Waldorf Iridium Digital Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer Iridium

Overview of Waldorf Iridium Digital Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer Iridium

With Iridium, Waldorf has taken the best of their advanced synthesis technology and put it into a formidable desktop module.

Containing Waldorf's groundbreaking wavetable oscillator along with a host of paradigm-shifting sound sources and modulators, Iridium excels at generating complex, evolving soundscapes, from brilliant celestial pads to bone shaking synth bass and laser beam leads. Synthesists found Iridium's numerous parameters and fathomless tweakability easy to access via its tactile control knobs, high-resolution display, and 16-pad touch matrix. An elegantly crafted module for serious sound designers, there is no end to Iridium's creative potential and ability to inspire countless hours of sonic exploration!

Expansive sound generation
With three oscillators capable of operating in five different modes -Wavetable, Waveform, Resonator, Particle Generator, and Kernel Synthesis, Iridium starts the signal chain with a bang! Like the Waldorf Quantum, Iridium features Waldorf's proprietary wavetable oscillator, which produces dramatic, sweeping sound-generation. Standard waveforms, such as sawtooth, triangle, and square, are available, with additional waveshaping options, including warp, which lets you dynamically morph between waveforms. Resonator, Particle Generator, and Kernel Synthesis modes push the boundaries of synthesis, providing revolutionary ways for manipulating raw sounds into never before heard auditory emanations.

Limitless signal manipulation
Iridium is a sound designer's dream synth, packed with a slew of powerful modulators. Leveraging its digital topology, Iridium serves up a dual filter, six envelope generators, six LFOs, and a Komplex Modulator that exhibits a level of precision and flexibility unavailable on other synths. Additionally, Iridium's Digital Former gives you access to even more modulation tools - comb filtering, bitcrushing, and ring modulation, among others. Gritty and grimy. Clean and surgical. Iridium's modulators can do it all. Moreover, Iridium empowers you with limitless routing options through its 40-slot Modulation Matrix.

Immersive controls and multi-touch display
With a synth this deep, one might expect to encounter convoluted menu navigation that can bog down the creative process. However, Waldorf went out of their way to deliver a streamlined experience. With its numerous knobs and classic synthesizer layout, Iridium is an impressive instrument that can be played like the subtractive synths of yore. But if you want to fully immerse yourself in Iridium's sonic potential, dive into its gorgeous and intuitive high-resolution multi-touch display, which is designed to keep pace with your creativity and inspire you to sculpt evermore complex sounds.

Features:

16 voices polyphony; dual-timbral in split or layered mode
3 stereo digital oscillators per voice, each capable of five synthesis algorithms
Wavetable creation from audio and sample-based synthesis
Digital dual resonant filter with selectable 2-pole and 4-pole slopes
Visualization and deeper sound editing via multi-touch display
6 LFOs, 6 envelope generators, and multi-curve LFO
32-step sequencer and arpeggiator
40-slot modulation matrix and 4 x 4 pad matrix
Master FX section with time-based and modulation effects
Internal Memory plus expandable SD slot for firmware and samples

Tech Specs:

Type: Desktop Synthesizer
Analog/Digital: Digital
Pads: 16 x RGB Backlit Pads
Polyphony: 16-voice Polyphony, Duo-timbral
Presets: Over 1000 Factory, 7000 Patch Memory Slots
Oscillators: 3 x Stereo Digital Oscillators, 5 x Modes (wavetable, waveform, particle, resonator, kernels)
Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Triangle, Square ; Warp Parameter
Noise Generator: Pink Noise, White Noise
Envelope Generator: 6 x EG ; Looping, Curve Control, Modulate Timings
LFO: 6 x LFO
VCA: Yes
Filter: 3 x Stereo Filters per Voice, Independent Modes ; Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum, State Variable Sample and Hold: Yes
Effects Types: Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Reverb, Drive, Bitcrusher, Comb Filter, RingMod
Arpeggiator: Yes
Sequencer: 32-step Sequencer
Analog Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R)
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB
Other I/O: 4 x CV In, Clock In/Out, Gate In, Start In, microSD Card Slot
USB: 1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
Memory: 2GB Sample Flash Memory
Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
Height: 3.34"
Width: 17.32"
Depth: 12"
Weight: 11.9 lbs.
Sporting a solid metal casing and the same high level of craftsmanship like Quantum, Iridium is now ready to take over studios and stages throughout the world.