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USER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for QUANTUM

Page 2: ...uchscreen Display 20 Loading Programs 21 Editing Parameters 23 Saving Programs 25 The Sound Layers 26 Sound Parameter 27 Overview of Functions 27 Oscillator Section 28 Oscillator Mixer OSC MIX Section...

Page 3: ...g System 206 Wavetable Synthesis 207 Waveform Oscillators Introduction 209 A Short Introduction to Granular Synthesis 215 Filter Introduction 215 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 217 Modulation Sources...

Page 4: ...e learning about and working with the Waldorf Quantum r This manual applies to both the Quantum and the Quantum MK2 Differences will be pointed out in the appropriate chapter Your Waldorf Team Hint Wa...

Page 5: ...arsten Dubsch Willie Eckl Joachim Flor Tom J rgensen Kevin Junk Roger Keller Jonathan Miller Pierre Nozet Miroslav Pindus Winfried Schuld Michael von Garnier Kurt Lu Wangard Haibin Wu and anyone we ha...

Page 6: ...ures Connections Front Panel 1 Wheel Section 5 Selection Dial Mode Pages Buttons 9 Effects Section 2 Oscillator Section 6 Dual Analog Filter Digital Former Sections 10 Output Section 3 LFO Section 7 E...

Page 7: ...7 Quantum Manual Rear Panel Connections 1 Headphones Output 2 Main Aux Out Outputs 3 Audio Inputs 4 Pedal Inputs 5 USB Connections 6 SD Card Slot 7 MIDI In Out Thru Jacks 8 Power Jack Switch...

Page 8: ...Symbols s Caution The comments that follow this symbol will help you avoid errors and malfunctions s Info Additional information on a given topic Instruction Follow these guidelines to execute a desi...

Page 9: ...ators Do not expose the device to direct sunlight Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations Power Supply Only use the power cable that came with Quantum Unplug the device when you are not using...

Page 10: ...similar chemi cals They will damage the surface of the chassis Proper Use This device is designed exclusively to produce low frequency audio signals for the purpose of generating sound Any other use...

Page 11: ...e of Quantum s MIDI features To connect the devices 1 Turn all units off 2 Connect the Quantum s Main Out audio outputs to your mixing console or your computer audio interface Optionally connect the s...

Page 12: ...audio interface Use an input usually called Line Aux or Tape input r The Quantum s audio outputs deliver unbalanced line levels When connecting to an amplifier a mi xing console or an audio interface...

Page 13: ...y or attenuate headphones level to adjust for individual headphone loudness and impedance Main Output Connect the left and right jack with 1 4 inch mono plugs Aux Output Connect the left and right jac...

Page 14: ...ports The Controller USB input lets you connect any suitable class compliant USB hardware controller to send MIDI data to control functions of Quantum You can also use the MIDI Learn function for mos...

Page 15: ...e a FAT or FAT32 file system formatted SD card Other file formats won t work r Please insert the SD Card upside down i e with the contacts showing to the upper side This is due to the mechanical const...

Page 16: ...on When you play legato only the first note that was played triggers those envelopes which have the SingleTrig para meter activated Those envelopes with SingleTrig deacti vated will re trigger at eac...

Page 17: ...se it is likely that the sound designer simply forgot to assign it r Pitch Bend wheel and Modulation wheel can be calibrated by using the corresponding function on the Global page For more information...

Page 18: ...idually for each note For example you can play and hold 10 keys at a time and move your fingers to create poly phonic aftertouch data Each finger creates its own da ta stream for modulation purposes A...

Page 19: ...uts including the Headphones output The level of the Aux audio output is not affected The Quantum Mode Pages The Quantum offers mode pages in addition to the panel parameters or for global settings To...

Page 20: ...t and vice versa The six silver endless dials on the left and the right side of the display control the corresponding parameter that is shown in the display next to the dials The display presentation...

Page 21: ...es specific modes like Arp Sequencer Unisono Mono and such In case of an active split mode an appropriate icon of the split is displayed above the layer buttons For a layered sound played by both laye...

Page 22: ...his action If in Layered mode a popup window will open where you can choose if the current selected layer Cur rent or the complete sound program Reset will be initialized If Reset is chosen the initia...

Page 23: ...to several sections each containing knobs and dials associated with that section By adjus ting the controls on the panel you have instant access to the sound These parameters are called Panel Pa ramet...

Page 24: ...decreases it Bipolar parameters parameters with positive and negative valu es use special gradation when changing their values As soon as the value 0 is reached the sweep is stopped for a short perio...

Page 25: ...o add a new bank by tapping on next to the bank name 4 Tap on the Author name to select a desired au thor in the pop up menu You can also add a new author name by tapping on next to the author name 5...

Page 26: ...tion for copying sound programs There is no need to edit a program before storing it The Sound Layers Quantum offers a dual sound mode which means that two different sounds can be played simultaneousl...

