User Manual English Content Content Foreword ................................................................................ 3 The Amplifier Section .................................................... 30 Introduction ............................................................................ 5 The Pattern Sequencer on the Sound Menu Page ........... 32 The Virtual Keyboard ..................................................... 32 Basic Operation ..................................................................... 6 The Effects Menu Page ................................................... 33 Audio Output .................................................................. 6 The Pattern Menu Page .................................................. 41 MIDI Input ...................................................................... 6 Drum Pattern Example ................................................... 47 Preset Selection ............................................................... 6 The Song Menu Page ..................................................... 48 Control Elements ............................................................. 6 The Pads Menu Page ..................................................... 50 The Control Functions .......................................................... 9 The Mixer Menu Page .................................................... 51 Overview of Functions .................................................... 9 Sound Synthesis Basics ..................................................... 53 The Top Section .............................................................. 9 Oscillators Introduction ................................................. 53 The Sound Menu Page .................................................. 16 Introduction Filter .......................................................... 57 The Oscillator Section ................................................... 17 Programming Drum Sounds ........................................... 58 The Mixer Section ......................................................... 22 The Oscilloscope .......................................................... 23 Appendix .............................................................................. 66 The Crack Modulator .................................................... 23 Knowledge about the iTunes Folder ............................... 66 The Filter Section .......................................................... 24 Inter-App Audio with the Attack .................................... 67 The Envelope Section .................................................... 28 Glossary ........................................................................ 68 Product Support ............................................................. 72 Attack Reference Manual 2 Foreword Hint Foreword Waldorf Music GmbH is not liable for any erroneous Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Attack Drum Syn- information contained in this manual. The contents of this thesizer for iPad. Attack offers nearly all components to manual may be updated at any time without prior notice. generate analog drum and percussion sounds, combined We made every effort to ensure the information herein is with a powerful pattern sequencer. accurate and that the manual contains no contradictory Attack offers a straightforward sound structure that information. Waldorf Music GmbH extends no liabilities faithfully emulates a wide range of percussion sounds, in regard to this manual other than those required by local from those of well-known classic drum or rhythm genera- law. tors to new, unique drum sounds such as bass drums and This manual or any portion of it may not be reproduced in snare drums over shakers as well as heavily modulating any form without the manufacturer’s written consent. synth effects. In addition, the Attack offers ways to create amazing bass and lead sounds. The extraordinary Phrase Waldorf Music GmbH, Lilienthal Str. 7, D-53424 Vocoder generates voice effects based on text input. Remagen, Germany We promise you a lot of fun while playing, working and composing with the Attack. Your Waldorf Team Attack Reference Manual 3 Foreword Das Attack Development Team We would like to thank Software: Christian Bacaj, Karsten Dubsch, Joachim Flor, Daniel Krawietz, Frédéric Stefan Stenzel Meslin, Miroslaw Pindus, Oliver Rockstedt, Frank Schnei- der, Kurt "Lu" Wangard, 吴海彬. Design: Stephan Gries, Matthias Hahnen, Axel Hartmann (Design Box) Manual: Holger Steinbrink Version: 1.1, November 2015 w Please visit our website www.waldorfmusic.com Here you will find information of all our products. Attack Reference Manual 4 Introduction Introduction Highlighted Control Features and Parameters About this Manual All of the Attack’s buttons, controls and parameters are This manual was written to help you to become familiar highlighted in bold letters throughout the manual. with the Attack drum synthesizer. It will also aid experi- enced users with routine tasks. Example: To avoid confusion, the terminology in this manual is • Tap on the Keytrack switch. based on the Attack parameter names. You will find the various terms explained in a glossary at the end of this • Tap and move the Cutoff dial. manual. The Attack’s different parameter pages are illustrated in a We also used a uniform set of symbols to show you topics depiction of the display. of particular interest or significance. Important terms are highlighted in bold letters. Symbols m Caution – The comments that follow this symbol will help you avoid errors and malfunctions. w Info – Additional information on a given topic. [ Example – Real-world examples to try out. Attack Reference Manual 5 Basic Operation Basic Operation w More about loading and saving of Songs and Sets can be found on page 10 of the manual. Audio Output Use the volume buttons of your iPad to control the overall Control Elements level. We recommend to use a suited Class Compliant To edit a sound you have to change its parameters. There- Audio interface, a headphone or a connected amplifier / fore, Attack offers different types of control elements: loudspeaker system to receive the best sound quality. Dials MIDI Input To set a value, tap on the dial, hold down and Attack can be played via the internal keyboard. We re- drag your finger up or down. Double tapping commend to connect a suited MIDI keyboard via a Core sets the parameter to its default value. MIDI iPad interface. You can also send MIDI data via Dials with ring WIFI MIDI as well as a virtual MIDI connection This dial controsl two parameter. w By using the iPad Camera Connection Kit you can One by the inner dial (turquoise also connect USB Class Compliant keyboards as color), one by the outer ring (orange the Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard or the Zarenbourg. color), e.g. for Cutoff and Reso- nance. To change the value, tap and Preset Selection hold on the corresponding dial (or on the corresponding point beside Tap on the name of a preset in the center of the Attack the parameter name) and move your finger up or down. Top section to open the Preset list. Here you can choose your favorite Song or drumset (Set) as well as a single sound. Tap onn the corresponding button (e.g. Load Set) and close the preset list by tapping on Close. Attack Reference Manual 6 Basic Operation Selection Switches Switches Selection switches can be easily tapped. The corresponding symbol lits, when Switches can be simply tapped. The switch of activated. Tapping on another symbol the corresponding function switches to the deactivates the first selected. Selection respective position. switches can be deactivated by tapping The Envelope Graphics again. Pop-up Menus Tap on the cor- responding gra- Tap on the corresponding phic and slide it parameter to open a pop-up horizontal to menu, where you can choose change the enve- the desired option by tapping. lope parameters Tap on Close to close the pop- Attack and Decay. up menu. Pitchbend and Modulation Wheel To change the value, tap on the wheel and drag it up or down. The Pitchbend wheel snaps automatically back into its center position as soon as you release Blades your finger. Tap on the desired blade to select and to play the corresponding sound. Attack Reference Manual 7 The Virtual Keyboard Attack provides a virtual keyboard with 77 keys. Tap on a key to hear the corresponding note. The vertical position of the initial touchdown of the key determines the velo- city. Fader (on Mixer Menu Page) Tap on the corresponding fader and hold it. Move your finger up or down to change the value. Attack Reference Manual 8 The Control Functions add dynamics to the sound. The Low-frequency Oscil- The Control Functions lator (LFO) is designed for periodic or recurring modu- lations while the envelopes are normally used for mo- Overview of Functions dulations that occur once. Attack consists of numerous sound-shaping components. The Top Section w Is this your first drum synthesizer? Are you curious about sound synthesis? If so, we recommend to read the chapter "Sound Synthesis Basics" in this The Top section provides the global overview and in- manual. cludes the following options: You should know that Attack consists of two different types of components for sound generation and sound Menu Page Selection shaping: • Sound synthesis: oscillators, filter, amplifier, effects: These modules represent the audio signal flow. Sound generation actually occurs within the oscillators. It Tap on the desired menu page (Sound, Effects, Pattern, produces different waveforms