3 Stereo oscillators with five synthesis shapes each
Wavetable: Waldorfstyle with the latest Nave technology including voice synthesis and generation of Wavetables from external audio sources
Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waveforms per oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard sync, warp, PWM as well as pitchable noise
Particle: Granular sampler with multi-sampling and traditional sampling mode
Resonator: exciter with multi-sampling and filterbank modeling
Kernel: a meticulously structured tool for creating futuristic experimental sounds and FM-like sounds
Two digital Multimode filters per voice with innovative link mode
Digital shaper: additional digital algorithms per voice like comb filters, high, low & Bandpass as well as notch filters (Nave, Largo or PPG models), bit crusher, Drive and more
Flexible routing system for the arrangement of digital filters, digital formers and oscillator routing
6 LFOs
6 loopable envelopes
Complex modulator
Extensive modulation matrix with up to 40 entries
Master effects with 5 slots each for both timbres with effects like phaser, flanger, chorus, reverb, drive, EQ and more
Step sequencer with parameter automation and scale-based pitch quantization
Visual sound editing via the high-resolution multitouch display
With the IRIDIUMWaldorf presents the successful desktop version of the exceptional synthesizer QUANTUM which can be considered a milestone in the history of synthesizers. Besides the missing keyboard and the resulting smaller housing (in Waldorf KYRA format), the 16 backlit pads are immediately noticeable. These are used for programming the internal sequencer, among other things. The Iridium shines with a stately 16 vo ices (Quantum: 8 voices) and has eight control voltage inputs and outputs on the back. The analogue DualLowpass filter of the Quantum was not adopted, this was replaced by a digital DualMultimode filter.
Synthesis
At the heart of the Iridium are its three digital oscillators, each with five selectable synthesis modes:
Wavetable: Waldorfstyle with the latest Nave technology including speech synthesis and generation of Wavetables from external audio sources
Waveform: Waveform with up to 8 simultaneous waveforms per oscillator in detuned or chordal mode with hard sync, warp, PWM as well as pitchable noise
Particle: Granular sampler with multi-sampling and traditional sampling mode
Resonator: exciter with multi-sampling and filterbank modeling
Kernel: a meticulously structured tool for creating futuristic experimental sounds and FM-like sounds
The oscillators on their own do some incredible things and offer an enormous range of different sounds. Since there are even more parameters under the hood that can also be modulated at various times, new sound creations are likely to be an ongoing process in the best sense. The filter of the Iridium is an excellent, dual Multimode filter of digital origin and covers a wide spectrum of resonant and attenuated sounds. The elaborate signal chain is completed by five simultaneously available effects like delay, reverb, chorus, Flanger or Phaser and the Master compressor.
Modulation
With six loopable envelopes and LFOs as well as the Complex Modulator, which is a mixture of two LFOs with self-drawn(!) waveforms and envelope, you have enough options at hand besides the usual modulation sources like e.g. Velocity or Aftertouch to fill the 40-entry modulation matrix and thus breathe life into the sound at almost any point.
Access
The high-resolution multi-touch display allows convenient access to every parameter and visually implements every move on the control panel. With captivating precision, it displays real-time changes in the sound at various stages of the synthesis process. It is the same size as the Quantum's, plus it is surrounded by the same set of knobs and buttons.
Sequencer & Co.
The 16 backlit pads make working with the integrated sequencer immensely easier and also serve to play individual notes; even Parameterlocks can be programmed. In addition, an extensively adjustable Arpeggiator is integrated in the instrument. If necessary, you have access to a lush selection of different scales.
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Features:
Manufacturer:
Waldorf
Construction / Number of Keys:
Desktop without keyboard