty
covers only those malfunctions caused by material or workmanship defects
that occur during normal operation.
Bitte schicken Sie die Garantiekarte vollständig ausgefüllt zusammen mit
einer Kopie der Kaufrechnung zurück, um die Produktgarantie in Anspruch
nehmen zu können.
Please fill out this warranty card completely, include a copy of the purchase
receipt and send the two items to us in order to ensure the warranty is valid.
Garantiekarte / Warranty Card
Produktgarantie / Product Warranty
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Produkt / Product:
Sonderausstattungen / Custom features:
Sonstige verwendete Geräte / Other used equipment:
Seriennummer / Serial number: Kaufdatum / Purchase date:
Name Ihres Händlers / Name of your dealer:
Ort Ihres Händlers / City of your dealer:
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Waldorf Electronics
Support Department
Neustraße 9-12
53498 Waldorf
Germany
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Produktunterstützung / Product Support
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Wenn Sie Fragen zu Ihrem Waldorf Produkt haben, gibt es vier
Möglichkeiten, uns zu kontaktieren:
If you have any questions about your Waldorf product, feel free to contact us
via one of the four options listed below.
Schicken Sie uns eine E-Mail. Das ist der mit
Abstand effizienteste und schnellste Weg, uns zu
erreichen. Ihre Fragen können sofort an die
richtige Stelle weitergeleitet und innerhalb
kürzester Zeit beantwortet werden.
Senden Sie uns ein Telefax. Fast so schnell wie EMail, allerdings für Sie und uns weniger
komfortabel.
Schicken Sie uns einen Brief. Etwas langsamer,
dafür jedoch genauso zuverlässig wie ein
Telefax.
Und wenn es ganz dringend ist, rufen Sie uns an.
Wir versuchen, Ihre Fragen möglichst sofort zu
beantworten.
Send us an e-mail message. This is the most
efficient and fastest way to contact us. Your
questions will be forwarded immediately to the
resident expert and you will quickly receive an
answer.
Send us a fax. This is as fast as e-mail, but not
quite as comfortable for you and us.
Send us a letter. It will take a bit longer, but it is
just as dependable as a fax.
If you’re in big hurry, call us, we’ll try to answer
your questions right away.
info@waldorf-gmbh.de
+49-(0)2636-7935
+49-(0)2636-80563
Waldorf Electronics
Neustraße 9-12
53498 Waldorf, Germany
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Contents
Control Features and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Highlighted Control Features and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Suitable Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Editing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Compare Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recalling Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Copying Parameters between Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manual Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Panic Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Program Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
VCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ACM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Low-frequency Oscillator (LFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VCF Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VCA Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Modulation Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MIDI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MIDI Send and Receive Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Calling Programs via Program Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Influencing Programs via MIDI Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modwheel, Aftertouch and Pitchbend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Velocity and Note Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing Parameters via Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System Exclusive Data Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MIDI Device ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sending System Exclusive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Receiving System Exclusive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Gain/Trigger Recall Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tuning the Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MIDI Controller Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
System Exclusive Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Diagrams
Diagram 1: Parameter Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Diagram 2: Block schematic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tables
Table 1: Modulation sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Control Features and Connections
Front Panel
Rear Panel
쐃 Audio In CH.1/Left (Mono)
쐇 Audio In CH.2/Right
쐋 ACM In
쐏 Stereo Out Left/Stereo
쐄 Stereo Out Right/Mono
쐂 MIDI In jack
쐆 MIDI Thru jack
쐊 MIDI Out jack
쐎 CV jack
쐅 Gate jack
쐈 Power supply socket DC 12V with
cable clip
In OutThru
MIDI
Left / Stereo
Right / Mono
STEREO OUT
Made in Germany
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Vorsicht! Gerät nicht öffnen. Gefahr eines Stromschlages.
Servicearbeiten nur von geschultem Fachpersonal durchführen lassen!
CAUTION
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CH. 1 / Left
(MONO)
AUDIO IN ACM IN
CV
CV / GATE
GATE
In 2 (RING)
In 1 (TIP)
POWER
12V DC 750mA
+
-
CH. 2 / Right
This unit complies to
the FCC rules part 15.
