Evolving Riddle-4

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"Yesterday a new part of the riddle arrived in the post - a beautiful Ensoniq SD1!

The SD1 is a Transwave Rompler workstation from 1990

Did you know that Ensoniq founder Bob Yannes invented the Rompler as we know it (and also the SID chip)? The very first one was called the ESQ1 and came out in 1986, the year before the Roland D50, and then all the other ones from Korg, Yamaha, Kawai, Emu, Alesis, and Kurzweil, each quickly developing their own digital rom chips. Actually Bob used single cycle waveforms stored in rom, but the basic structure and concept of the ESQ1 is what became the rompler. It had 3 simple rom-based VCOs that could be layered and sent through an analog filter. It is a wonderful, epoch defining synth - totally underrated IMO

It was enhanced and repackaged as the SQ80 in 1988 as a fully realised Rompler with more memory for the read-only samples

Their follow up was the VFX which added Transwave synthesis - a bit like the PPG wavetable idea where you can move through the waveform and modulate it. However the VFX had some reliability issues and was replaced a year later by the SD1 which also added a sequencer, and more voices and memory

And this is what we have here - mixed in with the other synths - Quadrasynth, TG33, Waldorf Microwave2 and the Roland JV1080

The reverbs are the Lexicon 224X and the Quantum Room Simulator

There is one part of the riddle left to make - I'll try and work on it tomorrow. Then I will release them all as an album - 'Evolving Riddles' by Benge 😀"

Waldorf Microwave XTk w/ New Encoders & Custom Knobs

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"Incredible wavetable synth. Even the Quantum can not sound like this. All the encoders were changed before I bought the synth. The original encoders were bad quality and they all needed an upgrade. The previous owner put little red pieces of felt on the filter cutoff and wavetable knobs..."

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Waldorf OS Announces Update 3.3.0 for Quantum/Iridium

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"‍We are happy to announce the release of version 3.3.0 for all Quantum and Iridium variants, including Quantum (original & MK2), Iridium Desktop, Iridium Keyboard and Iridium Core.

Update's new enhancements:

MIDI 2.0 compatibility with high-resolution data support

Improved MPE polyphonic pitch-bend

Expanded favorite sets & authors

Release velocity as a modulation source

Additional macros and other refinements

For a complete list check the change log accompanying the update.

The new release will be available in the „Hardware OS Updates“ section of your „My Waldorf" account."

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Cinematic Landscapes" Soundset (51 Exclusive Performances)

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"'Cinematic Landscapes': Paint with Sound. Tell Stories Without Words.
Immerse yourself in a world of evolving emotion and vast auditory vistas with "Cinematic Landscapes"—a meticulously crafted collection of 51 sample-based presets for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum. This is more than a soundset; it's a palette of moods and textures designed for composers and sound designers who speak the language of feeling. From haunting, barren drones to hopeful, shimmering atmospheres, "Cinematic Landscapes" leverages the full power of Waldorf's flagship synthesizers to deliver an unparalleled toolkit for scoring and ambient production!

This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz and Nick Klimenko, LFO Store co-founders and renowned sound designers collaborated with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. In this soundset you will find evolving pads, atmospheric drones and soundscapes - deep, morphing textures that breathe and tell a story over time.

All presets are modulation wheel - assigned. The soundset is perfect for ambient, new age & cinematic music producers, film scoring and soulful media production. «Cinematic Landscapes» doesn't just give you a sound—it gives you a scene. A mood. A moment in time. Let it be the foundation of your next narrative!

Please find the product with more detailed description here: https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf"

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum -

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"'Berlin Era' – A Journey Through Time with Modern Vision & Classical Sounds! Step into the golden age of electronic music with "Berlin Era"—a meticulously crafted collection of 50 dynamic presets for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum. This soundset pays homage to the pioneering work of Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, and other visionaries who defined the Berlin School sound, now reimagined through cutting-edge synthesis.
This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. Here you will find 24 multi-layered Sequences - evolving, hypnotic patterns with intricate modulation; expressive Pads & Plucks - from cosmic swirls to percussive stabs; signature Leads: smooth, resonant, and packed with vintage character, and even more!
All presets are modulation wheel - assigned (and some are also assigned with velocity, aftertouch and / or expression!). The soundset is perfect for Berlin School, ambient & synthwave producers, film scoring and soulful media production. «Berlin Era» isn’t just a soundset—it’s a time machine. Experience the Journey!

