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SYNTHESIZERS · 2022
Iridium Keyboard
Waldorf
Manufacturer
Waldorf
Type
Synthesizers
Production
2022
Orig. price
$4,299
Model
Iridium Keyboard
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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, Gate In, Trigger In, Clock In/Out; integrates with Eurorack modular
- lfo
- 6 LFOs plus Komplex Modulator with user-definable shape
- keys
- 49-key FATAR TP/8SK semi-weighted with polyphonic aftertouch (first implementation)
- midi
- DIN MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB Type B (MIDI to computer/DAW), USB Type A (Host for storage/controllers)
- power
- External power supply (110-240V, 50-60Hz)
- filter
- 3 stereo digital filters per voice; Dual Digital Filter with 12/24dB LP/HP/BP; models: Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum, StateVariable; Digital Former with Comb, Bitcrusher, Drive, RingMod
- memory
- 1680 factory sounds, 7000 patch slots, 2GB user sample flash memory
- weight
- 14 kg
- display
- Industrial-grade highly responsive touchscreen with dedicated mode buttons
- effects
- Integrated Drive, Bit Crusher, Ring Modulation; external audio processing via 2x inputs
- outputs
- 2x 1/4-inch TS outputs, 2x 1/4-inch TS inputs, headphone output with dedicated volume
- controls
- One-knob-per-function layout, 6 freely-programmable Macro buttons, Pitch and Mod wheels
- envelopes
- 6 envelopes
- polyphony
- 16 voices, duo-timbral
- sequencer
- 32-step sequencer for notes and parameter automation; Arpeggiator with latch and chord modes
- dimensions
- 851mm x 355mm x 110mm (W x D x H)
- mod matrix
- 40 independent modulation slots with Source, Amount, Destination; MPE compatible
- oscillator
- 3 oscillators per voice, 5 synthesis models: Wavetable, Waveform (VA), Particle (Sampling/Granular), Resonator, Kernels (up to 6 sub-oscillators with audio-rate FM)
- construction
- Sturdy metal case designed by Axel Hartmann
- compatability
- Patch compatible with Waldorf Quantum
- manufacturing
- Made in Germany
- synthesis type
- Digital multi-engine: Wavetable, Virtual Analog, Granular, Resonator, Kernel FM
- announcement date
- March 4, 2022
- keybed manufacturer
- Fatar (Italy)
- price at launch eur
- 2899
- notable sound designers
- Howard Scarr, Richard Devine, Kurt Ader, BT, Matt Johnson, Reinhold Heil, Jörg Hüttner, Mike Huckaby, Thorsten Quaeschning, Sascha Dikiciyan
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