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쐃 쐇 쐋 쐏 쐄 쐎 쐅 쐈쐂 쐆 쐊
햲 Modulation source assignment table
햳 Trigger LED
햴 Display
햵 Signal LEDs
햶 Mode key; selects the parameter level
햷 Mode LED; indicates the currently
active parameter level
햸 Parameters
햹 Rotary pots; adjust parameters
햺 Shift key; activates alternate functions
for pots and keys
햻 ▲ Scroll key; raises the program
number. Alternate function Compare
햽 ▼ Scroll key; lowers the program
number. Alternate function Store
햾 Trigger key; generates a manual
trigger signal
햿 Standby key for power switching
Right
Signal
Left
M
O
D
U
L
A
T
I
O
N
S
O
U
R
C
E
S
Trigger
Compare
Trigger
Store
Shift
Mode
Function
Standby
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
0 Off
1 LFO
2 LFO•Modwheel
3 LFO • Aftertouch
4 VCA Env.
5 VCA Env • Vel.
6 VCA Env • LFO
7 VCF Env
8 VCFEnv • Vel.
9 VCF Env • LFO
10 ACM
11 Velocity
12 Aftertouch
13 Keytrack
14 Modwheel
15 Pitch Bend
16 CV In 1
17 CV In 2
18 Gate In 1
19 Gate In 2
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햹햺햻햽햾햿
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the X-pole. This device lets you filter any type of signal via a
lowpass filter. In addition to the filter parameters, you can manipulate volume and pan
position within the stereo signal via complex modulations. A comprehensive MIDI
implementation provides comfortable handling via your keyboard and sequencer.
To ensure your instrument functions properly and enjoys a long life, please read and heed
the instructions in this manual.
Software development: Albert Huitsing
Hardware development: Thomas Kircher
Design: Axel Hartmann
Manual: Oliver Rockstedt
Revision Date: 08.12.97
We would like to thank:
Stefan Stenzel, Wolfgang Düren, Frank Schneider, Wolfram Franke, Kai Andresen, Beate
Walkowiak, Martin Neideck, Philipp Dahlhausen, Birger Degen, Niels A. Moseley, Kurt "Lu"
Wangard, H.-P. "Bonni" Bonnenberg, Frank Müller, Hubertus "Hubi" Weller, Sigi Barishi,
Pierra, Evi Mognol, Mike Carroll, Sabine Weiland… and anyone we have forgotten.
Waldorf Electronics is not liable if this manual contains erroneous information. The
contents of this manual may be updated at any time without prior notice. We made every
effort to ensure the information herein is accurate and that the manual contains no
contradictory information. Waldorf extends no guarantees in regard to this manual other
than those required by local law.
This manual or any portion of it may not be reproduced in any form without the
manufacturer's express written consent.
Waldorf Electronics GmbH, Neustraße 12, D-53498 Waldorf, Germany
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About this Manual
This manual was written to help you become familiar with the Waldorf X-Pole. It will also
help experienced users with routine tasks.
To avoid confusion, the terminology in this manual is based on the X-Pole 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.
Symbols
Caution: The comments that follow this symbol will help you avoid errors and
malfunctions.
☞Instructions: Follow these guidelines to execute a desired function.
Info: Additional information on a given topic.
Highlighted Control Features and Parameters
All of the X-Pole’s keys, pots and parameters are highlighted in bold letters throughout the
manual. Also every control element has an unique position no. 햲…햿 which refers to the
diagrams at the beginning of this manual. The connectors on the rear panel are referenced
by position no. 쐃…쐈. We suggest you make a copy of this page to have it at hand when
necessary.
Example: • Press the Shift key 햺.
The X-Pole’s diverse modes and parameters are illustrated in a depiction of the display.
A given parameter’s value range is indicated from low to high with the two values shown in
display-like letters, separated by three dots.
Example: Cutoff 0…127
Example: Program 12 is active
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General Safety Guidelines
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.
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.
• Do not use the device in extremely dusty or dirty environments.
• Ensure adequate ventilation is available at all sides of the device, especially when
you mount it in a rack.
• Do not place the device near heat sources such as radiators.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations.
Power Supply
• Use only the included AC/DC adapter.
• Plug the adapter only into wall sockets that are properly grounded.
• Make sure the available power supply has the required rating indicated on the
adapter. If you have any doubts, consult a qualified electrician.
• Never install a different plug. If the included cable is not equipped with a suitable
plug for your local sockets, take it to a qualified electrician.
