Waldorf Iridium Desktop

Name: Iridium Desktop
Brand: Waldorf
SKU: 353269
Price: 2098.00 EUR
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The Essentials to Know About the Waldorf Iridium Synthesizer
• 16-voice expander ultra versatile, based on the Quantum's DNA, designed for both studio and live use.
• 5 synthesis engines per oscillator (Wavetable, Waveforms, Particles, Resonator, Kernels) to cover modern textures as well as more classic timbres.
• Hybrid interface: large high-resolution touchscreen with haptic feedback + dedicated controls for quick handling.
• OS 3.3.0: MIDI 2.0 compatibility (high-resolution data), improved polyphonic MPE pitch bend, "release velocity" in modulation, more favorites, additional macros.

Iridium Desktop

2.098,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A High-End Expander in the Lineage of the Quantum

After making an impression with the Quantum in 2018, Waldorf extends its "synthesis without borders" approach in the Iridium, in an expander format. The idea is clear: to regain the power and depth of sound generation from the range, in a more straightforward machine to integrate into a setup, while maintaining a modern workflow centered around the touchscreen and ergonomics designed for speed.

Who It's For and the Styles Where Iridium Excels

The Waldorf Iridium targets advanced to expert musicians who want to sculpt detailed sounds and move between sound design, composition, and performance. Thanks to its engines (wavetable, granular "Particles," Resonator, Kernels), it shines in ambient, techno, electro, synthwave, modern pop, but also in film scoring for moving pads, organic textures, and cinematic timbres. In live settings, its 4 x 4 pad matrix facilitates triggering sequences, chords, scales, or arpeggios, while MPE and MIDI 2.0 integration (OS 3.3.0) promotes expressive playing with recent controllers.

Technical specifications

Arpeggiator	Yes	Semi-modular	No
Sampler	Yes	Synthesis type	Wavetables, Digital, Modelization, sampling, FM, Granular
Max polyphony	16	Vocoder	No
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Category	Digital synth
MPE compatible	Yes

Questions frequently asked

What polyphony and synthesis engines are available?

The polyphony reaches 16 voices, with 3 oscillators per voice. Each oscillator can use the Wave Table, Wave Shapes, Particles, Resonator, or Kernels engines.

Is the Waldorf Iridium Desktop compatible with MPE and MIDI 2.0?

Since OS 3.3.0, MPE and MIDI 2.0 compatibility is integrated. The polyphonic MPE pitch bend benefits from dedicated optimization. Release velocity can also be used as a modulation source.

Does the Iridium include a sampler?

A sampler is integrated, in addition to granular, FM, wavetable, and modeling synthesis.

How to use the pads in live performance?

The 16-pad matrix, arranged in 4 x 4, allows triggering sequences, chords, scales, or arpeggios. This layout facilitates access to performance features from the front panel.