Originally Posted by sovietpop ➡️

I have asked Waldorf for new encoders but they just won't. Support has been awful imo and im not going to buy any other Waldorf gear in the future.

Originally Posted by Arglebargle ➡️

Anyone know of the whereabouts of the list of original patches for the M? Was wanting to do a comparison with my new (used) M that has a couple of additional patch sets.

Checked this thread and online, but so far no luck.

Originally Posted by synth_nyc ➡️

Greetings,
I’m pleased to inform you that Waldorf Music has just released my 128 M custom patches [Bank 2] on their website. This is following my M 128 custom patches [Bank 1], Pulse 2 51 custom patches and Iridium / Quantum 100 custom patches.

You can listen to all of them in high resolution 24bit 96kHz FLAC on my website (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows):
https://synthnyc.com/index.php/album...atches-bank-2/

Or in low resolution on my Bandcamp:
https://synthnyc.bandcamp.com/album/...patches-bank-2

Or in low resolution on Waldorf Music Soundcloud (another playlist):
https://soundcloud.com/waldorf-music...ney-m-soundset

And you can purchase them on Waldorf Music website:
https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/sou...-blue-journey/

Introduction:
The Blue Journey 128 sound set for the M synthesizer explores the technology from the past that made PPG and Waldorf Music machines historical landmarks. It highlights firmware version 1.07 and 1.08 that brought a slew of functionally to the M; almost giving it new synthesizer engines without sacrificing the user experience!

Description:
The first 32 [1-32] patches are using MW1 mode only with PPG Transitions (short 22kHz / 16bit mono samples) exclusively; PPG Transitions reading feature was introduced in firmware version 1.07. Those patches have the Transition number + Slot number in the M Patch Name, so it’s easy to rebuild (e.g. T143 S3 Low Rez Vox is the patch name of patch number 1 on the M, using PPG Transition T143 in M Slot 3).

The required samples are from the original PPG library and have already been renamed for use in the M. A detailed overview and instructions for loading the samples into there M are available in the downloads after purchase.

https://www.hermannseib.com/english/...ave.htm#sorted

http://ppg.synth.net/waveterm/wt_lib.shtml

The next 32 [33-64] patches are exploring MW2 mode new features: new (totaling 18) digital filters were introduced in firmware version 1.08.

Those patches have the M digital filter type in the M Patch Name (and in the file name on synth_nyc website and bandcamp) (e.g. B Stop Marbles is the patch name of patch number 36 on the M, using the B Stop filter), so it’s easy to know which filter was used and showcasing the M firmware 1.08 capability.

The last 64 [65-128] patches are a mix of MW1 and MW2 modes but not using any Transitions.

In The Blue Journey sound set, you will find many vocal textures, vocal plucks, vocal basses and vocal pads because this is probably where the M excels; where its ‘magic’ and uniqueness are more present. There are also many other leads, basses, and even VA patches; and of course many wavetable scanning patches, that can make it to any retro or modern production.

I hope you’ll enjoy The Blue Journey, as much as I enjoyed programming the patches.

Questions:
Please kindly contact Waldorf Music since they licensed the sound bank from me.

Originally Posted by Elsapo2001 ➡️

I messed around with a 3W and its an impressive synthesizer tons of features etc.. but for some reason on close listening and eval it sounded more modern to my ears than the M.

Originally Posted by Nickel Iron Core ➡️

Here's the specific link you want:
https://cloud.waldorfmusic.com/index...j8AwfndtMbSTYq

Other data inc the OG presets from this page:
https://waldorfmusic.weclapp.com/web...izer/home.page

Originally Posted by josker ➡️

Hi - I'm hoping for advice from people who've had to deal with replacing the red encoders:

Is the part available from Waldorf for self-service replacement? If you had to send it in, how long of a wait was it? Do you need to be under warranty for this replacement?

I gather that encoders exhibiting symptoms won't exactly fix themselves over time...

Thanks!

Originally Posted by VladiS ➡️

Dear tricera,

I have discussed this topic with Winfried. Technically in your case is better to change mainboard with dealer. This problem, which you have (also one another customer) is related to HW, and even it COULD be corrected with software, but SHOULD NOT.
I am really recommend to change the mainboard.
Technically your problem related to the unstable negative voltage reference.

The attenuators to VCA were added, but they are for general loudness compensation and not for stereo field correction as they act on both VCAs simultaneously.

I am apologizing for this inconvenience, but analog electronics is such a bitch some times.

Greetings
Vladi

Originally Posted by tajnost ➡️

Maybe it was already asked and on the list, but please consider if theres still some M space left. Would be totally awesome to add ASSIGN and RANDOM arp play modes, assign is obviously when the order of notes in arpeggio repeats the way how notes were actually played on keyboard.

