Grp A10 Status Update

You might remember the GRP A10 announcement back in May. The following is an update on the upcoing synth from the GRP newsletter.

"Through this newsletter, we aim to keep you updated on the progress of the Grp A10 production. This information is important for those who have already pre-ordered our new flasghip synthesiser, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the technology implemented in this machine, in order to decide whether it is appropriate for their setup.

For the latter group, we are pleased to announce that we have extended the pre-order deadline until the prototype is presented, most likely at Superbooth in Berlin in May 2026. For all the informations about the pre-order process please look at our previous newsletter.

Now, let's move on to the production progress update. The photos in this newsletter show the electromechanical part of the A10 panel. The electromechanical part and all the printed circuit boards related to the electromechanics were developed using special 3D software. We are now working on applying the printed circuit boards for the electronics. Once this process is complete, all the electromechanical parts and the parts to be applied on top will form a full set of printed circuit boards for the electronics.

This is the current state of progress. We will, of course, keep you informed with a new update as soon as we move on to the next phase. Stay tuned!"

MetaButtons and Firmware v2.1.2

video upload by 4ms Company

MDScaler Machinedrum Tonal Quantizer for Monome Norns #elektron #machinedrum #monome

video upload by HANJŌ

"Check out MDScaler — a Monome Norns script I developed to bring tonal pitch control and creative randomness to the Elektron Machinedrum (or any CC-controllable synth).

With MDScaler, you can:
Quantize any incoming CC to a musical scale of your choice
Randomize notes within the active scale for generative ideas
Map to Machinedrum’s pitch parameter (using Tonal mode in X firmware)
Use parameter-lock compatible CC control so each step can evolve melodically
Switch encoder modes: channel select, CC number, note stepping, octave cycling
In this demo video, I walk through the interface, show it in action on a pattern, and explore how randomness + scale constraints can yield interesting melodic/rhythmic results.

Controls (via Norns / MDScaler):
Element Function
E1 Change Scale Mode
E2 Adjust Root Note (C, C#, D, etc.)
E3 Toggle between Channel / CC / Note modes
K2 Send a Random Note from current scale
K3 Mode Select (toggling E3 behavior)
K3 + K2 Cycle Octave
Pitch mapping / defaults:
By default, MDScaler maps to Machinedrum tracks via CCs using a consistent offset pattern across groups of 4 tracks (16, 40, 72, 96) per channel. You can reassign or explore as desired.

Links & Resources:
Project & source code: https://github.com/hanjo-synth/MDScaler"

Qu-Bit Stardust v1.1.0: Now With More Loops!

video upload by Qu - Bit

"Qu-Bit's cosmic tape looper just received its first offical update which introduces two key feature additions:

1. Multiple loop file handling
2. Frippertronics decay control

Loop file formatting is also improved, with the ability to use mono .wav files, and files with metadata attached.

Follow along as we run through the new features!

Get the update:
https://www.qubitelectronix.com/alter..."

00:00 Intro
00:39 Loop Import
02:42 Loop Save/Overwrite
04:14 Frippertronics Decay Control
05:17 Outro

KORG microKORG2 Ver.2.0 now supports the logue SDK

video uploads by Korg

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and deals on the microKORG2.

"With the latest update, the microKORG2 now supports the logue SDK.

The logue SDK is a toolkit for developers that includes code libraries and tools to create custom oscillators and effects.

Thanks to this update, the creative possibilities of the microKORG2 have expanded significantly."

Videos in playlist above:

1. microKORG2 Ver.2.0 now supports the logue SDK
2. How to load logue SDK contents into microKORG2

And the first user video by loopop:

MicroKORG 2 v2 Now does what?! Plugins (including mine…), step sampling, and loop slicing tutorial

video upload by loopop

"Download my Steve Reich-inspired Phasing Loops plugin for MicroKORG 2 and other logue platform synths here:

► https://loopop.gumroad.com/l/vhncoz

Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon:

► / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:35 User plugins!
2:50 Loading a plugin
3:25 New Korg osc
4:30 User FX
5:00 Phase looper
7:35 Looping w/FX
8:20 Sinevibes FX
12:40 Step sampling?!
13:50 Step record
17:45 Slice playback
19:30 Arp slicing
20:45 Use arp rests!
21:05 Using latch
21:30 BPM scale
22:05 Loop import
22:40 Sampling loops
23:30 Osc 3 madness
25:15 Other features
25:50 Installing plugins
26:15 Pros & caveats
27:50 Outro

Intuitive Instruments Improves Exquis MPE Controller with Firmware 2.2.0 Update

video uploads by Intuitive Instruments



Exquis - Ableton Live integration (feat Primo Taut)

video upload by Intuitive Instruments

Press release follows:

Intuitive Instruments improves Exquis MPE controller with firmware 2.2.0 update alongside Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper workflow-merging scripts

