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Iridium Manual
The Modulations of Iridium
Modulation can be described as a signal-generating unit’s
influence upon a sound parameter. The terms used in this
context are ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’. Iridium offers 40
independent modulation assignments (slots) each with
individual settings of source, destination, and amount. The
Modulation Matrix (Mod Matrix) is key to the power of
every Waldorf synthesizer, so start experimenting with it
right now
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A complete table of all available sources and destina-
tions can be found in the Appendix.
How to set up a modulation
Iridium offers an easy way to determine modulation by
using the dials on the panel. This modulation assignment
can be called up in different ways:
•
Press the
MOD
button
or
•
Tap on one of the display parameter names (the three
parameters on the left and right side) to open a pop-up
menu. Select the
Modulation
option. Keep in mind that
not all parameters include this option.
The display shows the
Modulation Assignment
window.
The basic concept is to select a modulation destination
first (a parameter or function to be modulated), then select
a modulation source (a function, such as an LFO or a
wheel, that will modulate the destination) and finally de-
termine the amount of modulation. This is also called mo-
dulation depth or intensity.
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If you have opened the Modulation Assignment
window by clicking on a display parameter, the mo-
dulation destination is already defined by this para-
meter.
This is how the Modulation Assignment works:
1)
If you have pressed the
Mod
button, first select a
modulation destination by turning one of the pa-
rameter dials that are lit in blue. This step is not
necessary if the
Modulation
option is selected in
the pop-up menu of a display parameter.
2)
Select the corresponding modulation source by
either turning one of the available panel dial
sources (the LED below any dials/sources is lit in
yellow). By turning the dial you can directly set
the desired modulation amount. This will be also
shown in the display.
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