ONO-SENDAI Firmware Update Jam

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"A free firmware update for current users. Now it can play chromatically and does scales. It´s accepting clock, a redesign of the user interface, and some easter eggs to be disclosed...

Get yours on our stores:
https://linktr.ee/sphericalsoundsociety

The update will appear in the github:
https://github.com/spherical-sound-so..."

Roland SP-404MKII v4.04 Update Overview

video upload by RolandChannel

"The SP-404MKII has leveled up again, thanks to the v4.04 update. This free update is loaded with features like Loop Capture inspired by the iconic SP-555, Multipad Export for further refinement or remixing, Koala Sampler app integration, Groove Function to add glitch and groove to samples, and so much more.

In this video, you’ll learn how to use a wide range of new and upgraded features, integrations, and workflows within the v4.04 update.

Watch PJ Bridger demo the new features:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Loop Capture
05:32 Koala App Integration
10:47 Sound Generator
13:28 Groove Function
15:08 Pre-Set Measures
16:13 Microscope Function & Tap Recording
18:37 Pads Without Samples
19:52 Multipad Export
21:13 Bounce Pattern Chains
21:48 Sample Merge
22:49 Import Project from SD Card
23:45 Convert SP-404SX/A from SD
25:04 Import Samples in DJ Mode
25:50 Perform Actions While Importing
26:57 Gate/Loop/Reverse on Import
27:35 Sample and Project Name Edit
28:13 Secondary Features

To download the SP-404MKII v4.04 update, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product...

About the SP-404MKII

Carefully refined through feedback from the beatmaking community and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler. It’s faster and better than ever, with a vivid OLED display, 17 expressive pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive library of authentic sounds to inspire your creations. It’s never been easier to dial in and cook up beats when inspiration strikes."

NiftyKeyz Firmware Update

video upload by

"NiftyKeyz by Cre8Audio is a modular CV keyboard with a bunch of awesome features. This video shows how to perform a firmware update on the Apple Mac (m1) computer.

To find the NiftyKeyz firmware file - please check out my blog article and more here:

https://ranzee.com/niftykeyz/"

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

An open source Ableton Live controller - beatrmatrix mk2

demo video video upload by beatrmatrix

"The beatrmatrix mk2 is an Arduino-based Ableton controller. Features step sequencer, clip launching, and more functionalities.

The visual feedback is provided by smd soldered ws2812b LEDs
With this mk2 version you can control the velocity too, and it provides much more functionalities. Check the GitHub documentation: https://github.com/beatrmatrix/beatrm...

00:00 step sequencer
00:47 loop length
01:07 clip launching
01:27 potentiometers"

pikocore with midi out

video upload by infinitedigits

"there is a new version of the pikocore firmware available (v1.3.0) which automatically assigns each button a note. the note can be changed by holding the button and turning the leftmost knob.

anytime the pikocore is plugged into a midi receiving device it will send out midi notes for each step. you can quickly get sequence variations by turning up the 'jump randomness' which will randomize the sequence.

here I'm using an online tool called 'midi2midi' (google it, second result) which can automatically push midi from one device to another. here I'm sending midi out from the pikocore into the roland tb03."

rachim

video upload by infinitedigits

https://llllllll.co/t/rachim

"rachim lets you conduct a 5-piece orchestra, where each piece can play different notes at different times at different volumes. how they play is up to you."

VintageRack - Minimalistic and convenient multi-effect app (iOS/Mac/Audio unit) Update

video upload by Igor Vasiliev

"VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically modeling notable retro gear from the early digital era with their inherent aesthetics and atmosphere. Most of the effects in this application have been inspired and based on the principles of actual hardware from the 70s and 80s, which is great for giving the sound of any instrument the nostalgic and emotional mood of old recordings.
~
More about this app: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com"

Update:

VintageRack (iOS/Mac) updated to version 1.5

"VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically modeling notable retro gear from the early digital era with their inherent aesthetics and atmosphere. Most of the effects in this application have been inspired and based on the principles of actual hardware from the 70s and 80s, which is great for giving the sound of any instrument the nostalgic and emotional mood of old recordings.

This update significantly improves the user interface, streamlines it and adds several new options.

What's new:

The pop-up menu opened by the "More" button contains two convenient "Copy" / "Paste" options for copying presets.
Preset selection and "Mute" buttons have become more visible when turned on.
A selection of preset banks is placed on the main screen.
Section titles have been enlarged, and the selection of effects has been made into a pop-up menu.
The sound engine has been optimized and now it sound even better.
The description has been updated with new options (PDF available).
Some minor bugs were fixed."

Pitchy: pitch shifter oscillator for NTS-1 markII

video upload by boochow

"Pitchy is available from the link below for free.
https://boochow.gumroad.com/l/pithcy"

Squarp Instruments rampleOS 2.0

video upload by Squarp instruments

"Step on the gas and install the #rampleOS 2.0 new firmware!

