Introduction Rocket User´s Manual 10 Maintenance • Do not open the device or remove the cover. Refer all service and repair tasks to
Setup and Connection 11 Rocket User´s Manual Setup and Connection Package Contents The Waldorf Rocket package comes complete with: • the Wal
Setup and Connection Rocket User´s Manual 12 4. If you want to use a computer with a MIDI in-terface, connect your interface´s MIDI Out jack to th
13 Rocket User´s Manual The USB Connection Using a USB cable you can connect the Rocket to your computer observing the following system req
Basic Operation Rocket User´s Manual 14 Basic Operation Switching on/ off The Rocket is ready-to-operate after the connection to the USB p
Sound Parameters 15 Rocket User´s Manual Sound Parameters Overview of Functions The Waldorf Rocket consists of numerous sound-shaping compone
Sound Parameters Rocket User´s Manual 16 The Osc Switch Pulse/ Saw Sets the type of waveform generated by the Oscillator: • Pulse selects the
Sound Parameters 17 Rocket User´s Manual • If Saw is selected and the Wave knob is in the exact center position, a single sawtoot
Sound Parameters Rocket User´s Manual 18 VCF Filter Section The Rocket offers a multimode filter. w A detailed introduction of the filters can be
Sound Parameters 19 Rocket User´s Manual You can bring more movement into the sound by modu-lating the cutoff frequency via the LFO, the enve
Foreword Rocket User´s Manual 2 Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Rocket synthesizer. You now own a very compact analog s
Sound Parameters Rocket User´s Manual 20 without a Sustain phase while the amplifier envelope offers a switch for Sustain. Everytime a
Sound Parameters 21 Rocket User´s Manual The Launch Button More about this button can be found in the chapter "Ba-sic Operation".
Sound Parameters Rocket User´s Manual 22 • ARP activates the Arpeggiator. The LFO is auto-matically deactivated in this setting. w If the
Sound Parameters 23 Rocket User´s Manual When ARP is selected, the switch sets the direction that is used to play back the arpeggio: • If U
Additional Functions Rocket User´s Manual 24 Additional Functions MIDI Channel Settings By using the MIDI Channel Selection button 6 on th
Sound Synthesis Basics 25 Rocket User´s Manual Sound Synthesis Basics Oscillators Introduction The oscillator is the first building block of
Sound Synthesis Basics Rocket User´s Manual 26 Additive components of the Sawtooth wave The sawtooth wave was thought as an abstraction of the tim
Sound Synthesis Basics 27 Rocket User´s Manual Additive components of the square wave with 50% pulse width The Pulse Wave The Pulse Wave
Sound Synthesis Basics Rocket User´s Manual 28 Additive components of Pulse wave with different pulse widths The first fact you can probably obser
Sound Synthesis Basics 29 Rocket User´s Manual Filter Introduction Once the audio signal leaves the oscillator, it is sent to the filter. T
Foreword 3 Rocket User´s Manual The Rocket Development Team Hardware: Oliver Rockstedt, Frank Schneider Software: Oliver Rockstedt, Stefa
Sound Synthesis Basics Rocket User´s Manual 30 If the resonance is raised to a great extent, then the filter will begin to self-oscillate, i.e
Appendix 31 Rocket User´s Manual Appendix Updating the Firmware The Rocket has a service-friendly feature that makes it possible to u
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 32 Issues during Firmware Upgrade Process If you have any problems during firmware upgrade pro-cess, please proceed a
Appendix 33 Rocket User´s Manual Technical Data Power Supply Maximum current consumption: 500 mA Dimensions and Weight Width: 185 mm Depht:
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 34 MIDI Controller Numbers The following controls can not send MIDI Controller data: Headphone Volume, Filt
Appendix 35 Rocket User´s Manual w The standard controller assignment can be found in the column "Ctrl #", the alternative assignm
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 36 Glossary Aftertouch The majority of contemporary MIDI keyboards are cap-able of generating aftertouch messages
Appendix 37 Rocket User´s Manual Envelope An envelope is used to modulate a sound-shaping com-ponent within a given time frame so that
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 38 Low Pass Filter Synthesizers are often equipped with a low pass filter. A low pass filter dampens all frequen
Appendix 39 Rocket User´s Manual tion destination is sound-shaping component such as a filter or a VCA. Note on / Note off This is the
Content Rocket User´s Manual 4 Content Foreword ... 2 What to read? ..
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 40 data include transfer of entire memories and complete control of a device via a computer. Trigger A trigger
Appendix 41 Rocket User´s Manual EG Konformitätserklärung Declaration of Conformity des Herstellers / of the ma
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 42 Am 15.12.2004 wurde die überarbeitete Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit von der
Appendix 43 Rocket User´s Manual FCC Information (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as i
Appendix Rocket User´s Manual 44 Product Warranty Thank you for choosing this Waldorf product. It is a dependable device and is designed to last. H
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Content 5 Rocket User´s Manual Sound Synthesis Basics ... 25 Oscillators Introduction ...
Control Features and Connections Rocket User´s Manual 6 Control Features and Connections Front Panel a Headphone Volume Dial b Oscillator Cont
Control Features and Connections 7 Rocket User´s Manual Connections A MIDI Out Jack B MIDI Channel Selection Button C MIDI In Jack D
Introduction Rocket User´s Manual 8 Introduction About this Manual This manual was written to help you become familiar with the Rocket synt
Introduction 9 Rocket User´s Manual General Safety Guidelines m Please read the following safety tips carefully! They include severa
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