Waldorf Iridium has made the impossible possible. The mighty synth engine from Quantum is now available in a compact form. Tracing the footsteps of its bigger brother, Iridium features all the synthesis elements of Quantum as well in a rack-compatible format. The combination of the powerful engine, incredible flexibility and detailed sound shaping facilities creates sheer endless possibilities of sound. Yet, the comprehensive layout and easy-to-understand structure lets you design your own sounds in no time. Sporting a solid metal casing and the same high level of craftsmanship like Quantum, Iridium is now ready to take over studios and stages throughout the world.
this might devalue my quantum quickly. I wonder what the sound difference is on the filters? Whats the hardware difference that gives this one 16 voice vs 8 of the quantum?
Interesting addition of these 16 lit pads to the user interface. Sixteen pads sixteen voices.
For the moment i will presume velocity sensitive and perhaps aftertouch sensitive pads. And multi-color backlit too.
ADDED TWO DAYS LATER: There is no velocity, no aftertouch on the pads, and they are not meant to be drummed.
Seems to my imagination that this is headed into a different performance space from the Quantum – rather than being just a rackmount / desktop Quantum.
this is nnice but that price 
