Summary of CMP1
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W aldorf cmp 1 u ser m anual waldorf music gmbh 2016-11-15 1.
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Introduction thank you for purchasing the cmp1 compressor eurorack module. Like any waldorf product, the cmp1 has been developed and produced using vegetables from organic farming. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Reading this user manual, you will discover all the device’s features, learn its...
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1 general safety guidelines contents 1 general safety guidelines 3 2 device maintenance 4 3 package contents 4 4 connectors & controls 5 4.1 connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4.2 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5 devic...
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3 package contents 2 device maintenance • do not try to open the device or detach the frontpanel. • refer all service and repair tasks to qualified personnel. • there are no user serviceable parts inside the chassis. • use only a soft cloth or brush to clean the device surface. • never use cleaning ...
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4 connectors & controls 4.1 connectors 4 connectors & controls 4.1 connectors no id description 1 main audio input used to feed with audio material (loops, basses, guitar, etc. . . ) 2 side audio input used for the classical side chain compression 3 thresh cv input used to control the compressor thr...
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5 device connection 4.2 controls no id description 10 attack knob used for controlling the attack time of the compression 11 release knob used to control the release time 12 main/side balance knob balancing the main input signal vs the sidechain signal 13 threshold knob used to control the engage le...
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6 device overview 5.2 signal connection the second step is to integrate the cmp1 to your eurorack system. Connect an audio signal like a vco, sound source or any other audio signal to one of the main input and connect the out jack to your studio system. Connections are made by using mini patch cable...
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6.4 attack and release 6 device overview 6.2 signal detection the level detection could be set via the switch into one of three modes. In the left and middle positions an averaging approach will used called rms (root mean square). The rms modes are producing a smooth level detection. The left positi...
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6 device overview 6.7 linking multiple modules 6.5 level input since the cmp1 compressor is vca based, you could use the cmp1 as an expo- nential vca directly. Just plug a cv signal into the level input and use the level knob as an attenuator for the cv signal. The compression processing is still ac...
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9 specifications 7 tips & tricks • use a loop or other rythmnic source and connect the rms/peak output with a filter or gate input. The detector signal works like an envelope follower. • connect a steady tone to the main input and feed a drumloop for exam- ple to the side input. Now the steady tone ...
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10 block diagram 10 block diagram 11.