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Strymon Iridium firmware

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Latest firmware

1.33
released 1 Nov 2024
Get Strymon Nixie 2 includes the firmware · release notes on strymon.net
Updater
Strymon Nixie 2
Manual
User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.33

Current release must be updated via Nixie 2.2.0. Download the Nixie 2.2.0 software here. What’s new? - Compatibility with Nixie 2.0

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on strymon.net ↗

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Release history
  1. 1.331 Nov 2024
  2. 1.321 Oct 2023
  3. 1.191 Jul 2020
  4. 1.171 Apr 2020
  5. 1.161 Mar 2020
All 6 releases ↓

Strymon Iridium manual & official pages

How to update the Strymon Iridium

The current Iridium firmware must be installed with Strymon's Nixie 2 app (macOS or Windows), available on the Nixie 2 support page. Power the pedal with its supply and connect it to the computer with a USB data cable (the pedal's USB port). Open Nixie 2 with an internet connection: when an update is available it prompts you; click GO TO UPDATE and follow the steps in the Strymon Update window. To check manually, select the pedal, click SETTINGS in the Devices panel, then UPDATE, and UPDATE again in the pop-up. Do not disconnect power or USB while the update runs.

What you need

Strymon Nixie 2 — the software Strymon uses to load firmware onto the Strymon Iridium. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Strymon Iridium

The Strymon Iridium is updated with Strymon Nixie 2, published by Strymon.

Download Strymon Nixie 2 from Strymonopens in a new tab — strymon.net

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Strymon Iridium firmware update history

6 releases since Dec 2019, roughly one every 12 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.33 — 1 Nov 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — strymon.net

Version 1.32 — 1 Oct 2023

What’s Fixed? - Corrected issues resulting in unexpected output level changes. - Corrected MultiSwitch Plus to always extinguish LEDs for presets which are no longer active. What’s new? - Added new LIVE EDIT feature, AMP DISABLE, for individual presets. - Added CC# 21 for AMP DISABLE. - LEVEL TRIM setting is now saved through power cycles.

Version 1.19 — 1 Jul 2020

What’s Fixed? - Setting Input Level power-up mode to LINE is now retained after powering down the pedal. - Saving a preset immediately after power-up now stores settings correctly when the EXP/MIDI jack mode is set to External Favorite switch. - Iridium now generates MIDI data from the MIDI OUTPUT when MIDI OUT power-up mode was set to ON. - Expression pedal MIDI CC# 100 sent via USB now works during the expression pedal setup procedure. - Changing the MIDI Channel at power-up now changes the USB port MIDI communication channel as well. - You can now save presets by sending a MIDI PC message via USB. What’s new? - Added MIDI CC# 9 for setting the PRE (value 0) or POST (values 1-127) positioning of the Volume pedal (MIDI CC# 7) when the EXP/MIDI jack was not set to VOLUME PRE or VOLUME POST.

Version 1.17 — 1 Apr 2020

What’s Fixed? - Fixed a random behavior where the knobs could “wake up” on their own after a Favorite or MIDI preset is recalled.

Version 1.16 — 1 Mar 2020

What’s Fixed? - Fixed an issue that could potentially lock up the user interface if the pedal received a MIDI reset message or oddly timed MIDI messages.

Version 1.12 — 1 Dec 2019

What’s fixed? - Fixed an issue that could lead to bit-crushed static-like audio signal from the ROOM ambience. - Corrected the gain and leveling between the IR cabs when in AMP BYPASS mode. - Save preset now responds to USB MIDI Program Change messages

Strymon Iridium firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Strymon Iridium?

The latest firmware for the Strymon Iridium is version 1.33, released on 1 Nov 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Strymon's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Strymon Iridium?

The current Iridium firmware must be installed with Strymon's Nixie 2 app (macOS or Windows), available on the Nixie 2 support page. Power the pedal with its supply and connect it to the computer with a USB data cable (the pedal's USB port). Full instructions on Strymon's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Strymon Iridium?

You need Strymon Nixie 2, available from strymon.net.

Where can I download Strymon Iridium firmware and drivers?

Directly from Strymon's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Strymon Iridium manual?

The official Strymon user manual is a PDF hosted on strymon.net. Strymon Iridium user manual (PDF) →

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