Waldorf streichfett User manual

Content
Streichfett Reference Manual 2
Content
Foreword ................................................................................3!
Control Features and Connections......................................5!
Front Panel...................................................................... 5!
Connections.................................................................... 6
Introduction............................................................................7!
About this Manual........................................................... 7!
General Safety Guidelines............................................... 8!
Setup and Connection.........................................................10!
Package Contents.......................................................... 10!
Connections.................................................................. 10
The USB Connection..................................................... 11
Basic Operation ...................................................................12!
Powering On / Off......................................................... 12!
Editing........................................................................... 12
The Streichfett Controls...................................................... 13!
Strings Section ...............................................................13!
Solo Section...................................................................15!
Effect Section .................................................................16!
Memory Section ............................................................17
Additional Functions......................................................18
Appendix .............................................................................. 20!
Technical Data ..............................................................20
MIDI Controller Numbers ..............................................21!
MIDI Implementation ....................................................22!
Declaration of Conformity .............................................28!
Product Warranty & Support..........................................31!

Foreword
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Streichfett String Synthesizer.
By choosing a Waldorf product, you know this device has
been crafted and produced carefully, in Germany, for the
most exigeant musicians. We hope you will have great fun
and many creative / innovative ideas using it.
Reading this user manual, you will discover all the device
features, learn its basic use in real situations, and benefits of
tips & tricks we gathered during product development /
quality checks.
Your Waldorf-team
Hint
Waldorf Music is not liable for any erroneous information
contained in this manual. 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
Music extends no liabilities 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 written consent.
Waldorf Music GmbH, Lilienthalstrasse 7, 53424 Remagen,
Germany

Foreword
Streichfett Reference Manual 4
The Streichfett Development Team
Hardware: Frédéric Meslin, Oliver Rockstedt,
Frank Schneider
Software Frédéric Meslin, Oliver Rockstedt,
Stefan Stenzel
Design: Axel Hartmann, Stefan Stenzel
Manual / Layout: Holger Steinbrink, Stefan Stenzel
Revision: 1.0, July 2014
wPlease visit our website www.waldorfmusic.com for
more information about Streichfett!
We would like to thank
Christian Bacaj, Karsten Dubsch, Willie Eckl, Joachim Flor,
Michael von Garnier, Daniel Krawietz, Kurt "Lu" Wangard,
吴海彬, and anyone we have forgotten.

Control Features and Connections
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Control Features and Connections
Front Panel
aVolume Dial
bStrings Section
cSolo Section
dEffect Section
eMemory Section

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Connections
AMIDI Out Jack
BMIDI In Jack
CUSB Port for power supply and MIDI connection to
a suited computer
DRight/Mono Audio Output Jack
ELeft/Stereo Audio Output Jack
6Stereo Headphone Jack

Introduction
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Introduction
About this Manual
This manual was written to help you getting familiar with
the Streichfett. It will also aid experienced users with
routine tasks.
Important terms are highlighted in bold letters.
Symbols
mCaution – The comments that follow this symbol
will help you avoid errors and malfunctions.
wInfo – Additional information on a given topic.
+Instruction – Follow these guidelines to execute a
desired function.
[Example – Real-world examples to try out.
Highlighted Control Features
All of the Streichfett´s controls are highlighted in bold
letters throughout the manual.
Example:
•Press the Ensemble button.
•Move the Tremolo knob.

Introduction
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General Safety Guidelines
mPlease read the following safety tips carefully! They
include several precautions you should always ob-
serve when dealing with electronic equipment.
Read all of the instructions before operating your
device
Suitable Operating Conditions
•Use the device indoors only. Outside it could be
rainy or humid as well as too hot or too cold.
•Never use the device under damp conditions such as
in bathrooms, washrooms or around indoor swim-
ming pools.
•Do not use the device in extremely dusty or dirty
environments in order maintain the surface finishing
of the Streichfett.
•Make sure that adequate ventilation is available on
all sides of the device. Do not place the device near
heat sources such as radiators.
•Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, even if
you have a suitable sunscreen.
•Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations.
Power Supply
•Unplug the device when you are not using it for lon-
ger periods.
•Always pull the plug when unplugging the device,
never the cable.
Operation
•Never place objects containing liquids on or near the
device.
•Always place the device on a stable base only.
•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 quali-
fied repair center.
•This device, used on its own or with amplifiers, spea-
kers or headphones, can generate volume levels that
may result in irreparable damage to your hearing
and/or speakers and amplifiers. For this reason you
should keep the volume at appropriate levels at all
times.

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Maintenance
•Do not open the device or remove the cover. Refer all
service and repair tasks to qualified personnel. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the chassis.
•Use only a dry, soft cloth or brush to clean the device.
Never use alcohol, cleaning solutions or similar che-
micals. They will damage the surface of the chassis.
Proper Use
This device is designed exclusively to process low-
frequency audio signals for the purpose of generating
sound. Any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty
extended by Waldorf Music. Waldorf Music is not liable
for damages due to incorrect use.
mDo not leave your Streichfett near children,
mothers-in-law or pets. This could lead to critical
interactions.

