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 is key to unlocking the full potential of your instrument.

The Misa Quadwave shares the same underlying playing engine as the Misa Triwave, which means the playing experience - touch techniques, expression styles, synth integration - is functionally identical. That makes the following two tutorial videos essential viewing for any new Quadwave owner (even though they feature a Triwave).

🎥 Video 1: “Misa Triwave / Quadwave - Exploring the basics (with Ableton)”

This is your intro to the Quadwave/Triwave world. If you're asking questions like:

• “How easy is it to connect to Ableton Live?”

• “How do I trigger notes?”

• “What exactly does the X/Y touchpad control?”

…then this is where you should begin. The video walks through a complete basic setup - from assigning synths, setting up the touchpad, and demonstrating how sounds are triggered.

🎥 Video 2: “MORE Misa Triwave / Quadwave Basics (Part 2) - Monophony, polyphony, and holding/droning notes”

Now that you’ve got the basics under your fingers, this second video dives deeper into some of the playing techniques that make the Quadwave such a powerful performance tool.

You'll learn:

• Why each string is monophonic by default

• How to send multiple MIDI channels for layered or chord-style playing

• How to hold (or “drone”) notes and play on top of them

Why These Videos Matter for Quadwave Users

Even though these demos feature the Triwave, everything shown applies directly to the Quadwave. The same playing logic, same touch response, same monophonic/polyphonic behavior - it’s all there. Watching these will save you a ton of trial and error and help you get musically expressive faster.

More videos are on the way, so hit that YouTube subscribe button and stay in the loop. The more you learn the playing language of the Quadwave, the more it disappears in your hands - leaving only the music.