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Waldorf Quantum priced about $3000 usd?

 
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:37 pm    Post subject: Waldorf Quantum priced about $3000 usd? Reply with quote

Waldorf Quantum
(preliminairy) specifications:
Hybrid Digital/Analog 8 voice polysynth

3 Oscilators featuring:
Wavetable - waldorf wavetables
Waveform - traditional analog waveforms
Partical - granular sampler
Resonator - resonator filter bank

Nave synthesizer with speech and spectrum functionality built in - waveform & spectrum will display on the screen like in the app.

All three oscillators are freely assignable to four modes of synthesis.
The Waldorf Wave & XT offer 2 oscillators per wavetable.
The Waldorf Q and Blofeld have 3 oscillators and 2 freely assignable wavetable oscillators (the Q additionally two sub oscillators for each), and a third oscillator with more standard waveshapes.

Two dual analog filters. It has voice inserts, insert into (digital) voice, going out to 2 OTA analogue filters for each voice, return path back into the voice.

Additional digital processor - drive, bit crusher, digital filters, etc...
Six envelopes (3 on panel, 3 on touchscreen) with Envelope curves.
Three Digital Effects
Multistage envelope, glide...
Six LFOs
Touch display
Two layers for multi-timbral
Arpeggiator

Thread in the Electronic Music and Production forum:
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/show....php?t=1147680
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also has sampling, and then the samples can be sliced and added to the wavetables.

I think that is a really cool feature.

When this comes out, I'm going to take a REALLY long look at it- I just like everything about this, and it seems to be an excellent complement to the Kronos.

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Joe Gerardi wrote:
Also has sampling, and then the samples can be sliced and added to the wavetables.

I think that is a really cool feature.

When this comes out, I'm going to take a REALLY long look at it- I just like everything about this, and it seems to be an excellent complement to the Kronos.

..Joe


They also make the Waldorf nw1 Eurorack Wavetable Module for $399 that might be worth checking out.

Waldorf nw1 Wavetable Eurorack Module at a Glance:
Three modulation inputs for creative sound design
Tap into classic wavetable sounds or create your own
Three playback quality settings for different sonic textures
Three modulation inputs for creative sound design
Synth fans at Sweetwater feel that wavetable synthesizers sound more interesting with lots of modulation, so we're glad to see three CV inputs on the Waldorf nw1 module for modulation. From altering the wavetable playback speed and position to adjusting the wavetable rendering from periodic to noisy, the nw1 is capable of virtually unlimited sonic exploration. You'll definitely want to have some LFO and envelope modules on hand when you start creating with the Waldorf nw1.

Tap into classic wavetable sounds or create your own
The Waldorf nw1 module comes loaded with 80 wavetables you may recognize from Waldorf's Microwave and Nave synthesizers. And these are just the start: there are 10 user slots you can use to record your own wavetables via the CV inputs, or you can transfer them from your computer via USB. There are also 50 user locations for text-to-speech wavetables, which you can create and upload with the nw1 wavetable editor software (available on Waldorf's website).

Three playback quality settings for different sonic textures
While classic wavetable synths from the '80s have a distinctive, gritty quality to them, modern wavetable synths like Waldorf's Nave sound pristine. The nw1 module gives you the option to sound as clean or dirty as you like. The "Nave-grade quality" mode provides the best-quality resampling. The "Microwave quality" mode resamples with additional harmonics at low pitches, adding that early-digital '80s vibe to your sounds. "Aliased" mode is the most crude, with a lot of aliasing being generated. Try listening to all three playback modes with any wavetable - results will vary!

Waldorf nw1 Wavetable Eurorack Module Features:
Wavetable synthesizer module for Eurorack
Includes 80 classic wavetables from Waldorf's Microwave and Nave synthesizers
Record your own wavetables in real time, or upload them via editor software
USB connectivity for wavetable transfer via editor software
Ample sound-shaping capabilities for wide-ranging sound design
3 CV inputs for modulation
CV input for pitch control (1V/Octave)
Gate input for triggering wavetable travel and recording
Power requirements: +/-12V, 150mA
Width: 32HP
Add wavetable capabilities to your Eurorack synth rig with the Waldorf nw1 module!

And a Youtube demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlEZYQOt9-Q
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, but I don't do Euroracks.

Besides, I want the other items in the Quantum as well- I've never owned anything with granular synthesis in it.

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