thanks for the replies thus far. I have already searched the site here, but didn't find anything helpful regarding updating the Micro Q Lite [12 voice] to the MicroQ [25 voice].
i understand the technical challenges these rigs have addressing the number of actual voices they can play relative to the theoretical, and all the variables that prevail. however, expanding the Lite [12 voice theoretical] to the MicroQ [25 voice theoretical] remains my challenge.
i note that in the latest OS for the MicroQ, v2.22 that specific reference is made that it cannot be used for the Lite! so, by updating the rig to a 25 voice, i will be able to run the latest software, namely v2.22.
interestingly, v2.21 doesn't say that it can't be used with the Lite. bewilderment prevails!!
while checking out
http://waldorf.electro-music.com/ a while ago, there was no reference whatsoever, to the Lite, for upgrades or anything. Lite users are clearly an alienated species!!
i am now actually wondering, that by upgrading to v2.22, if this will wonderfully morph my box into a 25 voicer, or just turn it into scrap? however, if the differences between the MicroQ Lite and the MicroQ is merely in the software, why shouldn't i use v2.22 right now ? will the world end due to an exploding waldorf micro q lite ?? or, will the box just toast itself and be rendered utterly useless (instead of being just a little bit useless with 12 voices theoretical)?
i am mindful of the dark satanic days of Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, the PC operating system that was prevented from being a full-on server, only by a mere tweak in the registry, despite Microsoft saying it was a completely different kernel. it was a policy to charge 10 times more for the Server edition, when already the Workstaion was a server but tweaked down. is the waldorf micro Q lite an excuse to charge a client who wants 25 voices - a kind of Microsoft strategy?? is it coincidence that Microsoft tried this rip off at about the same time as the MicroQ came into existence?????????? hmmmmm......now my imagination is getting the better of me!!
if indeed, as reported in this forum, the differences between the Lite [12 voice] and the micro Q [25 voice] are ZERO, then what's stopping me from using v2.22 besides a mere threat of words in a txt file ????
i must admit, i feel that anything german regarding synthesis, is an uphill struggle when you are a consumer. Native Instruments is another case of Buyer Beware! as a professional in the field of Quality Management, i find the state of affairs to be unacceptable. so much for customer service, eh, but its fine if they take your money anyway.....perhaps this is why ISO 9001 is so rare in germany, as it forces the holders of the certificated system to strategically align their policy with customer needs!!
i note also, that while waldrof has risen from the dead (presumably so they can come back and do what they did before - buggy software), their re-born web site has sweet eff all regarding the Micro Q Lite. no change there then!!
FOR SALE: i waldorf micro q lite, 1 careful owner. will consider swapping it for a pile of dog poo
cheers guys
