Iridium Core
Waldorf Discontinued

Iridium Core

Compact desktop-format synthesizer module that carries the core sound engine of the Waldorf Quantum / Iridium platform. It suits musicians who want a portable unit that fits into studio, live and modular setups.

  • 5 synthesis engines in a compact unit
  • Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM, Resonator
  • More than 1700 factory presets and samples
  • Same software platform as Quantum and Iridium
  • Joint OS updates with the wider family
  • Fits laptop-sized bags for travel
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Description

Iridium Core is a compact hardware synthesizer built around the same engine used in the Quantum and Iridium line. It offers five synthesis engines: Wavetable, Multi- and Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM and Resonator. These are paired with a range of digital filters and processing options and operated through a graphical interface.

The unit ships with more than 1700 factory presets and samples. Its small footprint lets it fit into laptop-sized bags and tabletop setups, which makes it practical for travel and for gigs with limited space.

It is designed to work alongside modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers. Because it runs the same Waldorf synthesiser OS as Quantum, Iridium Desktop and Iridium Keyboard, it receives the same joint software updates as the rest of that family.

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Specifications

Brand
Waldorf
Model
Iridium Core
Category
Synths and keyboards › Synthesizers

Sound engine

Synthesis engines
5
Engine types
Wavetable, Multi- & Granular-Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM, Resonator
Filters and processing
Broad selection of digital filter and processing options

Content

Factory presets and samples
More than 1700

Interface

User interface
Graphical interface

Connectivity

Connects to
Modular synths, drum machines, sequencers and computers

Software

Operating system
Waldorf synthesiser OS
Platform
Shared with Quantum, Iridium Desktop and Iridium Keyboard
Updates
Joint updates across the family

Physical

Form factor
Compact, fits laptop-size bags

Documents

PDF User manualPDF · by the maker

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