TinyGreg added a sampler to the Elektron Model:Cycles (and a lot more) | Model-TG

video upload by TinyGreg

"A laid-back walkthrough of Model-TG, my free, open-source firmware additions for the Elektron Model:Cycles (OS 1.13). Everything the Cycles already does still works; this adds a full Sampler machine and a pile of new features on top.

Flash your own copy of Model-TG here (you need your own copy of the OS stock firmware:
https://tinygregaudio.github.io/Model...

Source, user guide and every button combo:
https://github.com/TinyGregAudio/Mode...

What's in it:
• A Sampler machine on any track: per-pattern samples, sample locks, reverse, a waveform view
• Seven playback modes: One shot, Loop, Slice, Granular, Stretch, Pluck and Wave (wavetables)
• Slice by equal size, transient or two kinds of manual chopping.
• Resampling of a track, the whole mix, or your computer's audio over USB
• Stereo samples, and uploading your own WAVs with Elektron Transfer
• A performance page with beat-repeat and 12 master FX
• Attack, Filter and Resonance on all the stock machines
• Slide trigs: glide any p-locked parameter from one trig to the next
• Scale Lock, a CPU/memory page, and lower CPU use overall

Thanks to drumkilla (elektron-model-tweaks) for the latching mute, trig preview and browser scroll tweaks, and to mischa85 for elektron-firmware-tool.

Model-TG is unofficial: it is not made, supported or endorsed by Elektron. Install it at your own risk, and back up your projects first. You can go back to the stock OS at any time. "Elektron" and "Model:Cycles" are trademarks of Elektron Music Machines.

#Elektron #ModelCycles #Sampler #Firmware #Synth #ModelTG"

Augur v1.5 Update - more options, more musical, full Push support, self-modulation, and more

video upload by ijo audio

"Augur v1.5 is by far my biggest update I've ever released to one of my devices. Many of you wrote to me with ideas and I've incorporated almost all of them and I think Augur is truly so much better thanks to all your suggestions.

Included in this free update:
Augur can now self-modulate! This means the modulation section can now modulate the parameters of Augur itself. It feels like a very modular concept to be able to feed the modulations back into the various controls of Augur. I particularly enjoy this with the Speed control.
Longer pattern lengths (up to 32 steps).
Longer (slower) sequencer speeds plus new dotted and triplet speeds.
A new Gravity control makes the generative nature of Augur feel less random and more truly in key. (thanks to ‪@HumanSynthetics‬ for his wisdom on this)
As of Live 12.4 we can finally use the modulation mapping section on the Push without using the computer at all. This is very cool and a huge thanks to ⁨@Ableton⁩ for allowing this to finally happen! My implementation was modeled after the stock LFO device and you can now select any of the 8 mod lanes, map them, adjust them, etc. (You'll need Live 12.4 for this feature to work)"

JIANT FM / FM1 Firmware / NEW Floatbeat Engine cinematic jam /direct audio

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

JIANT FM / (almost) EVERY FEATURE

video upload by JIANT

"JIANT FM v0.6.29 — Pushing the M-VAVE FM-1 Further

JIANT FM has reached v0.6.29!

I'm developing JIANT FM as an experimental custom firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1, building on Felucca and the work of the open-source synth community.

What started as a firmware modification has grown into a much broader instrument concept focused on synthesis, modulation, sound mutation, sequencing, and live performance.

My goal isn't simply to add more presets or effects. I want the FM-1 to feel like a living system — an instrument where rhythms, timbres, and parameters can constantly evolve, interact, and transform while you play.

What's inside JIANT FM?

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SUPERFREAKER - The First Arturia Microfreak with Built-in Effects!

video upload by Freakier Firmware

"It's finally here! SUPERFREAKER for the Arturia Microfreak. Loads of features we've all been asking for and never thought would come.

Delay
Reverb
Lofi
Drive
-Legato Glide
-Transpose
And a ton of QoL updates and various features

It's crazy what we were able to do with this thing after a lot of trial and error. It's been tested extensively, but custom firmware is never risk free. Try our open beta for the free essentials pack today which includes many features like separate controls for delay & release and legato glide.

https://freakierfirmware.com/"

GHOULBOX: FM-1 Dungeon Synth

video upload by DECIMA1

"Today I check out the FM-1 Firmware GOULBOX (dungeon synth firmware). Check out out here: https://github.com/jasonpersinger/gho..."

I think it's safe to say the M-VAVE has become a platform rather than a stand alone synth.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Radiant firmware 2.5

video upload by DNIPRO MODULAR

"The new firmware for the Radiant module introduces a new LOOPER algorithm.

