In nearly new condition with origial box, manual, power cables and full warranty
The flagship synth. Take sound production to the next level. The Waldorf Quantum 8-Voice Hybrid Polysynth combines incredible build quality with awesome innovation. Meticulously designed with enormous sound design capabilities. You can combine the best of both worlds with the use of the three digital oscillators and two analogue filters.
With this hybrid polyphonic synthesizer, you can produce a dynamic and unique sound. In the centre of the Quantum lies a responsive touch display. This allows you to adjust certain parameters with exceptional visual detail. And provides a display for the features of your sound.
Introducing Version 2.0
The last free firmware for Quantum is now available. Version 2.0 features the new Vision 4 Instruments Kernel synthesis engine. This hugely expands the capabilities above and beyond the four synthesis engineers you already get when Quantum ships. Along with Wavetable, Waveform, Resonator and Particle, Kernel adds more scope for sound design than every before.
The Legacy of Waldorf
A legacy of incredible innovation. After decades of developing their world famous wavetable technology. Waldorf is proud to announce a new chapter in their tradition of designing high-end ground-breaking synthesizers. Waldorf’s famous wavetable technology gave the synthesizer a powerful, and beating heart. While the digital oscillators coupled with the enormous power and the simplicity of the analogue filters, have led the industry towards a revolution. Setting the standard since the 1980’s.
Quantum Hybrid Synthesizer
The Waldorf Quantum Polysynth offers a range of control for sound design, allowing you to unleash your creativity to create the sounds you never thought you could. The Polysynth allows you to utilise the power of digital and analogue synthesis to create futuristic sounds. Quantum combines the raw power of a classic digital & analogue hybrid synthesizer, with futuristic sounds that are only possible with today’s software synthesizers.
Incredible Sound Technology
The Waldorf Quantum offers infinite possibilities in sound production. With a range of controls and effects, you can experiment with endless sound variations. Featuring eight voices with speech and spectrum functionality. You can simultaneously play several notes. Adding incredible depth and character to your sound.
At the core are 3 digital oscillators that can run 1 of 4 synthesis algorithms independently of one another. The first algorithm, which is a wavetable synthesis, allows you sweep through wavetables to create sound. While the second is waveform mode. This offers all your traditional subtractive waves such as sine and square wave. The possibilities are endless with the Polysynth.
Quantum LCD Display screen
With each oscillator you can change the shape and character of the waveform with the highly-responsive touch screen. The ‘particle mode’ allows for granular synthesis and samples. You also have the option adding samples and re-samples. Then there’s the ‘resonator mode’. This offers you plucky tones and breathy tones. With the ability to add a different synthesis algorithm on each oscillator, the Waldorf offers an endless supply of sound creation, both simple and complex. What’s more. the Quantum features three envelopes on the front panel, and another three in the software. With a range of high-quality presets ready for you to get started. The Quantum is world to be explored.
Features
- Nave 8-voice synthesizer with speech and spectrum functionality built in
- Waveform and spectrum will display on the touch display like in the app
- Three digital oscillators per voice with four freely assignable synthesis algorithms -
- Wavetable: Classic Waldorf wavetables
- Waveform: Traditional analog waveforms
- Partical: Granular sampler
- Resonator: Resonator filter bank
- Two dual analog filters. Voice inserts, inserting into the digital voice, going out to the analog, and two OTA filters for each voice that goes back into the voice
- Another digital former - Drive, Bit Crusher, Digital Filters etc.
- Six envelopes - Three on the panel, and three in the menu. Envelope curves
- Three digital effects
- Multistage envelope
- Glide
- Six LFOs
- Responsive touch display for parameter adjustment
- Multi-timbral layering (two layers)
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- Two USB ports - Host device & MIDI control
- Stereo In for sampling
- Stereo Out
- Auxillary Out
- Pedal inputs
- SD card slot
- Classic MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Synth design guru Axel Hartmann was involved in the design of the interface
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
In nearly new condition with origial box, manual, power cables and full warranty
The flagship synth. Take sound production to the next level. The Waldorf Quantum 8-Voice Hybrid Polysynth combines incredible build quality with awesome innovation. Meticulously designed with enormous sound design capabilities. You can combine the best of both worlds with the use of the three digital oscillators and two analogue filters.
