The Elmyra2 has never sounded like THIS before (version 2.4 update!)

video upload by Oscillator Sink

See the announcement post from earlier today here.

"The Elmyra2 continues to be one of my favourite, weird little drone synths, and over the last two and half years it has got better and better with each new update. Version 2.4 is arguably the best and most important update yet, not only for the huge number of sonic, creative and quality of life improvements, but it opens up an entirely new sound-world for the Elmyra for you to explore.

Transparency notice: the Elmyra 2 was kindly provided to me by Neutral Labs (back in 2023) for free for the purposes of making videos on it. No editorial oversight has been provided to Neutral Labs and no other payment has been received. As always I'm only interested in featuring instruments that I'm genuinely excited about on the channel.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:16 UX Improvements
02:50 General Sound Improvements
03:20 New Improved Default Filter Model
06:11 Improved Shortcuts
07:46 New "CHRM" Shortcuts
08:58 Voice Stacking
10:38 LFO Motion Recording
12:46 Short Envelopes
15:56 New Mod Mode: Oscillator Sync
18:03 New Reverb
22:29 Comb Filter Mode (physical modelling vibes!)
27:01 A little moment of sonic chaos
28:21 Voice Following Comb Filter
31:04 Final Thoughts"

Elmyra 2 firmware v2.4 – new features walkthrough

video upload by nyppy

"Get the update file here: https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2

00:00 Intro
00:13 Improved sound quality
00:30 New delay
00:58 New and controllable reverb
01:43 Comb filter
02:18 Action confirmation
02:23 New multimode ladder filter
02:45 Oscillator hard sync
03:16 Voice stacking/tune follow
03:50 Diatonic and pentatonic scales
04:01 Quick octave switching
04:15 Knob motion recording
04:40 Super short envelopes
04:59 Quick mute
05:21 Outro jam"

The Queen of Industrial Grunge Got an Upgrade — Sophisticated Dirt!

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"#Elmyra2 v2.4 — What’s New and Improved Sound Engine

Higher sample rate and improved wavetable resolution → noticeably cleaner top end. New wavetables added. Overall mix saturation refined, with “soft” (122) now default. Knob value stability and tuning precision improved.

Filters
New comb filter (codes 3321/3322). RESO = damping, CUTOFF = delay time, with optional pitch tracking. Ladder filter reworked — now true multimode (LP/BP/HP) with higher quality. Ladder LP (331) is the new default filter. State-variable filter retains LP/BP/HP modes (341–343) but with improved gain staging, resonance, and cutoff ranges.

Delay & Reverb
Delay fully re-implemented → cleaner feedback, no lock-ups.
Added proper reverb engine controllable with delay knobs.
Code 441 = delay (default), 442 = new reverb, 4411 = legacy lo-fi reverb.
TIME = decay, FDBK = color, MIX = blend.
Dry/wet crossfade curve improved for smoother transitions.

Modulation
New MODP: oscillator hard-sync (orange LED, position 5).
MOD controls the synced oscillator pitch.
LFO1 knob-motion recording (code 2413) — record live movement of LFO rate. Sequencer output to LFO1 possible (243v).
Per-voice sequencer clock divider (11sv).
Digitally controlled envelopes in multiple short modes (221v → very short … 224v → disable). Detune MODP range expanded.

Scales & Chromatic Mode
New musical scales for chromatic mode: major, minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic (CHRM + 11–14). Scale selection now unified under the CHRM button. Knob-to-pitch mapping in chromatic mode is now linear and exact.

User Interface & Workflow

LED feedback overhaul — REC and PLAY flash to confirm code entry, sequence record, mute, and drone states. Quick mute/unmute voice (MODP + PG long press). Quick octave switch (MODP + double-tap PG).
Pink MODP LED at startup identifies firmware 2.4.
Touchpad LEDs more reliable during operation.
Drone and mute response feels snappier.

Under-the-hood Fixes
State-variable filter crash fixed (previously triggered by fast cutoff modulation).
Improved detune, filter, and delay behaviors under modulation load.
Sequencer timing more consistent with internal clock."

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 firmware v2.4 preview

video upload by nyppy

"Here's a little teaser for firmware v2.4 which is due to be released on 2025-11-14. Can you spot some of the new features?"

Synth Picnic - 8th November - What's New?

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The next Synth Picnic is this Saturday, from 10:30am in the Honesty Library, Castle Quarter. New synths include the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, Herbs & Stones, Neutral Labs and more.