It also adds a new filter control mode, allowing the NOTCH knob to control resonance for both the low-pass and high-pass filters."

FoMni-1 - Omnichord firmware for FM-1

video upload by Charles Vestal

"charlesvestal.github.io/fm1-omnichord/"

That makes at least five alternate firmwares for M-VAVE's FM-1: Sloop, Groove, Felucca, BaudGirl, and now OMNI. If you know of any others, feel free to leave a comment.

Update, make that six with XOX.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Diving deep into Synkritis, a dual comparator firmware for Alchemy Lab

video upload by Perceptes

"I'm happy to announce the release of Synkritis, my first firmware for the Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab. Synkritis is a dual comparator with logic functions, inspired by Joranalogue's Compare 2. In this video, we'll look at how to install Synkritis on your Alchemy Lab, how the module works, and three ideas for how to use a comparator in your patches.

To install Synkritis, download the firmware from the link just below, then use the web programmer on hermeticmodular.com to flash the firmware onto your Alchemy Lab.

Download the firmware here: / announcing-my-171573216"

"For more comparator patch ideas, check out the free Compare 2 Practical User Guide by ‪@briesmodular‬, available for download on the Joranalogue website: https://joranalogue.com/collections/e..."

00:00 Meet Synkritis 01:12 Patch previews 01:42 Synkritis installation 02:52 Synkritis overview 04:46 Single mode 06:04 Window mode 08:10 Sample & hold 09:35 Motion recording 10:16 Logic outputs 11:59 Global settings 13:19 Jack settings 14:13 CV inputs 15:28 Audio rate support 17:04 Envelope to gate with optional delay 20:35 Split effects based on pitch 24:50 Drum patterns 29:13 Synkritis jam

4-Track Groovebox on the M-VAVE FM-1?! | Sloop Custom Firmware Jam

video upload by Noob Tones

"Turning the M-VAVE FM-1 into a 4-track groovebox with the Sloop custom firmware.

Sloop completely changes the FM-1 workflow, giving you a compact groovebox setup with 4 tracks — 3 synths and 1 drum machine, plus real-time performance controls and effects.

For this jam, I recorded the FM-1 into Logic Pro, then added a little extra analog character using Magma Channel Stripand Abbey Road J37 Tape.

The goal was to keep the performance feeling raw and live, while adding a bit more warmth, saturation, and tape-style texture in the final mix.

Setup:M-VAVE FM-1Sloop Custom FirmwareLogic ProMagma Channel StripWaves Abbey Road J37 Tape"

See the M-VAVE label below for additional engines.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

New 2.0 firmware for ARTURIA's AstroLab Introduces New Sound Edit View

video uploads by Arturia

Playlist:

1. AstroLab | New 2.0 firmware | ARTURIA
2. What's New | AstroLab 2.0 Update | ARTURIA
3. AstroLab 2.0 | Playthrough | ARTURIA

"AstroLab 2.0 expands what you can shape, play and perform directly from the hardware. Explore the new Sound Edit view, with dedicated parameter pages mapped to AstroLab’s four macro knobs, alongside new sample-based instruments and 60+ stage-ready sounds spanning piano, brass, strings, bass and more."

AstroLab 2.0: It's a Proper Synth Now?

video upload by Sineway

"AstroLab 2.0 goes straight at the biggest criticism of the AstroLab: that it's just a preset player, not a proper synth. The headline feature is Sound Edit, which gives you real synth parameters like envelopes, filter and glide right from the front panel, and you don't need a computer or the V Collection license to use it. So is the AstroLab still just a keyboard full of presets, or is it starting to become something else?

Arturia gave me early access to the update, so I've had time to dig into it before release. In this video I show how Sound Edit changes from preset to preset depending on the engine underneath, revisit the AstroLab vs MiniFreak question now that both instruments have changed, and play some of the presets in a musical context.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Sound Edit
3:11 AstroLab vs MiniFreak
4:29 Other Updates in 2.0
5:17 More Sound Edit Explorations
6:32 Final Thoughts"

GROOVE OS - NEW FIRMWARE (third one) WHICH CHANGES FM-1 INTO A BEAST!

video upload by Grzegorz Bojanek

"There is a third alternative firmware for the FM-1 and it is called GROOVE OS. It offers so much, including up to 8 tracks! And you know what? I made this video right after installing the firmware, without even looking at the manual. It looks so good and sounds simply amazing.
___PL___
Jest już trzeci alternatywny firmware do FM-1 i nazywa się GROOVE OS. Oferuje naprawdę bardzo dużo, między innymi aż 8 ścieżek! I wiecie co? Nagrałem ten film zaraz po zainstalowaniu firmware'u, bez zaglądania do instrukcji. Wygląda świetnie i brzmi po prostu niesamowicie.

