Strymon Iridium Quick Start Manual

WELCOME TO IRIDIUM

Iridium gives you inspiring tube amp responsiveness, unprecedented impulse
response speaker cabinet realism, and controllable natural sounding room
ambience. There are three different amp types, each with three different speaker
cabinet options that complement the tonality of the amp. Iridium is designed to be
used with guitar and pedal input levels as well as line level inputs, and features
stereo inputs and outputs.

THREE ICONIC AMPLIFIERS

Our Matrix Modeling™ process captures all the subtleties and unique tonal
qualities of each amplifier. We've taken three iconic tube amps with distinct
characters and mathematically modeled every aspect of their circuitry with
absolute precision to deliver the response, feel, and inspiring experience of
playing through the original amps at their best. Taking the process a step further,
we've hot-rodded each amp to provide an extended range of tonal options beyond
what was available from the original designs.

CONNECTING IRIDIUM

ON STAGE

Connect a pedalboard containing Iridium to a house PA system for excellent
repeatable tone, control, and flexibility in a live situation.
Monitor through the house monitoring system or in-ear monitors. For a
dedicated personal on-stage monitor, connect your pedalboard to a powered
full-range speaker.
HOUSE
PA SYSTEM
DIRECT
or
BOX
Iridium can be used in several other configurations. See complete manual for details. Because the purpose of Iridium is to deliver amp and cab tones, it is not desirable to
enable Iridium in front of a guitar amp. Never connect the speaker output of a guitar amplifier to Iridium!

SWITCHES

POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR
AMP
Selects one of three different amp types. Note that the
amp selection will alter the response of the DRIVE, BASS,
MIDDLE, and TREBLE knobs.
FAV
Recalls a stored FAVORITE setting. Includes all knob and
switch settings. Press and hold until the FAV LED blinks
to save a new FAVORITE preset.
AMP TYPES
round: Based on* a Fender Deluxe Reverb
®
amp is clean, bright, and mid-scooped with plenty
of headroom. Set MIDDLE at noon for the original
tonal characteristics of the Deluxe. Turn down
MIDDLE for a more scooped sound, or turn it up for
tweed-era tones.
*All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Strymon. These product names, descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose
of identifying the specific products that were studied during Strymon's sound design process. Fender and Deluxe Reverb are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Vox is a
registered trademark of Vox R&D Limited. Marshall is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc.
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR(S)
IN
, this
®
chime: Based on* the Brilliant channel of a Vox
AC30TB, this amp is jangly and bright. The MIDDLE
control acts as a tone cut knob, providing high-end
roll-off. Setting DRIVE beyond 3 o'clock activates a
frequency-shaped front end boost.
NINE STEREO IR
Iridium's speaker cabinets offer a level of realism and ultra-lifelike
responsiveness unprecedented in outboard effects. Iridium delivers full
stereo 24bit 96kHz resolution for the entire 500 milliseconds of its speaker
cabinet impulse responses, allowing you to use the very best impulse
responses available.

ADJUSTABLE ROOM AMBIENCE

Iridium's hybrid room reverb combines a 256 millisecond stereo impulse
response with Strymon's reverb tank algorithm for extended decay. This
combination places your amp and cab in a natural sounding room (small,
medium, or large), creating a space for your amp to open up and breathe.

IN THE STUDIO

Connect Iridium directly to a
recording interface for great guitar
tone instantly without the need to
set up an amp or microphones.

AT HOME

Connect headphones directly to
Iridium to experience immersive
classic amp tones in a natural
sounding room without an amp.
STEREO
USB
MONO SUM
OUT L OUT R EXP/MIDI
AMP CAB
round a
chime b
punch c
DRIVE LEVEL
MIDDLE TREBLE
BASS ROOM
FAV ON
amp & ir cab
QUICK START GUIDE
Download the complete manual at
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CABINETS
HOUSE
PA SYSTEM
HOUSE
PA SYSTEM
DIRECT
BOX
DIRECT
BOX
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR
CAB
Selects one of three complimentary cabs for each amp type.
Each cab contains two IRs (left and right). Note : IRs can be
replaced using Strymon Impulse Manager software.
ON
Activates amp, cab, and room processing.
that the pedal is engaged.
punch: Based on* a Marshall
amp is meatier, with higher gain than the other
®
two, and has a powerful midrange response plus
a buttery smooth overdrive. Set the DRIVE control
above 2 o'clock to access custom hot-rodded Plexi
high gain tones.
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR(S)
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR(S)
RED LED indicates
Plexi, this powerful
®