Page 27: ...ying boosting or attenuating dampening certain frequencies Digital Former deli vers digital filters and effects for sound processing The Amplifier and the Effects are located at the end of the signal...

Page 28: ...y The button of the chosen model lights up Every model uses its own color as is the case for the oscillator parameter knobs For example if the Particle Generator for Oscillator 1 is selected the whole...

Page 29: ...etable The Travel parameter allows a cyclic run through all waves of a wavetable An LFO or envelope can modulate the position within the wavetable You can create subtle to drastic sound changes User s...

Page 30: ...t is added to the wavetable signal If set to 0 no saturation gain will be added the signal will remain clean in other words Lower values will add some harmonics to the signal resulting in a warm chara...

Page 31: ...u want to copy the parameter settings from one of the other two oscillators to the current osccilator Semitones Same functionality as for the corresponding panel parame ter Tap on Semitones to open a...

Page 32: ...rises on notes above the reference note for negative settings the oscillator pitch falls by the same amount and vice versa A setting of 100 corresponds to a 1 1 scale e g when an octave is played on t...

Page 33: ...s Osc 1 2 3 panning to its default setting Center Set Last Loaded Resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for...

Page 34: ...ng MIDI control change to this parameter PitchVar To simulate the pitch variations that analog circuits have due to component tolerances missing calibration and temperature effects the Quantum assigns...

Page 35: ...y the lower registers while a Particle Gene rator only serves the upper registers Set Default sets Min Note to its default key C 2 and Max Note to G8 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last l...

Page 36: ...h without interruptions This o pens the door to use the table selection itself as a modulation target This opens up an extra new di mension of wavetable synthesis You modulate not only the position wi...

Page 37: ...about 0 5 degree Super Fine Phase change is about 0 1 degree Set Default sets Phase l to its default value 0 0 degree Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sou...

Page 38: ...und in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Keytrack The default setting is 100 so that the spectrum is in conjun...

Page 39: ...a reverse playback when the end is reached and vice versa Every played note starts its own travel ping pong cycle Global P P a wavetable automatically starts a reverse playback when the end is reache...

Page 40: ...e end of the wavetable and blends back to the start wave position Tap on Limit to open a pop up menu for further settings Set Default sets the Limit to its default setting Limit Set Last Loaded resets...

Page 41: ...ter Tools Button Tap on the Tools button to open a pop up menu for crea ting and exporting your own wavetables The following options are available Talk allows you to enter word s with a virtual key bo...

Page 42: ...This enables you to exchange user wavetables with other Quantum users Save Wavetable exports the current wavetable to the internal Flash memory Internal or a connected SD Card or USB storage device Th...

Page 43: ...e the current Wave table oscillator settings You can also enter a desired name for the preset Import imports a Wavetable oscillator preset from a connected SD card USB storage drive into the Quan tum...

Page 44: ...found in the Sound Synthesis Basics chapter r Further parameters can be found on the correspon ding OSC page Read more on page 44 Waveform Oscillator Panel Parameters Semitones Sets the pitch of the o...

Page 45: ...eper frequency range It is a better match with the human hearing than the unfiltered whi te noise White Noise is a fundamental source for any kind of analog type percussion It offers the same level ov...

Page 46: ...te Noise As a result interesting sound effects may be generated espe cially when higher Sync settings are used Waveform Oscillator Display Page To access the Waveform Oscillator display mode press the...

Page 47: ...IDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Shape Same functionality as for the corresponding panel parame ter Tap on Shape to open a pop up menu for further settings Set De...

Page 48: ...o its default value of 50 0 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More i...

Page 49: ...last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter How to set up a modulation can be read in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Lea...

Page 50: ...the Presets chapter in the Wavetable section The Particle Generator This generator creates its sound by playing back audio samples There are two different ways of sample playback normal playback and...

Page 51: ...arameters can be found on the correspon ding display page Read more on the next page Particle Generator Panel Parameters Semitones Sets the pitch of the particle generator in semitone steps The standa...

Page 52: ...ally again from the beginning when the end is reached If you don t want a cyclic modulation use the Position parameter modulated with an envelope an LFO or any other modula tion source You can also se...

Page 53: ...Editing Sam ples chapter Position only in Granular Mode Same functionality as for the corresponding panel parame ter Tap on Position to open a pop up menu for further set tings Normal Sample position...

Page 54: ...e to this parameter Travel only in Granular Mode Same functionality as for the corresponding panel parame ter Tap on Travel to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal Travel change is about 2 F...

Page 55: ...is about 0 9 Fine Gate Length change is about 0 09 Super Fine Gate Length change is about 0 009 Set Default sets Gate Length to its default value of 100 0 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the l...

Page 56: ...starts again from the beginning when the end is reached Every no te played uses the same travel cycle Tap on Travel Mode to open a pop up menu for editing Set Default sets Travel Mode to its default...

Page 57: ...in Poly to open a pop up menu for editing Set Default sets Grain Poly to its default value 8 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC ac...