GROOVE OS is here ➡️ https://www.groove-os.com/." Click through for additional details including an interactive website.

See the M-VAVE label below for more.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

The 1010music Blackbox OG Just Got SP-1200 Mode, Chords and Sidechain (Unofficial Firmware Mod)

video upload by Justin Joe

"Twelve new features on the original 1010music Blackbox, added with an unofficial firmware mod: solo, chords, Elektron-style note conditions, SP-1200 / SP-12 / S950 lo-fi modes, a 24 dB filter, a sidechain ducker, slice start/end on the knobs, and a granular delay. It's free, the code is open, and it runs on top of stock firmware 3.1.9.

🔧 GET THE MOD (free) + get an email when new builds drop:
https://justinjoe.com/blackbox-mod

No compiling needed: download 3.1.9 from 1010music, run it through the browser patcher, copy it to your card.

⚠️ Unofficial. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by 1010music. Original Blackbox only (not Blackbox 2). At your own risk. The mod does not include 1010music's firmware; you bring your own copy."

New M-VAVE FM-1 Custom Firmware: Felucca - Multitimbral Sequencer

video upload by

In addition to the Baud Girl custom firmware, M-VAVE's FM-1 now has a multitimbral sequencer firmware update, Felucca.

"This video is not about microdexed but the very interesting FM1 from mWave with custom firmware from Felucca. Using only the provided sounds/samples with little tweaking.

https://hugelton.github.io/Felucca/we..."

Mvave FM-1 | Felucca Firmware - Multi Sequencer, 9 Engines, Scale Mode - First Look

video upload by Stanley Gurvich

"The floodgates had opened, First look at the brand new Felucca firmware by Leo Kuroshita (@kurogedelic)"

M-Vave FM-1 Felucca Firmware Jam Session

video upload by 2403R / Case Woo

"There are enough FM-1 videos blowing up now so no introduction is needed. I am just messing on the Felucca firmware for the first time after sequencing 4 tracks and I don't know what I am doing. I have tried Baud Girl's but I was drawn to this one more. Still need to figure out and remember the functions. Install at your own risk."

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

OXI Coral Firmware 3: Build Your Own Custom Firmware

video upload by OXI Instruments

"With firmware 3, Coral revolves around you. Pick the engines you need, compile your own custom firmware right in the browser, and upload it to Coral in a few clicks.

In this video we walk through the new updater and show some of our favorite new features:

FMX7: our take on the classic DX7. 6 voices, 6 operators, and support for classic DX7 patches from the SD card

OB-va: our take on the Oberheim sound, with unison, detune, and selectable filter poles

String 2: inspired by Solina-style string synths, with a new chord mode

Pianoz: house pianos, Rhodes, and organs

Acid2 and Stitcher, an experimental drone maker (more on this one soon)

On-module options menu: no more editing the TXT file

Drone mode: sustain any engine and shape it with a low pass gate

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Check the release notes and the manual for the full list of new features.

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M-Vave FM-1| Now is VA Synthesizer | Full Tutorial Of new engine & sequencer

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy 'Ambient & Dreams' FM soundbank for FM-1: https://natlifesounds.com/product/amb...

Download new custom FIrmware from BaudGirl: https://baudgirl.com/work/FM-1+VA

M-Vave FM-1 page: https://www.m-vave.com/product?id=fm-1

Hi everyone!
Just yesterday, I downloaded the new firmware from BaudGirl and started exploring it. In this video, I’ll tell you what I’ve figured out so far and demonstrate some new sounds - created using the new VA engine and the updated sequencer’s new features.

Timeline:
00:00 - 00:54 Introduction
00:54 - 02:15 A new VA engine sound "Melodic Techno" SEQ
02:15 - 04:10 A new VA engine sounds "ACID" SEQ
04:10 - 04:25 About Baud Girl custom Firmwave update
04:25 - 04:55 How I made the Demo sounds
04:55 - 05:45 Tutorial part 1: EDIT button
05:45 - 07:36 Tutorial part 2: Oscillator + Knob 1,2,3,4 update
07:36 - 08:41 Tutorial part 3: Filter
08:41 - 08:53 Tutorial part 4: LFO
08:53 - 09:01 Tutorial part 5: ENVelope
09:01 - 09:52 Tutorial part 6: FX
09:52 - 10:10 Tutorial part 7: Knobs (Macros for Knobs)
10:10 - 10:42 Tutorial part 8: The rest functions (Preset Name, Erase/Copy Voise and other)
10:42 - 12:23 Tutorial part 9: GLObal
12:23 - 13:56 Tutorial part 10: ARP
13:56 - 17:59 Tutorial part 11: SEQencer Update
17:59 - 19:30 Tutorial part 12: SEQencer - ACID
19:30 - Conclusion"

Additional demos:


Playlist:

1. New FM-1 Firmware - DECIMA1
2. Mvave FM-1 | Custom Firmware by BAUDGIRL - Overview - Stanley Gurvich
3. M-Vave FM-1 - Baud Girl Firmware Install - EASY - ElektroTV
4. almost thirty minutes with the m-vave fm-1's new alternate firmware - if…?

