Showing posts with label New Updates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Updates. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Tonverk 1.2.0 OS Upgrade
video upload by Elektron
"Tonverk 1.2.0 is here! With some lovely little festive additions to put under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got two new FX to play with, even more options with the existing FX, random mode for the arpeggiator, and further fixes and improvements.
Find out more and download Tonverk OS 1.1.0: https://bit.ly/48T1BjG"
"OS Upgrade: Tonverk OS 1.2.0
We know Grainer, and the 1.1.0 OS that fixed the sync issues, are still fresh on the block, but we had some pretty neat dishes in the oven that didn’t quite make that release. So here is OS 1.2.0, a chance to put a few more little festive additions under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got new effects, even more options with the existing effects, a random mode for the arpeggiator, and some other little additions alongside further fixes and improvements.
New effect: Steel Box Reverb
A third reverb comes to Tonverk, and it’s a whole other flavor. Steel Box Reverb draws on early digital and ’90s plate reverbs, with deliberately wide parameter ranges that let you push sounds from tight metallic rooms to sprawling, resonant spaces. It can clang, bloom, or decay endlessly, making it equally suited to metal can tails or big, characterful ambience.
New effect: Filter Folder
Filter Folder combines wavefolding with filtering and distortion to reshape sound at a more fundamental level. By folding the waveform before it passes through a multimode filter and drive stage, it adds harmonics, grit, and movement that go far beyond traditional filtering. From subtle edge and density to aggressive, overtone-rich transformations, Filter Folder excels at turning simple signals into something far more complex.
More FX availability
If those two additions weren’t enough (for now) we’ve also extended Tonverk’s FX powers in other ways too. Daisy Delay can now be used on all tracks - and Frequency Warper can now be wielded on all audio tracks, bus tracks and mix. Use these two awesome options wherever your echoing, warped heart desires.
Random Arp
Random Arp introduces controlled unpredictability to arpeggiated patterns, reshuffling note order on the fly to generate evolving melodies and unexpected variations.
And more
There’s a few other stocking fillers too. Pattern mute, improved gain reduction and new sidechain sources for the compressor, shorter samples available to use on Grainer, and improved tempo stability when simultaneously receiving clock and large amounts of MIDI data from an external source, such as Octatrack. Plus various other fixes and improvements."
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
OP-1 Field Firmware 1.5 Explained: Multi-Channel USB Audio, Amp Synth & Tape Updates
video upload by Noisegate
"Teenage Engineering have dropped a huge firmware update for the OP-1 Field, and it might be the most important one yet. In this video, we take a hands-on look at firmware 1.5, covering multi-channel USB audio, the new Amp input synth, count-in recording for tape, tape and drum crossfades, and other workflow improvements.
We also show how the OP-1 Field now works as a 10-channel USB audio interface, including routing individual tape tracks into a DAW or a USB-compliant mixer like the TX-6. If you are already using the OP-1 Field, or thinking about adding one to your setup, this update seriously changes what the instrument can do."
00:00 Firmware 1.5 Overview
00:26 Why This Update Matters
00:58 Multi-Channel USB Audio
01:16 OP-1 Field + TX-6 Setup
02:03 Enabling Multi-Channel USB Mode
03:33 Routing Tracks on the TX-6
03:46 OP-1 Field as a 10-Channel Audio Interface
05:26 New “Amp” Input Synth
05:50 Processing External Instruments
07:42 Using OP-1 Field as an Effects Processor
07:59 Count-In Recording for Tape
09:37 Tape and Drum Crossfades
09:47 Quality of Life Improvements
10:02 Final Thoughts on Firmware 1.5
Monday, December 15, 2025
OMNICYCLONE 1.3 Firmware long chill demo
video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY
"New firmware for OMNICYCLONE. It fixes a bug in the clock in of the previous release. It´s free for all OC users, if you have one, send us a message with your name/order number and mail to send you the update.
Clock in/out were swapped, this firmware fixes it too, now IN is IN and OUT is OUT :)
You can order your unit here:
https://www.tindie.com/products/jc204..."
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Elastic OSC 'LFO' Update 1.2
video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)
"Update 1.2 brings the long-awaited LFO support to Elastic OSC.