Thanks to a major rework of the OS, this upgrade includes an overall better sound quality and an improved latency.

On top of that, the effects Freeze and Bitcrusher have been redesigned, and the parameters Start and Sample Length are now exponential to facilitate the fine-editing of your samples.

Download rampleOS 2.0 here :
https://squarp.net/rample/firmware/"

Polyend Tracker Firmware 1.8 Update

video upload by Polyend

"Tracker Firmware 1.8 has arrived!
Find all the details and download the firmware here - https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

OXI One New Tutorial FW 4.2: Learn the New SNAPSHOTS Feature

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Since firmware version 4.0, our focus has been on enhancing the OXI One sequencer's performative capabilities and introducing a couple of significant features. This video tutorial will cover the all-new Snapshots feature added in FW 4.2!

Snapshots allow you to temporarily save the state of all four sequencers and revert to that state after making any adjustments in your patterns, such as changes to notes, modulations, or sequencer settings like mute states.

It's perfect to create transitions in your performances.

00:00 Latch Mute button
00:44 Introducing Snapshots
01:33 Transition Example with Snapshot enabled
02:17 Releasing Snapshot

Get the latest firmware here: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/up..."

Polyend Tracker Mini Firmware 1.1 Update

video upload by Polyend

"​​Polyend Tracker Mini 1.1 has arrived with a host of firmware enhancements: from stereo line-in sampling to pattern and track naming for a streamlined workflow, to extended recording times — 700 seconds mono, 350 stereo. Audio improvements include stereo sample loading/importing, stereo sample previews from your SD card, plus a metronome in the USB Audio master channel. We've also brought Beta Mod file imports back, boosted the internal clock's accuracy, and spruced up the UI. All this wrapped in one powerful update!

Get the firmware here: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

GAME ON‼️ with CORAL and the new 3VCO Engine

video upload by OXI Instruments

"In this patch Batumi is sending CV modulation to one of the Voices running the new 3VCO engine. One modulation to Harm input (frequency of the second oscillator with respect to the main one), the Morph input (frequency of the third oscillator) and Timbre (morphs from Triangle to Square waveforms).

The detuning controls (Harm and Morph) are finely calibrated to easily align with musical intervals

This was a happy accident since the modulation was meant for a different sound engine. It turned out pretty good.

The other voices are playing the bassline, kick, snare and hihats.

The upcoming Coral firmware includes a Delay FX, OXI One is modulating the send amount of the snare to the delay.

Head to the Update page to get the latest firmware for free!

https://oxiinstruments.com/OXI-coral/..."

Kodamo Mask1 Unleashed - New Features Overview for V3.4 Update

video upload by Kodamo

"More info & download here : https://kodamo.org/mask1_firmwares

Quick overview of this V3.4 firmware you can install today on your Kodamo Mask1.

More masks (9-bit, 512 waveforms) for even more sonic possibilities.
A second filter per voice that can be independent or combined with the first one to create a characterful 24dB filter.
Loops on delta envelopes.
600 user memory slots.
More parameters for noise generator.
Improved UI.
Both oscillators can be edited at the same time.
LFO buttons light up to show LFO activity.
It is now possible to change the voice used on other parts (2-4) directly on the Mask1.

Music track made with Mask1 only.
Music by jbowman, all rights reserved."

SOLAR 42 firmware ver.2

video upload by ELTA music

"New firmware fixed bugs and added some settings.
The sensor plates will now work steadily.

There are 3 new pages in the calibration settings:
- TOUCH THRESHOLD sets the value below which a plate will be interpreted as pressed.
- RELEASE THRESHOLD sets the value above which a plate will be interpreted as unpressed.
- KEYBOARD DIAGNOSIS visualises the state and unprocessed pressure level of each plate.

ATTENTION!
Only for devices with serial number 001 to 206

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m2cO..."

Insert recording with Qun mk2

video upload by Nunomo LLC

"v4.83 firmware has a new feature called Insert recording which enables recording external effector output to the looper."

New Analog Heat +FX OS

via Elektron

"Ramp up the randomness with this new OS for Analog Heat +FX. 1.01 brings a handful of new features - several of which put the power of happy accidents at your fingertips. Play with parameter randomization, random name generation, LFO slew, momentary active, and enjoy a bunch of improvements that make your Heat +FX experience a little smoother.

Parameter randomization

Easily randomize parameter pages with the touch of a button in the pursuit of the left field. Then revel in the result, keep on searching, or dial it back.

Random name generator

Want to pour all your creativity and time into your sound but can’t stand the sight of untitled presets? We’ve got your back. Let the machine take over naming duty, and get set for unexpected results.

LFO slew

Smooth over your LFO transitions from one random position to another with slew. More slew lets you take your time with the switch and keep things less drastic.