Page 58: ...u for further settings Normal Pitch Spread change is about 0 1 Fine Pitch Spread change is about 0 01 Super Fine Pitch Spread change is about 0 001 Set Default sets Pitch Spread to its default value o...

Page 59: ...e used The Pitch Spread can be modulated so you can animate the chord or scales to be used The semitone entries do not need to be in any order such as rising or falling and could be anything Tap on Pi...

Page 60: ...settings Set Default sets Semitone to its default value of 0 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps a...

Page 61: ...the Resonator works we recommend initializing a sound program on the Load page and starting with a default Re sonator Try out all parameters to become familiar with the functionality of this powerful...

Page 62: ...oading and editing samples please refer to The Loading Editing Samples chapter Q Determines the resonance of the created partials The higher the setting the longer the duration of the created sounds R...

Page 63: ...on can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Q Curve Determines the resonance performance of the parti...

Page 64: ...hase of the exciter The more partials the exciter has e g Exciter parameter set to maximum the more the Attack parameter has an influence Tap on Attack to open a pop up menu for further settings Norma...

Page 65: ...re you can select different modes that affect the partial editing when using the Timbre parameter Peak Mode in the lowest Timbre setting the partials fade out exponentially This sounds as a sawtooth w...

Page 66: ...g Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter HiCut Deter...

Page 67: ...t to open a pop up menu for further set tings Set Default sets F0 Boost to its default value of 0 15 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Lea...

Page 68: ...classic FM feedback Furthermore each kernel has its own multi stage envelo pe stereo output panning plus multiple modulation opti ons for velocity various key tracking possibilities plus presenting f...

Page 69: ...uchscreen display For example if the template FM Simple is loaded the Position dial controls Timbre the Spectrum dial controls Ratio and so on This allows rapid editing of all important parameters of...

Page 70: ...some deep edits on the Kernel level and then going back to the template screen and saving it as an Oscil lator preset Then you can use this preset in another oscil lator or in another sound design se...

Page 71: ...ernels You can view these kernels as oscillators in themsel ves which can be freely connected by various mo des You can select which kernel to edit using the row of K 1 6 buttons Each Kernel has then...

Page 72: ...u are familiar with these you can go to its Mod page and add Kernel 2 as its modulation source You can also Init All to Out to have all kernels running parallel to the Out Prev Preset and Next Preset...

Page 73: ...ab les classic waveforms like Saw up down Triangle Square as resonant waveforms as well as White Pink noise The screen shows the wave and its spectrum If Wavetable is selected further parameters are a...

Page 74: ...tes MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter K1 6 Phase You can set a fixed start phase in degrees for each kernel waveform or set it to Free to get a random phase at ea...

Page 75: ...a central and important concept in this type of synthesis K1 6 ModType There are 5 modulation types available Phase FM known historically as simply FM Frequency Modulation The modulating kernel modula...

Page 76: ...place to use the Sub Ratio mode for the modulating kernel K1 6 Feedback When in Phase FM or AM mode a kernel can modulate itself In FM this is a classic way to quickly add partials to the sound in mo...

Page 77: ...urth power dB lets the envelope control the level on a dB scale K1 6 OutPan determines how the kernel signal which itself is mono is panned to the oscillator stereo output This is of course only valid...

Page 78: ...determines how the kernel signal which itself is mono is panned to the oscillator stereo output This is of course only valid for kernels that have been activated to send to the output by the Out butt...

Page 79: ...ob movement controls a whole range of kernel parameters Please check out the various templates for ideas ofwhat can be achieved here and then create your own ones Each knob macro as well as the overal...

Page 80: ...m modulation matrix as modulation targets With these you can use Quantum s LFOs Envelopes Komplex Modulator etc to modulate the inner sonic aspects of the kernel oscil lators The only thing you have t...

Page 81: ...position at 0 Go to Patch Controls Change Macro to Center using the top left encoder Keep Slot at 1 Set Macro3 Dest1 with middle right encoder to K1 WTB Pos Set Amount to around 80 Play around with t...

Page 82: ...tringed instruments or some brass instruments e g trombone It is very common on synthesizers and used throug hout all music styles Please note that Glide affects the pitch of all oscillators Rate Use...

Page 83: ...er parameters can be found on the Filter display page Filter Panel Parameters Cutoff 1 2 Controls the cutoff frequency for the lowpass filters which dampens all frequencies above the cutoff frequency...

Page 84: ...harsh driven audio signal 24dB LP removes frequencies above the cutoff point with a 24dB slope The oscillator signal need to be sent to a DA converter before passing the analog filter cir cuitry The n...

Page 85: ...igher values increase Cutoff 1 and decrease Cutoff 2 Lower values increase Cutoff 2 and decrease Cutoff 1 Cutoff 2 and Resonance 2 have no influence here Endless similar to Opposition but cutoff frequ...