Please find the soundset here: https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

shimmer river: waldorf quantum mkii & modal argon8 | Hi-Fans

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Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Meditation" (50 Exclusive Presets)

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"Immerse yourself in a world of tranquility with 'Meditation'—a meticulously crafted collection of 50 multi-layered presets designed exclusively for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizers. This soundset is your gateway to peaceful soundscapes, blending organic textures with ethereal synthesis to inspire mindfulness, creativity, and deep listening.

This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. Here you will find Pads - evolving, breath-like atmospheres for immersive depth; Keys - delicate bells, reverbed ambient pianos and warm synth tones; Flutes and Leads - soft, meditative and airy; as well as ARPs, Sequences and much more!

All presets are multi-layered to archieve rich and moving sound, and all has dynamic modulations (velocity- and modwheel- assigned!). The soundset is perfect for new age, ambient & chillout producers, meditation & yoga compositions, film scoring and soulful media production. From gentle keys to celestial pads, 'Meditation' invites you to slow down, breathe, and connect with sound in a new way. Experience the Journey!

☀ PRODUCT DETAILS
In this soundset, you will find 50 exclusive multi-layered presets: 1 Atmosphere, 5 ARPs, 2 Flutes, 16 Keys (Bells / Pianos / Synths), 3 Leads, 21 Pads and 2 Sequences.
The soundset contains 100 Mb of .wav files (samples) for presets.
The presets are 100% royalty-free.
- Installation instructions are included.

Please find the soundset here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

Waldorf Quantum MK2 année 50

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"My Waldorf Quantum has become the DJ for the Ewoks, and R2-D2 has left space for the jungle.
Mon Waldorf Quantum est devenu le DJ des Ewoks, et R2-D2 a quitté l’espace pour la jungle."

Frank Pels - Colours - 50 Musical & Usable Sounds for Quantum/Iridium - Sounddemo

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Frank Pels is a musician & producer from the Netherlands who has been involved with wavetable synthesis from the beginning. He has owned many legendary synthesizers like Prophet VS, Waldorf Microwave 1 & 2 over the years. He is now delivering his first soundset for the Iridium/Quantum family of synths.

50 musical and usable sounds for Iridium/Quantum. The soundset offers a collection of a wide variety of sounds. Lead sounds, Pads and many more sounds can be found in this huge collection."

Waldorf Discontinues the Quantum MK2

Waldorf is discontinuing the Quantum MK2. Check with dealers on the right, and Reverb, on availability.

The following is a recap from the Waldorf website for the archives.

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Waldorf Quantum 61-Key Hybrid Synthesizer

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Waldorf Quantum MK1

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Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Waldorf QUANTUM SHADOW 007 of 30 Limited Edition

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SN *19490900007* via this eBay listing

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Perfect Pads - Soundset for Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.

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"This pack makes use of the various native sound engines of the Iridium/Quantum, which are blended with high-quality recordings of some of the biggest pad monsters in synth history, including the legendary MKS-80, Prophet-10, JX-8P and Matrix-1000. The result is a highly usable pack of presets with some of the widest and warmest pads available on the Iridium & Quantum, immediately usable for many different music genres or a great starting point for further tweaking.

Harry van Mierloo is an emerging international sound- and creative designer from the Netherlands. He blends the sound of classic analog synthesizers with the power of modern machines – perfect for artists seeking highly usable patches or fresh inspiration as a starting point for everyday day studio work. For many years, Harry has been fascinated by the wonderfully rich and emotional touch that pad sounds can add to music. He has now crafted and released his first official soundset called ‘Perfect Pads’ for the Iridium & Quantum.

Perfect Pads: A collection of 33 meticulously crafted pad patches for the wonderful Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer."

Pairings EP6 Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120

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"Here's episode #6 of my occasional video series called 'Parings' were I pair up different gear for fun and interesting sounds. This episode features the Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120 for some wild out of this world synth sounds."

Waldorf Quantum MK2 w/Adam B - 9 #synth #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #scifi #musik

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Waldorf Quantum MK2 w/Adam B - 8 #synth #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #makenoise #scifi #musik

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Waldorf Quantum MK2 w/Adam B - 7 #synth #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #scifi #musik

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Waldorf Quantum MK2 w/Adam B - 6 #synth #synthesizer #synthwave #synthpop #makenoise #scifi #musik

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Waldorf Quantum MK2 w/Adam B - 4

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