Waldorf Iridium Core
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Waldorf
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A Direct Heir to the Quantum, in Expander Format
Unveiled after the Quantum (2018), the Waldorf Iridium carries forward the brand's "quantum synthesizer" DNA in a more compact expander format. It retains Waldorf's premium philosophy: smooth navigation via the touchscreen, ergonomics designed for fast creation, and a sound architecture capable of covering evolving textures as well as percussive, cinematic, or ultra-modern timbres.Who Is It For, and What Are Its Uses?
The Iridium is aimed at advanced to expert musicians who want to go beyond classic sounds. It excels in electro, techno, ambient, synthwave, pop, and film scoring, with strong potential for experimentation. In the studio, its multi-synthesis engine and deep modulation make it a formidable sound design tool; live, MPE support, pads, and quick parameter access encourage expressive and evolving performance.Technical specifications
| Arpeggiator | Yes | Semi-modular | No |
| Sampler | Yes | Synthesis type | Wavetables, Digital, Modelization, sampling, FM, Granular |
| Max polyphony | 12 | Vocoder | No |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Category | Digital synth |
| MPE compatible | Yes | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Waldorf Iridium Core compatible with MPE and MIDI 2.0?
MPE compatibility is built-in, with enhanced polyphonic pitch bend precision through OS 3.3.0. MIDI 2.0 also allows for high-resolution parameter control.
How many voices of polyphony does this synthesizer offer?
The sound architecture delivers up to 12 voices of polyphony. Each voice can use three oscillators selectable from five types of generators.
What types of synthesis are available on the Iridium Core?
Five engines are available per oscillator: wavetable, waveforms, granular particles, resonator, and Kernels. This structure covers digital synthesis, modeling, sampling, and FM.
Can presets be imported and saved?
Presets can be loaded and saved via USB or SD card. A 2 GB internal memory is provided for storage, while Nave preset import is supported.
What audio connectivity is present?
The connections include two main outputs on 6.3 mm jacks, two line inputs on 6.3 mm jacks, and a stereo headphone output in the same format.