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Traveler version 1.1.0 Now Available

video upload by KeySolutions Sounds and Mike Martin

"Traveler 1.1.0 expands your sound-design options with a new wavetable browser, graphical envelope editing, deeper modulation, and improved DAW compatibility.

For more information on Traveler or to download the 14 day demo visit:

https://www.keysolutionssounds.com"

Waldorf Announce Iridium Core OS 4.1.0 Update

via Waldorf

"FREE UPDATE — 16 Voices Increased Polyphony

Good news for Iridium Core users! We have started the first public beta of Iridium Core OS 4.1.0, a free firmware update for all Iridium Core users that increases polyphony from 12 to 16 voices.

With this update, Iridium Core now offers the same polyphony as the other Iridium models.

The final update will be available soon, free of charge, to all Iridium Core users via your My Waldorf account."

osmose firmware update 2.3 - overview

video upload by Expressive E

"Osmose keeps evolving. Firmware 2.3 is a major free update for every Osmose owner, taking the instrument further with deep DAW Control and Ctrl-e.

In this overview, Chris shows how Osmose now brings together its unique internal sound engine, expressive MIDI control, deep DAW integration and a growing software ecosystem through Ctrl-e — all from the same multidimensional keyboard.

See DAW Control in action, explore the 900+ expressive presets included with Ctrl-e, discover the new bottom action bar and improved MIDI integration, learn how to install firmware 2.3 and get started with Ctrl-e."

⏱ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:38 DAW Control
1:45 Ctrl-e
5:05 Get more sounds
5:28 External MIDI Mode
7:08 Other Improvements
8:57 How to Update
9:18 Outro

Akai S900 and S950 with custom Operating Systems

video upload by Mike Feedback

"I developed a custom operating system for the Akai S900 and Akai S950 samplers which turns them into real-time signal processors. You can run audio through them and have them add that 12-bit grit without having to worry about sample time.

If you have an s900 or s950, download it for free:

https://s900fx.com
https://s950fx.com

#akai #beatmaking #boombap #hiphop #akaimpc #hiphopbeats #12bit #lofi #sample #s900 #s950 #mpc #s900fx #s950fx"

This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka deejayiwan.

S900FX and S950FX Anti-Alias mod

video upload by Mike Feedback

"I corrected a sample rate bug and added the ability to turn off the anti-alias filter in the latest version of S900FX and S950FX.

S900FX and S950FX are custom operating systems for the Akai S900 and Akai S950 that turn the hardware into signal processors that allow you to apply their 12-bit grit to the audio signal in real-time. Pass the audio through them and record into your modern sampler.

Get them for free." [links above]

Update: new demo from Mikus Pilatus:

New Akai S950FX OS - monitoring thought converters and filter

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"What a legend ! 2x new Akai S900 / S950 OS out and they are both dope."

New Maschine 3.7 update and Expansions | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Maschine is alive and evolving. The latest update packs in a host of fresh features. To celebrate, we’re launching three special Expansions, including Thirty – a Native Instruments 30th birthday addition.

Check it out: https://www.native-instruments.com/pa...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 New Paris Heat Expansion
00:55 Generate tab
02:45 Melody generation
04:21 Chord generation
05:43 Variation tab
07:33 New Rage Circuit Expansion
07:56 Euclidean generation
10:12 New Thirty Expansion
10:29 Note probability
11:53 Probability lock
12:25 Free update
12:47 Outro"

Update: press release follows:

A MAJOR UPDATE FOR MASCHINE 3

Maschine 3 is Native Instruments' beat-making and music production software, usable on its own or with Maschine hardware. It's built to keep musical ideas flowing at every step, letting producers lay down beats, sample, arrange, and perform with virtual instruments or their own sounds, solo or inside a DAW. Maschine 3.7 adds a set of creative sequencing tools designed to get producers out of a blank grid and into a groove faster than ever.

Key Update Features

RANDOM NOTE GENERATOR: Let Maschine write the notes. Set the odds and start from an idea instead of an empty grid.

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