LFO 1 is free - additional 3 LFOs can be unlocked via In-App Purchase.
Each LFO offers:
• Frequency (0.02 – 20,000 Hz, or tempo-synced)
• Shape (Sine, Triangle, Ramp Up, Ramp Down, Pulse, Sample & Hold)
• Fade: Fade-in time after being triggered
• Phase: Define the start phase
• Sync: Run the LFO in sync with project tempo
• Trigger Modes:
• Retrigger – restarts with each new note
• One Shot – plays a single cycle when triggered
• Free – runs freely without retriggering
• Enable: Quickly compare modulation by toggling the LFO on/off
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
PGB-1 Firmware update (1.2.0), custom waveforms, chromatic keyboard, and more.
video upload by Wee Noise Makers
"PGB-1 is available now, firmware more info here at https://weenoisemakers.com/pgb-1/"
Convert audio files to PGB-1 samples
video upload by Wee Noise Makers
"Widget available here: https://weenoisemakers.com/pgb-1/"
Friday, December 05, 2025
ROAT v2 OSC for Korg NTS-1
video upload by Tweeeeeak!
"Introducing ROAT v2 Oscillator for Korg Nutekt NTS-1, adding FM, External Audio Processing, Chromatic play and Chaos for sequemces.
This Oscillator is free. Download link:
https://github.com/tweeeeeak/nts/blob...
(Follow me on X: https://x.com/tweeeeeak)
ROAT is an 8-bit experimental oscillator inspired by the Soma "Rumble of Ancient Times" synthesizer.
It includes 4 oscillators that can be triggered independently, by pressing 4 different zones of the keyboard, or recording a step sequence.
Combining oscillator activation with the different settings per oscillator (pitch, shape, LFO) and different combination algorithms, and adding randomization and chaos, gives you a wide range of sonic possibilities, from melodic to digital noise.
Settings per oscillator:
Pitch
16 different waveshapes
LFO (for pitch or amplitude) with 8 different shapes
16-step rhythmic sequence, syncable with external devices
Additional features:
3 oscillator combination diagrams with 7 different summing algorithms per node (including FM)
2 randomization algorithms
External audio processing (NTS-1 mk II only)
Chromatic play"
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Supercritical Releases Redshift 6 Firmware Update 1.5
Sound Demo video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers
"Hear the new Redshift 6 FX engines – no talking, just pure playing.
We have just released a new firmware update for the Redshift 6, now available on our website.
Firmware Update 1.5 introduces a new FX section featuring four high-quality effect engines: Stage Reverb, X-Delay, Vintage Chorus, and Chorus+, along with a new VCF engine called Mirror Twins.
The Redshift 6’s FX engines deliver production-level, 24-bit stereo effects. Its parallel signal path allows analog audio to be blended with DSP effects, combining the warmth and character of the analog signal path with the precision and flexibility of modern digital processing.
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Sinevibes Cache 1.2.0 on KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad
video upload by Sinevibes
"Cache is a real-time audio manipulator – available as an effect plugin for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. This demo shows Cache 1.2.0 with newly added Bend, Roll Up, Roll Down algorithms + updated Scratch algorithm. More about Cache: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgcache"
"Cache is an effect plugin for real-time audio manipulation, designed specifically for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. Its unique sound engine constantly records all incoming audio and processes it live through multiple included buffer-based algorithms – such as repeat, robotize, time stretch, stop, reverse, rewind, scratch – and much more. The plugin allows you to set up any custom combination of 4 such effects at the same time, and then trigger them via the XY pad – creating transitions of any complexity, all on the fly. Thanks to its lightning-fast workflow and meticulously tuned algorithms, Cache is a highly practical, dependable and super-fun tool for live performance, studio production, remixing, and sound design.
SPECIFICATIONS
Up to four separate buffer-based effects with tempo sync, triggered via four zones on the XY pad
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
DELIA Macro Oscillator Mode Update Melbourne Instruments Hybrid Analog Polysynth
video upload by Melbourne Instruments
"Introducing the powerful new Macro Oscillator Mode firmware update for DELIA, Melbourne Instruments' motorized hybrid polysynth. This major enhancement adds 45 synthesis waveform models using open-source code from Émilie Gillet’s Mutable Instruments Braids, one of the most celebrated Eurorack synth modules.
