Waldorf Iridium (16-voice, duo-timbral Quantum desktop)

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Waldorf Iridium has made the impossible possible. The mighty synth engine from Quantum is now available in a compact form. Tracing the footsteps of its bigger brother, Iridium features all the synthesis elements of Quantum as well in a rack-compatible format. The combination of the powerful engine, incredible flexibility and detailed sound shaping facilities creates sheer endless possibilities of sound. Yet, the comprehensive layout and easy-to-understand structure lets you design your own sounds in no time. Sporting a solid metal casing and the same high level of craftsmanship like Quantum, Iridium is now ready to take over studios and stages throughout the world.

https://www.waldorfmusic.com/en/iridium
https://www.waldorfmusic.com/en/specifications-iridium

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#2

Wow, looks cool. Any idea of price?

#3

MSRP: 1960€ (not including taxes)

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#4

:open_mouth: this is nnice but that price :grimacing:

#5

pretty!

#6

And now it’s gone.
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#7

…mm, getting 404 from that link :expressionless:

#8

I was just thinking/day dreaming about a Quantum module yesterday after seeing some new video’s… amazing news!

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#9

I just bought a Kyra now this happens.

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#10

Aren’t they competing with themselves ?
I don’t know finer difference between the synths but they both seem nice.

#11

Never used the quantum.

But here’s my Kyra experience so far.

  1. High polyphony count FGPA synth that you layer with. The oscillators sound very analogue. It sounds like a behaved analog polysynth.

  2. That hypersaw mode reminds me of a Roland JP8000 on steroids.

  3. Moog Ladder filter. -12db is nasty. -24db modes sounds like a HiFi.

  4. Strong effects section. I wish that one day I can stream stems though it.

Does anyone know if quantum has audio to USB too?

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#12

this might devalue my quantum quickly. I wonder what the sound difference is on the filters? Whats the hardware difference that gives this one 16 voice vs 8 of the quantum?

#13

it looks like the 3d artwork of a VST. I love Waldorf stuff. Can’t wait for more details.

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#14

You have analogue filters and oscillators. So that’s one advantage

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#15

That’s like half the price of the Quantum. That seems like a great deal!

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#16

Doesnt say if it has analog filters as the Quantum

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#17

it has digital filters

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#18

Yep me too! Thought this was Serum or something

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#19

on a second thought, that doesn’t actually seem to be a lot considering the features…

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#20

Interesting addition of these 16 lit pads to the user interface. Sixteen pads sixteen voices.

For the moment i will presume velocity sensitive and perhaps aftertouch sensitive pads. And multi-color backlit too.

ADDED TWO DAYS LATER: There is no velocity, no aftertouch on the pads, and they are not meant to be drummed.

Seems to my imagination that this is headed into a different performance space from the Quantum – rather than being just a rackmount / desktop Quantum.

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