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Waldorf Iridium Keyboard

CurrentReleased 2022

The all-digital Quantum engine on a 49-key Fatar keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and a knob-per-function panel. Each of three oscillators can be wavetable, virtual analogue, granular sampler, resonator or FM kernels, and the 2GB sample memory loads your own material. It suits sound designers who want deep digital synthesis with a big touchscreen.

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
Waldorf
Status
Current
Released
2022

Sound engine

Engine
Digital (multi-engine)
Voices
16
Polyphony
16 voices
Oscillators
3 per voice; modes: wavetable, waveform (virtual analogue), particle (granular sampling), resonator, kernels (FM)
Filter
Dual digital stereo filters (Nave, Largo and PPG models, comb) plus Former section
Multi-timbral parts
2
Sequencer
Step sequencer up to 32 steps for notes and parameters, plus arpeggiator

Keyboard

Keys
49
Key size
Full
Key action
Semi-weighted
Aftertouch
Polyphonic
Keybed
Fatar TP/8SK

Format

Format
Keyboard
Motorised knobs
No
Features
Polyphonic aftertouch, MPE capable, Touchscreen, 2GB user sample memory, 40-slot mod matrix, 4 CV inputs plus gate, trigger and clock, Quantum patch compatible, Five-slot master effects rack

Connections

MIDI ports
DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB
CV / Gate
Yes

Size & weight

Dimensions (W × D × H)
851 × 355 × 110 mm
Weight
14 kg

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