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SYNTHESIZERS · 2000
MicroQ
Waldorf
Manufacturer
Waldorf
Type
Synthesizers
Production
2000–2004
Model
MicroQ
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Document Library
Manuals
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Audio Demos
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Compatible Sound ROMs
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EPROM Archive
Waldorf Micro Q
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Parts & Components
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
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Specifications
- lfo
- 3 LFOs (audio-rate capable); waveforms: sine, triangle, saw up, saw down, square, sample & hold
- keys
- None (rack module); MicroQ Keyboard variant: 37-note keyboard
- midi
- MIDI In, Out, Thru; 16-part multitimbral; responds to standard MIDI controllers
- colors
- Yellow "Sahara", Classic Blue, Phoenix Edition (limited)
- filter
- 2 multi-mode filters (serial/parallel switchable); types: 12dB/24dB low-pass, 12dB/24dB band-pass, 12dB/24dB high-pass, 12dB/24dB notch, comb filter (positive/negative feedback); FM and distortion per filter
- inputs
- Stereo external audio input
- memory
- 300 user patches, 100 user performances, 20 user drum kits
- weight
- 4.5 kg
- display
- 2x20 character LCD
- effects
- 5 effect processors: reverb, surround delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, delay, 25-band vocoder; 4 independent + 1 global effect
- outputs
- 6 audio outputs (Main L/R, Sub Out 1 L/R, Sub Out 2 L/R), stereo headphone
- variants
- MicroQ Lite (reduced voices), MicroQ Keyboard (with keys), MicroQ Omega (75-voice expansion)
- envelopes
- 4 bipolar envelopes (enhanced ADSR with loop and one-shot functions)
- polyphony
- 25 voices dynamic (up to 75 with expansion)
- sequencer
- Arpeggiator with user patterns (accents, timing, swing, glide, chords); no step sequencer
- dimensions
- 483mm x 92mm x 89mm (19" x 2U x 3.5")
- modulation
- 16-entry modulation matrix
- oscillator
- 3 digital oscillators per voice plus 2 sub-oscillators; waveforms: pulse (variable width), sawtooth, triangle, sine, 2 PPG-style wavetables (128 waves each)
- form factor
- 2U 19-inch rackmount
- architecture
- Single DSP design with dynamic voice allocation
- synthesis type
- Virtual Analog with Wavetable
- signal to noise
- 110dB dynamic range
- power consumption
- 12V DC external, 12 watts
- frequency response
- 0Hz - 24kHz