SAINT-CYPRIEN, FRANCE: Intuitive Instruments is proud to announce improvements to the award-winning Exquis MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller with major updates coming courtesy of introducing firmware 2.2.0 alongside software scripts to merge its workflow with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) — wholeheartedly representing several simultaneous steps towards the inspirational solutions for music lovers creator’s goal of ultimately making music-making seamless by turning the flagship instrument itself into the ultimate lightweight and compact creative hub — as of September 8…

Exquis enables seamless and natural interaction with all DAW software, MIDI synthesizers, and modular systems by becoming a direct extension of its user’s creativity as an expressive and intuitive MPE controller comprising a hexagonal matrix of 61 backlit soft silicon keys arranged as consecutive notes (semitones) horizontally and harmonious notes (thirds) vertically — from the lowest at the bottom to the highest at the top — that provide independent gestural control over four different dimensions: velocity (strike force), horizontal tilt (X axis — pitch bend), vertical tilt (Y axis — CC#74), and pressure (Z axis — channel pressure or polyphonic aftertouch). Alongside a namesake companion app — itself optionally offering an experience akin to traditional composition software — available on macOS and Windows with support for VST, VST3, and AUv3 audio plug-in formats, Intuitive Instruments’ flagship instrument is intended to provide musicians of all levels with a fun and intuitive way of creating melodies and progressions, fully exploiting sonic potential in the process of doing so — whether working with third-party software over the USB (Type-C) connection, third-party software or hardware synthesizers through the MIDI IN and OUT (minijack) connections, and modular synthesizers via CV (control voltage) with dedicated 0-5V (minijack) connections for GATE (V-Trigger), PITCH (V/Oct), and MOD (pressure or velocity). These top out a lightweight (600g) and compact — 36 mm (H) x 146 mm (W) x 317 mm (D) — desktop design that also incorporates four rotary/push encoders and a six-zone capacitive touch slider, plus a series of selection, undo/redo, and action buttons, providing precise and intuitive control collectively over any user’s sound while enhancing interaction with the app.

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Waldorf OS Announces Update 3.3.0 for Quantum/Iridium

via Waldorf

"‍We are happy to announce the release of version 3.3.0 for all Quantum and Iridium variants, including Quantum (original & MK2), Iridium Desktop, Iridium Keyboard and Iridium Core.

Update's new enhancements:

MIDI 2.0 compatibility with high-resolution data support

Improved MPE polyphonic pitch-bend

Expanded favorite sets & authors

Release velocity as a modulation source

Additional macros and other refinements

For a complete list check the change log accompanying the update.

The new release will be available in the „Hardware OS Updates“ section of your „My Waldorf" account."

New Redshift 6 - Firmware 1.4 Update

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Hear our new presets for Redshift 6 – no talking, just pure playing. These presets showcase a wide variety of sounds, from classic analog poly-synth layer splits to lush single-layer textures and inspiring one-key wonders.

All sounds and rhythms come directly from the Redshift 6, built using its arpeggiator and LFOs.

00:00 - CLUB HELSINKI
01:18 - STRING QUARTET
02:40 - SYNTH CAST NEWS
03:50 - SOLITUDE
04:54 - ZERO SUM
05:50 - CLUB TAMPERE
06:56 - SYNCED SAW PAD
07:42 - DRIVE LFO PLUCK
08:24 - PACIFIC RAINDROP
09:30 - AMBIENT SKIES
10:09 - CLUB SEINAJOKI
11:04 - CLUB TURKU
12:31 - BEYOND SUNSET

The Redshift 6 is a 6-voice analog polysynth, but with 16 oscillators per voice it goes far beyond the capabilities of a traditional 6-voice instrument. Each voice can also be played paraphonically, significantly extending the overall polyphony. In addition, each of the 6 parts has its own dedicated arpeggiator.

External FX used in this demo: SRE330, Meris Mercury 7, Meris Polymoon, Eventide H9.

The Firmware 1.4 update brings MPE, an arpeggiator, Part Copy/Paste, and more.

You can find the firmware 1.4 and more info about the Redshift 6 synthesizer on our website: https://supercriticalsynthesizers.com"
REDSHIFT 6 FIRMWARE VERSION 1.4

ADDED
• MPE
• Arpeggiator
• Multi-part editing for multitimbral patches
• New oscillator waveform variants that reset on incoming note
• Envelopes now have a Reset parameter
• LFOs now have a Sample & Hold waveform

IMPROVEMENTS
• LFO range is now 0.01-1000Hz, up from 0.1-100Hz
• 18 new factory presets

FIXED
• Fixed all known bugs

DIscovery Pro 8.9 released

video upload by discoDSP

"https://www.discodsp.com/discoverypro/

What's New for Producers

🥁 Percussion Mode

Turn Discovery Pro into a full drum workstation. 10 new drum kits ready to use, smart keyboard mapping (white keys = sounds, black keys = editing), and seamless integration with your existing workflow.

