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WolfKay · Post by **WolfKay** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:12 pm

I think we got a winner here: Waldorf Iridium

zerocrossing · Post by **zerocrossing** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:29 pm

They took the link down, but that cat is out of the bag. Looks like it may not have the analog filters of the Quantum... which is a shame. Will it be worth the money for what’s basically a hardware Omnisphere? Hm...

WolfKay · Post by **WolfKay** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:45 pm

Well, half the price for twice the number of voices doesn't quite look like a ripoff!

Think of what you get for that price: kernel oscillators, resonators, Komplex modulator and so on, which you won't find in any soft synth.

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:12 pm

in a world of classic reissues maybe someone should whisper "microwave" in to the right ears...

Distorted Horizon · Post by **Distorted Horizon** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:17 pm

Mushy Mushy · Post by **Mushy Mushy** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 6:19 pm

zerocrossing wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:29 pm that cat is out of the bag.

I'm not a cat person but that could be about to change

gentleclockdivider · Post by **gentleclockdivider** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:39 pm

zerocrossing wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:29 pm They took the link down, but that cat is out of the bag. Looks like it may not have the analog filters of the Quantum... which is a shame. Will it be worth the money for what’s basically a hardware Omnisphere? Hm...

Does omnisphere have kernels that do genuine fm ( phase modulation )
I don't think so

deastman · Post by **deastman** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:41 pm

Cool! I might have to get one to layer with my Quantum.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:44 pm

Interesting that they stopped with the James Bond movie references in the synth's name.

Chrisk-K · Post by **Chrisk-K** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:43 am

Just OMG!

pdxindy · Post by **pdxindy** » Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:33 am

gentleclockdivider wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:39 pm
zerocrossing wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:29 pm They took the link down, but that cat is out of the bag. Looks like it may not have the analog filters of the Quantum... which is a shame. Will it be worth the money for what’s basically a hardware Omnisphere? Hm...
Does omnisphere have kernels that do genuine fm ( phase modulation )
I don't think so

Omnisphere also doesn't allow user multi-samples. Also, can Omni import Serum wavetables? Then there is 6 operator FM. The Waldorf Quantum can re-sample itself, or sample incoming audio. Omni doesn't do that either

Ingonator · Post by **Ingonator** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:54 pm

Today i received a newsletter about it and it's at the official website now:
https://www.waldorfmusic.com/en/iridium

https://www.waldorfmusic.com/en/hardwar ... 78-iridium

Information about the filters:

Iridium features three digital filters per voice. Two in the Dual Filter section and another one in the Digital Former. Several types are available to choose from:

12 or 24dB and Lowpass/Highpass/Bandpass with optional saturation or dirtiness.
Various filter models are available including those from Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG 3V.
The Dual Filter section can be controlled independently or together in several different link modes.
The Digital Former offers all the filter types and models from the Dual Filter plus unusual models like Comb, Drive, Bitcrusher and more in addition.

All filters retain a true stereo signal throughout the entire structure of the instrument.

Specs: https://www.waldorfmusic.com/en/specifications-iridium

zvenx · Post by **zvenx** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:58 pm

I got that email with the link and listened and wondered if my ears have moved on from hardware.
Or maybe it is just this specific piece of hardware.
rsp

excuse me please · Post by **excuse me please** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:25 pm

@Ingo
Thanks the info!
Sounds good to me.

excuse me please · Post by **excuse me please** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:46 pm

PS really like the end of the vid: 7:30

Waldorf Iridium (16-voice duotimbral desktop Quantum)