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SYNTHESIZERS · 2020
Iridium
Waldorf
Manufacturer
Waldorf
Type
Synthesizers
Production
2020
Model
Iridium
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Document Library
Manuals
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Audio Demos
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Compatible Sound ROMs
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Parts & Components
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
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Specifications
- cv
- 4 CV inputs plus Gate In, Trigger In, Clock In, Clock Out
- lfo
- 6 LFOs plus Komplex Modulator (user-definable shape LFO/Envelope)
- keys
- N/A (desktop module with 16 velocity/pressure sensitive pads)
- midi
- DIN MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB MIDI, USB Host for MIDI devices
- power
- Internal power supply
- filter
- 3 stereo digital filters per voice. Dual Filter: 12/24dB LP/HP/BP with Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum, StateVariable models. Digital Former: HP/LP/BP/Notch, Comb, Bitcrusher, Drive, RingMod
- inputs
- 2x TS audio inputs for external signal processing
- memory
- 7000 patch memory slots (0000-9999), over 1000 factory sounds, 2GB user sample flash memory
- weight
- 5.4kg
- effects
- Built-in effects section
- outputs
- 2x TS unbalanced outputs, headphone output with gain control
- storage
- MicroSD card slot, USB Host for storage
- envelope
- 6 Envelopes per voice
- keyboard
- Desktop module - no built-in keyboard. 4x4 silicon pad matrix with RGB backlights
- polyphony
- 16 voices, duo-timbral (2 layers)
- sequencer
- Step sequencer with up to 32 steps for notes and parameter modulation
- dimensions
- 440mm x 305mm x 85mm (WxDxH including controls)
- oscillator
- 3 oscillators per voice, 5 synthesis models each. Kernels mode: up to 6 sub-oscillators with FM interlinking
- arpeggiator
- Yes, with latch mode
- form factor
- Desktop module, 19 inch rack mountable with optional kit, VESA 75 mountable
- architecture
- Digital synthesis engine derived from Waldorf Quantum
- compatibility
- Patches interchangeable with Waldorf Quantum
- synthesis type
- Digital hybrid with 5 oscillator models: Wavetable, Waveform (Virtual Analog), Particle (Sampling/Granular), Resonator, Kernels
- modulation matrix
- 40 slots with additional control amount per slot, fast assign mode
