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Waldorf Iridium

Desktop Synthesizer Module

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Waldorf Music's Iridium Synthesizer is a 'sibling' to the widely popular Quantum Synthesizer. Iridium brings the futuristic functionality and advanced tonality of Quantum into a compact functional desktop format. Living up to the high quality synthesizer standards Waldorf customers have come to know and expect, Iridium delivers a host of powerful sounds and controls, designed to inspire.

Waldorf Iridium Desktop Synthesizer
Waldorf Music's Iridium Synthesizer is a 'sibling' to the widely popular Quantum Synthesizer. Iridium brings the futuristic functionality and advanced tonality of Quantum into a compact functional desktop format. Living up to the high quality synthesizer standards Waldorf customers have come to know and expect, Iridium delivers a host of powerful sounds and controls, designed to inspire.

Five different synthesis modes
Iridium offers 5 synthesis modes for each of the three oscillators:

Wavetable:
- Waldorf style with all the classic wavetable
- Speech synthesis and wavetable generation from audio
- Modulatable realtime spectral modifications and FX
- Innovative realtime modulation across wavetables
- Various interpolations modes
- Import and export wavetables from Nave format
- Import from multi- and single-cycle WAV-based wavetable files

Waveform (Virtual Analog):
- Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waves per Oscillator.
- Detuned or chordal modes
- Internal high-quality hard-sync
- Modulatable waveform warping & PWM
- Tunable noise

Particle:
- Rich stereo sampler in traditional and granular mode using multi-samples.
- High-quality pitch and interpolation algorithm for great sound.
- Flexible Key and velocity zones.
- Live input processing in granular mode.
- 2 GB internal user sample Flash preloaded with high-quality sample content
- Import of sample content via USB drive or Micro SD Card

Resonator:
- Exciter using noise or multi-sampling plus filter bank sound model.
- Many modulatable spectral parameters.

Kernel:
- 6 internal kernel operators per Osc using various FM, Ring-Mod, AM or wavetable-based audio-rate modulations
- Innovative macro-templates for quick and easy editing
- Rich low-level editor for additional detailed editing
- Each kernel with multi-stage envelope and keylevels
- 5 Macros based on Osc internal modulation matrix
- Import of classic FM sound patches

Features:
- 16 voices polyphony
- Fully stereo signal path
- Dual timbral: split or layered mode
- 3 stereo digital oscillators each capable of 5 synthesis algorithms
- Two digital stereo filters in various modes and configurations including innovative link modes
- Digital Former: Additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filter, Waldorf classic highpass, band-pass & notch filters from 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 with curve control and modulatable envelope timings
- Komplex: multi-stage LFO/envelope modulator
- Extensive modulation matrix with 40 slots and easy via-controller assignments
- Master effect rack of 5 slots for each timbre choosing from FX like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, eq and more.
- Master Compressor
- Step sequencer with step recording, parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
- Pad button matrix for sequencer, arpeggiator, sampler or live performing control.
- Microtonal pitch configurations capable of importing Skala scl files
- Supports polyphonic aftertouch
- Mono and latch buttons
- Unisono mode
- Module-based preset system for effects, oscillators, step-sequencer and Komplex modulator
- Single-function potentiometer and encoder controls for intuitive editing
- Visualisation and deeper sound editing via context-sensitive high-resolution capacitive multitouch display
- Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope at various processing stages
- Up to 7,000 sound patch capacity organized by banks, attributes, author, features 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 like Howard Scarr
- MIDI output of 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
- Export & import of presets, sample & wavetable via USB Drive or Micro SD card
- Patch compatible to Quantum 2.0 patches, exchangeable in both directions
- Import of Nave patches
- Stereo audio output
- 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
- 4 CV Continuous Control inputs



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MPN: Iridium
UPC: 4260126380936

  • Polyphony:16-voice polyphony, duo-timbral
  • Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine
  • Oscillators: 3
    Oscillator Modes:
    - Wavetable
    - Waveform (VA)
    - Particle (Sampling and Granular Sampling)
    - Resonator
    - Kernels (up to 6 sub-oscillators which can be interlinked through FM at audio rate)
  • 3 Stereo Filters per voice: True stereo path
    Dual Digital Filter:
    - Two filters with independent modes
    - 12/24dB LP/HP/BP in all combinations
    - Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum and StateVariable models
  • Digital Former:
    - Filter models from Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch
    - Comb filter
    - Bitcrusher
    - Drive
    - RingMod
    - StateVariable mode
    - Analyzer displayed in Filter view
    - Filter curve moves when modulated (optional)
    - Sophisticated filter routing options with modulatable panning and levels
  • Modulators:
    - 6 Envelopes
    - 6 LFOs
    - Komplex Modulator (LFO/Envelope combination with user-definable shape)
  • Mod Matrix:
    - 40 slots
    - Fast assign mode
    - One additional control amount per slot
    - Identical Sources and Destinations can be used multiple times until the matrix is full
  • Pads:
    - 4x4 silicon pad matrix with RGB backlights
    - Pads can play notes, chords, arpeggios and sequences
    - Latch mode
  • Performance features:
    - Arpeggiator
    - Step sequencer with up to 32 steps for notes and parameters
    - Favorites screen for quick patch recall
    - Onscreen Mod Wheel, Pitch Bend and Aftertouch
  • Screen: Industrial-grade highly responsive touch screen
  • Patches:
    - Over 1000 factory sounds
    - Capacity of 7000 patch memory slots (numbers 0000-9999 can be used)
    - Patches from Quantum can be loaded and vice-versa
    - Category filter for patch list
    - 2GB user sample flash memory
  • Connections:
    - 2x TS output
    - 2x TS input
    - Headphones output with Gain control
    - DIN MIDI In/Out/Thru
    - USB MIDI
    - USB host for storage and MIDI devices
    - MicroSD slot
    - Kensington lock
  • CV connections:
    - 4 CV inputs plus Gate In, Trigger In, Clock In, Clock Out
    - Inputs can be used as modulation sources in the Mod Matrix
  • Physical:
    - Sturdy metal case with aluminum knobs
    - Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.3" x 12" x 3.35" (440 x 305 x 85mm) (including controls)
    - Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)



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