Waldorf Iridium Core, desktop synthesizer
The Core
The Waldorf Iridium Core is the core of the synthesis engine of the Quantum / Iridium platform. It is the heart of Waldorf’s most advanced hardware-based synthesis. The essence of forward-looking sound. The core.
Sonic explorer
The Waldorf Iridium Core contains 5 synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. Combined with a wide selection of digital filtering and editing options, Iridium Core lets you explore a vast sonic universe of electronic sounds. Iridium Core’s intuitive and simple graphical interface helps you keep your creativity flowing.
Wave Traveler
Its compact form factor makes the Iridium Core an ideal travel companion for all your sonic explorations and performances. It fits well in laptop-sized bags and in carry-on luggage it leaves enough room for all your other devices you need for your performances.
Driven by inspiration
The Waldorf Iridium Core comes with a huge collection of more than 1,700 factory presets and samples to stimulate your sonic wanderlust. Be inspired by the wide and diverse range of sound designers they have created to fuel your musical endeavors.
Waldorf Iridium Core Specification
-Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine-Software: Waldorf Synthesis Platform OSOscillators 3 Oscillators each capable of 5 synthesis modes:
-Wavetable-Waveform (VA)-Particle (Sampling and Granular Sampling)-Resonator Kernels (up to 6 sub-oscillators which can be interlinked through FM, AM or Wavetable-position at audio rate)Dual Stereo Filters per voice True stereo pathDual Digital Filter with independent modes:
-12/24dB LP/HP/BP in all combinations-Nave, Largo, PPG, Quantum and StateVariable models
-Analyzer displayed in Filter view-Filter curve animation when modulated (optional)-Sophisticated filter routing options with modulatable panning and levelsDigital Former -Filter models like State Variable, Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch-Comb filters, Bit-Crusher, various Drives, Ring-ModulationModulators
-6 Envelopes-6 LFOs-Komplex Modulator (LFO/Envelope combination with user-definable shape and morphing)Mod Matrix
-40 slots-Fast assign mode-One additional control amount per slot-Identical Sources and Destinations can be used multiple times until the matrix is fullEffects
-5 slots per layer-Various parallel and sequential routing options-Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
Performance Features waldorf iridium Core
Advanced Arpeggiator
Step sequencer with up to 64 steps (for notes as well as parameters)
2×4 button pads, assignable to notes or chords
4 freely assignable potentiometers
6 configurable macro buttons
Favourites screen for quick patch recall
XY control via touchscreen
Wheels touch screen for MIDI controls such as mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity
MPE compatible
Display
Industrial, highly responsive touchscreen
Brightness control
Resolution: 1024 × 600 pixels
Voices & Modes
12-note polyphony
Duo-tymbal
Modes: Mono, Legato and Unisono
Patches & Memory
More than 1,700 factory patches
Storage capacity: 7000 patch slots (0000-9999)
Compatible with patches from Quantum and other Iridium variants (and vice versa)
Category filter for patch list
2.6 GB sample flash memory, of which 2 GB is filled with factory samples
Connections
Stereo Audio Out: 2× TS jack
Stereo Audio In: 2× TS jack
Headphone output (TRS) with level control
DIN MIDI In & Out (mini-TRS Type A, 2 adapters to DIN included)
USB Type B (device) for MIDI connection to computer
USB Type A (host) for storage media and MIDI devices
MicroSD slot
2 high-resolution CV inputs (usable as modulation sources in the Mod Matrix)
Analog clock In & Out with clock divider settings
General
Rugged metal housing
Dimensions: 346 × 200 × 64 mm (including controls)
Weight: 2.2 kg
External power supply: Input 100-240 V AC / 50-60 Hz, Output 12 V DC / 3 A
What’s in the box?
Iridium Core Synthesizer
2× MIDI adapters (mini-TRS to DIN)
Nutrition
Printed Quick Start Guide
