WALDORF Iridium
Rising from the ashes of PPG – long acknowledged as the company that brought wavetable synthesis to the masses through the development of its early wave synths – Waldorf has always held a unique position in the industry. Many attempts have been made to bring this kind of wavetable technology back to the fore but it was Waldorf’s Quantum that best updated the PPG Wave for the modern age.
Bedecked with a touchscreen and onboard pots, the Quantum strengthened the argument for wavetable as a unique and creative sound source packaged in a hands-on format. But while it deserves its flagship reputation, it comes with a flagship price.
QUANTUM LEAP
Wisely, Waldorf always sought to place the Quantum in a desktop box, which in essence is what the Iridium is: a desktop synth. Waldorf has, however, made some slight alterations that might have Quantum owners pondering a switch.
The Iridium is designed to fit on your desk, in essentially the same case that houses the Waldorf Kyra. It’s not small but it packs a lot of functionality, and anything smaller would clearly result in a loss of control. It’s also fairly heavy at 5.4kg, important if you’re considering mounting the module using the VESA mounting
