# \[Preset\] Waldorf microQ **URL:** \ **Category:** Instruments\ **Created:** [January 22, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411 "2021-01-22T16:24:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![urbanspaceman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/urbanspaceman/32/206_2.png) [@urbanspaceman](https://forum.electra.one/u/urbanspaceman)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/1 "2021-01-22T16:24:09Z")
These are 2 templates for the **Waldorf microQ** from 2000, a more affordable version of the Q from 1999. ![microQ](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/electraone/original/1X/2310d017afc61a6a5e46059607ba7a8f3418736e.jpeg) This synth is so feature packed, I couldn’t even fit “play mode” for the current voice into a single preset! I created [one preset](https://app.electra.one/preset/s6skagDHu97jt7fdEjWq) just to cover the arpeggiator, and another to cover the [remaining features](https://app.electra.one/preset/9N6p2HgDilAWjLdcW400). ![ElectraOne_microQ_main](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/electraone/original/1X/c238aaea1d63f1adae81488a95682b5d1a4beb95.jpeg) ![ElectraOne_microQ_arp](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/electraone/original/1X/5ecef03b64ba5fb16467909d89771629d58fa0ea.jpeg) Make sure you have a MIDI cable from the synth going back into the Electra One so you can ‘handshake’ and use the `[PATCH REQUEST]` button, which syncs up the settings of the 2 devices. The first page ‘CMD’ is a quick access page for commonly used controls. **Warning: you may find your device freezes without the latest firmware, as the main preset is close to the current memory limits. It works in version 1.4.2.** ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/2 "2023-02-12T16:16:05Z")
**Easter Egg.** Did you know that, when you press “Play” and “Global” during start up, you get a memory game? ---
**Author:** ![WYRaM418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@WYRaM418](https://forum.electra.one/u/WYRaM418)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/3 "2023-06-28T05:43:07Z")
Hello, this preset is causing my device to freeze on firmware version 3.2.1. I realize it’s been a couple of years since this preset was last updated, but is there a chance for an update that does not freeze the device? ---
**Author:** ![urbanspaceman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/urbanspaceman/32/206_2.png) [@urbanspaceman](https://forum.electra.one/u/urbanspaceman)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/4 "2023-06-28T08:15:04Z")
I was catching up on how to use Lua with the E1 a few months ago, so I might revisit it soon. I there any particular control that’s freezing the device? ---
**Author:** ![WYRaM418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@WYRaM418](https://forum.electra.one/u/WYRaM418)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/5 "2023-06-28T17:59:10Z")
It seems to freeze as soon as I change any parameter using the knobs. I was able to successfully use the patch request button once while I was testing it yesterday. I technically still have an ongoing issue with my MRCC midi router having trouble with sysex messages, which might be a contributing factor, but the other presets I’ve tried haven’t had the issue with freezing the device. Sorry this isn’t super helpful information, and thanks! ---
**Author:** ![adamc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@adamc](https://forum.electra.one/u/adamc)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/6 "2023-06-29T03:25:59Z")
Try a direct connection to the Electra One to see if it’s a problem with the MRCC or the Electra One. If that works you know the MRCC is causing problems. ---
**Author:** ![WYRaM418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@WYRaM418](https://forum.electra.one/u/WYRaM418)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/7 "2023-06-30T00:51:49Z")
Ok, tested with a direct midi connection to the Micro Q and the freezing still occurs, unfortunately. The preset also seems to cause my device to freeze with nothing plugged in to the MIDI or USB host ports as well. ---
**Author:** ![martin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/martin/32/145_2.png) [@martin](https://forum.electra.one/u/martin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/8 "2023-07-02T14:34:29Z")
I reviewed the preset and ran a few tests with patches from: - [Wadorf Micro-Q patches - Rhythm Lab | Free Wav Samples, Loops, Breaks, VST Plugins, Synth Presets and much more!](https://rhythm-lab.com/wadorf-micro-q-patches/) The issue is that the preset really consumes all available memory. I tried to split the preset into two separate parts: - the synth programming - fhe fx programming (pages FX1, FX2, FX3) When these two presets are in the controller, both of them process incoming sysex without problems. Of course, the [Patch Request] must be used in both presets to keep them in sync. This is actually a decent workaround to run larger presets on mk1. Edit: On mk2 it runs ok. ---
**Author:** ![WYRaM418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@WYRaM418](https://forum.electra.one/u/WYRaM418)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/9 "2023-07-02T16:04:13Z")
How did you go about splitting the preset into two separate presets? I’m still a bit unsure on how things like copying and pasting items works in the editor. ---