Page 86: ...ates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Resonance for Analog Filter 1 2 See corresponding description in the Filter Panel Parame ters chapter Tap on Resonance 1 or...

Page 87: ...Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Stereo Mode...

Page 88: ...eter Filter Pan for Analog Filter 1 2 r This parameter is only displayed when the ENV button is deactivated Sets the panning for the audio signal that comes from the analog filter section Tap on Filte...

Page 89: ...o the Velocity pa rameter in the Envelopes section Determines the amount of influence the filter 1 or filter 2 envelope has on the cutoff frequency parameter of filter 1 or 2 for the filter envelope b...

Page 90: ...s Former Filter the audio signal first leads into the Digital Former section and from there into the Dual Analog Filter section Filter Former the audio signal first leads into the Dual Analog Filter s...

Page 91: ...activates a real time graphic spectrum analyzer that is shown as an overlay Keep in mind that the analyzer curve displays the filtered audio signal Animate Hide Mods Animates the filter curve when a m...

Page 92: ...ype Amount and Color control diffe rent settings This will be explained in the following list Bypass no effect is used Amount and Color have no effect on the signal Drive adds a drive effect Amount de...

Page 93: ...um offers two comb filter types and which differ in the shape of the peaks Bit Crusher produces lo fi sound effects by decima ting and truncating the audio signal Bits determines the bit resolution of...

Page 94: ...y reasons because Quantum can load sound programs from Nave Freq controls the cutoff frequency while Reso controls the emphasis Largo BP 12 BP 24 offers a bandpass filter with resonance as in the Wald...

Page 95: ...age To access the Digital Former display page for further pa rameters press the FILTERS button Tap on the Digital Former tab on the touchscreen to select the correspon ding display page Digital Former...

Page 96: ...enu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this param...

Page 97: ...ch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Level Sets the output level for the Digital Former section Tap on Level to open a pop up menu for fur...

Page 98: ...l Former section Parallel the audio signal is routed in equal parts to the Digital Former section as well as into the Dual Analog Filter section This enables simultaneous parallel processing Tap on Ro...

Page 99: ...FX 1 to 5 The audio signal finally leaves the Quantum via the Master output and or AUX output The signal path changes when one of the following para meters are edited Osc 1 2 3 the Osc block lights up...

Page 100: ...ting also depends on the Routing parameter setting on the Filter page Tap on Osc 1 2 3 Dest to open a pop up menu for further settings Set Default sets Osc 1 2 3 Dest to its default Main setting Set L...

Page 101: ...default On setting Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this par...

Page 102: ...Here you can select between different routing options r The current effect routing is displayed in the graphic representation 5 serial all 5 effects are connected in series 2 3 two serial effect busse...

Page 103: ...velopes can be used freely to perform additional modulations on any module r Only the Filter 1 2 and Amplifier envelopes can be edited via the front panel parameter controls All envelopes are complete...

Page 104: ...based on key ve locity This parameter works similarly to the Amount parameter with the difference that its intensity is velocity based Use this feature to give a more expressive character to the soun...

Page 105: ...g parameter to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal amount change will be normal Fine amount change will be fine Super Fine amount change will be very fine Set Default sets amount to its def...

Page 106: ...r change is about 0 01 Fine EnvelopeVar change is about 0 001 Super Fine EnvelopeVar change is about 0 0001 Set Default sets EnvelopeVar to its 0 35 default value Set Last Loaded resets the parameter...

Page 107: ...switches the release phase to ex ponential Alternate Exponential Exp alt switches the release phase to an alternative exponential curve Linear Lin switches the release phase to linear Tap on Release...

Page 108: ...e of its own voice also works when playing legato When set to On the envelopes of all voices of a selected patch behave like a single envelope This is the perfect setting for playing legato The common...

Page 109: ...ameters Shape Sets the type of waveform generated by the corresponding LFO The Sine shape is best suited for oscillator FM or pan modulations The Triangle shape is perfect for smooth pitch filter or v...

Page 110: ...ding LFO modula tion applied to all destinations Since the modulation is in fact a multiplication of the source signal and this parame ter the resulting amplitude depends on the type of modu lation so...

Page 111: ...ter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI L...

Page 112: ...unts change is about 0 02 Attack Controls the speed with which the LFO is faded in With this parameter you can create slowly rising modulations that might create interest when routed to pitch or volum...

Page 113: ...ivates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Mode When set to Global the LFO phases of all voices are synced so that they sound as one LFO This can be interesting whe...

Page 114: ...to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Delay Controls the delay in seconds with which th...

Page 115: ...nes the frequency of the Komplex Modulator waveform At low values it might take four minutes to perform a complete cycle while higher values go up to the audible range When the Komplex Modulator Sync...

Page 116: ...interest when routed to pitch or volume Entropy Determines how much inluence a random noise signal has on the time axis The higher the Entropy value the more randomly the complete waveform seems to b...