• Unplug the device when you are not using it for longer periods.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• Always pull the plug when unplugging the device, never the cable.
Operation
• Never place objects containing liquids on or near the device.
• Place the device on a stable base only. Use a suitable platform or rack.
• Make sure no foreign objects find their way into the chassis. If for some reason this
should occur, switch the power off, unplug the device and consult a qualified
repair center.
• This device, used on its own or with amplifiers, speakers or headphones, can
generate volume levels that may do irreparable damage to your hearing. For this
reason you should keep the volume at tolerable levels.
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Maintenance
• Do not open the device or remove the cover. Refer all service and repair tasks to
qualified personnel. The interior of the chassis contains no components that require
user maintenance.
• 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.
Proper Use
This device is designed exclusively to filter low-frequency audio signals for the purpose of
processing sound. Any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty extended by Waldorf
Electronics GmbH. Waldorf Electronics GmbH is not liable for damages due to incorrect
use.
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Setup and Operation
Inventory
The Waldorf X-Pole comes complete with:
• the X-Pole
• 12V/800mA DC adapter
• this manual
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.
Make sure you fill out the warranty card and send it to the appropriate distributor or
the address printed on the registration card. This is the only way we can keep you
informed of upgrades and updates. Other available services are listed on the warranty
card.
Setup
Place the X-Pole on a clean, even surface. If you choose to take the device on the road, we
suggest you mount it in a 19" rack. The X-Pole takes up 89mm, equivalent to 2 rack spaces.
Applications
Because its trigger-function can be activated manually, via MIDI, a separate trigger-signal,
and the actual audio-signal, the X-Pole is suitable for a wide range of applications. The
following sections illustrate a few typical applications. You of course can select any other
desired configuration; just let your imagination be your guide.
The X-Pole and Electric Guitars
If your rig includes several effects processors, patch the X-Pole in between your distortion
unit and reverb or delay unit in the signal chain.
Use the envelope signal to control the cutoff frequency at a medium resonance to generate
an automatic wah-wah effect. As an alternative to the signal envelope, you can of course
use the LFO.
Distortion
Guitar
X-Pole
Mixer Amp
Multi EFX / Floor EFX
Audio
Out
AudioInAudio
Out
Audio
In
Stereo
Out
Audio
In
Audio
Out
Line
In
Line
In
Right
S
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Left
M
O
D
U
L
A
T
I
O
N
S
O
U
R
C
E
S
Trigger
Compare
Trigger
Store
Shift
Mode
Function
Standby
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
0 Off
1 LFO
2 LFO•Modwheel
3 LFO • Aftertouch
4 VCA Env.
5 VCA Env • Vel.
6 VCA Env • LFO
7 VCF Env
8 VCFEnv • Vel.
9 VCF Env • LFO
10 ACM
11 Velocity
12 Aftertouch
13 Keytrack
14 Modwheel
15 Pitch Bend
16 CV In 1
17 CV In 2
18 Gate In 1
19 Gate In 2
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The X-Pole and Electronic Drumpads
You may use an electronic drumpad to trigger the X-Pole’s envelopes. Connect the pad’s
output to the ACM In jack 쐋 and adjust the signal level via the ACM section’s Gain
parameter. The ACM In jack 쐋 makes it possible to use an additional audio device as
trigger source. In addition, you can generate a continuous modulation signal from the
source’s signal envelope.
You can trigger any signal you have patched into the Audio In jacks 쐃 and 쐇. You can
also connect a MIDI sound generator to the MIDI Out jack 쐊 and play its sounds via your
drumpad. The X-Pole sends a C3 note (note number 60) each time a trigger occurs.
The X-Pole and Synthesizers/Samplers
Connect the synthesizer’s MIDI output to the MIDI In jack 쐂 and the Audio outputs to the
X-Pole’s Audio In jacks 쐃 and 쐇.
The envelopes can be triggered via the MIDI notes that you or the device play. The filter
can be modulated via envelopes, the LFO, etc. in the same manner as with an analog
synthesizer, which is an especially interesting feature when you are using samplers and
sound generators that are not equipped with analog filters.
