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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.

Waldorf Iridium

• 16-voice polyphony, duo-timbral
• Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine

3 Oscillators
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 independable 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

Overall:

• Sturdy metal case with aluminum knobs
• Dimensions: 440mm wide by 305mm depth by 85mm height (including controls)
• Weight: 5.4kg
• 19" rack assembly parts available in near future
• MSRP: 1960€ (not including taxes)