Waldorf Iridium Core firmware

Waldorf active Released 17 Jul 2025
synth

Latest firmware: 4.0.6

4.0.6released 6 Aug 2026

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 11 Sep 2026

Download 4.0.6 from Waldorfopens in a new tab — waldorfmusic.com

How to update the Waldorf Iridium Core

Extract the zip and copy iridium-core.update.bin to the root of a FAT/exFAT USB drive. Connect to the Controller USB port, go to Global > System > Update and select the file. Do not install Iridium Desktop/Keyboard/Quantum firmware on this unit.

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Waldorf Iridium Core firmware update history

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

Release notesopens in a new tab — waldorfmusic.com

Waldorf Iridium Core manual & official pages

Waldorf Iridium Core firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Waldorf Iridium Core?

The latest firmware for the Waldorf Iridium Core is version 4.0.6, released on 6 Aug 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Waldorf's official page on 11 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Waldorf Iridium Core?

Extract the zip and copy iridium-core.update.bin to the root of a FAT/exFAT USB drive. Connect to the Controller USB port, go to Global > System > Update and select the file. Full instructions on Waldorf's official firmware page.

Where can I download Waldorf Iridium Core firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Waldorf Iridium Core manual?

The official Waldorf user manual is a PDF hosted on downloads.waldorfmusic.com. Waldorf Iridium Core user manual (PDF) →

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