{"id":30894,"date":"2025-01-15T15:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.b4-distribution.com\/produkt\/waldorf-quantum-mk2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:24:39","slug":"waldorf-quantum-mk2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/b4ckstage.eu\/en\/produkt\/waldorf-quantum-mk2\/","title":{"rendered":"Waldorf &#8211; Quantum MK2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary synthesizer technology of the Waldorf Quantum \u2013 now with new features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Quantum MK2 was upgraded with a&nbsp;<b>61 keys polyphonic aftertouch keybed from Fatar<\/b>,&nbsp;<b>increased sampling storage to 59 GB, improved mechanical design and display<\/b>. The&nbsp;<b>new 3.0 firmware<\/b>&nbsp;allows for up to 16 digital or any combination using the 8 analog filter with additional 8 digital.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>Specifications<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid Digital\/Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer<\/li>\n<li>61 Keys high-quality Fatar TP\/8SK keyboard, channel aftertouch<\/li>\n<li>8 voices with analog filter, up to 16 voices with digital filters<\/li>\n<li>Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs<\/li>\n<li>3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of five synthesis algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Wavetable: Waldorf style with latest additions from Nave including speech synthesis, wavetable generation from audio and new features<\/li>\n<li>Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waves per Oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard-sync, warp &amp; PWM as well as tunable noise<\/li>\n<li>Particle: Sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input<\/li>\n<li>Resonator: Exciter using multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.<\/li>\n<li>New Kernel synthesis with possibilities from classic 6 operator FM to innovative audio rate wavetable modulations<\/li>\n<li>Two analogue lowpass filters per voice each in 24 or 12 dB configuration using innovative link modes, or alternatively two digital multi-mode filters<\/li>\n<li>Digital former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high-pass, band-pass &amp; notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more<\/li>\n<li>Flexible routing system for order of filters &amp; digital former and individual oscillator routings<\/li>\n<li>6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive parameter set<\/li>\n<li>6 loopable envelopes<\/li>\n<li>Komplex: multistage LFO\/envelope modulator<\/li>\n<li>Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and control LEDs<\/li>\n<li>Master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.<\/li>\n<li>Compressor for main output<\/li>\n<li>Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization<\/li>\n<li>Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files<\/li>\n<li>Capable of polyphonic aftertouch via internal keybed or external MIDI inputs<\/li>\n<li>Chord and latch buttons<\/li>\n<li>Unisono mode<\/li>\n<li>Module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequenzer and Komplex modulator<\/li>\n<li>Single-function potentiometer and encoder controls for intuitive editing<\/li>\n<li>Visualisation and deeper sound editing via context-sensitive high-resolution capacitive multi-touch display<\/li>\n<li>Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope at various processing stages<\/li>\n<li>Up to 10,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author and patch number.<\/li>\n<li>Favourites lists for quick recall of sound patches like for set-lists etc.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-loaded with wide variety of patches by acclaimed sound designers<\/li>\n<li>MIDI output of local keyboard, wheels and assignable panel elements<\/li>\n<li>Automation of sound parameters from MIDI inputs via MIDI CC learn function<\/li>\n<li>Recording of samples from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs<\/li>\n<li>4 GB*) internal Flash memory for presets and wavetables, 59GB internal sample storage<\/li>\n<li>Pre-loaded with approx. 2 GB sample data<\/li>\n<li>On board audio file editor<\/li>\n<li>Export &amp; import of presets, sample &amp; wavetable via SD card or USB drive<\/li>\n<li>Import of Nave presets and selected legacy FM .syx files<\/li>\n<li>Mod wheel can be assigned to any parameter which can be modulated in the matrix or via quick assign<\/li>\n<li>Pitch wheel can be assigned to each oscillator individually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Sampling capabilities<\/b>&nbsp;Each of the 3 Oscillators of a single timbre can be used in one of three modes using samples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stereo Multi-Sampler with looping and reverse playback<\/li>\n<li>Granular Sampler with extensive parameter set<\/li>\n<li>Resonator model using sampler as exciter<\/li>\n<li>Samples are organized using key and velocity maps, selections rules like round robin, random etc., and individual pitch, gain and pan settings.<\/li>\n<li>Samples are stored in internal Flash memory of 59GB capacity pre-filled with 2GB specially made for Quantum factory samples.<\/li>\n<li>New samples can be recorded from external stereo audio inputs, or from self-recording Quantums own engine.<\/li>\n<li>Samples can also be imported an stored to internal Flash via SD card or USB drive using WAV and AIFF file format (44.1kHz sample rate).<\/li>\n<li>The Quantum allows for a huge range of sample-based sound design capabilities from classical synths sounds to uncharted territories.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s worth noting that the sample use in the Quantum is always within a synthesizer\u2019s sonic context, and it is not meant to work as a \u201cbread and butter\u201d sample keyboard to play back like traditional sampling instruments nor third party libraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Huge range of arpeggiator parameters:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 Algorithms to choose from like up, down, random etc.<\/li>\n<li>Octave range<\/li>\n<li>7 Sort Orders<\/li>\n<li>3 Velocity Modes<\/li>\n<li>Gate length<\/li>\n<li>Swing<\/li>\n<li>BPM<\/li>\n<li>Beat Division<\/li>\n<li>Rhythmic patterns<\/li>\n<li>Reset Modes<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard Latch chordal and non-chordal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough, individual patterns can be created in the step sequencer including transpositions and scale quantisations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Connections:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x stereo audio outputs for main and aux timbres<\/li>\n<li>Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing<\/li>\n<li>High-Quality 24bit A\/D and D\/A converters<\/li>\n<li>Headphone out with separate level adjustment<\/li>\n<li>Sustain pedal input<\/li>\n<li>Control pedal connector also capable of CV input (0-5V sensitivity)<\/li>\n<li>USB host type A connector for interfacing MIDI controller or USB drives for sample\/preset exchange and software updates<\/li>\n<li>USB device type B connector for interfacing computer or other class-compliant MIDI USB hosts like iOS devices<\/li>\n<li>SD Card for sample\/preset exchange and software updates<\/li>\n<li>DIN MIDI In, Out &amp; 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