THNX

Originally Posted by IUCA81 ➡️

Hi,

I finally pulled the plug and got the M, but i bought a B Stock unit from Muziker. Don't know if it the store's fault or the packaging material is bad, but it arrived like in the attached picture.

It looks like new and in the first few minutes with it, it seems the knobs and encoders work fine, but i noticed something weird even before i powered it up: when i took it out of the box, it seemed like something is moving inside.

I jiggled it a bit more and definitelly sounds like there's something loose. It's not like a screw sound, but maybe more like a loose ribbon or wire. It never happened with any of the other synths i have, i was just wondering if any of you have this thing too ..

Originally Posted by phase0 ➡️

I like that that the arp offers note out - not all synths do - I have it hooked up to 303 & have been using it to generate 303 patterns.

I would prob rather have the 16 patterns vs FIFO arp - thats a feature on almost all other basic arps. every daw prob has that basic FIFO arp.

Originally Posted by phase0 ➡️

I like that that the arp offers note out - not all synths do - I have it hooked up to 303 & have been using it to generate 303 patterns.

I would prob rather have the 16 patterns vs FIFO arp - thats a feature on almost all other basic arps. every daw prob has that basic FIFO arp.

Originally Posted by VladiS ➡️

Dear all,

hereby I inform you that FW 1.09 passed test and released by Waldorf Music! One can officially download it from the Support section of waldorfmusic.com

The most important changes are :

fixed - multimode MIDI processing for parts on separate MIDI channels now works as expected (Pitchbend & Co issue)

fixed - bug with hi-res parameters (Transition Start / Transition End) in sysex sender/receiver

fixed - UserWavetable load for 16-bit waves — corrupted wave 1 (take care of RIFF chunk offset properly)

fixed - Smooth Scan misbehavior on fast modulation rates (due to fractional overflow)

improved — M now suppresses CC emitting, if a sound parameter was set up via sysex

added - sysex pair 0x60 / 0x61 - M state request/answer (editor support)

added - possibility to update single sound via sysex only in working RAM, do not save it directly to ROM first (editor support)

added - updater function to track bulk sound updates via SYSEX and reconfigure DSP (editor support)

added - updater function to track UI updates during bulk sound updates via sysex (editor support)

added - sysex 0x66 to changing Multi Arrangement (as regular PC/BC messages change the Sound within the Part since FW 1.08)

Unfortunately, due to full used ROM, some bugs can't be fixed until graphic engine will be changed. I am working tight on it, as I want to use the same highly optimized UI engine for my synth too. The next stuff is known bugs and planned to be fixed at next big release FW 1.10, probably in Oct-Nov 2023 :

The MIDI clock drifts in Slave mode. Unable to fix without changing the graphic engine. Proposed workaround until fixed: Use M as the Master Clock source, if possible.

The Multimode could overdrive the DSP in dual mode if voice stealing & glide are enabled. Unable to fix without changing the graphic engine (need ROM space for updating the voice stealing algorithm).Proposed workaround until fixed: Use the Modern Mode for Part 1, to reduce DSP load.

The Transition replay is sometimes overdriven/clicky for user transitions. The possible reason is overflow due to the interpolator. Possible workaround — use normalization for -6dB gain in transitions to avoid such an issue. 

On behalf of Waldorf music I am saying big Thank you! for your support, help and inputs. This constant feedback and contact with you gave me invaluable experience of collaboration, support and improving of complex product.

You are also inspired me to go further and continue to design, develop and produce synthesizers. I love it, and I love GS community. Thank you, gals & guys. You are incredible.

Warm greetings from Remagen
Vladi

Originally Posted by Nickel Iron Core ➡️

Fred's Lab just added MPE to the Tooro.

I'm looking at them covetously. Hope the M eventually gets this.

Originally Posted by EvilDragon ➡️

Massive X doesn't support MPE.

Originally Posted by Nickel Iron Core ➡️

Current wavetable synths with MPE:
...
* Waldorf Iridium

...

Which have I missed?

Originally Posted by true zebra ➡️

I hope there is a "vintage"/ "humanise" for each voice in the works. I would love to detune each of the 8 or 16 voices by a few cents.
@ VladiS

Originally Posted by phase0 ➡️

Because velocity is only positive or negative you can only pan in one direction - unlike an LFO that modulates in both directions.

Velocity of 0 means no modulation so stereo image is preserved.

Try side chaining your mod wheel to the lfo speed - there really is no other way to adjust slower lfo values, there isn't enough granularity in the lfo speed knobs even at the slowest lfo speeds.