REMAGEN, GERMANY: From September 18, 2026, Waldorf Music opens the first public beta of Iridium Core OS 4.1.0, a free firmware update for all Iridium Core users that increases polyphony from 12 to 16 voices. With this update, Iridium Core now offers the same polyphony as the other Iridium models.
Users can participate in the beta by joining the Quantum & Iridium Beta Program: https://waldorfmusic.com/beta-program/
The final update will be available soon, free of charge, to all Iridium Core users via their My Waldorf account.
Iridium Core stays as a permanent part of the Waldorf line-up. Providing, the core synthesis engine of the Quantum / Iridium platform, it is the heart of Waldorf’s most advanced hardware-based synthesis.
Waldorf Music introduced the first Quantum in 2018, eight years ago, and Iridium in 2020, six years ago. All of them continue to receive free feature firmware updates thanks to the support Waldorf has received over the years, which has allowed them to continuously develop and improve their firmware.
Dedicated product page: https://waldorfmusic.com/iridium-core/