⚡ Faster PADsynth

No more waiting for wavetables to render. PADsynth now processes in the background with real-time progress updates. SIMD optimizations make rendering significantly faster on modern processors.

📁 Better SFZ Import

Import large sample libraries faster with parallel loading. Enhanced compatibility with professional SFZ libraries and multi-bit depth WAV files.

🎛️ Workflow Improvements

Reorganized Edit menu for better navigation
Direct access to preset folders when randomizing
New MIDI CC display for hardware integration
Improved voice allocation for better polyphony

🔧 Under the Hood

Standalone limiter prevents output clipping
Fixed filter resonance issues with oversampling
Enhanced aftertouch and velocity curves
Consolidated AAX support with improved MIDI out

Download the free update now and experience the enhanced Discovery Pro workflow.
Available for all 8.x existing users at no additional cost."

NerdSEQ Firmware Release V3.0

video upload by XOR Electronics

"Another major firmware release for the NerdSEQ ecosystem with many new features!
The free V3.0 update adds improvements and presets for the Dualchord, Table support for all tracktypes, polyphonic ART support and nothing less than a cool and totally integrated video synthesizer (free update for the Video Expander). And as usual of course many other little features.

This update adds another dimension to your already multidimensional NerdSEQ ecosystem!!!

The update is as usual available on the xor website and on the forum.
https://www.xor.eu"

Metropolix 1.6 Update: What's New?

video upload by Intellijel

"A brief overview of the new Metropolix 1.6 firmware update.

New features include:
• MIDI Program Change
• MIDI Root Note
• RUN-C Reset Mode
• plus Tweaks & Bug Fixes

Update now with our web updater tool: https://intellijel.github.io/firmware/

Other gear featured in this video:
• Intellijel Cascadia - Bass Synth
• Elektron Digitone MkII - MIDI, Drums and FX

#metropolix #eurorack #sequencer #firmwareupdate"

#1010Music Bento 1.2.4. Firmware Update... Update?

video upload by jtn.project

"Okay! Does it slap? What?

Firmware Update 1.2.4. Got a bunch of stuff:
MIDI CC support.
Multisample recording.
Patch saving and tagging your own custom patches
Recording into all internal track types. This includes granular, slicer, one-shots, multisamples, and loops
Destructive wave editing (trimming and normalizing)
Count-In recording
Unquantized or off grid sequencing mode.
Rename Loop Wave files.
AND MORE! Check their page link below:
https://1010music.com/wp-content/uplo...

Hit me with all those questions ya got!"

NGEN 1.4 Firmware Update – Overview Video

video upload by Spektro Audio

"The new 1.4 firmware update for NGEN is now available, featuring two new generators (Luar and Looper), the new Call MFX, and numerous enhancements. These include the Param view, dynamic variations, an undo system, two new CV output modes, 11 new Song Mode event types, and improvements to shortcuts, the menu system, animations, and more!

In addition to the new update, we’re also releasing the NGEN Web Manager, a new open-source tool for managing NGEN’s files directly from your browser.

For more information about NGEN 1.4 and the new NGEN Web Manager, check out our latest blog post at https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2025/9/...

We are thrilled to announce that more NGEN units will be available for pre-orders on our website starting September 23, 2025, at 12 PM EST.

Shipping will be available via DHL, Fedex, or Postal and we'll begin shipping in the first week of October!

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments."

Metal Fetishist Firmware v2.0 Walk-through

video upload by Body Synths

"v2.0 introduces a new Settings Menu, letting you customize the Metal Fetishist in some big ways. Swap out the classic distortion for alternative effects. Unlock new step-modulation destination parameters. Finally create odd-numbered sequences. Play the instrument directly via MIDI.

Read the Firmware Release Notes:
https://firmware.bodysynths.com

Download the new Manual, updated for v2.0:
https://bodysynths.com/resources/mf/m...

Access the Quick-Reference PDF + other resources:
https://bodysynths.com/pages/support

00:00 Feature Overview
03:17 How to Navigating the Menu?
05:07 Menu 1: Effects / Phaser (New Effect)
06:22 Dry/Wet Mixer
07:26 Flanger (New Effect)
08:00 Chorus (New Effect)
08:22 2nd Oscillator (New Effect)
10:25 How to Factory Reset
10:59 Menu 2: Mod Assign
11:29 Volume Decay Amount (New Modulation)
12:44 Pitch Decay Amount (New Modulation)
13:40 CutOff Decay Amount (New Modulation)
14:52 Volume (New Modulation)
16:46 Effect Parameter (New Modulation)
19:18 Menu 3: MIDI Channel
20:17 Menu 4: Options
20:37 Alternative Steps Length
21:05 Re-start Sequence on Play
22:30 Disable Auto-Start
24:31 Load Menu 4 Defaults
25:15 How to Display the Firmware Version?
26:41 Future Updates

More about Body Synths and the Metal Fetishist:
https://bodysynths.com

Huge thanks to everyone who helped test v2.0 before release — your feedback was invaluable!"

