Waldorf has announced a new synthesizer that provides the core synthesis engine of the Quantum/Iridium platform, the heart of Waldorf’s most advanced hardware-based synthesis.

A small form factor variant featuring the full Iridium/Quantum synth engine, Iridium Core is 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 leaving enough space to all your other devices you need for your performances.

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.

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 endeavours.

Shipping on October 16th, 2023, Iridium Core has a limited time promo price of 1,849 EUR.

More information: Waldorf