WALDORF IRIDIUM KEYBOARD 3-oscillator Synthesizer 49-key

3-oscillator synth with 49 semi-weighted keys and polyphonic aftertouch

After introducing IRIDIUM, the high-class synthesizer in a compact desktop format based on the principles of Quantum – the flagship keyboard, Waldorf Music presents the new IRIDIUM KEYBOARD, the keyboard counterpart with 49 FATAR TP/8SK semi-weighted keys featuring polyphonic aftertouch, a large front panel with "one knob per function" ensuring full sound control and an effective workflow, as well as a highly responsive touch display for editing LFOs, oscillators, filters, MODs and effects, Pitch and Modulation wheels, and six programmable Macro buttons to define automations for a wide range of functionalities for further performance control. With a design bearing Axel Hartmann's distinctive marks, Iridium Keyboard holds a place of honor in the Waldorf synth family tree and stands as a direct descendant of the legendary PPG Wave series – synthesizers that made their mark in the 80s by bringing wavetable synthesis sound to the masses. Compared to its acclaimed ancestor, Iridium Keyboard – like its sibling Iridium Desktop, puts much more "on the table," with five synthesis algorithms for each of the three oscillators:

• Waldorf-style Wavetables – Waldorf-style Wavetable with implementations found in Nave, including vocal synthesis and wavetable generation from audio.
• Classic Synthesizer Waveforms – Classic waveforms with multiple waves for an ultra-fat sound
• Particle (sampling and granular sampling) – Sound reproduction of audio samples with two different modes: traditional and granular
• Resonator – For virtual sound sculpting based on impulse or sample
• Kernel – Allows transforming an oscillator into up to six sub-oscillators

POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH AND MPE SUPPORT

Thanks to polyphonic aftertouch individually transmitted to each pressed note, incredible tonal variations flow freely when playing Iridium Keyboard. In other words, individual keys are affected by the pressure exerted by each finger, thus creating individual modulations. Like Iridium Desktop, the Keyboard version also includes a Mod Matrix with 40 independent modulation assignments, each with Source, Amount, and Destination settings. Additionally, Iridium Keyboard is capable of processing MIDI MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) data to control parameters of different notes separately, with behavior entirely similar to an acoustic instrument and spontaneous polyphonic sound control.

FILTERS AND MODULATIONS

Iridium Keyboard offers 2 stereo digital filters per voice selectable from virtually all classics, plus Waldorf COMB, HP, and BP, notch filters from Nave / Largo software synthesizers, and PPG models – most also available in the Digital Former section along with Drive, Bit Crusher, Ring Modulator, and other effects. Numerous envelopes and LFOs can be used as sources in the Mod Matrix and assigned to virtually any parameter of Iridium Keyboard.

CONNECTIONS

Iridium Keyboard features numerous connections for processing and interfacing with other devices, including two audio inputs for external signal processing, CV inputs, Gate In, and Trigger In usable as Mod Matrix sources, Clock In and Clock Out connections for synchronization. There are also MIDI In/Out/Thru connections and MIDI via USB*, a USB Host port for connecting MIDI controllers, inputs for sustain and expression pedals, as well as a headphone output with dedicated volume control and two audio outputs.

PRESETS

Iridium Keyboard includes 1680 sounds programmed by acclaimed sound designers such as: Howard Scarr, Richard Devine, Kurt Ader, BT, Matt Johnson, Reinhold Heil, Jörg Hüttner, Mike Huckaby, Thorsten Quaeschning, and Sascha Dikiciyan. Iridium Keyboard is also compatible with patches created for Quantum, Waldorf's flagship synthesizer.

Specifications

• 16-voice polyphony
• Two-part multitimbral
• Sound engine compatible with Waldorf Quantum
• 49-key Fatar TP/8SK keyboard
• Semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch
• Latch mode
• 3 digital stereo oscillators each with five synthesis algorithms (Wavetable – Waveform – Particle – Resonator – Kernels)
• 3 stereo filters per voice (two in the Dual Filter section and another in Digital Former)
• Dual Digital Filter: two independent LP/HP/BP filters with 12/24dB slope and models from Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum, and StateVariable
• Digital Former: HP/LP/BP/Notch filters based on Nave, Largo, and PPG, Comb filter effects, Bitcrusher, Drive, RingMod, and more
• Flexible routing for the order of analog filters and digital formers and individual oscillator routing
• Modulators: 6 envelopes, 6 LFOs, Komplex (LFO modulator / multi-stage envelope)
• Large modulation matrix with 40 slots and quick parameter assignment
• Ability to assign identical modulation sources and destinations multiple times within the matrix
• Intuitive modulation assignment via panel elements and display
• Arpeggiator
• 32-step step sequencer for notes and parameters
• Mod Wheel, Pitch Bend, and Poly-Aftertouch
• MPE compatible
• 6 assignable Macro buttons
• Accurate sound visualization and editing thanks to the highly responsive multi-touch display
• Over 1600 factory sounds and ability to store up to 7000 patches. Patches organized by banks, attributes, authors, and number
• New Favorites menu for quick access to most used patches
• 2 GB flash memory dedicated to user samples
• 2 TS outputs
• 2 TS inputs
• Headphone output with volume control
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• MIDI via USB
• USB host type A port for connecting a MIDI controller and patch transfer
• MicroSD slot for patch transfer
• 4 CV inputs plus Gate In, Trigger In, Clock In, Clock Out
• CV inputs usable as modulation matrix source
• Durable metal chassis
• Dimensions: 851 x 355 x 110 mm
• Weight: 14 Kg