Waldorf Quantum MK2 Synthesizer

The legendary Waldorf synthesizer with many new features. With a new 61-key Fatar keyboard and polyphonic aftertouch, increased sampling memory of 59 GB, and an improved design and display, the Waldorf Quantum MK2 enters the next level.

Features:

• Hybrid digital/analog polyphonic synthesizer.
• High-quality Fatar TP/8SK keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys and polyphonic aftertouch
• 8 analog or up to 16 digital voices
• Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo outputs
• 3 stereo digital oscillators with five synthesis shapes each
• Wavetable: Waldorf style with the latest Nave technology including speech synthesis and generation of wavetables from external audio sources
• Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waveforms per oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard sync, warp, PWM as well as tunable noise
• Particle: Granular sampler with multi-sampling and traditional sampling mode
• Resonator: Exciter with multi-sampling and filterbank modeling
• New kernel synthesis with up to six kernel operators per oscillator for Phase FM, True FM and wavetable position modulation
• Two analog low-pass filters per voice - both 24 or 12 dB switchable with innovative link mode, or alternatively 2 digital multimode filters
• Digital shaper: additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high, low & bandpass as well as notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit crusher, drive and more
• Flexible routing system for the arrangement of filters, digital formers and oscillator routings
• 6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive setting options
• 6 loopable envelopes
• Complex: Multistage LFO/Envelope modulator
• Extensive modulation matrix with up to 40 entries and easy controller assignment
• Intuitive modulation assignment via controls and control LEDs
• Master effects with 5 slots each for both timbres with effects like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, EQ and more
• Compressor for the main output
• Arpeggiator - 7 different algorithms, various rhythmic patterns
• Step sequencer with step recorder, transpose function, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
• Microtonal configurable with possibility to import scale scl files
• Polyphonic aftertouch - send and receive
• MPE capable - with external control via USB and DIN MIDI
• Chord and hold functions, unison mode
• Module based preset system for effects, oscillators, step sequencer and complex modulator
• Numerous potentiometers and encoders for intuitive sound editing
• Visual sound editing via the high-resolution multitouch display
• Spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope switchable in different areas of the signal flow
• Up to 10000 sound programs filterable by banks, attributes, sound designer and patch number
• Favorites list to quickly access frequently used sounds, such as for a setlist
• more than 1000 factory presets from well-known sound designers
• MIDI outputs for keyboard and panel controls (assignable as MIDI CC)
• automation of sound parameters via MIDI inputs using MIDI CC learn function
• Recording of samples via the audio inputs or the Quantum audio output
• 4GB internal flash memory for presets and wavetables, 59GB for samples
• Integrated audio editor
• Export and import of presets, samples and wavetables via SD card or USB drive
• Import of Nave presets and selected legacy FM as Sysex file
• 2x stereo audio outputs for both timbres separately usable
• Stereo audio input for sample recording and realtime processing with effects
• High quality 24bit A/D and D/A converters
• Headphone output with own volume control
• Connection for sustain pedal
• Control pedal connector that can also be used as CV input (0-5V sensitivity)
• USB Host connector type A e.g. for MIDI controller or USB drive for loading and storing samples, presets and for software updates
• USB Device type B connector for connection to a computer or other MIDI USB hosts)
• SD Card for sample/preset exchange and software updates
• DIN MIDI In, Out and Thru
• Built-in power supply
• Dimensions: 1006 x 401 x 131 mm
• Weight: 17,8 kg

Specs:

• Color: Blue
• USB-MIDI: USB and MIDI
• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Line Outputs: 4
• Number of Keys: 61
• Type of sound generation: Hybrid
• Type: Synthesizer
• Theme: Keyboard Instruments

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