Iridium Desktop MK2: next-gen multi-engine synthesizer with upgraded CPU, expanded RAM and storage, larger sample capacity, and a forward-thinking design based on the Quantum/Iridium line.
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Iridium Desktop MK2 - Based on the legendary multi-engine design of the Quantum and Iridium product line, this new generation innovates even further, fitting perfectly into Waldorf’s forward-looking synthesizer design philosophy. The MK2 features a new design and an upgraded CPU board with expanded RAM and flash storage, allowing for larger sample capacity and opening a whole new world of synthesis capabilities.
Waldorf Iridium MK2 Desktop Synthesizer Features:
More Memory, More Layers: With increased memory, up to 4 multi-timbral layers are now possible. In addition to layered and split modes, round-robin and random-robin modes allow the creation of rich, complex sonic landscapes, perfect for sound designers, sonic explorers, and cinematic artists.
“Seeds”: The Sixth Synthesis Sense: Extra RAM enables a sixth synthesis method per oscillator. Inspired by wavetable synthesis, in which each wavetable represents a timbral journey, Waldorf has found a way to base these timbral journeys not only on static waveforms but also to dynamically synthesize each waypoint from sub-oscillators called "Seeds".
“Flavour” Knob: Introduced with Protein, it adds sonic liveliness via micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and other parameters.
Per-Note Parameter Locks (ft. Aphex Twin): As a new special feature resulting from a collaboration with Aphex Twin, each of 128 notes can have up to 16 individual parameter variations, including the synthesis mode of oscillators and effect parameters. Changes are saved per patch and editable on a dedicated page.
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