Waldorf Iridium Core Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer

The Waldorf Iridium Core provides the core 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

Iridium Core contains 5 synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. Combined with a broad selection of digital filter and processing options Iridium Core lets you explore a huge sonic universe of electronic sound. Iridium Core’s intuitive and easy graphical interface helps you to keep your flow of creativity.

WAVE TRAVELLER

The compact form factor makes Iridium Core an ideal companion to travel with you to all your sonic explorations and performances. It fits well into laptop size bags and in carry on-baggage it leaves enough space to all your other devices you need for your performances.

DRIVEN BY INSPIRATION

Iridium Core comes with a huge collection of more than 1700 factory presets and samples to drive your sonic Wanderlust. Get inspired what the broad and diverse array of sound designers have created to fuel your musical endeavors.

TEAM PLAYER

Iridium Core integrates into various live performance and studio setups. Its connects with your modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers. The compact form factor fits well into your tabletop or space limited setups.

FAMILY MEMBER

Iridium Core shares the same software platform like Quantum, Iridium Desktop & Iridium Keyboard. All instruments are powered by the Waldorf synthesizer OS and will receive joint updates. Thus, the whole family participates from future enhancements and developments.

FEATURES:

• Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine
• 3 Oscillators each capable of 5 synthesis modes
• True stereo pathDual Digital Filter with independent modes
• Filter models like State Variable, Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch
• 6 Envelopes, 6 LFOs, and Komplex Modulator (LFO/Envelope combination with user-definable shape and morphing)
• Mod Matrix with40 slots and fast assign mode
• Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
• Advanced Arpeggiator
• Step-sequencer with up to 64 steps for notes and parameters
• 2x4 button pads assignable to notes or chords
• 4 user-assignable potentiometers
• 6 user-configurable macro buttons
• Favorites screen for quick patch recall
• XY control on touchscreen
• Wheels touchscreen for MIDI controls like mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity
• MPE capable
• Industrial-grade highly responsive touch screen with Brightness control
• 12 voice polyphony, duo-timbral with Mono, Legato and Unisono modes
• Over 1700 factory patches
• Capacity of 7000 patch memory slots (numbers 0000-9999 can be used)
• Patches from Quantum and other Iridium variants can be loaded and vice-versa
• Category filter for patch list
• 2.6 GB sample flash memory preloaded with 2 GB factory samples