Page 117: ...tion in the Komplex Modulator Panel Parameters chapter Tap on Speed to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal Speed change is about 0 01 Fine Speed change is about 0 001 Super Fine Speed chang...

Page 118: ...t 0 02 Envelope See corresponding description in the Komplex Modulator Panel Parameters chapter Tap on Envelope to open a pop up menu for further set tings Normal Envelope change is about 0 01 Fine En...

Page 119: ...IDI control change to this parameter Mode When set to Global the Komplex Modulator phases of all voices are synced so that they sound as one Komplex Mo dulator This can be interesting when the Komplex...

Page 120: ...g MIDI control change to this parameter Delay Controls the speed in seconds at which the Komplex Mo dulator is faded in With this parameter you can create slowly rising modulations that might create i...

Page 121: ...go If you double tap above or below a step the level jumps immediately to this position r For more precise editing of steps we recommend using the corresponding display page parameters Step A B Select...

Page 122: ...lator Panel Parameters chapter Tap on All Amounts to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal All Amounts change is about 2 0 Fine All Amounts change is about 0 2 Super Fine All Amounts change i...

Page 123: ...s default setting of 0 50 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to th...

Page 124: ...ffect 1 to 3 Depending on the selected effect type both dials offer different parameters Amount for Effect 1 2 and 3 In most cases this parameter controls the Dry Wet mix for the selected effect type...

Page 125: ...modula ted by any modulation source the Quantum offers How to select an effect 1 Tap on the desired Effect tab Effect 1 to 5 you wish to use 2 Tap on the Effect pop up menu below the Effect tab button...

Page 126: ...e Quantum s Flash memory The imported preset is shown within the effect preset list Export exports the current selected effect preset to a connected SD card or a USB storage device Delete deletes the...

Page 127: ...b and a EQ Noth singla outputs are mixed together into the Master output Lane 1 2 3 Pan Sets the panning fort he corresponding signal path lane Keep in mind that not all Routing configurations offer d...

Page 128: ...for this parameter How to set up a modulation can be read in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter The Effect Typ...

Page 129: ...te of the selected LFO waveform The higher the setting the smoother the slew rate Sync Synchronizes the delay to the internal tempo of the Quan tum If activated you can set up Sync Ration in musical v...

Page 130: ...er values lead to a wider stereo range Spread Controls the phase position of the Phaser signal Lower settings produce a more resonant Phaser effect Feedback Controls the feedback amount of the signal...

Page 131: ...menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this para...

Page 132: ...a more resonant chorus effect Shape Determines the shape of the LFO waveform which is used for the chorus modulation You can select between a sine and a triangle waveform Stages Determines the numbers...

Page 133: ...Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Flanger The flanger effect is very similar to the chorus effect but features feedback circu...

Page 134: ...dulation waveform in degrees Shape Determines the shape of the LFO waveform which is used for the flanger modulation You can select between a sine and a triangle waveform Tap on the corresponding effe...

Page 135: ...o the Delay line Lower values therefore produce fewer echoes than higher values Delay L Sets the length of the Delay tap for the left channel in milli seconds If Sync is activated the delay length can...

Page 136: ...ting means that the signal isn t filtered while higher settings filter the high frequencies of the feedback signal LowCut Dampens the low frequencies produced by the Delay effect Tap on the correspond...

Page 137: ...ulate a normal room while higher settings simulate a big hall or church Color Determines the spectral colorization of the reverb sound Negative values dampen the higher frequencies while positive sett...

Page 138: ...Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in...

Page 139: ...band to 2000 Hz with a Gain of 10 dB every frequency within the signal is shifted by the same amount so that the harmonic relationships within the signal are broken resulting in a very different soun...

Page 140: ...to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Lear...

Page 141: ...mulates an electrostatic pickup This dri ve type sounds very interesting when the audio signal level is modulated Diode generates a typical diode distortion Crunch is a sinusoidal waveshaper It genera...

Page 142: ...es by 1 dB Threshold Determines the signal level at which the effect will begin to occur Only signal levels above the threshold are proces sed Input Gain Determines the input gain of the incoming audi...

Page 143: ...st loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The Modulation Mode chapter MIDI Learn CC activ...

Page 144: ...ep in mind that not all parameters include this option The display shows the Modulation Assignment window The basic concept is to select a modulation destination first a parameter or function to be mo...

Page 145: ...a red bar The same goes for the LEDs below the corresponding modulation source The Modulation Assignment window includes some more options Clear Selected button tap on the desired modulation entry to...

Page 146: ...ith a Control Amount to a modulation assignment More on this below Slot Selects the respective Modulation Slots 1 to 40 Source Defines the modulation source Tap on Source to open a pop up menu for fur...

Page 147: ...Polyphonic Pressure For so called bipolar modulation sources the resulting amplitude lies within the range of 1 0 1 These sources are all LFOs Keytrack and Pitchbend Tap on Amount to open a pop up me...

