Waldorf Quantum

The Quantum by Waldorf is an analog-digital hybrid synthesizer. Three oscillators each offer four synthesis forms for futuristic sounds that can otherwise only be achieved with software synthesizers.

Features:

• Digital analog polyphonic synthesizer
• High quality Fatar TP8 keyboard with 61 keys
• 8 voices
• Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo outputs
• 3 stereo digital oscillators with four synthesis forms each
• Wavetable: Waldorfstyle with the latest Nave technology including speech synthesis and wavetable generation from external audio sources
• Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waveforms per oscillator in Detuned or Chordal mode with Hard-Sync, Warp, PWM and pitchable Noise
• Particle: Granular sampler with multi-sampling and traditional sampling mode
• Resonator: Exciter with Multi-Sampling and Filterbank Modeling
• Two analog low-pass filters per voice - both 24 or 12 dB switchable with innovative link mode
• Digital Former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high pass, low pass & bandpass as well as notch filter (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit crusher, drive and more
• Flexible routing system for the arrangement of analog 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
• Comprehensive modulatios matrix with up to 40 entries and simple controller assignment
• Intuitive modulation assignment via operating elements 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
• Step sequencer with steprecorder, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
• Microtonal configurable with the possibility to import scale scl files
• Polyphonic aftertouch can be processed via MIDI inputs
• Chord and hold functions
• Unison Mode
• Module based preset system for effects, oscillators, step sequencer and complex modulator
• Extensive potentiometers and encoders for intuitive sound processing
• Visual sound processing via the high-resolution multitouch display
• Spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope switchable in different areas of signal flow
• Up to 10000 sound patches that can be filtered by banks, attributes, sound designer and patch number
• Favorites list for quick access to frequently used sounds, such as a set list
• 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 via MIDI CC Teaching function
• Recording Samples via the Audio Inputs or Quantum Audio Output
• 4 GB*) internal flash memory for presets, samples and wavetables
• More than 1GB of pre-installed audio samples
• Export and import of presets, samples and wavetables via SD card
• Importing Nave Presets

Connections:

• 2 x stereo audio outputs for both timbres separately usable
• Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing
• High-quality 24bit A/D and D/A converters
• Headphone output with its own volume control
• Connection for sustain pedal
• Control pedal connection, which can also be used as CV input (0-5V sensitivity)
• USB host connector type A e.g. for MIDI controller
• USB Device Type B port for connection to a computer or other MIDI USB hosts such as iOS devices **)
• SD Card for sample/preset exchange and software updates
• DIN MIDI In, Out and Thru
• Built-in power supply unit

Hints:

*Physical size of the flash memory for the complete system, including the preloaded data and the operating system. Useable storage space for audio samples at about 2GB (incl. pre-installed 1GB samples)**) A separate Apple 'Lightning to USB Camera Adapter' is required

Specs:

• Color: Black
• USB-MIDI: USB and MIDI
• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Line Outputs: 2
• Number of Keys: 61
• Type of sound generation: Hybrid
• Type: Synthesizer
• Theme: Keyboard Instruments

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (10.35 MB)

Further links:

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