Rentals - https://synthpicnic.com/modular-rentals/"

Neutral Labs Scrooge And Elmyra 2 - Broken And Interesting A Track From Scratch

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@nyppy‬ Neutral Labs Scrooge and Elmyra2 are a couple of unique modules - Scrooge is a Sequenced Malfunction Generator capable of producing glitchy and broken electronic rhythms and sequences. Elmyra 2 is a 4-voice digital/analog hybrid drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration. ‪@matthsmatthsmatths‬ takes them on to create a Track From Scratch using samples and recordings made using only these instruments."

|--------|
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:06 Scrooge
00:11:00 Elmyra 2
00:29:22 Happy Accidents
00:30:33 Snarish
00:33:48 Elmyra Cards
00:36:16 Final Track

Pause of Space and Time //// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Friends

video upload by Jon Gee

Elmyra on the chords
Pulsar on the beat
Polybrute on the sequencing
Cascadia on the layers
OB on the leads
Cat on the floor
Head in the clouds

DELLA - This Tiny Expander Turns Scrooge Into a Modular Powerhouse

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The Scrooge drum module was already a dirty, lo-fi monster. But with the forthcoming expander, it becomes something else entirely — a modular brain of your Eurorack system, dedicated to beats, beeps, pops and all kinds of moving parts. More CV control, more flexibility, more madness.

In this video, I show how this tiny add-on takes Scrooge from a simple noise-maker to a full performance-ready rhythm engine — perfect for hard techno, industrial, and experimental electronic setups.

However, Neutral Labs was planning to offer it as a DIY little module only.
Please comment if NL needs to change their mind! It doesn't work for the desktop version with the wooden box, but IMHO it should always be included with the Eurorack version."

Elmyra 2 - 2.3 Firmware Update! New Features, New Sounds

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"It's 2025 and the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 has just received a new firmware update. In this video we take a look at the new features and explore some of the new sounds and textures they provide.

https://neutral-labs.com/

Transparency notice: the Elmyra 2 was kindly provided to me by Neutral Labs for free for the purposes of making videos on it. No editorial oversight has been provided to Neutral Labs and no other payment has been received. As always I'm only interested in featuring instruments that I'm genuinely excited about on the channel.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:47 Save States
04:56 Delay Updates
09:06 Voice Volume Controls
10:07 New ModP Modes
12:28 ModP Chaining
17:06 Sequence Randomization"

Scrooge Drum Synth Module – Dirty, Lo-Fi & Built for Industrial Techno

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"In this video, we dive deep into Scrooge — a raw, lo-fi drum synthesis module that’s perfect for hard techno, industrial, and experimental sound design. Neutral Labs Scrooge embraces the imperfect 'malfunction' aesthetic with gritty, noisy textures that cut through the mix and add serious attitude to your tracks.

Whether you're building a hybrid setup with DAWs or going full hardware live performance, this module delivers punch and character in spades. It’s not just another drum synth — it’s an instrument with personality.

Lo-fi sound generation
Great for hard techno & industrial
Works with MIDI, DAW and modular setups
Available as a desktop and eurorack version

Hands-on control and expressive sound shaping
How would YOU use Scrooge in your setup?"

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 firmware v2.3 – new features walkthrough

video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2 for more info and firmware download.

00:00 Version identification
00:15 Config persistence
00:58 Individual voice volume control
01:34 Dual oscillator MODP
02:07 DJ style filter MODP
02:31 MODP effect chaining
02:58 Sequencer random order
02:58 Sequencer random order
03:16 Penguin of Doom
03:25 Delay mix and outro"

Ambient performance and patch explanation // Cocoquantus // Elmyra // Palmelund BAAS // Borderlands

video upload by Lesjamusic

"I really enjoyed putting this one together. First half: Performance, second half: Patch notes.

Gear used:
Borderlands Granular
Neutral Labs Elmyra 2
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus
Palmelund Synthesizers BAAS
Chase Bliss Mood Mk2
Off camera: Soma Cosmos, Walrus Audio Slöer, Oto Boum

00:00 Performance
07:49 Patch Notes"

Neutral Labs Scrooge and Elmyra 2

video upload by Jon Gee

"Scrooged!!

Further explorations with the Neutral Labs synths."

Wirehead Basilisk Jam with FX Wizard and Scrooge

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"I've just built the Basilisk from Wirehead Instruments and thought I'd give it a play with some friends. DIY Build video should be in the channel shortly. This is one fun little box of synthesizer with a very cool generative sequencer and two oscillators. This is just an improvised jam and fiddle around to give you a flavour of the synth."