Setup and Connection
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Setup and Connection
Package Contents
The Waldorf Streichfett package comes complete with:
•the Waldorf Streichfett module
•an external USB power supply (DC 5V / 1A)
•a printed quick start guide
wYou can also download additional material and
software here: www.waldorfmusic.com
Please ensure all the items above are included. If some-
thing is missing, contact your local dealer.
We recommend that you keep the original packing mate-
rial for future transport.
Connections
In order to get started with your Streichfett you will need
an power outlet or a suitable computer with an USB port.
For the connection of the audio output you will need
either a mixing console or an audio interface. You can
also use a suitable headphone. Last but not least you will
most likely need a MIDI master keyboard.
+To connect the devices:
1. Turn all units off.
2. Connect the Streichfett´s audio output 4+ 5to
your mixing console or your computer audio in-
terface. Optionally connect a suited stereo
headphone to the Streichfett´s headphone output
6.
3. To play the Streichfett you need a MIDI master
keyboard. Connect its MIDI Out to the Streich-
fett´s MIDI In 2.
4. If you want to use a computer with a MIDI inter-
face, connect your interface´s MIDI Out to the
Streichfett´s MIDI In 2.
5. Optionally you can connect the Streichfett´s USB
port 3with a USB cable to your computer. After

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that, the Streichfett is automatically available as a
MIDI device and will also receive power via the
USB connection.
6. Without a computer, you need to connect the
USB power supply that came with the Streichfett
to the USB port 3. After that, the Streichfett is
ready for work!
7. Then switch on the computer (if connected), the
mixing console and finally the amplifier or active
monitor speakers.
wIf you do not choose to connect a mixing console,
you can patch the Streichfett’s output signals di-
rectly to an amplifier or an audio interface. Use an
input usually called Line, Aux or Tape input.
mBefore connecting and disconnecting the Streichfett
from a power supply source, turn your amplifier’s
volume control all the way down to avoid damage
due to on / off switching noise. The Streichfett pro-
duces a high level output signal. 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!
The USB Connection
Using a USB cable you can connect the Streichfett to your
computer observing the following system requirements:
•Windows PC: Windows XP or newer is recommen-
ded, a USB port
•Linux PC, a USB port
•Apple: Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.6 or newer, a
USB port
The USB connection of the Streichfett allows:
•Power supply via USB when connected to a suitable
computer
•Power supply via the USB power supply
•Transmitting and receiving MIDI data
•Dumping of firmware updates to the Streichfett
•Data exchange with suitable computer software or
another Streichfett
wMake sure to use a fullspeed USB port on your
computer as well as a USB compatible cable to
avoid problems with data transmission.

Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Powering On / Off
The Streichfett is ready-to-operate after the connection to
the USB power supply or via USB cable to a suitable
computer.
Editing
In spite of the Streichfett’s compactness, it uses a sophisti-
cated user interface allowing fast editing of any control.
Turning a dial clockwise increases the corresponding
value; turning it counterclockwise decreases it. Move a
switch to its desired position. Keep in mind that most of
the switches offer more than two states.

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The Streichfett Controls
The Waldorf Streichfett consists of numerous sound-
shaping components.
Volume
The Volume knob controls the
Streichfett’s audio and headphone
volume. The audio output always
delivers a line level signal.
Strings Section
Registration
This is the oscillator bank, equalizer and formants setting
for the sound of the Strings section. Moving this knob
morphs smoothly through Violin, Viola, Cello, Brass,
Organ, Choir as well as combinations of the registrations.

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Octaves Selector
This is the octave setting for the Strings. Three positions
are available:
•8va: One octave higher than Base octave.
•Both: Base octave mixed with the 8va octave.
•Base: The normal octave setting.
Crescendo
This is the attack rate for the Strings envelope.
Release
The release rate for the Strings envelope. Sustain is always
at 100%, so there is no need for a decay setting.
Ensemble Switch
Switches the Ensemble effect for Strings on or off. This
effect adds more depth and width to the sound. We re-
commend to always activate it for strings and choir
sounds.
The ensemble effect is an advanced chorus effect which
consists of three delay lines with different modulation
speeds and phase shiftings.
Ensemble Selector
Three modes for the Ensemble effect can be selected here:
•String (left position): the classic string machine en-
semble effect.
•String + Chorus (middle position): Combination of
string and chorus for maximum depth and width of
the sound.
•Chorus (right position): The classic chorus effect.
Balance
Mixes the signals of the Strings and Solo section. The
leftmost position selects Strings only, while on the far right
only the Solo section is audible. In the middle position,
both Strings and Solo are mixed with full scale.