**Author:** ![martin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/martin/32/145_2.png) [@martin](https://forum.electra.one/u/martin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/10 "2023-07-02T16:10:53Z")
1. make two copies of the original preset. 2. change their names accordingly. 3. delete controls on pages FX1, FX2, FX3 in one of them (you can select all and delete). 4. delete controls on other pages in the second. 5. Re-arrange order of the pages you as you wish using page preview mode in the editor. These are the examples of what I did earlier today: - [without FX](https://app.electra.one/preset/GKNP5egAnCUTycCbbK9E) - [FX pages](https://app.electra.one/preset/obVajlJ2uDIzzvZI9oek) I will remove these presets at some point. I think it is worth trying to make the change by yourself to get familiar with the process. ---
**Author:** ![WYRaM418](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecc23a/32.png) [@WYRaM418](https://forum.electra.one/u/WYRaM418)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/11 "2023-07-03T23:48:52Z")
Ok, I tried doing a quick edit of the preset myself, it seems like just removing the entire first CMD page solves the freezing issue, and since all of those controls are technically redundant that’s great! The issue now however is that I can only get the synth to send patch dumps to update the Electra preset, but the Electra won’t control parameters on the synth. I’ve tried switching the control input mode on the synth to both on and MP-Bundle, but neither seems to have any effect. the Electra also does not show parameter changes in real-time when I adjust them on the synth hardware. ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/12 "2026-03-21T13:11:44Z")
Hi, I’m building a new Micro Q preset. Not all is done yet, but now the Mk2 has much more memory we can avoid those pitfills. Here’s the current version. > **[Electra One App](https://app.electra.one/preset/rZwI8saaQJfdzR2fszb8)** ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/13 "2026-03-22T13:09:09Z")
Ready to use: - Oscillators, voices, filters, envelopes, lfo’s, Main page Work in Progress: - Mod matrix, effects, patch parsing, patch naming ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/14 "2026-05-14T16:54:24Z")
New Micro Q Preset version V3: [Electra One App](https://app.electra.one/preset/rZwI8saaQJfdzR2fszb8) Has been added: - Patch Parsing (from patch memory and from edit buffer) - Patch Naming - Mod Matrix - Page shortcuts - Globals Request (selection of params) - Effects Still Work in Progress: - Effects overlay and testing - Mod Matrix testing - ARP step settings ---
**Author:** ![yymmtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6a8cbe/32.png) [@yymmtt](https://forum.electra.one/u/yymmtt)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/15 "2026-05-17T12:45:32Z")
Hello Newlgnis, Thank you for the new Micro Q preset. I have just downloaded and modified some parameters. It worked well, and I am really excited to utilize more. Just wanted to show my appreciation to you. Regards. ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/16 "2026-05-17T15:54:19Z")
Do share concerns or ideas please . The effects section is only ready since yesterday. If it doesn’t seem complete, download it again. I still want to add the ARP/SEQ parameters but don’t wait for them as that might take a while to figure out custom controls. Effects overlays are also added now, where it seemed relevant. ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/17 "2026-05-17T19:40:11Z")
Some changes made to V3: **Naming** - sound category is shown bottom right - I’ve added 16 preset sound categories, which is less tedious than setting all 4 characters separately **Effects** : - double clicking on an FX control will default it to a mid setting (usually a good default for each effect) - added the global setting to choose if Effect 2 is global or the one from instrument 1..4 **Envelopes** - Fixed a bug for which the EG types weren’t reflected correctly after patch parsing ---
**Author:** ![yymmtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6a8cbe/32.png) [@yymmtt](https://forum.electra.one/u/yymmtt)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/18 "2026-05-31T11:46:32Z")
Thank you for the frequent updates. I just wonder if it is possible to add a switch between single and multi modes so that the controller can also modify multi-mode sounds. Sorry if this is not relevant to your development. ---
**Author:** ![NewIgnis](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.electra.one/newignis/32/767_2.png) [@NewIgnis](https://forum.electra.one/u/NewIgnis)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/19 "2026-05-31T17:38:23Z")
Well, there are several things that could be added to the Micro Q preset: - the Multi Mode - the Drum Mode - the ARP settings But I have only 1 page left in the current preset, and that will eventually be used for the ARP settings. So there is no room forl Multi Mode parameters anyways. What I could add is a possibility to go into Multi Mode and back into Sound Mode, but there will be no parameters on the E1 to control the Multi parameters anyway… ---
**Author:** ![yymmtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6a8cbe/32.png) [@yymmtt](https://forum.electra.one/u/yymmtt)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411/20 "2026-06-03T05:31:11Z")
That’s true. But thank you for your sincere reply. I may need to pursue the Multimode performance preset by myself with AI support. [Next page](https://forum.electra.one/t/preset-waldorf-microq/411.md?page=2)