This new mode dramatically expands Delia’s sonic capabilities, unlocking a new world of synthesis, from classic analog textures to cutting-edge digital experimentation. Powered by Delia’s innovative architecture, the new Macro Oscillator Mode delivers an incredibly versatile hands-on sound design experience unlike any other.
This video demonstrates just some of the 50 new presets, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.
Each waveform model is shaped by two expressive parameters, Timbre and Color, adapted from the original Braids module. These controls affect multiple tonal dimensions simultaneously, producing evolving, complex, and musically responsive sounds.
Macro Oscillator Mode introduces a diverse palette of waveform types, including:
• classic analog VCO emulation
• additive and digital synthesis
• vowel/formant synthesis
• 2-operator FM
• simulation of string and wind instruments
• wavetable synthesis with smooth XY interpolation
• filtered/colored/pitched noise
• granular synthesis
• electronic drum sound simulation
0:00 Intro
0:50 Let's explore new presets
0:56 Lifeforce Stack
1:10 Science Fact
1:28 4UP
1:43 Glass Diver
1:57 Well Strung
2:12 Trance 8000
2:27 Bass Folder 1
2:43 Rez Kick Pattern
2:53 Spectral Keys
3:12 Destination Pad
3:34 Rough Talker
3:51 Poly Wah
4:14 RND Walk
4:29 Cycling Flutter
4:46 Big House
4:59 Macromash Wobbler
5:12 Mario Arp
5:24 56k Modem
5:38 Ultimate Trance
The Macro Oscillator firmware update is available now for all Delia users, download here:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
Learn more about Delia:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
Discover more at Melbourne Instruments
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/"
Thursday, November 27, 2025
NEW bento 1.3 Ships w/ Wavetable Synthesis, Patch Preview and USB Mounting
video upload by 1010music
"🎉 NEW bento firmware 1.3 is finished and available now in the downloads area of our website. This gives bento users the power of the fireball #wavetablesynth engine, the ability to filter and preview sounds for our #granularsynth and #sampler instruments (and wavetable of course) PLUS the ability to mount bento as a USB storage device for easier backups and content exchange..
Get it now or learn more at:
https://1010music.com/downloads?utm_s..."
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Five12 QVL Firmware v2 Preview
video upload by Five12 Inc.
"Four big new features for the QV-L: Revised, much-improved UI navigation, reversed UI pref, ADSR envelopes and Log-taper envelopes. Download at https://www.five12.com/hq/Support"
QV-L Generative Improv : Space Invaders
video upload by Five12 Inc.
"A patch using the QV-L to generate Pitch, EG and modulation for an Oscillator, Filter and VCA, with a generous helping of delay."
http://www.five12.com
Circular 1.5 update | Native Instruments
video upload by Native Instruments
"Welcome to the Circular 1.5 update, packed with features inspired by your feedback! This update introduces over 300 inspirational presets and workflow improvements to help you create music faster. Discover easier sound shaping with the new expression knob option , more freedom for experimentation with an undo system for every engine change , and improved real-time responsiveness when playing chords and scales live. Enjoy a smoother experience with better host performance and a quick tour to get new users started.
Circular walkthrough: [posted here]
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 New Sounds
03:38 Quick Tour
05:03 Scaling Menu Changes
05:58 Undo
06:47 Usability
07:09 Tempo Divider
07:59 Performance update
Tonverk 1.1.0 OS Upgrade Adds Grainer Granular Engine
video upload by Elektron
Grainer Tutorial // Granular on Tonverk with OS 1.1.0
video upload by Elektron
"Dive into Tonverk's new granular machine, Grainer, with this thorough tutorial from Risa T. OS 1.1.0 introduces this playful tool - alongside a host of fixes and improvements - letting you break your sample into the tiniest grains and reassemble it into new textures, strange rhythms, or continuous, evolving tones. Risa explores Grainer's parameters, as they easily open the door to wide-ranging soundscapes, shaped slowly or dialled in almost instantly, and puts together some sweet musical demonstrations via the machine's different Play Modes.
