Waldorf Iridium Core

Iridium Core
Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer

The Iridium Core contains 5 synthesis engines at the heart of this compact machine: Wavetable, Multi-& Granular Sampling, Waveform, Kernel FM, and Resonator, all whilst running off the Quantum/Iridium engine. You can explore a whole host of sonic capabilities with the broad selection filter and processing options that are accessible through the user-friendly interface.

Compact, yet powerful, the Iridium Core features the same OS updates just like the other Quantum/Iridium instruments in the range. You can simply integrate the Iridium Core into any studio or live performance setups, connecting to modular synths, drum machines, sequencers, and computers alike. The Iridium gives you the freedom to be expressive with your sound and experiment with a fantastic range of sonic capabilities.

Features:

• 12 voices polyphony; dual-timbral in split or layered mode
  
• 3 stereo digital oscillators per voice, each capable of 5 synthesis algorithms
  
• Wavetable creation from audio and sample-based synthesis
  
• Digital dual resonant filter with selectable 2-pole and 4-pole slopes
  
• Visualization and deeper sound editing via multi-touch display
  
• 6 LFOs, 6 envelope generators, and multi-curve LFO
  
• 32-step sequencer and arpeggiator
  
• 40-slot modulation matrix and 2 x 4 pad matrix
  
• Master FX section with time-based and modulation effects
  
• Internal Memory plus expandable SD slot for firmware and samples

Specifications:

General

• Compatible with the Waldorf Quantum synth engine
  
• Software: Waldorf Synthesis Platform OS

Oscillator
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 path Dual 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 levels

Digital Former

• Filter models like State Variable, Waldorf Nave, Largo and PPG in HP/LP/BP/Notch
  
• Comb filters, Bit-Crusher, various Drives, Ring-Modulation

Modulators

• 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 full

Effects

• 5 slots per layer
  
• Various parallel and sequential routing options
  
• Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo

Performance features

• 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
  
• Favourites screen for quick patch recall
  
• XY control on touchscreen
  
• Wheels touchscreen for MIDI controls like mod wheel, pitch bend, aftertouch and velocity
  
• MPE capable

Screen

• Industrial-grade highly responsive touch screen with Brightness control
  
• 1024x600 pixels

Voices

• 12 voice polyphony
  
• Duo-timbral
  
• Mono, Legato and Unisono modes

Patches

• 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

Connections

• Stereo Audio Out: 2x TS jacks
  
• Stereo Audio In: 2x TS jacks
  
• Headphones TRS output with level control
  
• DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets 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 which can be used as modulation sources in the Mod-Matrix
  
• Analog clock In & Out with clock divider settings

Construction and Power

• Sturdy metal case
  
• Dimensions: 346 mm wide by 200 mm depth by 64 mm height (including controls)
  
• Weight: 2.2 kg
  
• External Power Supply: Input 100-240 V / AC 50-60 Hz, Output 12 V DC / 3 A

Included Items

• Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
  
• Power Supply
  
• Printed Quick Start Guide