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Desktop digital synthesizer with 16 voices, 8 control voltage inputs and outputs, 3 digital oscillators with 5 synthesis shapes.  All product info

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Waldorf IRIDIUM Keyboard

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  • Manufacturer: Waldorf
  • Construction / Number of Keys: 49
  • Keyboard: semi-weighted
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
  • Sound Generation: Digital
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€ 2,200.80
ca. R 42,093.82

Waldorf IRIDIUM Core

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  • Manufacturer: Waldorf
  • Construction / Number of Keys: Desktop without keyboard
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
  • Sound Generation: Digital
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
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€ 1,427.70
ca. R 27,307.05

Waldorf Quantum

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  • Manufacturer: Waldorf
  • Construction / Number of Keys: 61
  • Hammer Action: Yes
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
  • Sound Generation: VA Synthese
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€ 1,671.40 ca. R 31,968.20
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Waldorf Iridium

Desktop digital synthesizer

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Waldorf Iridium at a glance:

  • Arpeggiator
  • Digital desktop synthesizer
  • 16 voices
  • Dual timbral: split, layered or Unisono mode
  • 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 Dual Lowpass filter of the Quantum was not adopted, this was replaced by a digital Dual Multimode filter.

The oscillators of the Iridium

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.

The modulation section of the Iridium
The large touchscreen

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.

Sequencer with pads
The connection panel

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Waldorf Iridium Sound Demo

Waldorf Iridium Review & Sound Demo

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Waldorf
  • Construction / Number of Keys: Desktop without keyboard
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
  • Sound Generation: Digital
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
  • Aftertouch: Yes
  • Adjustable Velocity Curve: Yes
  • Number of Pads: 16
  • Number of Knobs: 40
  • Number of Keys: 56
  • Display: Yes, Touch
  • USB MIDI Interface: Yes
  • Headphone Connection: Yes
  • Mounting Options: MIDI Step Sequencer
  • Sampler: Yes
  • Storage Media: Micro SD-Card
  • MIDI Interface: Yes
  • LINE IN: Yes
  • LINE OUT: Yes
  • incl. Power Adapter: Yes
  • Weight (kg): 5.4
  • Illuminated Buttons: Yes
  • Integrated Effects Processor: Yes
  • Number of Sounds: 7000
  • Polyphony: 16
  • Keyboard Split: Yes
  • Power Supply: Adapter, external
  • Width (cm): 44
  • Height (cm): 8.5
  • Depth (cm): 30.5
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