{"product_id":"waldorf-iridium-mk2-digital-polyphonic-desktop-synthesizer","title":"Waldorf IRIDIUM MK2 Digital Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Iridium Desktop MK2, Waldorf has taken their forward-looking synthesizer design philosophy to exciting new heights. Boasting a bold new design, bolstered by an upgraded CPU, expanded RAM, and increased flash storage, this formidable desktop module allows for larger sample capacity and unlocks exciting new synthesis capabilities. The increased memory supports up to four multitimbral layers, along with advanced multitimbral modes, such as round-robin and random-robin, leading to complex, evolving soundscapes, from brilliant celestial pads to bone-shaking synth bass and laser beam leads. The new wavetable-inspired Seeds synthesis mode yields ear-grabbing timbral textures using sub-oscillators. Moreover, the Flavour knob leverages micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and other parameters to add sonic liveliness to your sonic textures. You also get per-note parameter locks, developed in collaboration with Aphex Twin, allowing individual parameter variations per note. Synthesists found Iridium’s numerous parameters and fathomless tweakability easy to access via its tactile control knobs, high-resolution display, and 16-pad touch matrix. Ultimately, Waldorf’s Iridium Desktop MK2 is a profoundly powerful sound‑design instrument, ready to push creative boundaries for anyone willing to explore its depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansive sound generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith three oscillators capable of operating in six different modes — Wavetable, Waveform, Resonator, Particle, Kernels, and the new Seeds synthesis, Iridium Desktop MK2 starts the signal chain with a bang! Like the Waldorf Quantum, Iridium features Waldorf’s proprietary wavetable oscillator, which produces dramatic, sweeping sound-generation. Standard waveforms, such as sawtooth, triangle, and square, are available, with additional waveshaping options, including warp, which lets you dynamically morph between waveforms. Resonator, Particle, and Kernels modes push the boundaries of synthesis, providing revolutionary ways for manipulating raw sounds into never-before-heard auditory emanations. Finally, Seeds delivers waypoint synthesis, providing you with sub-oscillators based on various methods like Ring Modulation, FM, Wavetable, Partials, and various Noise\/Dirt Types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimitless signal manipulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaldorf’s Iridium Desktop MK2 is a sound designer’s dream synth, packed with a slew of powerful modulators. Leveraging its digital topology, Iridium serves up a dual filter, six envelope generators, six LFOs, and a Komplex Modulator, exhibiting a level of precision and flexibility unavailable on other synths. Additionally, Iridium’s Digital Former gives you access to even more modulation tools — comb filtering, bitcrushing, and ring modulation, among others. Gritty and grimy, clean and surgical — Iridium’s modulators can do it all. Moreover, per-note parameter locks, inspired by Aphex Twin, allow individual parameter variations per note, while the Flavour control enables you to create micro-variations in timing, pitch, timbre, and more. Finally, Iridium empowers you with limitless routing options through its 40-slot Modulation Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive controls and multi-touch display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a synth this deep, one might expect to encounter convoluted menu navigation that can bog down the creative process. However, Waldorf went out of their way to deliver a streamlined experience. With its numerous knobs and classic synthesizer layout, Iridium Desktop MK2 is an impressive instrument that can be played like the subtractive synths of yore. But if you want to fully immerse yourself in Iridium’s sonic potential, dive into its gorgeous and intuitive high-resolution multi-touch display, which is designed to keep pace with your creativity and inspire you to sculpt evermore complex sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA formidable desktop module with an upgraded CPU, expanded RAM, and increased flash storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 voices polyphony; multitimbral with 4 layers, advanced multitimbral modes, mono, legato, and unisono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 stereo digital oscillators per voice, each capable of 6 synthesis algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavetable-inspired Seeds synthesis mode yields ear-grabbing timbral textures using sub-oscillators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavetable creation from audio and sample-based synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital dual resonant filter with selectable 2-pole and 4-pole slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Former gives you access to comb filtering, bitcrushing, ring modulation, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisualization and deeper sound editing via multi-touch display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 LFOs, 6 envelope generators, and multi-curve LFO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-note parameter locks, inspired by Aphex Twin, allow individual parameter variations per note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour knob leverages micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and other parameters to add sonic liveliness to sonic textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-step sequencer and arpeggiator with polyphonic modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40-slot modulation matrix and 4 x 4 pad matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster FX section with time-based and modulation effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,750+ factory patches; 4GB sample flash memory preloaded with 2GB factory samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutator patch randomizer generates unique sounds and presets quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eType: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eIridium Mk2 Synthesizer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eAnalog\/Digital: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003eDigital\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003ePads: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e16 x Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eAnalog Inputs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e2 x 1\/4\" (left, right)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eAnalog Outputs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e2 x 1\/4\" (left, right)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eHeadphones: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e1 x 1\/4\" TRS (rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eMIDI I\/O: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e3 x 5-pin DIN (in, thru, out)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eOther I\/O: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e4 x 1\/8\" CV (in), 2 x 1\/8\" Clock (in, out), 1 x 1\/8\" Start (in), 1 x 1\/8\" Gate (in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eUSB: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e1 x Type B (rear, computer), 1 x Type A (rear, controller)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003eMemory: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e1 x MicroSD Slot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"table__row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"table__header\"\u003ePower Supply: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"table__cell\"\u003e12V\/3A DC Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Waldorf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44663808786511,"sku":"IRIDIUMDESKTOPMK2","price":4099.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/top_1a5948fc-63d0-4d7b-ae7a-93982abca887.png?v=1773148176","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/waldorf-iridium-mk2-digital-polyphonic-desktop-synthesizer","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}