Cleaning question: I have a Waldorf XT with that funky coating on it, and its dirty ( I just received it today) whats the best way to clean it? would isopopynol damage it? its almost like its covered with some felt type paint or somesuch?
I guess starting with soap water and a sponge would be the best start ? 
We have something here called general cleaner (general-rens), it’s a more effective version of your average de-gunker, without being overly aggressive, I guess something like that would be a good solution as well.
IPA has to be avoided if unsure about the fact if the coating is an acrylic one…
Its the nextel fuzzy feeling paint , the knobs are all cleaned up , so now I need to remove the case and wash it in hot soapy water , then ill tackle it with isopropynol, thanks all
PS It sounds awesome
NO ALCOHOL
You will instantly destroy the Nextel. Try some water + Qtips!
Yes, no alcohol, that is a big no no. If it is really bad you could try plain toothpaste with a soft cloth. I really only recommend that for yellowing keys as it will take off the silk screening.
Well its pretty dirty, and the panel is too tssccchh boom
Ill have a digi tune up in the next few days, Xt, G1 and ambika oh my!
Thanks, Ive given it a once over, and I dislike the nextel coating/paint, but the knobs are all clean, and the synth sounds awesome, better than I hoped for tbh!
POIDH!
Q: What the hell should I do with the Modifiers and the Mod Matrix? Do I ever need these?
A: Yes, you definitely need them. They are the key to the power of the Microwave II/XT. If you ignore them either because you think you wouldn’t understand them anyway or because you think that you are a musician and no algorithm programmer, better go for a Piano or a Mouth Organ in the future. Really, these two modules gives you what synthesizers were thought for: modularity to a maximum possible extent.
Hah - so true! 
Martin
Its like on the Shruthi. Or Vice Versa. Who was first?
Post a pic of your baby
Orange!
Maybe change the Display also to an orange one?
Hmmm… Orange on Orange would be, Orangey. Do it!
I just finished cleaning the surface of all my synths. I used the “Up and Up” brand antibacterial wipes from Target (US-based retailer). That did the trick and now all my gear has a nice Citrus scent as well! 
Joking aside, it’s amazing what a difference it makes having everything in my studio nice and clean again. It’s actually inspiring having everything look so crisp and new and not covered in dust and grime.
And i always thought nictotine yellow keys and fingerdirt sunburst knobs were signs for vintagyness…
Yep, that’s what pros are calling “authentic” !
Ill print stickers with “Is this still useless or is it already vintage?”