PRE-ORDER, FIRST BATCHES EXPECTED IN MAY/JUNE
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.
Iridium Desktop MK2
New MK2 features marked in blue.
Specification
• 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
Overall
• 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
What’s In the Box?
• Iridium Desktop MK2 Synthesizer
• Power Supply
• Printed Quick Start Guide
