Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: End of an Era?
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Waldorf has announced that the Quantum MK2 has been discontinued. According to the company, the last production run has been completed and no additional units will be manufactured. If you’ve been holding off on purchasing the Quantum MK2, now is your last chance!
Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued
The mighty Quantum has been Waldorf’s undisputed flagship synth since 2018. The second generation followed in 2023 with many improvements, including polyphonic aftertouch. Only two years later, Waldorf has now announced that the Quantum MK2 is no longer in production. Is this the end of the Quantum era?
With its combination of extremely versatile multi-engine oscillators and analog filters, the Waldorf Quantum MK2 is one of the most powerful synths available today, but also one of the most expensive. We can only speculate about the reasons that led to the decision to discontinue it, but I wonder if the similarities with the Iridium series had a part in it. Offering the same oscillator technology at a much more affordable price, the Iridium created strong in-house competition for the Quantum. It doesn’t seem that far-fetched that many buyers decided that the analog filters of the Quantum weren’t enough to justify the higher price.
If you’d like to get your hands on a Waldorf Quantum MK2, you’ll need to be quick. According to Waldorf, the last production run has already been completed. The manufacturer plans to continue supporting the synth through firmware updates.
Will there be a Quantum MK3?
Reading the press release carefully, I couldn’t help but notice that Waldorf has only announced the end of the Quantum MK2. This means that there’s a slight possibility that an MK3 model could be in the works. Personally, I think this is rather unlikely, but who knows – maybe we’re in for a surprise.
Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: Get Yours Now
As of today (23 April 2025), the Waldorf Quantum MK2 is still available at Thomann* for $4444 / £4111 / €4699.
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2 responses to “Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: End of an Era?”
nice news
Thoman does not sell Waldorf to the US, so be prepared to fork over $6,500 or buy used for $5,000. Are you a rich musician? That’s a contradiction in America.