Specifications

Hybrid Digital/Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

61 Keys high-quality Fatar TP/8SK keyboard, polyphonic aftertouch

8 voices with analog filter, up to 16 voices with digital filters

Dual timbral: split or layered mode with separate stereo audio outputs

3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of five synthesis algorithms

Wavetable: Waldorf style with latest additions from Nave including speech synthesis, wavetable generation from audio and new features

Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waves per Oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard-sync, warp & PWM as well as tunable noise

Particle: Sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples or live input

Resonator: Exciter using multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.

New Kernel synthesis with possibilities from classic 6 operator FM to innovative audio rate wavetable modulations

Two analogue lowpass filters per voice each in 24 or 12 dB configuration using innovative link modes, or alternatively two digital multi-mode filters

Digital former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, high-pass, band-pass & notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit-crusher, drive and more

Flexible routing system for order of filters & digital former and individual oscillator routings

6 LFOs in poly and global mode with extensive parameter set

6 loopable envelopes

Komplex: multistage LFO/envelope modulator

Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments

Intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and control LEDs

Master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.

Compressor for main output

Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization

Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files

Capable of polyphonic aftertouch via internal keybed or external MIDI inputs

Chord and latch buttons

Unisono mode

Module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequenzer and Komplex modulator

Single-function potentiometer and encoder controls for intuitive editing

Visualisation and deeper sound editing via context-sensitive high-resolution capacitive multi-touch display

Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope at various processing stages

Up to 10,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author and patch number.

Favourites lists for quick recall of sound patches like for set-lists etc.

Pre-loaded with wide variety of patches by acclaimed sound designers

MIDI output of local keyboard, wheels and assignable panel elements

Automation of sound parameters from MIDI inputs via MIDI CC learn function

Recording of samples from audio inputs or self-recording of audio outputs

4 GB*) internal Flash memory for presets and wavetables, 59GB internal sample storage

Pre-loaded with approx. 2 GB sample data

On board audio file editor

Export & import of presets, sample & wavetable via SD card or USB drive

Import of Nave presets and selected legacy FM .syx files

Mod wheel can be assigned to any parameter which can be modulated in the matrix or via quick assign

Pitch wheel can be assigned to each oscillator individually

Weight: 17.8kg

Dimensions: 1006 x 401 x 131 mm

Sampling capabilities

Each of the 3 Oscillators of a single timbre can be used in one of three modes using samples:

Stereo Multi-Sampler with looping and reverse playback

Granular Sampler with extensive parameter set

Resonator model using sampler as exciter

Samples are organized using key and velocity maps, selections rules like round robin, random etc., and individual pitch, gain and pan settings.

Samples are stored in internal Flash memory of 59GB capacity pre-filled with 2GB specially made for Quantum factory samples.

New samples can be recorded from external stereo audio inputs, or from self-recording Quantums own engine.

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).

The Quantum allows for a huge range of sample-based sound design capabilities from classical synths sounds to uncharted territories.

It’s worth noting that the sample use in the Quantum is always within a synthesizer’s sonic context, and it is not meant to work as a “bread and butter” sample keyboard to play back like traditional sampling instruments nor third party libraries.

Huge range of arpeggiator parameters:

7 Algorithms to choose from like up, down, random etc.

Octave range

7 Sort Orders

3 Velocity Modes

Gate length

Swing

BPM

Beat Division

Rhythmic patterns

Reset Modes

Keyboard Latch chordal and non-chordal

If that’s not enough, individual patterns can be created in the step sequencer including transpositions and scale quantisations.

Connections:

2x stereo audio outputs for main and aux timbres

Stereo audio input for sample recording and real-time processing

High-Quality 24bit A/D and D/A converters

Headphone out with separate level adjustment

Sustain pedal input

Control pedal connector also capable of CV input (0-5V sensitivity)

USB host type A connector for interfacing MIDI controller or USB drives for sample/preset exchange and software updates

USB device type B connector for interfacing computer or other class-compliant MIDI USB hosts like iOS devices

SD Card for sample/preset exchange and software updates

DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru

Integrated power supply unit