Waldorf Iridium Core
Product information "Waldorf Iridium Core"
The Core
Iridium Core is the core synthesis engine of the Quantum / Iridium platform. It is the heart of Waldorf's most advanced hardware-based synthesis. The essence of a forward-looking sound. The core.
Sonic Explorer
Iridium Core includes 5 synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- & Granular Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. Combined with a wide range of digital filter and processing options, Iridium Core enables exploration of a vast sonic universe of electronic sounds. Iridium Core's intuitive and easy-to-use graphical interface helps you unleash your creativity.
Wave Traveller
The compact form factor makes Iridium Core an ideal travel companion for all your sonic explorations and performances. It fits neatly into laptop bags and leaves enough space in carry-on luggage for all the other gear you need for your shows.
Powered by inspiration
Iridium Core ships with a huge collection of more than 1,700 presets and samples to spark your sonic curiosity. Be inspired by the large and diverse selection of sound designers to push your musical endeavours forward.
Team player
Iridium Core can be integrated into various live performance and studio setups. It can be connected with modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers. The compact form factor sits neatly in tabletop or space-restricted setups.
Family member
Iridium Core uses the same software platform as Quantum, Iridium Desktop and Iridium Keyboard. All instruments run on the Waldorf Synthesizer OS and receive shared updates. This way the whole family benefits from future expansions and developments.
Until 31 December 2025, Waldorf is offering an exclusive deal for new Iridium users:
- Anyone who buys an Iridium Keyboard from an authorised Waldorf dealer receives 2 free Waldorf plugins* of their choice + the "Dark Bloom" soundset by Martha Bahr (worth over €300 in total)
- Anyone who buys an Iridium Core receives 1 free Waldorf plugin* of their choice + the "Dark Bloom" soundset by Martha Bahr (worth over €150 in total)
* This offer applies to desktop versions only – iOS is excluded
How to redeem the offer:
- Buy your Iridium Keyboard or Iridium Core from an authorised Waldorf dealer
- Send a copy of your purchase receipt (dated between 1 October and 31 December 2025) to coupon@waldorfmusic.com
- Specify the name or names of the plugin(s) you would like to receive
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 346 x 200 x 64 mm
- Display: Industrial strength touchscreen, extremely smooth
- Effects: 5 Slots pro Layer: Verschiedene parallele und sequenzielle Routing-Optionen; Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Kompressor, Tremolo
- Includes: 2x MIDI Adapter (Mini-TRS to DIN), Netzteil, Quick Start
- Memory: microSD
- Other in/outputs: Stereo-Audio-Ausgang: 2x TS-Buchsen, Stereo-Audioeingang: 2x TS-Buchsen, Kopfhörer TRS-Ausgang mit Pegelregler
- Playing Aids: XY-Steuerung auf Touchscreen, Touchscreen-Wheels für MIDI-Steuerungen wie Modulationsrad, Pitch Bend, Aftertouch und Anschlagstärke
- Polyphony: 12
- Sample Expansion: 2 GB User Sample Memory
- Sequencer: Step-Sequenzer mit bis zu 64 Steps für Noten und Parameter
- Subcategory: Expander
- Synthesis: Wavetable, Classic Waveforms, Granular Sampler, Resonator
- USB / MIDI: DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Typ A (zwei Adapter auf DIN MIDI-Buchsen im Lieferumfang enthalten), USB Typ B (Device) für MIDI-Verbindung zum Computer, USB Typ A (Host) für Speichermedien und MIDI-Geräte
- Weight: 2,2 kg
- Kompatibel mit der Waldorf Quantum Synthesizer-Engine
- 3 Oszillatoren mit jeweils 5 Synthesemodi
- True Stereo Path Dual Digital Filter mit unabhängigen Modi
- 6 Hüllkurven, 6 LFOs, Komplexer Modulator (LFO/Hüllkurven-Kombination mit benutzerdefinierbarer Form und Morphing)
- Mod Matrix mit 40 Slots
- Über 1700 werkseitige Patches, Kapazität von 7000 Patch-Speicherplätzen (Nummern 0000-9999 können verwendet werden), Patches von Quantum und anderen Iridium-Varianten können geladen werden und umgekehrt, Kategoriefilter für Patch-Liste, 2,6 GB Sample-Flas
- 12-stimmig polyphon, duo-timbral
- sound generation: digital