Momentary active

Add to the unpredictability by toggling your Heat +FX Active or not. Cast whatever effect you want with ease, as long as you like.

Extra parameters

You have deeper output and audio control courtesy of a new output gain parameter added to the preset setup menu, and an FX to USB parameter added to the audio routing menu.

Plus more

There are also improvements to performance, navigation, and display. Check the release notes for a full list."

Future Retro Vectra Firmware 2.0 Brings New Sequencer Updates, Bug Fixes, & Soundsets

video uploads by FutureRetroSynths

"Examples of new sequencer features on the Future Retro Vectra with firmware 2.0 and expanded sound/sequencer sets. (External drum machine providing bass drum.)"

Playlist:
1. Future Retro Vectra Playing the Sequencer in Real Time
2. Future Retro Vectra Quick Jam
3. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction and Knob Assign
4. Future Retro Vectra Sound Morph and Sequencer Direction
5. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Length and Direction
6. Future Retro Vectra Sequencer Randomize



via Future Retro:

Improvements

Randomization over sequencer parameters.

Reset to step 1 of sequencer.

Midi cc control over sequencer parameters.

Midi cc in and out of joysticks.

Sequencer parameter improvement for more convenient usage of features during live performance including keyboard enhancements.

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Bug Fixes

Eliminates crash when receiving midi data during preset change.

All 16 midi channels now sending and receiving.

Fixes crashes on sequencer edit page when using for long periods of time.

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Soundset expansion contributions from:

Matia Simovich
Jon Sonnenberg
Drew Schlesinger

You can find audio demos at https://future-retro.com/.

Glitchmachines - Palindrome - Granular Sampler - Version 2.0 Preset Showcase

video upload by Glitchmachines

"Palindrome is a granular sampler geared toward experimental sound design.

More info: https://glitchmachines.com/wp-content...

https://glitchmachines.com/products/p...

Version 2.0 Changes:

• New Granular Engine
• New Bitcrusher & Vowel Filter
• New Random Mod Sources
• New Solo Modes
• Envelope Curves
• Envelope Shape Presets
• Revised User Interface
• Improved Audio Engine
• Performance Optimizations
• New Factory Sample Library
• New Preset Bank System
• 80+ New Factory Presets

Existing users can update to version 2 for $25 USD.

Customers who purchased Palindrome 1.x from the Glitchmachines website will receive upgrade info via email per our merchant system provider, DPD. If you do not receive a message, check your spam folder and/or contact our Support team for assistance.

Customers who purchased Palindrome 1.x from the Plugin Boutique website will be able to upgrade via a dedicated page that will be published as soon as possible on the PB website. If you require assistance with the upgrade or wish to inquire about when the upgrade page will become available, please contact Plugin Boutique customer support directly."

Blokas Midihub 1.15 Update: Practical MIDI Workflow Enhancements

Press release follows:

Lithuanian music technology company Blokas has recently released a significant update for their standalone MIDI router and processor, the Midihub.

At the heart of Midihub lies the concept of "pipes", sort of MIDI effects. These pipes can be seamlessly utilized using Midihub’s dedicated software editor, which boasts a versatile drag-and-drop interface for input/output configurations.

Version 1.15 introduces a suite of pipe enhancements and new features aimed at refining the MIDI processing experience. This update focuses on practical improvements that expand the device's utility and ease of use for producers and live performers, with each new feature aimed at solving common MIDI challenges.

Key Features of the Midihub 1.15 Update

Enhanced MIDI Mapping Capabilities

In this update, users gain the capability to control pipe parameters using MIDI messages generated within the Midihub itself, eliminating the necessity for physical loopbacks. This opens up a realm of intriguing possibilities for internal modifiers and self-modulation techniques. Moreover, the update allows for more detailed and precise manual MIDI mapping, enhancing control and customization.

Revamped Clock Pipe

The clock pipe, essential for tempo management, has been improved to offer more flexibility in its placement within the signal chain. New features like mappable tap-tempo and tempo nudge buttons have been added to simplify syncing with external equipment.

Precision Modulation with 14-bit LFO

A 14-bit LFO mode has been introduced, allowing for finer MIDI modulation depth and control. The addition of a Sample & Hold waveform for LFOs enables more complex and textured sound design possibilities.

New Dispatcher and Arpeggiator Algorithms

The update brings 7 fresh algorithms to the Dispatcher and Arpeggiator pipes, including "Entirely Up Then Down" and "Entirely Down Then Up" patterns. These additions provide users with more creative options for note sequencing and pattern generation.

By valuing community feedback and prioritizing the practical aspects of music creation, with the 1.15 update, Blokas ensures the Midihub remains an integral part of the creative process, simplifying MIDI workflows and sparking new creative possibilities.

More info on Midihub - https://blokas.io/midihub
Full update changelog - https://blokas.io/reads/enormous-midihub-1-15-update/