Page 148: ...porarily bypass a modulation Tap on Disabled to activate the modulation again Copy Paste Buttons Tap on Copy to copy the selected modulation slot into the internal clipboard With Paste you can insert...

Page 149: ...et after a security confirmation Init initializes all modulation assignments to its default settings Close closes the pop up window No further action is taking place Modulation Matrix List The matrix...

Page 150: ...by pressing the selection dial This is valid from every location except when in the Load display page Here is how it works 1 Select the desired sound program by using the Prev Next buttons or tapping...

Page 151: ...or and Sequencer You can also choose Parameter Seq More on that later The Arpeggiator An Arpeggiator is a device that splits an incoming chord into its individual notes and repeats them rhythmically D...

Page 152: ...ng You can also use settings below 0 50 to influence the timing Rhythm Pattern With the pop up menu Pattern you can select one of the 31 internal rhythm and accent patterns Reset Can set up a limit fo...

Page 153: ...ard down to the first note of the note list in the original octave Then the arpeggio is repeated If Down v Up is selected the note list is first played backward and the octaves are transposed downward...

Page 154: ...xample would be sorted as G1 E1 and C1 If Vel Lo Hi is selected the notes are sorted from the softest to the loudest velocity Vel Hi Lo is the opposite of Vel Lo Hi If Chord is selected the arpeggiato...

Page 155: ...can be defined You can also create four additional controller sequences that can be used as modulation sources To enter the Step sequencer tap on the Mode button and select Sequencer r The sequencer o...

Page 156: ...nute This tempo also affects the functions that may depend on tempo settings e g LFOs Komplex Modulator Delay effect Step Length Determines the rate at which notes are triggered that is to say the spe...

Page 157: ...n the Sequencer and the Ar peggiator mode Mode is available on the Arpeggiator page and the Sequencer page You can also select the Parameter Sequencer and the Trigger Pads Read more on this later in t...

Page 158: ...termines the tonic keynote for the selected scale Tap on the corresponding sequencer parameter to open a pop up menu for further settings not all settings are available for all sequencer parameters No...

Page 159: ...ode button and select Param Seq to switch to the corresponding display page The functionality is very similar to the step sequencer You can either make step edits by tapping on the steps re presentati...

Page 160: ...ected button to delete the selected modulation assignment Clear All tap on this button to delete all modulation assignments that are shown in this list To end the Mod Targets mode tap on the Mod Targe...

Page 161: ...ring through the pads only the latched ones will play For the other ones a rest will be inserted If you like to get back using all pads in playback then simply press Latch to un latch everything XY Pa...

Page 162: ...Last Loaded Resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC Activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter CC X Y Here you...

Page 163: ...es with fine values Super Fine Velocity changes with super fine values Set Default sets Velocity to its default value of 80 00 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the cu...

Page 164: ...en a pop up menu for further settings Set Default sets Octave to its default value of Oct 3 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC act...

Page 165: ...change to this parameter Latch Button If active a pushed pad will hold its note until it is pressed again Presets Button Tap on the Presets button to open a pop up window for loading saving and manag...

Page 166: ...up menu for further set tings Normal Velocity changes with normal values Fine Velocity changes with fine values Super Fine Velocity changes with super fine values Set Default sets Velocity to its def...

Page 167: ...utton in the lower right corner of the touchscreen display The current selected Layer but ton lights up Below the Layer buttons the current layer mode is displayed as well as the running state of the...

Page 168: ...o signal is directly routed into the Effect section of Layer 1 Filter L1 an incoming audio signal is directly routed into the Dual Filter section of Layer 1 Former L1 an incoming audio signal is direc...

Page 169: ...earn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI control change to this parameter Gain Here you determine the gain for an external signal Make sure to adapt the overall level of an external au...

Page 170: ...ith the Amplifier Envelope it actually determines the envelope velocity amount Tap on Amp Velo Amt to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal Amp velocity amount changes with normal values Fine...

Page 171: ...AT Release to its default value of 0 01 Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an incoming MIDI contro...

Page 172: ...ate change is about 0 001 secs Set Default sets Glide Rate to its default 0 045 secs Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mo...

Page 173: ...t Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the Mod menu to sets up a modu lation for this parameter More information can be found in The...

Page 174: ...uces the maximum polyphony to 8 voices 16 Voices Digital Only Only 16 digital filter voices are used The analog filter section will not sound Timbre Mode Quantum offers three different modes for the S...

Page 175: ...es the MIDI Learn function which maps an incoming MIDI CC to this parameter r Please note that the number of Unisono voices will respectively lower the number of available voices r The following param...

Page 176: ...the Unisono voices relating to the first played note Each voice is delayed differently with Uni Delay you control the overall delay amount Tap on Uni Delay to open a pop up menu for further set tings...

Page 177: ...o open a pop up menu for further settings Set Default sets L1 2 Min Key Max Key to its default value Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Lea...

Page 178: ...lume change with super fine values Set Default sets Volume to its default value of 0dB Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch Modulations opens the...

