Great overview. I have Iridium Core sitting on my studio desk where I can access it so easily. It's my favourite hardware synth... so lovely to program and just endless depth. A real sound designer's dream.
The only thing I wish Waldorf techs should solve asap is the limited sample memory. When loading aftermarket soundsets like Kevin Schroeder, you get the message "sample missing" too often on many presets.
I also love the Iridium, and everything you say is true, I think. I do have to say that I encounter digital clicking noises quite regularly, which does not hurt if you are after sounds with strong transients anyway, but with softer sounds it can be quite annoying. This does happen with factory presets and I have not yet found a way to avoid it. But otherwise, yes, an exceptional synth.
Really, a very good overview in this video. I was interested in this Iridium, but when I found out it wasn't multi-timbral and only for 16 notes of polyphony, I really didn't buy it. I use it with my Waldorf Blofeld which still generates good melodies with the arpeggiator, same functions as the one seen with Iridium and Waldorf Quantum. It's also fun to have 2 bass samples in a preset and use the arpeggiator randomly. Is very crazy stuff.
The iridium sounds freakin awesome. As someone from a church background, I can't understand why you barely see these used for live performances, especially in houses of worship.
I just got a core and you're right the swing is solid (as is the sync) .... build quality is exellent but i do find that while knobs are super high quality , the encoders around the screen are on the woobly side , don't you think so ? Was hesitating between this and a prophet 12 and a digitone 2 ... (witchg is more limited but more a composition tolls than a sound generation one)
Iridium owner here. It is a fabulous synth, but where is the VST to control the synth from a computer? The preset management approach is antiquated as updates are cumbersome. Like the Korg Wavestate, we would benefit significantly from a computer interface. Just make it available to hardware owners, so you don't cannibalize the market share of your product line. Otherwise, good build, good sound, worth the money and the rest. It is fabulous. Kevin Schroeder is my favorite sound designer for the Iridium.
Great overview. I have Iridium Core sitting on my studio desk where I can access it so easily. It's my favourite hardware synth... so lovely to program and just endless depth. A real sound designer's dream.
I've got the Iridium Desktop last week. I'm so happy with. I special love the workflow. The synth as its own is so complex but no complicated
Couldn't agree more!
Love my iridium keys, thanks for sharing real user info and experience. I really have no complaints about it. My favorite for sure.
Very interesting. I was looking at a couple of other synths but I think this steals the show.
Thank you for your kind words! It’s always great to hear when a review helps someone make their decision.
The only thing I wish Waldorf techs should solve asap is the limited sample memory.
When loading aftermarket soundsets like Kevin Schroeder, you get the message "sample missing" too often on many presets.
Fantastic synth. Thanks for making this 👍
I own the Quantum Mk2 for a month now, long term review in 2025, but I love what you do with Iridium!
I also love the Iridium, and everything you say is true, I think. I do have to say that I encounter digital clicking noises quite regularly, which does not hurt if you are after sounds with strong transients anyway, but with softer sounds it can be quite annoying. This does happen with factory presets and I have not yet found a way to avoid it. But otherwise, yes, an exceptional synth.
I concur-The Keyboard is quality along with everything else!
Really, a very good overview in this video.
I was interested in this Iridium, but when I found out it wasn't multi-timbral and only for 16 notes of polyphony, I really didn't buy it.
I use it with my Waldorf Blofeld which still generates good melodies with the arpeggiator, same functions as the one seen with Iridium and Waldorf Quantum.
It's also fun to have 2 bass samples in a preset and use the arpeggiator randomly. Is very crazy stuff.
The iridium sounds freakin awesome. As someone from a church background, I can't understand why you barely see these used for live performances, especially in houses of worship.
Great video. This beast really needs an auto value for the midi clock, i hate to change between internal and external clock.
I just got a core and you're right the swing is solid (as is the sync) .... build quality is exellent but i do find that while knobs are super high quality , the encoders around the screen are on the woobly side , don't you think so ? Was hesitating between this and a prophet 12 and a digitone 2 ... (witchg is more limited but more a composition tolls than a sound generation one)
My encoders are rock solid as well. I think you made a good choice.
The Quantum not only has more keys, it also has a bigger screen and many more knobs.
Iridium owner here. It is a fabulous synth, but where is the VST to control the synth from a computer? The preset management approach is antiquated as updates are cumbersome. Like the Korg Wavestate, we would benefit significantly from a computer interface. Just make it available to hardware owners, so you don't cannibalize the market share of your product line. Otherwise, good build, good sound, worth the money and the rest. It is fabulous. Kevin Schroeder is my favorite sound designer for the Iridium.
Good to hear, will check into this presets!
sounds lovely... damn
Love mine! 👍
Bro, is there any dust in your studio..? 🤔😅 Can't wait to see your review for the NordWave2 😎 nice video, well done, entertaining as always
I have a big paint brush that I use to clean things before I film them... Looking forward to making the Wave 2 vids
I think,i go for the core.
My deserted island with power list Waldorf Quantum and Kawai MP11se😮