Waldorf Edition - Manual (Page 13)

Waldorf Edition
User Manual 13 Waldorf
Polyphony of the Attack
The Attack has up to 64 voices. The number of available voices depends on
available processor power. The number of voices can easily be set on the
plug-in user interface. All you have to do is use the mouse button to increase
or decrease the value in the voice display.
Keep in mind that each additional voice demands additional calculating power from
your computer. Try to set the number of voices to a sensible value, especially if you
simultaneously use other plug-ins and if you also play back audio tracks with your
host application.
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Hint: Even if no voice is sounding, the Attack creates a little processor load be-
cause of the two stereo delays which have to be calculated.
The Controls
Simply use the mouse to set the Attack’s controls.

Dials: To set this type of control, click on it, hold down the mouse button
and drag the mouse around the dial in a circle. Dragging in a larger circle
increases the value resolution that is available. The Attack display simul-
taneously shows the actual value of the corresponding parameters.
 Sound select button: By clicking a Sound select button once,
you select the corresponding sound.
 Display: If your turn a dial, its parameter name and nu-
meric value is shown in the display. If you move the cur-
sor over a parameter without clicking, the current numeric value is displayed.
 Switches: By clicking a switch once, you switch the corresponding func-
tion on or off.
 Button group: By clicking a button of a group, you select the corres-
ponding function.
 Value selector: Position the mouse pointer on the value, hold down the
mouse button and drag up or down. If you hold down the [Shift] key
while changing the value, you will get another value scale area.
 Envelope graphic display: Click on one of the handles and
drag the mouse to continuously and smoothly change the en-
velope parameters, or click into any envelope phase to let its
value jump there.
 Pitch bender: To change the pitch, click on the bender and drag
the mouse to the left or right. The pitch bender snaps back into its
center position as soon as you let go of the mouse button.
 Attack logo: If you click on the Attack logo, a window opens with
program information and MIDI controller documentation.
 Automatic keyboard: This integrated keyboard pops up automa-
tically. For more information, refer to the chapter “The automa-
tic keyboard”.