Mixer Amp
Synthesizer
Audio
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Audio
In
Stereo
Out
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Standby
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
0 Off
1 LFO
2 LFO•Modwheel
3 LFO • Aftertouch
4 VCA Env.
5 VCA Env • Vel.
6 VCA Env • LFO
7 VCF Env
8 VCFEnv • Vel.
9 VCF Env • LFO
10 ACM
11 Velocity
12 Aftertouch
13 Keytrack
14 Modwheel
15 Pitch Bend
16 CV In 1
17 CV In 2
18 Gate In 1
19 Gate In 2
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Guitar
Mixer Amp
Synthesizer
Drumpad
Audio
Out
Audio
In
Stereo
Out
Line
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Out
ACM In
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Compare
Trigger
Store
Shift
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Function
Standby
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
0 Off
1 LFO
2 LFO•Modwheel
3 LFO • Aftertouch
4 VCA Env.
5 VCA Env • Vel.
6 VCA Env • LFO
7 VCF Env
8 VCFEnv • Vel.
9 VCF Env • LFO
10 ACM
11 Velocity
12 Aftertouch
13 Keytrack
14 Modwheel
15 Pitch Bend
16 CV In 1
17 CV In 2
18 Gate In 1
19 Gate In 2
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The X-Pole as a Denoiser
Let the appropriate envelopes control the volume and cutoff frequency. Use the envelopes
for a short attack and a relatively long release time and set the Audio Trigger to Single
Trigger Mode. As an alternative, you can also use the signal envelope to control the cutoff
frequency.
The X-Pole as an Effects Device
The LFO is capable of producing frequencies in the audio range. Its highest frequency is
261.6 Hz, which is equivalent to a C note. If you modulate the cutoff frequency or volume
via one of these LFOs, you will generate a ringmodulation-like effect.
You can also achieve audible effects by panning via an LFO or envelope. You can generate
everything from a slow right/left wavering effect to a stereo amplitude modulation.
You can also generate compression when the signal envelope, preceded by a minus sign,
modulates the volume.
The X-Pole and CV/Gate Applications
The X-Pole is equipped with a two-channel cv/gate input that makes it possible to feed in
control signals from classic analog synthesizers. The cv signals can be used as continuous
modulation sources in the same way as internal generators. The gate signals can be used as
modulation sources, too. Further, they can act as trigger sources for the envelopes. Since
the cv inputs as well as the gate inputs use an active design, you can also connect a pedal
or a foot controller to the jacks.
Undoubtedly you have already realized that with the Waldorf X-Pole and just a little
imagination, you can create an untold number of other effects or effect combinations based
on these examples.
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Mixer Amp
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Stereo
Out
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Shift
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Function
Standby
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
0 Off
1 LFO
2 LFO•Modwheel
3 LFO • Aftertouch
4 VCA Env.
5 VCA Env • Vel.
6 VCA Env • LFO
7 VCF Env
8 VCFEnv • Vel.
9 VCF Env • LFO
10 ACM
11 Velocity
12 Aftertouch
13 Keytrack
14 Modwheel
15 Pitch Bend
16 CV In 1
17 CV In 2
18 Gate In 1
19 Gate In 2
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Connections
Audio and MIDI
In order to get started with your X-Pole you will need an AC wall socket, a signal source
like a synthesizer or a guitar, a MIDI keyboard, a mixing console, an amp and an audio
monitor such as a speaker cabinet.
You can also use a computer or sequencer rather than a MIDI keyboard.
☞ Follow these steps to connect the devices:
• Turn all units off.
• Connect the X-Pole’s audio inputs Audio In CH.1/Left (Mono) 쐃 and Audio In
CH.2/Right 쐇 to the signal source. If you do not want to process a stereo signal,
use the Audio In CH.1/Left (Mono) 쐃 only.
• Connect the X-Pole’s audio outputs Stereo Out Left/Stereo 쐏 and Stereo Out
Right/Mono 쐄 to your mixing console.
• Optionally, connect an external audio device to the ACM In jack 쐋.
• Connect your keyboards MIDI Out jack to the X-Pole’s MIDI In jack 쐂.
• Connect the included adapter to the X-Pole’s Power Supply 쐈 socket.
• Insert the adapter plug in a suitable wall outlet.
• First switch on the connected MIDI keyboard and then the signal source, the
mixing console and amp.
If you do not choose to connect a mixing console, you can patch the X-Pole’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 the Stereo Out Right/Mono 쐄 output. If you
do not insert a plug into Stereo Out Left/Stereo 쐏, then the mono master signal is
routed via the right output.
