Waldorf Iridium Desktop MK2

: compatibility

Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum Synth Engine

Software: Waldorf Synthesis Platform OS 4.0 or higher

: oscillators

3 oscillators, each with 6 synthesis modes:

Wavetable

Waveform

Particle in multi-sampling and granular mode with extended sample RAM

Resonator

Kernels (up to 6 sub-oscillators that can be linked via FM, AM or wavetable position at audio rate)

*Seeds: Waypoint synthesis that enables sonic journeys based on sub-oscillators using methods such as ring modulation, FM, wavetable, partials and various noise/dirt types

Dual stereo filters per voice:

True stereo signal path with two digital filters and independent modes (:)

12/24 dB LP/HP/BP in any combination

Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum and State Variable models

Analyser display in the filter view

Filter curve animation during modulation (optional)

Complex filter routing options with modulatable panning and levels

Digital Former:

Filter models such as State Variable, Raiser, Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch

Comb filter, bit crusher, various drive types, ring modulation, formant filter

Modulators:

6 envelopes

6 LFOs

Complex modulator (combination of LFO and envelope with user-defined shape and morphing)

*Per-note parameter locks for individual parameter deviations per note (inspired by Aphex Twin)

*"Flavour" control for micro-variations in timing, pitch and timbre

: modulation matrix

40 slots

Quick assign mode

Additional control intensity per slot

Identical sources and destinations can be used multiple times until the matrix is full

: effects

5 slots per layer

Various parallel and serial routing options

Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, drive, EQ, compressor, tremolo

: performance functions

Advanced arpeggiator

*New polyphonic arpeggiator modes

Step sequencer with up to 64 steps for notes and parameters

4×4 silicone pad matrix with RGB backlighting, assignable to notes, scales or chords

Favourites screen for quick patch recall

XY control via touchscreen

Touchscreen "wheels" for MIDI controls such as mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity

MPE-compatible

: display

High-quality, responsive industrial touchscreen with brightness control

1024 × 600 pixels

Voices:

16-voice polyphony

*Multitimbral with 4 layers

*Advanced multitimbral modes such as round robin and random robin

Mono, legato and unison modes

: patches

Over 1750 factory presets

Memory space for 7000 presets (numbers 0000–9999 usable)

Patches interchangeable between Quantum and other Iridium models

Category filters for patch lists

*4 GB sample flash memory, 2 GB of which is pre-installed with factory samples

*"Mutator" patch randomiser

Connections:

Stereo audio out: 2× TS jacks

Stereo Audio In: 2× TS jacks

Headphone output (TRS) with volume control

MIDI In, Out & Thru (DIN)

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 (usable as modulation sources in the mod matrix)

Analogue clock in & out with clock divider settings

Analogue gate and start inputs

Kensington lock compatible®

General :

Robust metal housing with aluminium controls

Dimensions: 440 mm (W) × 305 mm (D) × 85 mm (H, including controls)

Weight: 4.8 kg

VESA 75 mount on the underside (can be mounted on a VESA-standard monitor mount)

19" rack mounting kit available

External power supply: Input 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz / Output 12 V DC, 3 A

: included

Iridium Desktop MK2 synthesiser

Power supply

Printed quick start guide

*New feature compared to predecessor