Waldorf Iridium Desktop MK2

WALDORF IRIDIUM Desktop MK2
Multi-Waveform Desktop Synthesizer

Der Waldorf Iridium Desktop MK2 ist ein leistungsstarker Multi-Waveform Synthesizer der neuesten Generation und richtet sich an anspruchsvolle Sounddesigner, Produzenten und Musiker. Mit erweitertem Speicher, optimierter CPU und neuen Synthese-Features eröffnet er völlig neue kreative Möglichkeiten.

Dank innovativer Funktionen wie Per-Note-Parameter-Locks lassen sich individuelle Klangvariationen pro gespielter Note erzeugen – für einzigartige, lebendige Sounds. Die neue „Seeds“-Synthese erweitert die klassische Wavetable-Klangerzeugung um dynamische Klangstrukturen und ermöglicht komplexe Sounddesigns.

Mit bis zu vier multitimbralen Layern, umfangreichen Effekten und modernen Performance-Funktionen bietet der Iridium MK2 maximale Flexibilität im Studio und auf der Bühne. Ob elektronische Musik, Film-Sounddesign oder experimentelle Klangwelten – dieser Synthesizer setzt neue Maßstäbe in der digitalen Klangerzeugung.

HIGHLIGHT
• Multi-Waveform Desktop Synthesizer der neuesten Generation
• Erweiterter RAM und Flash-Speicher für mehr Samples
• Innovative „Seeds“-Synthese für neue Klangdimensionen
• Per-Note-Parameter-Locks für individuelle Sounds pro Note
• Bis zu 4 multitimbrale Layer für komplexe Klanglandschaften
• Hochwertige Effekte und flexible Soundgestaltung
• Neuer polyphoner Arpeggiator und Randomizer Funktionen
• Ideal für Sounddesign, Studio und Live-Performance
• Perfekt für Produzenten, Künstler und Klangforscher

Spezifikationen
• Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine
• Software: Waldorf Synthesis Platform OS 4.0 or later

Oscillators
3 Oscillators each capable of 6 synthesis modes:
- Wavetable
- Waveform
- Particle in Multi-Sampling and Granular mode with extended Sample RAM
- Resonator
- Kernels (up to 6 sub-oscillators which can be interlinked through FM, AM or Wavetable-position at audio rate)
- Seeds: Waypoint synthesis providing timbral journeys using sub-oscillators based on various methods like Ring Modulation, FM, Wavetable, Partials and various Noise/Dirt Types.

Dual Stereo Filters per voice
True stereo path Dual Digital Filter with independent modes:
- 12/24dB LP/HP/BP in all combinations
- Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum and StateVariable models
- Analyzer displayed in Filter view
- Filter curve animation when modulated (optional)
- Sophisticated filter routing options with modulatable panning and levels

Digital Former
- Filter models like State Variable, Raiser, Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch
- Comb filters, Bit-Crusher, various Drives, Ring-Modulation, Formant Filters

Modulators
- 6 Envelopes
- 6 LFOs
- Komplex Modulator (LFO/Envelope combination with user-definable shape and morphing)
- Per-Note-Parameter-Locks, allowing individual parameter variations per note inspired by Aphex Twin
- ‘Flavour‘ control for micro-variations in timing, pitch, and timbre

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

Effects
- 5 slots per layer
- Various parallel and sequential routing options
- Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo

Performance features
- Advanced Arpeggiator
- New polyphonic Arpeggiator modes
- Step-sequencer with up to 64 steps for notes and parameters
- 4×4 silicon pad matrix with RGB backlights assignable to notes, scales or chords
- Favourites screen for quick patch recall
- XY control on touchscreen
- Wheels touchscreen for MIDI controls like mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity
- MPE capable

Screen
- Industrial-grade highly responsive touch screen with Brightness control
- 1024x600 pixels

Voices
- 16 voice polyphony
- Multi-Timbral with 4 layers
- Advanced multi-timbral modes such as round-robin and random-robin
- Mono, Legato and Unisono

Patches
- Over 1750 factory patches
- Capacity of 7000 patch memory slots (numbers 0000-9999 can be used)
- Patches from Quantum and other Iridium variants can be loaded and vice-versa
- Category filter for patch list
- 6 GB sample flash memory preloaded with 2 GB factory samples
- ‘Mutator‘ patch randomizer

Connections
- Stereo Audio Out: 2x TS jacks
- Stereo Audio In: 2x TS jacks
- Headphones TRS output with level control
- DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru
- USB Type B (device) for MIDI connection to computer
- USB Type A (host) for storage media and MIDI devices
- MIDI 2.0 compatible
- MicroSD slot
- 4 high-resolution CV Inputs which can be used as modulation sources in the Mod-Matrix
- Analog clock In & Out with clock divider settings
- Analog gate and start inputs
- Kensington® compatible lock
 Overall
- Sturdy metal case with aluminum knobs
- Dimensions: 440 mm wide by 305 mm depth by 85 mm height (including controls)
- Weight: 4.8 kg
- VESA 75 recepticle on the bottom (mountable on monitor stand using the VESA standard)
- 19″ rack assembly parts available
- External Power Supply: Input 100-240 V / AC 50-60 Hz, Output 12 V DC / 3 A