Page 179: ...ettings Normal Compression change with normal values Fine Compression change with fine values Super Fine Compression change with super fine valu es Master Volume Controls the overall output of the aud...

Page 180: ...ange of the keyboard while a lead sound is played in the upper range You need to set up a lower upper range in the settings of your MIDI master keyboard The MIDI settings for both layers are available...

Page 181: ...io input as well as Main and Aux output signals Type you can choose three types of graphic represen tation Scope shows a realtime stereo wavemeter see also Mode Analyzer lin and Analyzer log shows a g...

Page 182: ...r minor or ly dian dominant for example You can also choose User 1 8 for selecting a user definable tuning In this case an additional Edit Tuning button is available Scale Root determines the tonic ke...

Page 183: ...llows you to load save a User Tuning table from and to Quantum s SD card or a USB storage device Tap on Pitch to return to the regular Pitch page If a User table is selected it can be renamed copied a...

Page 184: ...since the signal is recorded internally without any loss 2 Set the recording Trigger Manual means that you have to start the recording manually With Note the recording starts after hitting a key With...

Page 185: ...Source input In all cases you need to tap on the Record button first 5 Tap on Stop to end the recording process Sample Editing You can make some basic sample edits to adapt the sample to your needs T...

Page 186: ...the selection so that it sounds as if played backwards Silence allows you to replace the sample selection with silence Copy L R Copy R L copies the left channel sound to the right channel or vice vers...

Page 187: ...are applied to all notes being played on a single channel therefore in MPE each note is assig ned its own channel so that those messages can be applied to each note individually An MPE instrument typ...

Page 188: ...that the arpeggiator and the step Sequencer will send MIDI notes for enab led MIDI outputs Chan 1 2 here you can determine the MIDI channel for Layer 1 and 2 on which MIDI data is sent out Send CC he...

Page 189: ...On or deactivate Off the external synchronisation to the downbeat r Pressing the Global and Layer buttons together toggles between the sync modes Bpm Determines the overall tempo for the Quantum in Bp...

Page 190: ...esn a page allowing you to link a desired MIDI CC connection to any panel parameter dial potentio meter or button Follow the instructions on the touch screen display Clear deletes the current selected...

Page 191: ...an Init Sound program and Patch 0 sound program number 0000 Display Brightness controls the brightness of the touchscreen display from 0 to 100 LED Brightness controls the brightness of all LEDs from...

Page 192: ...t a value must be picked up before changing Switch Screens here you can determine whether the touchscreen display should automatically open the corresponding parameter page when editing any sound para...

Page 193: ...e recommend swit ching it on when the ambient light is dark Custom Section Color List here you can define a custom LED color for every parameter section for example the LFOs or the Resonator Select th...

Page 194: ...the current operating system and your serial number UID as well as the unit s running time Update here you can update the operating system software r See the Appendix for details on how to update the...

Page 195: ...nnected controller pedal Please tap on the Ctrl Pedal button and follow the onscreen instructions Filters tap on this button to open the Filter Calibrati on page Here you can calibrate the analog filt...

Page 196: ...layed key to trigger the polyphonic af tertouch Here you can set different pressures for each of the 61 keys individually The procedure is very simple Play the desired key on the keyboard The corres p...

Page 197: ...t exploring the sample capabilities of your Quantum Import own audio samples you can import your own samples from a connected SD card or any USB storage device and load them in the Quantum s Flash mem...

Page 198: ...he display also shows a sample file list The currently selected sample is highlighted Selected Sample If more than one sample is loaded you can use this para meter to select the desired sample for fur...

Page 199: ...t From Keys play a key on your keyboard to set the corresponding note Mode only available for Particle Generator Determines the playback mode of all loaded samples Normal plays back the loaded sample...

Page 200: ...ettings Set Default sets the parameter to its default value Set Last Loaded resets the parameter to the last loaded value from the current sound patch MIDI Learn CC activates MIDI Learn which maps an...

Page 201: ...lash memory or a connected USB drive SD card Tap on the corresponding button Samples USB Drive or SD Card to switch between the desired location Here you can select a sample by tapping through the dir...

Page 202: ...e is set automatically Load Map loads a Map from the Flash memory Save Map samples and their settings can be saved as a Map Tap on Save Map to perform the store process Clear Map deletes all samples a...

Page 203: ...Start or Sample End to open a pop up menu for further settings Normal parameter change is normal Fine parameter change is fine Super Fine parameter change is super fine Pitch Determines the pitch of...

Page 204: ...xciter for the Resonator The default setting is Yes X Fade Here you can introduce a crossfade when Loop Mode is set to On or Ping Pong A crossfade creates a smoother transi tion for the sample loop po...

Page 205: ...e Select button to open a pop up menu with different selection options All selects the complete sample None deselects any selection of the sample Start End selects the sample area between sample start...

