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drlazy · Post by **drlazy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:42 am

Hi,

I'm trying to sell a Waldorf microWAVE XT synth and a few of the knobs are missing. The encoders work great I just need the knobs. Any idea where should I look?

I wrote to Waldorf support but haven't heard from them yet.

xalama qo · Post by **xalama qo** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:10 am

Hi,

as far as I know this is the place to get them...http://albs.de/albs_e.htm

I contacted them about a year ago and they only had black MWXT style knobs. Their website isn't well illustrated with photos, but they have technical drawings of their knobs, which helps in terms of dimensions but not texture/material.

They also stock Virus style knobs and the more recent tapered Waldorf Q type knobs.

I'm sure an email or 2 will get you on the right track.
All the best!

PS: why on earth would you sell an MWXT?

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:24 am

drlazy wrote:I'm trying to sell a Waldorf microWAVE XT synth

Does the MWXT have the 30 voice expansion board installed? I would be very interested if so ...

Peace,
Andy.

drlazy · Post by **drlazy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:21 am

@xalama qo: Thanks for the info, I'll email them. I was considering keeping it for myself because I like how it sounds but I'm a bit of a beginner and I find programming it complicated. I want to build Acid and Techno sounds from scratch. I eventually bought a Korg MS2000R which I find intuitive to program and can produce some very nice bass and relatively complex sounds (for a 4 voice synth).

@ZenPunkHippy: I think it has 10 voices only, when I power it up is writes 10 voices on the LCD.

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:40 am

Thanks for the info. The 30 voice model is very difficult to find!!!

The MWXT is not really a "beginners synth" but I wouldn't recommend selling it. Not so well known for classic acid techno sounds (which should be covered by the Korg), but it is has unique sound that is difficult to replace.

Peace,
Andy.

drlazy · Post by **drlazy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:42 pm

Thanks Andy, I'll consider keeping it while I finish replacing the knobs.

ZenPunkHippy · Post by **ZenPunkHippy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:26 pm

One of the difficulties of programming the XT is the interface, because there is a fair bit of menu diving which is not exactly intuitive compared to using a VST.

So, although I haven't tried it yet this looks very useful:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mwavexl ... umWave2.0/

CTRLR is an open source plugin for designing custom interfaces for hardware synths. The above page is a pre-designed interface specifically for the MW XT, which means it can be used like a VST in your host. Download CTRLR here:

http://ctrlr.org/page.php?p=downloads

Video demo of the interface here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JntoDW-ExZo

There's a few nice acid sounds in the demo too

Peace,
Andy.

H.86 · Post by **H.86** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:55 pm

ZenPunkHippy wrote:One of the difficulties of programming the XT is the interface, because there is a fair bit of menu diving which is not exactly intuitive compared to using a VST.

So, although I haven't tried it yet this looks very useful:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mwavexl ... umWave2.0/

CTRLR is an open source plugin for designing custom interfaces for hardware synths. The above page is a pre-designed interface specifically for the MW XT, which means it can be used like a VST in your host. Download CTRLR here:

http://ctrlr.org/page.php?p=downloads

Video demo of the interface here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JntoDW-ExZo

There's a few nice acid sounds in the demo too

Peace,
Andy.

wow, never knew there was one. gonna have to give it a try. thanks for posting that.

drlazy · Post by **drlazy** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:36 pm

Wow that's amazing. I'll have to check it out.

xalama qo · Post by **xalama qo** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:23 pm

No problem for the info drlazy!

Glad to hear you're gonna hang onto it for a bit. The MS2000 wins in the ease of use department, but the MWXT thunders like few other digital synths!

That editor mentioned above worked pretty well for me when i tried it out. In this day and age I think an MWXT is a keeper if you plan to be in the music biz for a while and have the inclination to learn it. It's still an amazing box with huge personality!

Cheers!

DevonB · Post by **DevonB** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:45 am

drlazy wrote:@xalama qo: Thanks for the info, I'll email them. I was considering keeping it for myself because I like how it sounds but I'm a bit of a beginner and I find programming it complicated. I want to build Acid and Techno sounds from scratch. I eventually bought a Korg MS2000R which I find intuitive to program and can produce some very nice bass and relatively complex sounds (for a 4 voice synth).

I got both, and I agree, the XT is more complicated to program. You do have to do menu diving... a lot of menu diving, even with all those knobs. The MS2000R isn't bad to program either. That red LED light for hitting the original parameter I wish was on other digital synths in the same line! Obivously you can use your ears, but nonetheless, it's convenient.

But I'm with you, it's better to program the MS2000R than the XT. However, I hit max poly on the MS2000R so fast and so often, and I rarely find myself cursing as much with the XT for its limited poly... Probably becuase I like it more for leads for its harsh/raw sound. With the XT, you have to use it like you spice your food with garlic; a pinch goes a long ways.

For techno and acid, stick with it dude. You'll end up regretting parting with it if you do. I think it's perfect for what you want.

Devon

2:43AM · Post by **2:43AM** » Thu May 02, 2024 10:49 pm

Necro-thread-revival, but if you're looking for the "cooling tower" style of knobs for the Microwave XT, check this out!

https://reverb.com/item/81825771-waldor ... r-knob-set

Trying to find replacement knobs for Waldorf microWAVE XT