Foreword Foreword Hint Waldorf Music is not liable for any erroneous information Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Quantum. You now contained in this manual. The contents of this manual may own a high-class hybrid synthesizer featuring a wide range be updated at any time without prior notice. We made of unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality – made in every effort to ensure the information herein is accurate Germany! and that the manual contains no contradictory informati- on. Waldorf Music extends no liabilities in regard to this What to read? manual other than those required by local law. The biggest problem with any manual is to find a way to This manual or any portion of it may not be reproduced in address the needs of absolute beginners and experts alike. any form without the manufacturer's written consent. Some people read a manual cover to cover while others Waldorf Music GmbH, Lilienthalstraße 7, don’t even touch it. Opting for the latter is a poor choice, D-53424 Remagen, Germany especially when the manual describes a Waldorf instru- ment. Anyone reading the following manual is in for a lot of fun while learning about and working with the Waldorf Quan- tum. Your Waldorf Team 2 Quantum Manual Foreword Quantum Development Team We would like to thank Software: Rolf Wöhrmann Thomas Brenner, Karsten Dubsch, Willie Eckl, Joachim Flor, Roger Keller, Jonathan Miller, Pierre Nozet, Miroslav Hardware/Housing: Oliver Rockstedt, Frank Pindus, Lukas Schütte, Stefan Stenzel, Michael von Garnier, Schneider, Rolf Wöhrmann Kurt ‘Lu’ Wangard, Haibin Wu and anyone we have forgot- Design: Axel Hartmann ten. Manual: Holger Steinbrink Sounddesign: Kurt Ader, Deadmau5, Richard Devine, Wolfram Franke, Reinhold Heil, Mike Huckaby, SonicMayhem, Thorsten Qua- esching, Howard Scarr, Brian Transeau (BT) Revision: 1.0, March 2018 r Please visit our website for further support and downloads for your Quantum: www.waldorfmusic.com/quantum 3 Quantum Manual Content Glide Section ....................................................................................... 61 Content Dual AnaloG Filter Section .................................................................. 62 Foreword .................................................................................................................... 2 DiGital Former Section ........................................................................ 68 Envelopes Section ............................................................................... 77 Control Features & Connections ................................................................................ 5 LFO Section ......................................................................................... 83 Front Panel ........................................................................................... 5 Komplex Modulator Section ............................................................... 89 Rear Panel & Connections ................................................................... 6 The Effects Section ............................................................................. 98 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7 Output Section ................................................................................. 112 The Modulations of Quantum .......................................................... 114 About this Manual ............................................................................... 7 General Safety Guidelines .................................................................... 8 Additional Modes .................................................................................................... 120 Perform Mode .................................................................................. 120 Setup and Connections ............................................................................................ 10 Layer Mode ....................................................................................... 130 Setup .................................................................................................. 10 Global Mode ..................................................................................... 137 Connections ....................................................................................... 10 Loading & Editing Samples .................................................................................... 144 The Rear Panel Connections .................................................................................... 11 Appendix .................................................................................................................. 153 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................ 16 Wavetable Synthesis ........................................................................ 153 The Quantum Modes ......................................................................... 16 Waveform Oscillators Introduction .................................................. 155 The Touch Screen Display .................................................................. 17 A Short Introduction in Granular Synthesis ...................................... 161 SelectinG ProGrams ............................................................................ 18 Updating the System Software ......................................................... 163 EditinG Parameters ............................................................................. 19 Modulation Sources and Destination ............................................... 164 Sound Parameter ..................................................................................................... 22 Technical Data .................................................................................. 164 Overview of Functions ....................................................................... 22 Glossary ............................................................................................ 169 Oscillator Section ............................................................................... 23 Product Support ............................................................................... 175 Oscillator Mixer (OSC MIX) Section .................................................... 61 4 Quantum Manual Control Features & Connections Control Features & Connections Front Panel 1) Wheel Section 5) Selection Dial & Mode Pages Buttons 9) Effects Section 2) Oscillator Section 6) Dual Analog Filter & Digital Filter Sections 10) Output Section 3) LFO Section 7) Envelopes Section 4) Touchscreen Display 8) Komplex Modulator 5 Quantum Manual Control Features & Connections Rear Panel & Connections 1) Headphones Output 5) USB Connections 2) Main & Out Outputs 6) SD Card Slot 3) Audio Inputs 7) MIDI In / Out /Thru Jacks 4) Pedal Inputs 8) PoWer Jack & SWitch 6 Quantum Manual Introduction = Instruction – Follow these guidelines to execute a Introduction desired function. About this Manual g Example – Real-world examples to try out. This manual was written to help you to become familiar with the Quantum synthesizer. It will also aid experienced Highlighted Control Features and Parameters users with routine tasks. All of the Quantum’s buttons, controls and parameters are To avoid confusion, the terminology in this manual is ba- highlighted in bold letters throughout the manual. sed on the Quantum parameter names. You will find a glossary at the end of this manual; it explains the various Examples: terms used. • Press the Load button. We also used a uniform set of symbols to show you topics • Turn the Cutoff knob. of particular interest or significance. Important terms are highlighted in bold letters. The Quantum’s different modes and parameter pages are illustrated in a depiction of the display. Symbols The value range of a continuous parameter is indicated from low to high with both values shown in italic letters, s Caution – The comments that follow this symbol will separated by three dots. help you avoid errors and malfunctions. Example: r Info – Additional information on a given topic. Cutoff 0…127 7 Quantum Manual Introduction General Safety Guidelines Power Supply • Only use the power cable that came with the Quantum. s Please read the following safety tips carefully! They include several precautions you should always ob- • Unplug the device when you are not using it for longer serve when dealing with electronic equipment. Read periods. all of the instructions before operating your device. • Never touch the plug with wet hands. Suitable Operating Conditions • Always pull the plug when unplugging the device - never the cable. • Use the device in enclosed rooms only. • Never use the device in damp conditions such as Operation bathrooms, washrooms, or around indoor swimming pools. • Never place objects containing liquids on or near the device. • Do not use the device in extremely dusty or dirty en- vironments. • Place the device on a stable base only. Use a suitable platform. • Make sure that adequate ventilation is available on all sides of the device. • Make sure no foreign objects find their way into the chassis. If for some reason this occurs, switch the pow- • Do not place the device near heat sources such as ra- er off, unplug the device, and consult a qualified repair diators. center. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. • This device can generate volume levels that may do irreparable