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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.
NINE STEREO IR CABINETS
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.

THREE ICONIC AMPLIFIERS ADJUSTABLE ROOM AMBIENCE POWERED

HOUSE FULL-RANGE
Our Matrix Modeling™ process captures all the subtleties and unique tonal Iridium’s hybrid room reverb combines
PA SYSTEM
a 256 millisecond stereo impulse
MONITOR(S)
qualities of each amplifier. We’ve taken three iconic tube amps with distinct response with Strymon’s reverb tank algorithm for extended POWEREDdecay. This
HOUSE FULL-RANGE
characters and mathematically modeled every aspect of their circuitry with combination places your amp and PA cab in a natural sounding
SYSTEM
room (small,
MONITOR(S)
DIRECT
absolute precision to deliver the response, feel, and inspiring experience of medium, or large), creating a space
BOX
for your amp to open up and breathe.
playing through the original amps at their best. Taking the process a step further,
DIRECT
we’ve hot-rodded each amp to provide an extended range of tonal options beyond BOX
what was available from the original designs.

CONNECTING IRIDIUM POWERED

FULL-RANGE
MONITOR
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
ON STAGE IN THE STUDIO MONITOR

Connect a pedalboard containing Iridium to a house PA system for excellent Connect Iridium directly to a
repeatable tone, control, and flexibility in a live situation. recording interface for great guitar
Monitor through the house monitoring system or in-ear monitors. For a tone instantly without the need to
dedicated personal on-stage monitor, connect your pedalboard to a powered set up an amp or microphones.
full-range speaker.

POWERED
HOUSE FULL-RANGE AT HOME
PA SYSTEM MONITOR(S)
Connect headphones directly to
Iridium to experience immersive
classic amp tones in a natural
DIRECT
BOX
or sounding room without an amp.

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!
STEREO
MONO SUM USB

IN OUT L OUT R EXP/MIDI

SWITCHES
POWERED
FULL-RANGE
MONITOR
AMP CAB
AMP CAB

Selects one of three different amp types. Note that the round
chime
a
b
Selects one of three complimentary cabs for each amp type.
amp selection will alter the response of the DRIVE, BASS, punch c
Each cab contains two IRs (left and right). N
​ ote​: IRs can be
MIDDLE, and TREBLE knobs. DRIVE LEVEL
replaced using Strymon Impulse Manager software.

MIDDLE TREBLE

FAV BASS ROOM ON

FAV ON
Recalls a stored FAVORITE setting. Includes all knob and Activates amp, cab, and room processing. RED LED indicates
switch settings. Press and hold until the FAV LED blinks amp & ir cab
that the pedal is engaged. 
to save a new FAVORITE preset. 

AMP TYPES
round:​Based on* a Fender® Deluxe Reverb®, this
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.
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.
punch: Based on* a Marshall® Plexi, this powerful
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.

*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.
 STEREO
MONO SUM USB

IN OUT L OUT R EXP

KNOBS AMP CAB

round a
chime b
DRIVE LEVEL punch c
AMP CAB

Adjusts the amount of gain applied to the incoming signal. round

chime
a
b
Controls the output volume when the pedal is ON. Applies to
The character and response of the DRIVE setting is punch c
leftDRIVE LEVEL
and right outputs as well as the headphone output.
different for each amp type. DRIVE LEVEL
LEVEL TRIM: Press and hold ON footswitch for a few seconds
to enter Secondary Function mode. Release footswitch and
BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
then turn LEVEL to temporarily scale the output level. LEVEL
Adjusts the tone stack of the selected amp type to
BASS ROOM
MIDDLE TREBLE
FAV ON
TRIM is not saved as part of the FAVORITE setting and will
highlight the low frequencies. reset on pedal restart. This is a useful way to adjust
BASS ROOM the level
amp & ir cab

when using headphones.

MIDDLE FAV ON
Adjusts the tone stack of the round and punch amp
types to highlight the middle frequencies. Rolls off high amp & ir cab
frequencies as the knob is turned up for the chime amp
type. ROOM
Controls the level of natural room ambience.
TREBLE
ROOM SIZE: Press and hold ON footswitch for a few seconds to enter Secondary Function mode. Release
Adjusts the tone stack of the selected amp type to footswitch and then turn ROOM to select between three room sizes. ON LED will change color indicating
highlight the high frequencies. room size selection: Small (GREEN), Medium (AMBER), Large (RED).

REAR CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Selects input/output configuration modes. Stereo 1/8 inch headphone output. Designed to be
MONO​​: Use with a mono input signal such as a guitar. Output is stereo. used with relatively high impedance headphones
(between 25 to 70 ohms). LEVEL knob adjusts volume.
STEREO​: Use with a stereo input signal. Output is stereo.
Note:​The higher the impedance of your headphones,
SUM​: For a stereo input that is summed to MONO and sent out the OUT L jack.
the lower the output volume of Iridium’s headphone
output will be. 

STEREO
USB USB 9VDC
MONO SUM
IN OUT L OUT R EXP/MIDI
Can be used to load IR Use the included power supply or an adapter
files via computer. with the following rating: 9VDC center
negative. 500mA minimum.

EXP / MIDI Multifunction communication jack for external control of Iridium’s

features and functions. Use a standard TRS expression pedal to act as a volume
IN AMP OUTPUTS
CAB
round a pedal before the amp (default configuration). EXP / MIDI input can also be used
Instrument (default) or Line level chime Audio signal outputs. Use OUT L for
b
to connect a Strymon MiniSwitch, MultiSwitch Plus, or MIDI EXP cable for remote
punch c
input. See complete manual for mono output. preset selection and MIDI automation. See complete manual for details.
configuration details. TRS
DRIVEadapter LEVEL

cable required for stereo use.

MIDDLE TREBLE

FACTORY RESET & IMPULSE MANAGERBASS ROOM

FAV ON

FACTORY RESET
amp & ir cab
Press and Hold ON while connecting power. Hold until the LEDs stop blinking. STRYMON IMPULSE MANAGER SOFTWARE
Release the footswitch and turn the MIDDLE knob from 0-100% and back two (2) times. It’s easy to replace the pre-installed IRs with custom IRs from your own
Note: This will erase all custom IRs and presets and restore the factory default settings. collection by using Strymon Impulse Manager software.
Visit strymon.net/support/iridium to learn more and download the software.
STEREO STEREO STEREO
MONO SUM USB MONO SUM USB MONO SUM USB

IN OUT L OUT R EXP IN OUT L OUT R EXP IN OUT L OUT R EXP

SAMPLE SETTINGS

AMP CAB AMP CAB AMP CAB

round a round a round a
chime b chime b chime b
punch c punch c punch c

DRIVE LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL DRIVE LEVEL

MIDDLE TREBLE MIDDLE TREBLE MIDDLE TREBLE

BASS ROOM BASS ROOM BASS ROOM

FAV CLEAN JANGLE ON FAV CLASSIC CLEAN ON FAV PUNCHED UP ON

Roomamp & ir cabSmall

Size: Room amp
Size: Medium
& ir cab Roomamp
Size: Large
& ir cab

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