Neutral Labs Scrooge – sequenced malfunction generator

video upload by nyppy

"Available as a DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or 42 HP Eurorack module."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

User videos:



1. Neutral Labs Scrooge and Digitakt II - live electronic performance - Jay Hosking

2. So…is it a drum machine?" The Neutral Labs SCROOGE Demo - mylarmelodies

00:00 Don't call it a drum machine!
01:06 What is Scrooge?
02:02 How it works.
04:07 Panel Controls
06:49 Making a Pattern From Scratch
08:42 Step Knob Automation
13:09 Adding More Voices
14:25 Ratcheting for Tone Creation
15:25 ...Then Adding 808
16:39 Funky Oizo Jam
17:17 'Control All' Feature
19:00 'Random Pattern' Generator
20:55 Manually Editing It.
22:17 A Techno Ending.

3. What's a Sequenced Malfunction Generator // Neutral Labs Scrooge Review and Demo - Starsky Carr

0:00 What's A Scrooge
2:00 Demo with TR606 and Elmyra2
4:04 Quick Start Guide
12:20 CTL ALL FTW
13:58 How to Create a Pattern
21:18 Creating Variations with CTL ALL
25:12 Randomisation
25:51 Function Buttons
27:41 Microtiming
30:24 Evolving Patterns with Random Variation
32:13 Playing with Perkons



"Scrooge is a sequenced malfunction generator, available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or semi-modular desktop synth. While you can convince it to deliver boomy kick drum sounds, clicky hi-hats or metallic snares, it would much rather be making glitchy artifacts, hollow crackles and horribly distorted growls. It contains a sophisticated and performance-oriented step sequencer with parameter locking and the possibility to control all steps across multiple tracks at once. Its 5 distinct and fully analog voices are made up of special circuits that work without dedicated power supplies, scrounging power from the sequencer control signals instead, which gives them an organic and unstable quality. As a bonus, it means you won’t have to power the unit itself if you sequence it from external gear.

5 distinct analog voices
device can work passively without a power supply if sequenced from external gear
each voice can be routed to either of 2 main outputs (headphone compatible)
individual voice outputs
individual voice CV inputs that respond well to audio signals
2 modulation tracks, individually routable to voices
2 modulation CV inputs
onboard step sequencer
parameter locking per step
"control all" mode (change parameters for several steps and tracks at once), great for interactive playing
arbitrary step length per track (up to 64 steps)
generative algorithm builds random variations on patterns (available while performing), or creates random patterns from scratch
pattern chaining (up to 32 patterns)
stores up to 128 patterns in 16 banks
microtiming
CV slew limiter per track
can sequence external gear
sync output
sync and reset inputs
MIDI input (TRS type A)"

The Sequenced Sidrax // Cocoquantus // Elmyra 2

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Sequencing my Sidrax with Eurorack. Elmyra drones, Coco repeats..."

Time We Have - Steve Hauschildt /// Make Noise Strega, 0-CTRL, Neutral Labs Elmyra 2

video upload by Jon Gee

"Cover of the first part of a beautiful Steve Hauschildt tune from his album Strands. I highly recommend his music!

Tonight we remember my father, and celebrate my son’s 15th. We may get a peek at the super blue moon through the clouds on the horizon. 🌝"

Putting synths and drum machines through the MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits

video upload by Tom Churchill

"The MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits is a standalone version of the MFX Eurorack multi-effects module, and it’s designed to work with guitars as well as line-level sources. I’m definitely not a guitarist, but I do have a few synths and drum machines in my studio, so for this video I thought it might be fun to try putting them through it. I don’t go through all 18 programs or demonstrate every parameter, but I pick six of my favourite effects and offer some real-world examples that hopefully show off some of its range. Thanks to ALM for sending it over!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:53 Controls overview
03:14 Almicon Reverb on Super 6
06:05 2051 Bit Corrupter on DRM1
09:24 Digi-PCM Echo on Model D
12:26 Slinky Reverb on Mort’s Barge
15:03 TH-30 Distortion on Volca Beats
17:49 Crumbular Echo on Elmyra 2

data stream ... Elmyra 2 & S-4 ... ambient improvisation

video upload by substan

"An ambient improvisation with Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Torso Electronics S-4.

Elmyra into S-4.
Recorded in one take into Ableton Live (S-4 out).
Mastered in post."

Microgranny // Slöer // Elmyra 2 // Mood Mk 2 // Cocoquantus

video upload by Lesjamusic

"8 bit samplers and lofi reverbs 🤘"

Organism 2 /// Elmyra and Strega

video upload by Jon Gee

"Hello friends! Elmyra and the Witch at it again. Bring on the drone!!

Big Sky and EQ on the bus."