Waldorf Iridium MK2 Features More Ram, Storage + Aphex Twin’s Parameter Locks
Waldorf has officially introduced the Iridium Desktop MK2, a new generation that features a new design, an improved CPU board with more RAM and flash storage, and feature created in collaboration with Aphex Twin, Per-Note-Parameter-Locks.
Here’s what’s new in the Waldorf Iridium MK2:
More Memory, Layers & Sound
With the increased memory capacity, you can change the multi-timbral layer count from 2 to 4. In addition to layered and split modes, the new MK2 also features more advanced multi-timbral modes, such as round-robin and random-robin.
Per-Note-Parameter-Locks
The Iridium MK2 features Per-Note-Parameter-Locks, a feature created in collaboration with Aphex Twin
The Iridium MK2 features Per-Note-Parameter-Locks, a feature created in collaboration with Aphex Twin (Richard D. James), a long-term Iridium Desktop user.
With this feature, each of the 128 notes can be assigned up to 16 individual parameter variations, by simply holding a note and turning knobs.
This system allows each note to have a different set of parameters. You can even change the synthesis mode of oscillators for each note or change effect parameters.
Per-Note-Parameter-Locks are saved with each patch and can be inspected and edited on a dedicated page.
Seeds – The Sixth Synthesis Sense
The added RAM also allows a new sixth synthesis method for each of the three oscillators.
Inspired by wavetable synthesis, Waldorf has found a way to dynamically synthesize waypoints from sub-oscillators, called “Seeds”. These can be controlled and recombined using techniques like ring modulation and frequency modulation, and enriched with noise and other non-pitched material.
Protein’s “Flavour” Knob
The new knob called “Flavour” adds sonic liveliness using our new concept of micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and a whole set of additional parameters, introduced with the Protein synthesizer.
The Waldorf Iridium mk2 is priced at € 2,399.00 but is currently listed as out of stock.
