Waldorf Iridium Desktop MK2

Iridium Desktop MK2
The New Sound Dimension

Iridium Desktop MK2 is a new generation of the highly acclaimed Iridium Desktop synthesizer introduced in 2020 by Waldorf Music, and since then used by countless artists and sound designers. After six years the time has come to advance the sonic success story even further.

Based on the legendary multi-engine design of the Quantum & Iridium product line, the MK2 innovates even further, thus fitting perfectly into Waldorf’s forward-looking synthesizer design philosophy.

The MK2 features a new and fresh design, and an improved CPU board with more RAM and flash storage allowing for more sample storage and opening a whole new world of synthesis capabilities.

Features:

• A formidable desktop module with an upgraded CPU, expanded RAM, and increased flash storage
  
• 16 voices polyphony; multitimbral with 4 layers, advanced multitimbral modes, mono, legato, and unisono
  
• 3 stereo digital oscillators per voice, each capable of 6 synthesis algorithms
  
• Wavetable-inspired Seeds synthesis mode yields ear-grabbing timbral textures using sub-oscillators
  
• Wavetable creation from audio and sample-based synthesis
  
• Digital dual resonant filter with selectable 2-pole and 4-pole slopes
  
• Digital Former gives you access to comb filtering, bitcrushing, ring modulation, and more
  
• Visualization and deeper sound editing via multi-touch display
  
• 6 LFOs, 6 envelope generators, and multi-curve LFO
  
• Per-note parameter locks, inspired by Aphex Twin, allow individual parameter variations per note
  
• Flavour knob leverages micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and other parameters to add sonic liveliness to sonic textures
  
• 32-step sequencer and arpeggiator with polyphonic modes
  
• 40-slot modulation matrix and 4 x 4 pad matrix
  
• Master FX section with time-based and modulation effects
  
• 1,750+ factory patches; 4GB sample flash memory preloaded with 2GB factory samples
  
• Mutator patch randomizer generates unique sounds and presets quickly

Specifications:

General

• Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine
  
• 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

Effects

• 5 slots per layer
  
• Various parallel and sequential routing options
  
• Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo

Performance features

• Advanced Arpeggiator
  
• New polyphonic Arpeggiator modes
  
• Step-sequencer with up to 64 steps for notes and parameters
  
• 4×4 silicon pad matrix with RGB backlights assignable to notes, scales or chords
  
• Favourites screen for quick patch recall
  
• XY control on touchscreen
  
• Wheels touchscreen for MIDI controls like mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity
  
• MPE capable

Screen

• Industrial-grade highly responsive touch screen with Brightness control
  
• 1024x600 pixels

Voices

• 16 voice polyphony
  
• Multi-Timbral with 4 layers
  
• Advanced multi-timbral modes such as round-robin and random-robin
  
• Mono, Legato and Unisono

Patches

• Over 1750 factory patches
  
• Capacity of 7000 patch memory slots (numbers 0000-9999 can be used)
  
• Patches from Quantum and other Iridium variants can be loaded and vice-versa
  
• Category filter for patch list
  
• 6 GB sample flash memory preloaded with 2 GB factory samples
  
• ‘Mutator‘ patch randomizer

Connections

• Stereo Audio Out: 2x TS jacks
  
• Stereo Audio In: 2x TS jacks
  
• Headphones TRS output with level control
  
• DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru
  
• 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 which can be used as modulation sources in the Mod-Matrix
  
• Analog clock In & Out with clock divider settings
  
• Analog gate and start inputs
  
• Kensington® compatible lock

Construction and Power

• Sturdy metal case with aluminum knobs
  
• Dimensions: 440 mm wide by 305 mm depth by 85 mm height (including controls)
  
• Weight: 4.8 kg
  
• VESA 75 recepticle on the bottom (mountable on monitor stand using the VESA standard)
  
• 19″ rack assembly parts available
  
• External Power Supply: Input 100-240 V / AC 50-60 Hz, Output 12 V DC / 3 A

Included Items

• Iridium Desktop MK2 Synthesizer
  
• Power Supply
  
• Printed Quick Start Guide