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Marteeno Covers Satisfaction by Benny Benassi

Here’s a great performance from Marteeno, playing Satisfaction by Benny Benassi on the Quadwave. The filter control from the touchpad is dialed in - sweeping just right, opening and closing with intention. And the glide between notes fits the track...

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How to Make the Quadwave Sound Good (and Feel Fun to Play)

If you’ve just unboxed your Misa Quadwave, plugged it into your synth, and started playing, you might be underwhelmed. Maybe you're triggering a pure triangle wave from your default synth patch - technically it's working, but musically... it’s missing something....

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How to Divide the Quadwave Touchpad into 4 Zones, Each with a Different Sound

The Quadwave’s touchpad (or XY pad) is a powerful performance tool - and one of the most exciting things about it is how customizable it is. You can split it into multiple zones, with each zone triggering a different sound....

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Quadwave Firmware Update v2.3.0: Bug fix for Rapid-Fire Tapping

Thanks to a report from a sharp-eyed customer, we’ve just released firmware version 2.3.0 to address a bug that can been seen with ultra-fast tapping. What was happening? Under very specific conditions - tapping a single note repeatedly at high speed...

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Mindoff Unboxes the Quadwave

Recording engineer mindoff recently got their hands on the Misa Quadwave and shared an unboxing video that gives a solid first look at the instrument in the wild. If you're curious about what it’s like to open up a Quadwave...

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Quadwave Playing Techniques #2: Playing FAST

If you’re diving into fast, finger-tapping performance on the Quadwave’s touchpad, you’ll be happy to know that it’s fully capable of keeping up with your speed - as long as you remember this easy trick. When playing rapid alternating patterns...

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Quadwave Playing Techniques #1: Recommended Videos for New Users

So, you’ve got your hands on a Misa Quadwave - awesome! Whether you're plugging into a DAW for the first time or you're a seasoned synth-head making the leap from keyboard to guitar-style expression, learning the basics of playing technique...

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Attention customers: Check your email SPAM filter! :)

We wanted to give you a quick heads-up - if you’ve been waiting to hear from us and haven’t seen any emails, there’s a good chance they’ve landed in your spam or junk folder. 😞 We’ve sent out some important...

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March Quadwave Units Are Sold Out!

Thanks to an incredible wave of support, all March delivery units of the Misa Quadwave are now officially sold out! If you missed this round, don’t worry - the next batch is on the way! Want to be the first to...

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Quadwave Configuration Tool Now Supports Intel-Based Macs!

We’re excited to announce expanded support for Mac users: the Quadwave Configuration Tool now runs on Intel-based Macs! Previously, the tool was compatible with Apple’s newer ARM-based chips (M1 through M4). Now, Intel Mac users get the same powerful features...

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NEW Quadwave firmware update: v2.2.1

Quadwave Firmware Update v2.2.1 Is Here! We’re excited to announce that firmware version 2.2.1 for the Misa Quadwave has just been released. Below are the highlights of what’s included in this update: 1. MacOS Bug Fix: Unresponsive Controls When DAW...

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How to update the firmware of the Misa Quadwave

Keeping your Quadwave firmware up to date ensures you’re getting the latest features and improvements. In this video, we’ll walk you through the full process. -Connect the Misa Quadwave to your PC or Mac via USB.-Download the Configuration Tool from...

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