User Manual Content Content Foreword .................................................................................................................... 4 Sound Parameter ...................................................................................................... 26 Control Features & Connections ................................................................................ 6 Overview oF Functions ..................................................................................... 26 Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 6 Oscillator Section ................................................................................................ 27 Rear Panel Connections ..................................................................................... 7 The Wavetable Oscillator ................................................................................ 28 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 8 The WaveForm Oscillator ................................................................................ 42 Setup and Connections ............................................................................................ 11 The Particle Generator ..................................................................................... 48 The Resonator ...................................................................................................... 58 Setup ........................................................................................................................ 11 The Kernel Synthesis Mode ............................................................................ 65 Connections .......................................................................................................... 11 Oscillator Mixer (OSC MIX) Section ............................................................ 79 The Rear Panel Connections ......................................................................... 13 Dual Filter Section .............................................................................................. 80 Physical Security ................................................................................................ 15 Digital Former Section ..................................................................................... 88 The Play Button Section .................................................................................. 16 Envelopes Section .............................................................................................. 98 The Basic Functions Buttons ......................................................................... 17 LFO Section ........................................................................................................ 104 The 16 Pads and Mode Buttons ................................................................... 17 The EfFects .......................................................................................................... 109 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................ 18 The Modulations oF Iridium ........................................................................ 125 Switching On / OFF ............................................................................................. 18 Komplex Modulator ........................................................................................ 130 Master Volume .................................................................................................... 18 Additional Modes .................................................................................................... 138 Panic Function ..................................................................................................... 18 Master Mode Page ........................................................................................... 138 The Iridium Mode Pages ................................................................................. 18 PerForm Mode Page ........................................................................................ 140 Tempo and Play Button ................................................................................... 19 Wheels Tab ......................................................................................................... 140 The Touchscreen Display ............................................................................... 19 Favorites Tab ..................................................................................................... 141 Loading Programs ............................................................................................. 20 Autoplay Tab ..................................................................................................... 142 Editing Parameters ........................................................................................... 23 XY Pad Tab .......................................................................................................... 152 Saving Programs ................................................................................................. 24 2 Iridium Manual Content Layer Mode Page .............................................................................................. 154 Global Mode ........................................................................................................ 163 Scope Tab ............................................................................................................ 163 Pitch Tab .............................................................................................................. 164 Audio Tab ............................................................................................................ 165 MIDI Tab .............................................................................................................. 168 Settings Tab ........................................................................................................ 170 System Tab ......................................................................................................... 173 Working with the Pads .................................................................................. 175 Loading & Editing Samples .................................................................................... 181 Appendix ................................................................................................................. 190 Wavetable Synthesis ...................................................................................... 190 WaveForm Oscillators Introduction ......................................................... 192 A Short Introduction to Granular Synthesis ......................................... 198 Filter Introduction ........................................................................................... 198 Updating the System SoFtware ................................................................... 200 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 201 Modulation Sources and Destinations .................................................... 203 Technical Data ................................................................................................... 207 Glossary ................................................................................................................ 208 Product Support ............................................................................................... 214 3 Iridium Manual Foreword Foreword Thank you For purchasing the WaldorF Iridium. You now Hint own a high-class desktop synthesizer Featuring a wide WaldorF Music is not liable For any erroneous inFormation range oF unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality – contained in this manual. The contents oF this manual may made in Germany! be updated at any time without prior notice. We made every efFort to ensure the inFormation herein is accurate What to read? and that the manual contains no contradictory inFormati- on. WaldorF Music extends no liabilities in regard to this The biggest problem with any manual is to Find a way to manual other than those required by local law. address the needs oF absolute beginners and experts alike. Some people read a manual cover to cover while others This manual or any portion of it may not be reproduced in don’t even touch it. Opting For the latter is a poor choice, any Form without the manuFacturer's written consent. especially when the manual describes a WaldorF instru- WaldorF Music GmbH, Lilienthalstraße 7, ment. D-53424 Remagen, Germany Anyone reading the Following manual is in For a lot oF Fun while learning about and working with the WaldorF Iridium. Your WaldorF Team 4 Iridium Manual Foreword Iridium Development Team We would like to thank Software: RolF Wöhrmann Karsten Dubsch, Willie Eckl, Joachim Flor, Roger Keller, Jonathan Miller, Pierre Nozet, Miroslav Pindus, Oliver Hardware/Housing: Oliver Rockstedt, Frank Rockstedt, Vladimir Salnikov, Winfried Schuld, Lukas Schneider, RolF Wöhrmann Schütte, Michael von Garnier, Kurt ‘Lu’ Wangard, Haibin Design: Axel Hartmann Wu and anyone we have Forgotten. Manual: Holger Steinbrink Iridium contains Sounds from Revision: 2.5.1, June 2020 Kurt Ader, AlbertZ, BT (Brian Transeau), CO5MA, Maxime r Please visit our website for further support and Dangles,