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Solo Section
Tone
This is the sound setting for the Solo section. Moving this
knob blends smoothly through sounds named Bass, E-
Piano, Clavi, Synth and Pluto. Note that sounds only have
a faint resemblance to their names, which is common for
the genre of String synthesizers.
wKeep in mind that the Bass tone is played one
octave lower than the other tones.
Split Selector
This switch allows to set a key split for the Solo section.
Three positions are available:
•Low (left position): Only keys lower than the split
key will sound. Holding down one key when "Low"
is selected sets the split key to the current note being
held.
•Layer (middle position): Solo plays on all keys.
•High (right position): Only keys higher or equal to
the split key will sound. Set the split key by holding
down desired key while switching to "High".
Tremolo
This adjusts both the rate and depth of the stereo tremolo
effect.
Attack
In addition to set the attack rate of the envelope, settings
from leftmost to 10 o´clock position control how much of

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a percussive click sound is added, each time a key is
pressed.
Envelope Selector
This switch controls Envelope operation for the Solo sec-
tion:
•In the left position, the envelope has no sustain and
decays immediately after the initial attack. This is
perfect for clavinet or bass sounds.
•In the right position, notes are held at full sustain
level until keys are released.
Decay / Release
Decay or release rate for the envelope.
Effect Section
Depth
Controls the selected effect parameters depending on the
Effect selector setting.
Effect Selector
This switch selects which effect can be adjusted by the
Depth potentiometer. Note that all three effects can be
combined simultaneously.
•Animate: A Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) modu-
lates the Strings registration. Both depth and rate are
controlled by the Depth potentiometer.

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•Phaser: Classic phase shifter effect. Feedback, depth
and rate are adjustable with Depth according to the
most pleasing settings we could find.
•Reverb: Reverberation with adjustment of mix, size
and dampening of the ambient room according to
useful settings.
Memory Section
The Memory section offers twelve patches for accessing
and storing sound settings. Three banks of four sounds
each are available.
For selecting a sound, switch to the desired Bank [A, B or
C] and press one of the buttons labeled 1 to 4 in order to
access e.g. sound C4.
For storing a sound, press and hold one of the four buttons
1..4 until it blinks, select the desired Bank and then relea-
se the button.

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Additional Functions
Modulation Wheel
The Modulation wheel sets the vibrato level and speed of
Strings and Solo sections.
The state of the Modulation wheel is stored with the
sound program. When you recall a sound program, the
vibrato settings are also restored. As soon as you move the
Modulation wheel, this replaces the stored setting.
wIf you select the Pluto tone in the Solo section,
which contains an additional vibrato, this is syn-
chronized to the vibrato of the Modulation wheel.
Panic
In case your want immediate silence, press all four Me-
mory buttons 1..4 simultaneously. It works like receiving
an "All Notes Off" MIDI message.
MIDI Channel Setting
Press and hold all four Memory buttons, then play a MIDI
note through USB or MIDI. Streichfett sets the MIDI chan-
nel for receiving and transmitting according to the chan-
nel of the received note on message.
For Omni mode (receiving MIDI data on all MIDI chan-
nels), press all four Memory buttons when powering on
Streichfett.
wIf switched to Omni mode, the MIDI data from
Streichfett is sent via the last selected MIDI channel
(before switching to Omni mode).
In case any MIDI channel from 1 to 14 is selected, the
Solo section can be triggered independently of the Strings
section on the next channel, with split settings being igno-
red. So in order to e.g. play Strings on MIDI channel 1
and Solo on MIDI channel 2, proceed as follows:
•Press and hold all four Memory buttons and play any
key on your master keyboard on MIDI channel 1 to
set the MIDI channel.
•Set Balance to the middle position so you can hear
both Strings and Solo.
•Press and hold the lowest key on your MIDI master
keyboard and select "Low" with the Split switch. This
sets the split key very low and prevents Solo to be
heard, if you play Strings on MIDI channel 1.
Now you can play Strings on MIDI channel 1 and Solo on
MIDI channel 2.

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Pitch Bend Range
Press and hold all Memory buttons and move the Effect
Selector to the desired position:
•Animate: 2 semitones (default)
•Phaser: 7 semitones
•Reverb: 12 semitones, or rather one octave
Dumping Sounds
The dump functions let you send and receive all 12 sound
programs of the Streichfett’s memory via MIDI or USB
MIDI. Using a suitable sequencer software or a special
sound editor program, you can record and archive this
data.
+To dump all sounds:
1. Press and hold all Memory buttons.
2. Press the Ensemble button to start the dump
process.
wTo dump a single sound you need to send a MIDI
dump request from e.g. a suitable software. For
more informations please refer to the MIDI Imple-
mantion chapter in the appendix of this manual.
Receiving Sound Dumps
There is no special receive mode in the Streichfett in order
to receive MIDI sound dumps through MIDI or USB. You
only need to send the sound data dump to the connected
Streichfett.
wYou can also connect two Streichfett via MIDI to
exchange sound data.

Appendix
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Appendix
Technical Data
Power Supply
Maximum current consumption: 80 mA
Input Voltage: 5V DC
Dimensions and Weight
Width: 185 mm
Depth: 185 mm
Height (including knobs): 65 mm
Total weight: 0,9 kg
Factory Settings
MIDI Receive Channel Omni
MIDI Transmit Channel: 1
Pitch Bend Range 2 semitones