Waldorf Iridium
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Waldorf
Iridium
Product Info
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The Iridium is a seriously powerful synthesizer – a compact powerhouse brimming with sonic potential. It’s perfect for sound designers, electronic musicians, and anyone craving a deep, flexible synth engine without a massive footprint. The sheer variety of synthesis methods on offer makes it a rewarding exploration for years to come.
Product Description
- Waldorf Iridium
- 16-Voice Synthesizer
- 3 Digital oscillators per voice
- Choice between the following sound generators: Wavetable
- classic waveforms
- granular sampler
- resonator
- kernel
- 2 Digital stereo filters in different modes and configurations
- 6 LFOs in poly and global mode
- 6 Envelopes
- Master effects rack with 5 slots
- Master compressor
- Modulation matrix with 40 slots
- Load and save presets via USB and SD card
- 2 GB internal memory
- Import possibility of Nave presets
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 440 x 305 x 85 mm
- Weight: 5.7 kg
- Suitable case: Art.#511332# (not included)
*Connections:*
- Main output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Line input 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- USB host connection
- USB (MIDI)
- MIDI in / out / thru
- 4 CV inputs for connecting EuroRack modules
- CV Clock input and output
- CV Gate
- CV Start
PROS
- • Exceptional sound quality thanks to the triple oscillator architecture
- • Flexible modulation matrix allows for complex, evolving soundscapes
- • Granular synthesis capabilities offer unique textural possibilities
- • Compact size makes it surprisingly studio- and stage-friendly
CONS
- • Price point positions it as a premium-priced investment
- • Limited physical controls compared to some larger workstations
- • The learning curve for granular synthesis can be steep initially
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Key Features
Sounds
Rich, evolving Wavetable, classic analog, and granular textures
Polyphony
16-voice polyphonic
Effects
Master effects rack with 5 slots and a compressor
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation with USB and traditional ports
Connections
Stereo outputs, line inputs, headphone jack, USB host/MIDI, CV inputs
Weight
5.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a streamlined granular engine, excellent for textures and drones, but lacks the extreme real-time manipulation of top-tier granular synths.
Importing Nave presets is straightforward, but often benefits from some tweaking to fully leverage the Iridium's unique sound architecture.
It's well-built, but the compact design means it’s best protected in a case during transport to prevent bumps and scratches.