Elastic OSC "DX7" Update 1.1

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Elastic OSC Update 1.1 allows you to import DX7 banks into the 3 OP6 engines (19–21). Each OP6 preset / DX7 bank consists of 32 DX7 sounds, which you can switch through using the Harmonics slider.
There are thousands of DX7 banks available online — plenty to discover!
But we’ve also included some ready-to-use DX7 sounds for you:
• Classic DX7 presets
• AI-generated presets by theintrovert: https://theintrovert.net
• DX7 sounds preset by legendary synth YouTuber Jexus: https://sounds-for-synths.com
• DX7 sounds and other engines presets by sounddesigner SOI: soundofizrael.gumroad.com
• DX7 Bank Generator: https://www.thisdx7cartdoesnotexist.com

CLICK FOR MORE »

Woovebox 2.0: The Hi-Fi update

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Woovebox 2 is here, free for existing Woovebox owners, and I decided to focus on the real-world-implications of the updated and polished synth engine in this video.

00:00 the idea
00:57 creating a patch on Firmware 1
04:20 finished patch
04:41 updating or downgrading the firmware without Wooveconnect
05:14 A short and subjective overview on Woovebox 2
06:00 finally, filter sweeping with knobs ;-)
06:10 some patches played (synth sounds demo)
07:51 creating a short demo track
09:30 vocoder and sidechaining...
09:50 sounds comparison FW1 vs. FW2
11:37 some isolated sounds compared
13:16 conclusion
14:55 feedback from Ivo, Woovebox' creator: Listening to some high pitched saw waves ;)"

Links:
Woovebox: https://www.woovebox.com
SYX-LIB for Android: https://download.cnet.com/midi-sysex-...
@Freebeat 's video:"

The Best Budget Groovebox Just Got an INSANE Update! (Woovebox 2.0)

video upload by Free Beat

"The Best Budget Groovebox Just Got an INSANE Update! (Woovebox 2.0)

Woovebox 2.0 is HERE! The Woovebox was already an amazing piece of gear for the size and price, but this update turns it into a whole new beast. In this video I'll cover a few of my favorite features, but just know that there's so much more to the 2.0 update than what you see here. Be sure to head over to the Woovebox website to check out all the new documentation, and find out more of what this awesome little groovebox can do! Enjoy the video :)

Thanks to Woovebox for sponsoring this video!"

MetaModule Version Firmware v2.1!

video upload by 4ms Company

"MetaModule v2.1 is here! V2.1 has three main new features that we’re excited to share with you: quick mapping, startup patch assignment, and our new Basic Wav Player - a plugin optimized for streaming long audio files.
Head to https://metamodule.info/downloads for updating instructions and to download the new firmware!"

PPG Wave 3.V - Version 2 - Sounddemo

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"Step back in time to move forward with PPG Wave 3.V 2.0. This updated version honors the famous Waldorf Microwave synthesizer, bringing back its best features. Edit user wavetables and explore new factory wavetables. Get inspiration with the Mutator patch randomizer. All on a now fully resizable user interface."

Intellijel Multigrain: Modulation in depth

video upload by Intellijel

"In this video manual, we take a comprehensive look at Multigrain's modulation inputs and outputs, for firmware version 1.2.

Find the latest firmware and written manual here:
https://intellijel.com/support/

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Modulation Panel Tour
00:44 - Assignable CV Inputs: X, Y, and Z
03:22 - Assignable RANDom Modulation
04:10 - Quick Tip - Quantizing Random PITCH Modulation
04:30 - Morphing Modulation
06:26 - PITCH Modulation: Volt per Octave
08:40 - PITCH Modulation: Quantizer Modes
10:00 - RAND Modulation: Unique RAND Behaviours
13.27 - Quick Tip - Morph Fader as a Randomness Macro
14:28 - Looping Recording: Freeze Modulation
15:47 - Applying Modulation to Multiple Scenes & Sounds
17:54 - Randomizing Modulation
19:45 - Clearing Modulation
21:16 - Modulation Outputs A & B"

Freaq FM Firmware v1.4 - Track Mix Control and More!

video upload by Wirehead Instruments

"Firmware v1.4 now available - tighter external sync, track mix control, gain LFO & save/load parameter locks! Short demo and explanation of the new features.

0:00 Intro
0:28 Set individual track mix volume
0:58 Assign LFOs to track volume
1:41 New parameter locking mode
2:25 Parameter locks now saved with the patch"