Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer Module

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Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer Module

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Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer Module Overview

Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer

Waldorf Iridium has made the impossible possible. The mighty synth engine from Quantum is now available in a compact form. Tracing the footsteps of its bigger brother, Iridium features all the synthesis elements of Quantum as well in a rack-compatible format. The combination of the powerful engine, incredible flexibility and detailed sound shaping facilities creates sheer endless possibilities of sound. Yet, the comprehensive layout and easy-to-understand structure lets you design your own sounds in no time. 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.

Contributing another entry in Waldorf's rich history, Iridium joins the family as a direct descendant of the PPG Wave. Though, Iridium offers much more than its ancestor. Five different synthesis models are provided by Iridium for each of the three oscillators:

  • Wavetable
  • Waveform (Virtual Analog)
  • Particle (Sampling and Granular Sampling)
  • Resonator
  • Kernels

    Up and down, back and forth 6 Envelopes, 6 LFOs and many more are just waiting for being used as sources in the 40 slots of the Modulation Matrix. Each slot has one additional control amount. Modulations can be directed to almost every numerical value in Iridium. All sources and destinations can be used as many times as desired until the Modulation Matrix is full. If you ever happen to run out of LFOs or Envelopes, you can use the Komplex Modulator for generating a custom shape LFO or Envelope.

    Complex, but not complicated Even though Iridium features a staggering amount of parameters to control, everything is organised in a logic structure which is easy to master. The major controls have their own dedicated knob, while the rest is accessible through the touch screen and the encoders around. There are no long menus keeping you from doing what you had planned. Instead, you will find a workflow which you will soon miss on other synthesizers.

    Hands-on Embedded in the front panel, a 4x4 silicon pad matrix invites you to launch notes, chords, arpeggios and sequences with up to 32 steps for notes and multiple parameter lines. Direct access to the parameters is granted by the seven encoders to the left and the right hand side of the touch screen.

    Get connected Two Audio Outputs allow you to listen to Iridium, while two Inputs allow Iridium to process external signals. 4 CV inputs plus Gate In and Trigger In are ready to forward external signals to the Mod Matrix. Furthermore, Clock In and Clock Out will get your gear in sync. MIDI connections can be made through USB and DIN MIDI. Iridium is also equipped with a USB Host port for MIDI devices. This port also handles data exchange, in addition to the MicroSD card slot.

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    Rated 4.00 out of 5 20/9/2024

    Iridium has a great range of sounds that can be tweaked. A knob for every function.

    Mr Than

    Rated 5.00 out of 5 04/9/2022

    Lovely full featured synthesiser, complex but has a great screen including audio analyzers and everything needed to create or affect instruments along with hardware controls that are well laid out. A real joy to use. Has a built in USB midi host and with the latest firmware update also supports MPE, so you can use Roli controllers if you have the original Seaboard with USB only. Also has CV inputs, Midi In, Out and Through. External Audio in, for sampling, or jamming. Limited to Midi 'only' over USB to DAW but can use audio outputs into a suitable Mixer or Audio Interface to record your custom instruments.

    Den C

    Rated 5.00 out of 5 01/12/2020

    excellent very happy!

    tony