WALDORF QUANTUM 3-oscillator synthesizer

3-Oscillator Synthesizer

WALDORF QUANTUM is a synthesizer equipped with 3 oscillators, each offering four synthesis algorithms:

• Waldorf-style Wavetables with the latest additions from Nave, including speech synthesis and wavetable generation from audio
• Classic Synthesizer waveforms with multiple waves for an ultra-fat sound out of the oscillators
• Granular sampler with multi-sampling plus traditional sampling modes
• Resonator for virtual sound sculpting

WALDORF QUANTUM features aluminum knobs and encoders and a very high-resolution multi-touch display. The interaction between the display and the physical control elements of WALDORF QUANTUM is brought to the highest levels, as the display is practically an extremely flexible extension of the analog controls. Each knob is individually illuminated by a multicolored LED. This makes it immediately obvious when viewing complex settings and modulation settings, where related parameters can be adjusted quickly and efficiently.

Specifications

• Digital analog polyphonic synthesizer
• High-quality Fatar TP8S keyboard with 61 keys
• 8 voices
• Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs
• 3 stereo digital oscillators, each capable of four synthesis algorithms
• Wavetable: Waldorf style with the 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, and adjustable noise
• Particle: sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input
• Resonator: exciter using multi-sampling audio model plus filter bank.
• Two analog low-pass filters per voice, each in 24 or 12 dB configuration using innovative linking modes
• Digital ex: additional digital algorithms for filter-per-voice, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more
• Flexible routing system for the order of analog filters and digital and individual oscillator paths
• 6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extended parameter set
• 6 loopable envelopes
• Komplex: multistage LFO / envelope modulator
• Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy controller assignments
• Intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and control LEDs
• 5-slot master effects rack for each timbre, choosing from FX such as phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, EQ and more.
• Compressor for main output
• Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation, and step-by-step quantization
• Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files
• Capable of polyphonic aftertouch via external MIDI inputs
• Chord and latch buttons
• Unison mode
• Module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequencer and Komplex modulator
• Single-function potentiometers and encoder controls for intuitive editing
• Deeper audio display and editing via high-resolution, context-sensitive capacitive multi-touch display
• Spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope at various processing stages
• Up to 10,000 storable audio patches organized by bank, attributes, author, and patch number.
• Favorite lists for quick recall of audio patches for set-lists, etc.
• Pre-loaded with a wide variety of patches from renowned sound designers like Howard Scarr
• Local keyboard MIDI output, assignable wheels and panel elements
• Audio parameter automation from MIDI inputs via MIDI CC learn function
• Sample recording from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs
• 4 GB internal flash memory for presets, samples and wavetables
• Pre-loaded with more than 1 GB of sample data
• Export and import of presets, samples and wavetables via SD card
• Import of Nave presets
• The mod wheel can be assigned to any parameter that can be modulated in the matrix or via quick assignment
• The pitch wheel can be assigned to each oscillator individually
• 2 stereo outputs for main and aux timbres
• Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing
• High-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
• Headphone output with separate level adjustment
• Sustain pedal input
• Control pedal connector with CV input capability (0-5 V sensitivity)
• USB type A host connector for interfacing MIDI controllers
• USB type B device connector for interfacing with computers or other class-compliant USB MIDI hosts such as iOS devices **)
• SD card for sample/preset exchange and software updates
• DIN MIDI In, Out and Thru
• Integrated power supply