Sound Parameters – Mod Matrix Section
121 Waldorf microQ User´s Manual
Mod Matrix Section
A modulation can be described as a signal-generating unit’s influence upon a sound parameter. The
terms used in this context are "source" and "destination". The microQ offers 16 independent
modulation assignments (slots) each with individual settings of source, destination and amount. The
Modulation Matrix (Mod Matrix) is the key of the power of each Waldorf synthesizer, so start
experimenting with it right now.
The following picture of the microQ’s parameter matrix shows the Mod Matrix section:
Select Source Amount Destination
Mod Matrix
The Modulation Matrix is split into two basic kinds of modulations:
Fast Modulation Matrix (M1F…M8F)
These slots feature a high internal update rate, intended to be used for modulations that require very
fast calculations.
Standard Modulation Matrix (M1S…M8S)
These slots are calculated at normal speed, which is still fast enough for most modulation purposes,
e.g. when dealing with the modulation wheel or velocity. The Standard Modulation Matrix slots offer
an extended set of modulation sources and destinations compared with the Fast Modulation Matrix.
For in-depth information about modulation speed and tables of the various available sources
and destinations, read the chapter “Modulation Speed Levels” on page 46.
Mod Matrix Parameter Controls
All parameters related to the Modulation Matrix can be edited with the endless dials of the Mod
Matrix section.
Select
Select the respective slots M1F…M8F or M1S…M8S.
Source see Tables “Fast Modulation Sources” and“Standard Modulation
Sources”
Defines the modulation source.
Please take into consideration that the number of modulation sources available depends on the
type of modulation slot you’re using.
Amount -64…+63
Determines the amount of modulation applied to the destination. Since the modulation is in fact a
multiplication of the source signal and this parameter, the resulting amplitude depends on the type of
modulation source you select:
• For the so-called unipolar modulation sources, the resulting amplitude lies within the range of
0…+1, if Amount is positive or 0…-1, if Amount is negative. These sources are: all envelopes,
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