Page 206: ...system software Copy the bin file onto the top level of a suitable USB storage device Connect the USB device to the Controller USB port Press the Global button to enter the Global page Tap on the Syst...

Page 207: ...rd can access a different wave of a wavetable The Travel parameter allows a cyclic run through all waves of a wavetable An LFO can modulate the position within the wave table You can create subtle to...

Page 208: ...ilar to a low pass ilter so that they can be conve niently controlled by an envelope If Attack is 0 and Decay set to a medium value you get a percussive sound if you turn up the attack you get a soft...

Page 209: ...tion into the deeper structure of these waveforms Let s start with the most basic one The Sine Wave The Sine Wave is the purest tone that can be generated It consists of only one harmonic the fundamen...

Page 210: ...e called overtones The Sawtooth Wave The Sawtooth Wave is the most popular synthesizer wave form It consists of all harmonics in which the magnitude of each harmonic descends by the factor of its posi...

Page 211: ...aveform has equal length to the negative part The pulse waveform can have other pulse widths as you will read later For now we ll talk about the square wave as a unique waveform The square wave consis...

Page 212: ...pulse width name The width of the first pulse is used to distinguish between different pulse waves and it is mea sured in percent The following image illustrates several pulse waves with different pul...

Page 213: ...acoustic instruments e g guitar or bass guitar e piano or even a flute The most powerful feature of the pulse wave is the ability to change its width while sounding This is called pulse width modulati...

Page 214: ...it can act as a sub oscillator wave to emphasize certain frequencies or to frequency modulate other oscillators The triangle wave sounds like a woodwind instrument e g a clarinet It can also be used f...

Page 215: ...into the sound By adding more grain streams kernels the grain and sound density can be increased to produce a richer sound Filter Introduction Once the oscillator signal leaves the mixer it is sent to...

Page 216: ...this portion of the signal is no longer audible The Quantum s filter also features a resonance parameter Resonance in the context of a low band or high pass filter means that a narrow frequency band...

Page 217: ...e try downloading it again The difference between Latch and Chord Mode In Latch Mode a key is engaged when pressed and sustai ned until you hit the same key again then the note will be released In Cho...

Page 218: ...and we will investigate Which footswitch and expression pedals can I use with my device Any sustain pedal with a 6 3 mm jack that closes the contact when being pressed should work Our recommen dation...

Page 219: ...tor signal Wheel Modulation wheel CC 1 Pitchbend MIDI Pitchbend signal After Touch Keyboard Pressure Data MPE Y Axis Second MPE parameter Pedal MIDI Sustain pedal CC 64 Expression MIDI Expression peda...

Page 220: ...Oscillator 1 3 WT1 WT2 WT3 Table Wavetable selection of Oscil lator 1 3 WF1 WF2 WF3 Warp Waveform Warp of Oscillator 1 3 WF1 WF2 WF3 Sync Waveform Sync of Oscillator 1 3 WF1 WF2 WF3 Detune Waveform D...

Page 221: ...Filter 1 2 Pan Analog Filter Panning Filter 1 2 Level Analog Filter Level VCA VCA AmpEnv Attack Attack rate of Amp Envelope AmpEnv Decay Decay rate of Amp Envelope AmpEnv Sustain Sustain level of Amp...

Page 222: ...e Phaser Feedback see destination name Phaser Spread see destination name Flanger DryWet see destination name Flanger Depth see destination name Flanger Speed see destination name Flanger Feedback see...

Page 223: ...echnical Data Power Supply Supply Voltage 100 240 V AC 47 63 Hz Maximum current consumption 1 3 A Maximum power consumption 50 W Dimensions and Weight Width 1006 mm Depth 401 mm Height including knobs...

Page 224: ...nd repeats them rhythmically Most arpeggiators feature different sequence modes to cover a wide range of applications Typical controls for an arpeggiator are the octave range the direction the speed a...

Page 225: ...n time frame so that the sound is chan ged in some manner For instance an envelope that modu lates the cutoff frequency of a filter opens and closes this filter so that some of the signal s frequencie...

Page 226: ...nt advance It made it possible to link any MIDI equipped device with another through simple uniform connections Essentially this is how MIDI works One sender is connec ted to one or several receivers...

Page 227: ...er which lies between 0 and 127 The velocity lies between 1 and 127 A value of 0 for velocity is similar to Note Off Panning The process of changing the signal s position within the stereo panorama Pi...

Page 228: ...cs A spectrum display like that is in the Quantum is a graphical overview of all the frequencies of a wavetable with their amplitudes over time Sustain An envelope parameter The term Sustain describes...

Page 229: ...ave pass In con trast to the samples in a sampler all waves in Waldorf Wavetable synthesizers have the same lengths and are played back in the same pitch Wavetable One oscillator shape in the Quantum...

Page 230: ...ns If you have any questions about your Waldorf product feel free to contact us We re here to help a Use the support form at our website This is the most efficient and fastest way to contact us Your q...

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