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Description
Introducing the Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synth, a groundbreaking synthesizer that blends Waldorf's rich history with forward-thinking technology. Designed for musicians who crave versatility and innovation, the Quantum is a testament to Waldorf's commitment to high-end synthesizer design.
Starting with Waldorf's renowned wavetable technology, the Quantum expands on this foundation to offer a wide sonic bandwidth that stretches from classic analog to animated digital sounds. It's not just a synthesizer; it's a powerful sound sculpting tool that offers unparalleled flexibility.
The Quantum's user interface is a blend of artistry and functionality. It features an ultra hi-resolution multi-touch display surrounded by a carefully crafted array of aluminum knobs and encoders. Each control knob is individually illuminated by a multi-color LED, making it easy to adjust complex settings and modulation settings.
Designed and developed by Waldorf in Germany, the Quantum features a build quality that is second to none. It is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship that has become synonymous with the Waldorf name.
Key Features:
- Hybrid design featuring both digital and analog architecture
- 61-Key Fatar TP8 Keybed
- 8 Voices, plus multi-timbrality
- 3 stereo digital oscillators per voice, each capable of four synthesis algorithms
- Wavetable creation from audio and sample based synthesis
- Two analogue lowpass filters per voice
- Visualization and deeper sound editing via multi-touch display
- Superior key controls, Arpeggiator, and Step Sequencer
- 6 LFOs and 6 Loopable envelopes with multistage LFO/Env modulator
- 5 master effects with separate sections for each timbre
- Internal Memory plus expandable SD slot for firmware and samples
- Extensive suite of I/O including USB host/device and multiple stereo outs.
Product specs
| Analog/Digital | hybrid |
| Polyphony | 16-voice |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
Videos
sonicstate
MESSE 2017: Waldorf Quantum - 8 Voice Hybrid Poly Synth
MESSE 2017: Waldorf Quantum - 8 Voice Hybrid Poly Synth
sonicstate
Waldorf Quantum Synthesizer - Full Demo with Nick Kwas
Kraft Music
Waldorf Quantum Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking!
Kraft Music
Waldorf Quantum Synthesizer Demo — Daniel Fisher
Sweetwater
Waldorf Quantum 8 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer - Deutsch - German
musotalk
NAMM 2018 Waldorf Quantum 8 Voice Hybrid Synthesizer
Kraft Music
Waldorf Quantum 8-Voice Hybrid Polysynth | Gear4music demo
Gear4music Guitars
Ambient Explorations pt.34 (Waldorf Quantum 8-Voice Hybrid Synth)
Piotr Garbaczonek
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synth.
Features and functionality
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The Waldorf Quantum includes 6 envelopes and 6 LFOs, with 3 of each accessible via the front panel and 3 more through the menu.
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The Quantum's hybrid design features digital oscillators and analog filters, offering a blend of modern and classic sound capabilities.
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The Quantum's granular oscillator provides unique sound-shaping capabilities, likened to a techno-gravel mining effect by some users.
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Presets and sound banks on the Quantum were designed by notable sound designers like BT and Richard Devine, adding a professional touch to its sound capabilities.
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The Quantum recently received a 16-voice update, enhancing filter routing options and allowing more complex patch creation.
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Software and compatibility
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At a price point above $3,000, the Quantum is compared to other high-end synths like the Yamaha Montage and Korg Kronos, with users noting its unique feature set.
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Owners appreciate that the Quantum's firmware updates bring it to software parity with the Iridium, ensuring feature improvements across both models.
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One user noted that Bluetech, a known artist, considered selling his Quantum, indicating its high desirability and potential for downsizing decisions among professionals.
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The Quantum's analog filter is appreciated for highlighting artifacts in the wavetable and kernel engine, though some users prefer more aggressive filters like those in modern Sequentials.
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User experience
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A user at Berklee mentioned recording the Quantum directly into an Avid Omni HDX and Ableton 11, highlighting its integration capability with professional audio setups.
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Some users find the Quantum's user interface intuitive, with a well-laid-out screen and dedicated knobs for frequent functions.
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In a segment of the RTL Talkshow, Hardwell is shown using the Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synth in his home studio.
The synthesizer is visible throughout the interview on the right.
“I’ve got one of the Waldorf Quantum’s back there..” at 35:26 in the GeoSynths podcast
In this YouTube video of the album trailer for Jean-Michel Jarre's new album, the Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synth can be seen in the background of JMJ's studio starting at 0:20
In an article by Synth Anatomy, it's highlighted that renowned Indian composer A.R. Rahman utilizes the Waldorf Quantum 8-voice Hybrid Synthesizer. This cutting-edge instrument blends digital and analog technologies, offering a versatile sound palette with features like Waldorf-style wavetables, classic synthesizer waveforms, and a granular sampler. Rahman's choice of the Quantum underscores his commitment to innovative sound design.
" I bought the Waldorf at beginning of the album mixing session, which, for me, is a period that goes well beyond just mixing. This is the time where I make all the tracks fit together. It’s like a puzzle: I have all these pieces and I listen to them together and then make the final changes. The Waldorf provided the right ingredients for me; it was like the clear coat that glued the music together.
The machine came via a recommendation from my friend Richard Devine, who had worked with them originally, and also Richard James who loves the instrument too. When those two Richards speak, you have to listen. It really is what they described. Out of all the instruments from the last decade, it’s the one that sounds like a universe on its own, and it finds the perfect point of having the right features and ease of use in accessing these features. "
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Corrected from the original submission by @the_last_factory. The Quantum (not an Iridium) is shown in the third slide of this Instagram post.
From original submission: "Tim Hecker mentions in this post how he's doing some scoring projects. Which if you're going to score a movie, a Moog One and/or Waldorf Iridium are the best ways to go about scoring with synthesis and sound design."
Illangelo can be seen using the Waldorf Quantum synth throughout this livestream most visible at 38:50
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