With this hybrid polyphonic synthesizer, you can produce a dynamic and unique sound. In the centre of the Quantum lies a responsive touch display. This allows you to adjust certain parameters with exceptional visual detail. And provides a display for the features of your sound.
Introducing Version 2.0
The last free firmware for Quantum is now available. Version 2.0 features the new Vision 4 Instruments Kernel synthesis engine. This hugely expands the capabilities above and beyond the four synthesis engineers you already get when Quantum ships. Along with Wavetable, Waveform, Resonator and Particle, Kernel adds more scope for sound design than every before.
The Legacy of Waldorf
A legacy of incredible innovation. After decades of developing their world famous wavetable technology. Waldorf is proud to announce a new chapter in their tradition of designing high-end ground-breaking synthesizers. Waldorf’s famous wavetable technology gave the synthesizer a powerful, and beating heart. While the digital oscillators coupled with the enormous power and the simplicity of the analogue filters, have led the industry towards a revolution. Setting the standard since the 1980’s.
Quantum Hybrid Synthesizer
The Waldorf Quantum Polysynth offers a range of control for sound design, allowing you to unleash your creativity to create the sounds you never thought you could. The Polysynth allows you to utilise the power of digital and analogue synthesis to create futuristic sounds. Quantum combines the raw power of a classic digital & analogue hybrid synthesizer, with futuristic sounds that are only possible with today’s software synthesizers.
Incredible Sound Technology
The Waldorf Quantum offers infinite possibilities in sound production. With a range of controls and effects, you can experiment with endless sound variations. Featuring eight voices with speech and spectrum functionality. You can simultaneously play several notes. Adding incredible depth and character to your sound.
At the core are 3 digital oscillators that can run 1 of 4 synthesis algorithms independently of one another. The first algorithm, which is a wavetable synthesis, allows you sweep through wavetables to create sound. While the second is waveform mode. This offers all your traditional subtractive waves such as sine and square wave. The possibilities are endless with the Polysynth.
Quantum LCD Display screen
With each oscillator you can change the shape and character of the waveform with the highly-responsive touch screen. The ‘particle mode’ allows for granular synthesis and samples. You also have the option adding samples and re-samples. Then there’s the ‘resonator mode’. This offers you plucky tones and breathy tones. With the ability to add a different synthesis algorithm on each oscillator, the Waldorf offers an endless supply of sound creation, both simple and complex. What’s more. the Quantum features three envelopes on the front panel, and another three in the software. With a range of high-quality presets ready for you to get started. The Quantum is world to be explored.
Features
- Nave 8-voice synthesizer with speech and spectrum functionality built in
- Waveform and spectrum will display on the touch display like in the app
- Three digital oscillators per voice with four freely assignable synthesis algorithms -
- Wavetable: Classic Waldorf wavetables
- Waveform: Traditional analog waveforms
- Partical: Granular sampler
- Resonator: Resonator filter bank
- Two dual analog filters. Voice inserts, inserting into the digital voice, going out to the analog, and two OTA filters for each voice that goes back into the voice
- Another digital former - Drive, Bit Crusher, Digital Filters etc.
- Six envelopes - Three on the panel, and three in the menu. Envelope curves
- Three digital effects
- Multistage envelope
- Glide
- Six LFOs
- Responsive touch display for parameter adjustment
- Multi-timbral layering (two layers)
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- Two USB ports - Host device & MIDI control
- Stereo In for sampling
- Stereo Out
- Auxillary Out
- Pedal inputs
- SD card slot
- Classic MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Synth design guru Axel Hartmann was involved in the design of the interface
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.