Find out more about Tonverk 1.1.0: https://bit.ly/4iqvVGK"
Update: user videos:
Monday, November 24, 2025
disting NT - Temporal Freeze sound examples
video upload by Expert Sleepers
"Examples of the new Temporal Freeze algorithm in action (to be added in the forthcoming firmware v1.12).
00:03 Electric piano
00:23 Low strings
00:41 Orchestral texture
01:09 Choir
01:52 Choir, multiple freezes
02:12 Electric piano, multiple freezes with octave down"
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Chords, Arpeggiator, Custom Scale, Python Apps, and More - Mystrix Just Got a Massive Update 🔥
video upload by 203 Systems
Also see: 203 systems Mystrix Pro: An open source MIDI pad controller!
"Mystrix is an open-source, smart controller that has a lot of features. Our website is https://203.io/ , and more detailed information is in https://matrix.203.io
We just recently launched an OS 3.0 update for the device and are planning to release a Mystrix 2 soon. It would be great if you could help us and spread the word! I can’t appreciate that enough!
With Matrix OS 3.0, Mystrix got the following features:
Note App V2 with New Layouts, Control Bar, Pitchbend, Custom Scale, Modern Diatonic Scale, Arpeggiator, Chord, Note Latch, and more.
Python User Application Support
And a lot of QoL updates
On top of a suite of existing powerful features like
Customizable Control Map with advanced MIDI command, keyboard, and gamepad
Computer Software Integration
Chord Strumming
For Mystrix 2. It’s currently still under development, and we expect to launch it by the end of the year. It will have a few improvements on the existing one, like MPE surface, 6-axis gyro, new design, more IO options, etc.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/203null/mystrix-2"
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Prismatic Spray II demo video 1
video upload by Arman Bohn
"You can get on the waitlist for the Prismatic Spray II and check out my other things here:
https://distropolisgoods.com/
Hey -
It's been a while. Life is a bit crazy.
Prismatic Spray II is almost ready. Found a few more little bugs today and fixed them. Almost ready to order the printed manual!
I'm just noodling around here. I stumbled on to this rhythmic pattern that I really liked so I start with it running on both the left and right engines. I start to change the right side while leaving the left side plodding along.
Eventually, you can see me switch up the bytebeat incantation for the right side and things start to get wacky. You get a little look at one of the visualizations towards the end.
I'll post the manual before too long - but feel free to ask me about the PSII in the comments."
Friday, November 14, 2025
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."
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Annoucing Play+ Firmware 1.3 / New Dirt Synth Engine
video upload by Polyend
"The Play+ Firmware 1.3 update adds a new Synth engine, Dirt. Dirt contains a warpable core oscillator and multi-mode waveshaper, perfect for creating thick basslines, textured pads, or glitchy sound collages. Additional features include a redesign of the Synth patch editor and the SD card storage via USB. This free update is available to download now - https://polyend.com/downloads/"
Play+ Dirt Synth / Just the Sounds
video upload by Polyend
"Hear the sounds of the new Dirt synth engine. Dirt has been added in Play+ Firmware 1.3. The Dirt engine is designed around waveshaping and warping. Choose from 13 waveshaper modes that combine shaper modulation control, flexible filter routing, and gain staging for a massive palette of overdriven timbres."
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
ALT soundscape synthesizer - new features and release info
video upload by cyma forma
"ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes, and complex generative melodies.
after 3 years of development, ALT is finally ready.
this video shows the final version of the instrument and goes over the concept, the main features, and what has been added since the prototype version that was shown last year, such as custom scales, a second filter, FM and AM, new MIDI modes and more.
we also show different ways to play ALT with sequencers, and how to use its filters and delay on external instruments.
ALT will be available to pre-order next week, and will be shipped in december.
pre-order information will be sent out in the next newsletter on friday, november 14th.
join the mailing list: https://www.cymaforma.com/newsletter
chapters
00:00 introduction
01:10 overview
01:55 voices
03:36 alter
04:38 movement
06:15 outline
08:10 mix
08:40 modulation destinations
10:12 leon
10:42 connectivity
thank you Mateo Knox for playing ALT in the video, and Luca Thiebault for shooting and editing it."
Sunday, November 09, 2025
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?"
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