Waldorf has announced the next incarnation of their flagship synthesizer, the Quantum mkII. Waldorf claims the new Quantum is the first instrument with a 61-key Fatar TP8/SK polyphonic aftertouch keybed in the world.
With new capabilities for musical and gestural expression, the Fatar TP8/SK leverages the modulation capabilities of the Quantum synthesis engine to provide an additional dimension of control and creativity.
Waldorf Quantum MK2 Synthesizer
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16 Voices Of Polyphony
The high-resolution graphical display supports visual feedback and control for Fatar’s customization process. In addition to its internal poly aftertouch keybed, the Quantum MK2 can be controlled by any MPE capable controller by directly connecting to Quantum’s USB host port.
Based on an eight voice, analog dual-filter architecture, the Quantum has been expanded to provide up to 16 voices of polyphony in any combination of using digital dual multi-mode filters with the eight analog ones. Moreover, the combination of analog synthesis with a digital filter opens up new sonic possibilities for Hybrid digital and analog synthesis.
The Quantum mk2 has also increased its internal sampling storage from just a couple of GB to 59 GB. Upgrading from firmware 1.0 to 3.0, Waldorf Music has listened to the requests and needs of musicians to extend it polyphonic granular sampling engine, as well its traditional multi-sample engine.
Waldorf Quantum mkII Features:
- Polyphonic Aftertouch – Every finger has its own expression with the Fatar TP8/SK polyphonic aftertouch 61-key keyboard.
- Increased internal flash memory to 59 GB for samples and 3.4 GB for presets and wavetables.
- Hybrid polyphony – Extending eight analog filter voices with digital filter ones for up to 16 voices in any combination.
- Updated Design with new color and materials
The updated chassis design and new blue color presents the musician with an instrument of beauty and inspiration. The improved mounting of the high-resolution touch display provides wider viewing angles and an intuitive way of controlling the more advanced features of the Quantum synthesis engine.
Acclaimed sound designers from all of over the world have contributed to the library of factory presets and and initial sample content of 2 GB. Waldorf Music is proud to have sounds from designers like Richard Devine, Howard Scarr, Reinhold Heil, BT, Matt Johnson, Joerg Huettner, Kevin Schroeder, Sascha Dikiciyan, Kurt Ader, Mike Huckaby, Thorsten Quaeschning and many more.
Waldorf Music has updated and improved the Quantum’s firmware adding new synthesis capabilities and many feature requests by musicians.