Before connecting and disconnecting the X-Pole to a power supply source, turn your
amp’s volume control all the way down to avoid damage due to on/off switching
noise.
The X-Pole produces a high level output signal (see technical data). 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!
CV/Gate
Optionally, you can connect external control devices like analog synthesizers etc. to the XPole’s CV jack 쐎 and GATE jack 쐅. Both connectors are designed as 1/4" stereo phone
jacks. Use the tip for CV in 1 (Gate in 1) and the ring for CV in 2 (Gate in 2).
The gate inputs are pulled up to high level via internal resistors. Therefore, you can also use
a footswitch as a gate trigger device. The same can be done for the cv inputs in principle.
Both cv inputs are pulled up to +5V via 4.7k resistors internally. You may use foot
controller pedals with 1k…50k pots as control devices, but be aware that due to technical
reasons you cannot use the whole modulation value range 0…127 in these cases.
CV
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GATE
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Operation
Power Switching
The X-Pole is equipped with a software-based power control. When you connect the X-Pole
to a wall socket, it is powered on initially.
First, an animated startup message and the version number of the X-Pole’s operating
software will appear in the display.
After several seconds, the display will change to show the program number; the X-Pole is
now ready for use.
Switching off
The X-Pole has a special shutdown feature, that prevents data loss by accidentally pressing
the power button. When you want to switch off the power, press and hold the Standby
button 햿. After a few seconds the X-Pole will switch off. If you release the Standby button
햿 before, the shutdown process is cancelled.
Bypass
The bypass function allows you to disable the X-Pole temporarily in order to listen to the
unprocessed sound.
☞ This is how you bypass the X-Pole’s sound processing features:
1. Briefly press the Standby key 햿.
The display shows bYPASS PrESS button to End in animated
letters.
You are now listening to the original sound.
2. Briefly press the Standby key 햿 again. The display changes back to the program
number and the filtered sound is active again.
Please note that this function only does a "soft bypass" by disabling some parameters.
Therefore any distortion will remain when overdriving the X-Pole’s input stage.
Selecting Programs
Factory and User Programs
The Waldorf X-Pole features 60 programs which are also called memory locations.
Programs 1 through 30 are freely-programmable; programs 31 through 60 are permanent
factory preset programs. When you first activate the X-Pole, programs 1 through 30 are
identical to factory preset programs 31 through 60.
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Use the Scroll keys ▲ 햻 and ▼ 햽 to select programs. The currently selected program is
indicated by the display 햴 .
☞ This is how you select a program:
• Press ▲ 햻 briefly to select the next program.
• Press ▼ 햽 briefly to select the previous program.
To scroll through a number of programs quickly, press the appropriate scroll key and
hold it down. After approx. 1 second, the display will scroll faster. Once the desired
program is indicated in the display, release the scroll key. More acceleration can be
archieved by pressing down the opposite scroll key while holding down the first
scroll key. In this case, the program no. is changed in steps of 10.
Editing Parameters
In order to change or edit in the X-Pole, you must access the appropriate parameters. These
parameters are arranged in a matrix. Accessing parameters requires two steps: First you
must select the desired parameter level. Then you can use the rotary pots located below the
six columns to edit the parameter directly. The parameters and how they function are
described in detail in the next chapter.
Diagram 1: Parameter Matrix
☞ This is how you access a desired parameter:
1. Press the Mode key 햶 repeatedly until the LED 햷 next to the desired parameter
level illuminates.
2. Alternatively, you can press and hold the Mode key 햶, and use the Scroll keys ▲
햻 and ▼ 햽 to select the desired level.
3. Turn the rotary control 햹 located below the column 햸 containing the desired
parameter.
Shift
Mode
Function
Source
Gain
Trigger
Attenuator
Gain
Channel Link
Speed Delay Shape Source Amount Destination
Mode MIDI Channel Attack Decay Sustain Release
Volume Panning Envelope Sensitivity Velocity Sensitivity Pan Mod Source Amount
Cutoff Resonance Envelope Sensitivity Slope Cut Mod Source Amount
Vol Mod Source Amount Attack Decay Sustain Release
ACM
LFO 1/2
MOD 1/2
IN 1/2
VCF ENV 1/2
VCA 1/2
VCF 1/2
VCA ENV 1/2
Example: Program 12
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