Waldorf IRIDIUM CORE Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Content Foreword ..............4 Getting Started ............13 Control Features & Connections ........5 Switch your Iridium Core on ................. 13 Loading Sound Programs ................13 Front Panel ....................... 5 Adjust the Volume ..................... 13 Rear Panel Connections .................. 6 Use the Pads and the Sequencer/Arpeggiator ........13 General Safety Guidelines ..........7 Edit Sound Programs ..................13 Suitable Operating Conditions ................. 7 Saving Programs ....................14 Power Supply ...................... 7 Updating the System Software ........
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword Foreword Hint Thank you for purchasing the Waldorf Iridium Core. You now own a high-class synthesizer featuring a wide range of Waldorf Music is not liable for any erroneous information unique sounds with approved Waldorf quality – made in contained in this quickstart manual. The contents of this Germany! manual may be updated at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 5: Control Features & Connections

    Control Features & Connections Control Features & Connections Front Panel 1) Touchscreen Display 3) Selection Dial + 4 knobs 5) Macro buttons 2) Pad Section with buttons 4) Mode Page buttons Iridium Core Quickstart...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    Control Features & Connections Rear Panel Connections Power Supply Jack & Power Switch Headphones Output with Volume control Stereo Audio Outputs & Stereo Audio Inputs CV/Gate/Clock Connections MIDI In & MIDI Out jacks USB 2.0 Connections MicroSD Card Port Iridium Core Quickstart...
  • Page 7: General Safety Guidelines

    General Safety Guidelines General Safety Guidelines Power Supply Only use the power cable that came with the Iridium. • Please read the following safety tips carefully! They Unplug the device when you are not using it for longer • include several precautions you should always ob- periods. serve when dealing with electronic equipment. Read all of the instructions before operating your device. Never touch the plug with wet hands. • Always pull the plug when unplugging the device - • Suitable Operating Conditions never the cable.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Proper Use This device is designed exclusively to produce low- frequency audio signals for the purpose of generating sound. Any other use is prohibited and voids the warranty extended by Waldorf Music. Waldorf Music is not liable for damages due to incorrect use. The heart of your Iridium Core consist of frag- ments of the legendary Infinity stones. Please do not open this device to avoid massive impact on space and time.
  • Page 9: Fast Setup And Connections

    Fast Setup and Connections Fast Setup and Connections You can also use a computer or sequencer to make use of Iridium Core’s MIDI features. The Waldorf Iridium Core comes complete with: To connect the devices: the Waldorf Iridium Core Synthesizer itself 1. Turn all units off. • an external power supply 2. Connect the Iridium Core’s Main Out audio out- • puts to your mixing console or your computer a MIDI adapter cable set • audio interface. Optionally connect the stereo Headphones outputs to a headphone.
  • Page 10 Fast Setup and Connections 6. Connect the power supply cable or the power Before connecting and disconnecting the Iridium cable that came with your Iridium Core with the Core to a power supply source, turn your amp’s vo- Power supply jack. Plug the other side of the lume control all the way down to avoid damage due power supply cable into a suitable AC power out- to on/off switching noise. The Iridium Core produces...
  • Page 11: The Usb Connections

    Fast Setup and Connections The USB Connections Support for USB Storage Devices All USB storage devices from a simple USB stick to a tera- Iridium Core offers two USB byte UDB SSD disk are supported provided that they adhe- ports. The Controller USB ring to the USB Mass Storage Device Standard. input lets you connect any suitable class-compliant USB It is important to use a FAT or FAT32 file system hardware controller to send formatted USB device. Other file formats won´t MIDI data to control func- work.
  • Page 12: Microsd Card Slot

    Fast Setup and Connections MicroSD Card Slot It is important to use a FAT or FAT32 file system formatted MicroSD card. Other file formats won´t work. Please insert the MicroSD card right way around, i.e. with contacts showing to the lower side. Please insert the card with care to avoid any damage.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Use the Pads and the Sequencer/Arpeggiator Hit on the Pads to play the current loaded sound Switch your Iridium Core on program. To start or stop the arpeggiator or Press the Power switch to switch on Iridium Core.
  • Page 14: Saving Programs

    Getting Started By tapping on Cancel in the touchscreen or Tap on the desired parameter in the touchscreen and pressing any button on the front panel, you can move your finger to change a parameter value. discard the storing process at any time. Of course, you will find a comprehensive explanation Whenever you save a program, the selected memory of all functions, parameters and numerous sound location is overwritten. Therefore, any previously design tips in the full manual. stored program at this location will be erased and there is no way to get it back. Saving Programs After you have finished editing a sound program you must Want to start with a clean initialized sound? save it if you intend to use it again. All of Iridium Core’s...
  • Page 15: Updating The System Software

    All software updates come in the form of a .bin file that can tem reset and start up. be copied on every USB storage device. The fastest way to get this file is by downloading it from our web site at: Do not turn off Iridium Core while the update step is in progress! waldorfmusic.com/my-hardware Please make sure to download the following files: iridi- um_core.update.bin To update Iridium Core’s system software: Copy the iridium-core.update.bin file onto the top- • level of a USB storage device. Connect the USB device to the Controller USB port. • Press the Global button to enter the Global page. • Tap on the System tab to open the System sub pa- • ge.
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Power Supply Supply Voltage Input 100 – 240 V AC / 50-60 Hz Nominal Voltage Output 12 V DC Maximum current consumption: 1.0 A max. Maximum power consumption: 50 W Dimensions and Weight Width: 345 mm Depth: 200 mm Height (including knobs): 64 mm Total weight: 2,2 kg Iridium Core Quickstart...
  • Page 17: Product Support

    If you have any questions about your Waldorf product, feel If your Iridium Core develops a fault or needs servicing, free to contact us. We’re here to help. please refer to a Waldorf authorised service center. For Use the support form at our website. This is the most more information, please ask your musicians dealer or efficient and fastest way to contact us. Your questions will...
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