Waldorf Iridium Keyboard

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#245

I want one.
Really seems like the ultimate digital synth and bitimbral is the way to go vs Waldorf’s hap-hazard multitimbral attempts in the past.

Will slowly save up, as I don’t want to sell things I love to make it happen (and then regret the loss of those things).

I see it as a modern XTK with mostly expanded features and the fewest possible corners cut, and that really is a dream come true.
Plus while I save up for it, I have two great Nords and an Opsix to keep me happy.

I do have a question for IrKB owners… are the parameters that get changed by the macros instantaneously heard? Or is there some load time?

Because it sounds like these could be expanded versions of NL4 impulse morphs (or Rytm Scene macros, for example). Nifty that you can use them to load different screens on the display.

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#246

Oh, it’s not out yet? What’s the price?

#247

My aftertouch seems to get disabled when local is off, does anyone else experience this?

I want to be able to use it with plugin synths and other hardware.

#248

Back in March of this year ( 2022 ), i concluded, being pretty sure, that the Waldorf Iridium Keyboard’s keybed, did not have a Note OFF Velocity, or using the ROLI terminology “LIFT” as a usable parameter.

Does anyone know this to be an absolute fact, or not true ? Has this changed since March. Any more definite information on this is appreciated.

#249

I finally ordered the iridium keyboard from Juno. Now I have the Kyra, M, and Iridium. This will be a lot of fun layering all three synths.

Any good Iridium reading I should do besides the manual ?

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#250

I’ve checked the midi out from iridium and it does not send velocity information for note off.

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#251

Thank you west.

#252

Wasn’t expecting this…

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#253

Looks awesome if they fix the bugs on the synth and support it.

#254

Really glad to see this because it seems to indicate that Waldorf has continuing plans to support the quantum/iridium line of sense for quite some time to come.

#255

Hello all Iridium Keyboard owners!
I am on my 20 years since my first synth and also I’ll turn 40 this year…sooooo this Waldorf looks like a good gift to make to myself. But I’m pretty scared about FAULTY units!!!
@blipson have you had otehr issues?

There is a used unit (shoud be 3 months since bought) which appeals me. But it’s on the opposite side of Italy, so I cannot try it by myself.
Really on an edge…but really cannot waste those huge amount of money

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#256

My replacement unit hasn’t had any kind of problem (knock wood).

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#257

Like @blipson, I had to get a second unit (the first one didn’t even start), so I share your concern with quality control issues. I ended up getting a second unit with no hassle (other than a short delay) and have been using it with no issues for a year (and I use it alot). I was also able to get a deal on a second warranty on it from Guitar Center here in the US (two years, full replacement). I am not sure I’d buy a used one, unless you can when it was made (it seems Waldorf has resolved the initial QC issues). I can say that it is for sure my favorite hardware synth. In my opinion, the only thing that touches it for depth, variety and workflow is Omnisphere but then you have to go “ITB.” Would be a fabulous birthday gift for yourself.

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#258

so I should be aware of units until a certain serial number?

#259

Not sure.

#260

I bought mine in December 2022 from Juno, 50 hours of playing so far no issues.

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#261

Wait, are you talking about an Iridium Desktop or keyboard? If Keyboard, I think I’d be far less concerned since they just came out.

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#262

Hi

I just bought an open box Iridium Keyboard and have 2 (minor) issues, wondering if this is “normal” or not?

  1. The touchscreen is slightly lifted at the bottom. So I can feel it sticks out of the surface at the bottom, while it does not at the top. Also, it is worse at the right corner than the left corner. It does function normally and you can only see it if you look really close.

  2. The lowest C key has a different aftertouch response than all other keys: it only reaches about 80% max. I can adjust it with the per key offset, but this will probably also reduce the accuracy. Is this a known issue - do all units have this issue?

Not sure if I should return it and just go for a new one…

#263

Not near my studio atm, but as far as I am recalling my device, aftertouch response is consistent throughout and the screen is also level throughout. Can you send a few photos of the screen situation, should make it easier to give you a definitive answer.

#264

Will send a picture tomorrow.

Did you test each key in the offset setting menu?