Product Description:
The Quantum MK2 combines the legendary synthesizer technology of his predecessor with new features. The device now features a new FATAR TP/8SK keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys and polyphonic aftertouch. Furthermore, the internal flash memory for samples storage has been expanded to 59GB. The flexibility emanating from Quantum’s powerful oscillators and their interaction with one another allows for a wide sonic bandwidth.
While monophonic aftertouch makes all played notes respond in the same way, polyphonic aftertouch provides specific modulation of individual notes.
For example, the behavior of the envelopes or the oscillator pitch can be modulated very sensitive, which offers a completely new range of expression.
The internal flash memory for samples storage has also been expanded to 59GB.
The flexibility emanating from Quantum’s powerful oscillators and their interaction with one another is simply breath-taking. Never before has it ever been possible to create such a wide sonic bandwidth with one synthesizer. Stretching from classic analog, with precise sample playback, through to harsh or animated digital sounds, escalating all the way up to sound and sequence clusters, that can only be achieved with a huge modular synthesizer system or modern plug-ins.
Its 3 Oscillators offer five synthesis algorithms each:
- Waldorf-style Wavetables with the latest additions from Nave, including speech synthesis and wavetable generation from audio samples
- Classic Synthesizer Waveforms with multiple waves for an ultra fat sound right out of the oscillators
- Granular Sampler with multi sampling plus traditional sampling mode
- Resonator for virtual sound sculpting
- New Kernel synthesis with possibilities from classic 6 operator FM to innovative audio rate wavetable modulations
Quantum’s beautiful ergonomic and intuitive user panel supports an artist’s workflow with a previously unknown elegance. The carefully crafted array of aluminium knobs and encoders surround a high-resolution multi touch display. Waldorf engineers spent many long hours perfecting the interaction between the display and the physical control elements. The stunning display is a highly flexible extension of the tactile experience, and is light-years ahead of any synthesizer currently on the market today.
To help understand functional correlations between one knob and another, each control knob is individually illuminated by a multi color LED. This makes it instantly obvious when viewing complex settings and modulation settings, where related parameters can be adjusted quickly and efficiently. With the help once again of the gorgeous central display, precise settings can be handled with ease, much the same as the experience when using your cutting edge computer tablet.
When Waldorf decided to develop Quantum, little did they realize it would take several years of painstaking work. There were areas of Quantum that our years of experience with sound generation were bought to the fore. But Quantum is so powerful it took Waldorf into uncharted territory, involving both sound and the way it was felt the musician would interact with it.
Quantum was designed and developed in Germany. All essential components have been designed, manufactured and assembled in Germany and Italy. This has allowed Waldorf to manufacture Quantum with an unparalleled build quality
Key Features:
- 16-voice polyphony greatly expands scope of performance and multitimbrality
- Unique analog/digital architecture lets you develop and work with distinctive sonics that would otherwise be impossible to create
- 61-note Fatar TP8/SK keybed allows for polyphonic aftertouch and MPE for unmatched expression of the Quantum engine
- Multimode filters can simultaneously utilize analog and digital filters to carve out new sonic frontiers
- 59GB onboard sample storage provides massively-increased opportunities for multi-sampling, granular sampling, new OS, and more
- Redesigned multi-touch display includes real-time feedback, Spectrum Analyzer, and Oscilloscope for unmatched accuracy in sound design
- Onboard presets were carefully crafted in collaboration with cutting-edge artists and sound designers
- Quantum Mk2 is engineered to work seamlessly with Waldorf’s Iridium firmware, designing and playing sounds in both directions
- Comprehensive I/O suite includes USB, MIDI, pedal, footswitch, and audio accommodations that let the Quantum Mk2 easily integrate into any system
- Control pedal connection can accommodate CV inputs at 0-5V for Eurorack compatibility
- Built-in 24-bit A/D and D/A converters ensure high-quality audio across any mode
- Multi-algorithm arpeggiator is designed with deep management tools to fine-tune aspects like gate length, velocity, sort orders, pitch range, rhythmic patterns, and more
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