Waldorf Quantum

Polyphonic Synthesizer (2019)

Hybrid analog-digital machine with sampling features designed by Axel Hartmann

OVERVIEW 61 Keys keyboard based on fatar, expensive grey metal case with 2 assignable wheels.
Big LCD touchscreen display with lush colors.

RELATED MODELS:
-Iridium is a desktop version with double voices but lacking analog filter

Terminal connectors:

2x stereo audio out for main and aux timbres

Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing

High-Quality 24bit A/D and D/A converters

Headphone out with separate level adjustment

Sustain pedal input

Control pedal connector also capable of CV input (0-5V sensitivity)

USB host type A connector for interfacing MIDI controller or USB drives for sample/preset exchange and software updates

USB device type B connector for interfacing computer or other class-compliant MIDI USB hosts like iOS devices **)

SD Card for sample/preset exchange and software updates

DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru

Integrated power supply unit

OSCILLATORS quad-core ARM processor manages up to 8 voices polyphony (a bit limited) each composed by 3 "oscillators" with bi-timbral features The quantum is a kind of sumup of waldorf past plugin experience offering 4 different synthesis engine:
-wavetable with possible sample import by memory card with classic cycle mode ispired by PPG with classic travel mode with loop points
-waveform classic "analog" waves like saw, sine triangle, noise , with special kernel stack for roland super osc mode with special fat detune mode. Also massive unison mode stack all voices.
-particle importing samples (4GB of flash storage or sampling by input) for basically granular features with classic randomish behaviour with pitch, spread, position jitter , attack and decay.
-resonator generates tones based on an exciter signal which passes through a band-pass filter bank. Remind classic Virtual analog from the nineties.

FILTER a dual-analogue self-oscillating low-pass filter (with 12/24dB slopes). There are four types of low-pass filter (including saturated/ driven versions) and eight configurations routing of filters. There are independent cutoff + resonance controls for each filter . It is possibile to switch to digital filter "Former" with HP, BP, Notch, bitcrusher and drive, plus filters ispired by classic hardware from the past or plugins.

SEQUENCER 32-step note sequencer

EFFECTS Five simultaneous effects blocks are available with eight effects algorithms are on offer (phaser, chorus, flanger, delay, reverb, EQ, drive and compressor). Effects such as delay can be synched to the whole machine (eg. sequencer and lfo)

SEQUENCER features a very basic 256 steps sequencer, but syncable to external Midi clock.

MEMORY Up to 10,000 sound patch capacity

Waldorf Quantum Specifications

-61 Keys Fatar TP/8SK keyboard, channel aftertouch

-8 voices polyphony

-Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs

3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of five synthesis algorithms

Wavetable: Waldorf style with latest additions from Nave including speech synthesis, wavetable generation from audio and new features

Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waves per Oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard-sync, warp & PWM as well as tunable noise

Particle: Sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input

Resonator: Exciter using multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.

New Kernel synthesis with possibilities from classic 6 operator FM to innovative audio rate wavetable modulations

Two analogue lowpass filters per voice each in 24 or 12 dB configurationmodes

Digital former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high-pass, band-pass & notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more

-Routing system for order of analog filters & digital former and individual oscillator routings

6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive parameter set

6 loopable envelopes

Komplex: multistage LFO/envelope modulator

Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments

Master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.

Compressor for main output

Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization

Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files

Capable of polyphonic aftertouch via external MIDI inputs

Chord and latch buttons

Unisono mode

Up to 10,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author and patch number.

Favourites lists for quick recall of sound patches like for set-lists etc.

MIDI output of local keyboard, wheels and assignable panel elements

Automation of sound parameters from MIDI inputs via MIDI CC learn function

Recording of samples from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs

4 GB*) internal Flash memory for presets, samples and wavetables

Pre-loaded with approx. 2 GB sample data

On board audio file editor

Export & import of presets, sample & wavetable via SD card or USB drive

Import of Nave presets and selected legacy FM .syx files

Weight: 17.8kg

Dimensions: 1006 x 401 x 131 mm

Waldorf Quantum

Polyphonic Synthesizer (2019)

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Sound

Sequencer / memory

Waldorf Quantum Specifications

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Waldorf Quantum

Polyphonic Synthesizer (2019)

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Sequencer / memory

Waldorf Quantum Specifications

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