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Waldorf Iridium firmware

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4.0.6
released 6 Aug 2026
Download firmware from waldorfmusic.com

What's new in 4.0.6

4.0.6 Release: August 2026 New Features: Global->MIDI->Out: - New setting whether arp/seq notes shall be sent out to external. Works also with Iridium Desktop & Core when triggered from external MIDI inputs. Bug Fixes: FS#2832 - Midi learn CC OK button touch range FS#2837 - Layer Multi no notes played after load FS#2839 - Mutator: At 0%, still mutates osc semitone and filter1 env amount FS#2842 - Master Compressor Missing FS#2843 - Display Brightness changes to 40% if screensaver>power off - Arpeggiator: Fixing Chord Sort Order (won't work together with Poly Arp) - MPE Zones Button Glitch - MIDI CC Learn UI Glitch - Update Panel fix - Various USB & Flash fixes

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on downloads.waldorfmusic.com ↗

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How to update the Waldorf Iridium

Update via USB drive (iridium.update.bin in root USB FAT/exFAT). Not compatible with Iridium Keyboard/Core/Quantum.

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Waldorf Iridium firmware update history

2 releases since Oct 2025, roughly one every 10 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 4.0.6 — 6 Aug 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — downloads.waldorfmusic.com

Version 3.3.0 — 1 Oct 2025

Bug Fixes: FS#2638 - FX modulation is offset by one FS#1866 - Matrix: FX1-FX5 destinations mixed up in 5 Serial FS#2538 - Typos in Add Samples dialog FS#2524 - Typo: Missing 't' in Resonator-Timbre-Select entry FS#2622 - Menü FAVORITES wird in LOAD - Assign Favorites nicht korrekt angezeigt - General stability fixes. - Fixing pitch wheel having sometimes wrong pitch effect. 3.3.0 Beta 3 - September 2025 New Features: - Number of favorite sets increased to 12 - Number of distinct bank and author names increased to 100 Bug Fixes: - Fixing hanging midi out notes in layered mode - Fixing midi out overloads 3.3.0 Beta 2: New Features: - Modulation Matrix - New source "Release Velocity" - Macros - More screens to select from for "Show Screen" - Global - Improved Support Log esp. for freeze errors Bug Fixes: - Fixing PolyAT Calibration - Removing "Rec Level" from Global->Audio for Iridium instruments as it only is functional for Quantums - Fixing situations when no MIDI is received on macOS Sonoma with "local off" and MIDI 2.0 mode for some applications like Live. - FS#2503 - Typo 'nuber' in save patch 'please select a slot' popup 3.3.0 Beta 1: New Features: - PitchBend - "Per Note PitchBend" (e.g. from MPE or MIDI 2.0) is now independently handled from wheel ptch bend. - It has its own range setting in Osc->Pitch&Tools (for all 3 osc same) - It is a new source in the modulation matrix - Samples - The "Load" button in Global->Audio has been renamed to "Browse" - In the file browser you can now copy whole directories between internal Flash and USB/SD storage. - MIDI 2.0 - High-resolution Velocity, Poly Aftertouch, Controller, Wheels and Channel Pressure - Supported e.g. by Logic and Cubase on macOS Sonoma or Sequoia. - All internal processing of these now with 32 bit floating point precision - Transformed and received to/from via USB Midi Host & Device (Controller & Computer ports) [...]

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Waldorf Iridium firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Waldorf Iridium?

The latest firmware for the Waldorf Iridium is version 4.0.6, released on 6 Aug 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Waldorf's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Waldorf Iridium?

Update via USB drive (iridium.update.bin in root USB FAT/exFAT). Not compatible with Iridium Keyboard/Core/Quantum. Full instructions on Waldorf's official firmware page.

Where can I download Waldorf Iridium firmware and drivers?

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

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