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:

CLICK FOR MORE »

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"

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"

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."

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."

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."

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."

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?"

NEW bento beta firmware! Now with fireball wavetable synth and patch previewing

video upload by 1010music

"😍 NEW bento beta firmware available! This adds the #1010fireball #wavetablesynth engine, Patch Preview and more. If you’re ok with beta, you can get it now in our #1010music bento Forum today.

Also you can use the coupon code 1010MUSIC at wavetables.lol to get the full version of KRC Mathwaves (160,000+ wavetables and 29,000+ single-cycle waveforms) at a $10 discount. That’s only $19 after the discount! #serum format #wavetables will work with both fireball and bento.

#krcmathwaves #groovebox #1010musicbento #1010bento #1010fireball #wavetablesynthesis #synthesizers #dawlessproduction #dawlessjams # dawless @kcrosley"

MetaModule Firmware v2.1.3!

video upload by 4ms Company

"More info available on the forum: https://forum.4ms.info/t/firmware-v2-..."

Native Instruments Launches Maschine 3.4

Press release follows (demo video here):

Berlin, October 29, 2025 – Native Instruments has released Maschine 3.4, continuing on a string of updates to its hybrid production and performance platform.

Maschine has always been about keeping ideas flowing, and Maschine 3.4 does just that by introducing a redesigned modulation editor with huge improvements for the desktop, additional Play Series instruments and effects for Maschine+ standalone, and a set of workflow upgrades that make creating music smoother, faster, and more fluid than ever.

Maschine 3.4 adds long-requested tools like curves, marquee select, and pencil drawing to a modernized modulation editor, matching DAW standards while preserving its fast, intuitive workflow. With Play Series on Maschine+ and refined arranging tools, it’s a hearty update that further improves the Maschine platform.

Key Features

· Modernized modulation editor — Producers can now draw curves with the pencil tool and edit multiple points at once, unlocking expressive control and DAW-level precision inside Maschine.

· Workflow refinements (desktop) — Grid snapping, drag-to-edit, updated colors, keyboard shortcuts, and a refreshed UI design streamline production on the laptop or desktop.

· More compatibility on Maschine+ — Run newly compatible effects and Play Series instruments natively on Maschine+ with bounce-in-place for CPU management. No computer required.

· Newly compatible: 24K Keys & Drums, Discoteca Keys & Drums, Empire Breaks, Duets, Feel it, Kontakt Factory Selection 2, and effects like Replika, Driver, Tape Wobble, and more.

A Note for Maschine+ users

The Play Series compatibility on Maschine+ is an unlock for existing owners. A license is needed for Play Series instruments or effects to become available for use on Maschine+ devices. For optimal performance when using sample-based instruments like the Play Series, a high-speed SD card is recommended.

Mimetic Digitwolis Firmware Update: Microtones, Randomization, MIDI improvements

video upload by Noise Engineering

"The latest firmware update for Mimetic Digitwolis is here, and it’s packed with new features!

Explore microtonal scales and quantization, new randomization options like Nudge and Distribute, CV control for sequence length and clock division, plus a MIDI upgrade with note length control, octave shifting, and internal MIDI clock output.

Update your firmware here, and use the Wizard to help guide you through the swap: https://noiseengineering.us/portal/fi...

You can also follow along on our blog that covers this video extensively. Click here to read the details: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

Order Mimetic Digitwolis or check out the complete manual here: https://noiseengineering.us/products/..."

Max 9.1 Update

video upload by Cycling '74

"Our first big update since Max 9 brings new ABL objects, new Jitter FX, JavaScript V8 features, and more. Now available on our Downloads page.
ABL Updates

We have added 8 new ABL objects that offer both practical solutions and new creative possibilities. Four new device objects (⁠drumsampler, compressor, autofilter, and drumbuss~) and four new lower-level dsp objects (meldfilter, meldosc, pitchestimator, transform) are included.

All ABL objects also now have an "@ins" attribute to specify custom inputs for controlling specific parameters with floats or signals.

New Jitter FX
With two new vintage-inspired effects (jit.fx.vcr and jit.fx.crt) along with some exciting geometrical interventions (jit.fx.ge.pattern and jit.fx.ge.lineinterp) and image enhancements (jit.fx.tiltshift, jit.fx.camera, and jit.fx.kuwahara), Max 9.1 offers new effects that will have an immediate impact on your visuals.
More Updates in Max 9.1.0
Function Stepping

Three new MSP objects offer new ways to work with function outputs. Designed to work together, stepdiv~ and stepfun~ allow for playback of each function segment using ramps. The stepcounter~ keeps count of incoming ramp signals with some interesting patterning options.

JavaScript V8 Features

Our Javascript V8 engine gets new features including Rx256 and ParameterInfoProvider classes, XMLHttpRequest, SQLite/SQLResult, and the SnapshotAPI, as well as improvements to v8 Buffer interactions. The v8ui now supports onkeydown and JitterListener events.

New Codebox and UI Features

Max 9.1 includes a new text.codebox object. The messageview object displays a stream of messages, and listbox and textbox objects provide interactive display of lists and messages."

More info: https://cycling74.com/products/max-9/...

Sinevibes Luminance v2 & Hollow v2

video uploads by Sinevibes

Playlist:

1. Sinevibes Luminance v2 – on KORG minilogue xd
2. Sinevibes Luminance v2 – on KORG minilogue xd

via Sinevibes

"Luminance is a shimmer reverb plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd, NTS-1, NTS-1 mkII, NTS-3 and microKORG2. It’s a novel take on this highly coveted effect: an ethereal reverb whose tail gradually pitch-shifts itself upwards or downwards. The plugin is based on a feedback delay network with a built-in a granular pitch shifter and chorus-style modulation. Thanks to the very unique and meticulously executed tuning of its individual components, Luminance gently follows the original musical content and creates a rich background sound layer – reminiscent of a gorgeous, dreamy symphony of strings or pipe organs."

Sinevibes Hollow v2

video uploads by Sinevibes

Playlist:

1. Sinevibes Hollow v2 – on KORG NTS 3
2. Sinevibes Hollow v2 – on KORG minilogue xd

via Sinevibes

"Hollow is a vast space reverb plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd, NTS-1, NTS-1 mkII, NTS-3 and microKORG2. At its core is a feedback delay network – with as many as 64 connections – that produces a truly lush, almost three-dimensional reverb sound. With all settings maxed out, this engine is capable of tail times that exceed several minutes, while still having a smooth and naturally decay. The algorithm also features our trademark unison-style modulation via three phase-shifted sine oscillators, adding highly melodic depth and richness."

Korg Introduces EXs325 Yangqin Chinese Hammered String Instrument for KRONOS & NAUTILUS

video upload by Korg

"There are many types of Hammered string instruments used around the world. The Chinese version of the dulcimer is known as the Yangqin and often referred to as the "Chinese Piano". It plays a very important role in the accompaniment of Chinese string and wind instruments. EXs325 focuses on the local sound character and the articulation of the Yangqin - unique sounds that are heard throughout traditional Chinese music.

The sampled Yangqin was made from the sweet-sounding rosewood, and played with relatively hard hammers. While we have many playing techniques and tones of Yangqin, we have collected these useful, easy-to-use techniques:

・Attack / Stick Variation (Main, Reverse, Bottom, Finger)
・Tremolo
・Harmonics
・Ghost Note
・No Pedal

And like EXs323 Erhu -Traditional Chinese Violins-, we did special PCM editing, sound programming, and crossfading. This allows the smooth (stepless) dynamic transitions and natural performance control with various controllers.

Additionally, we realized round robin and tempo-adaptive tremolo using wave sequences. The EXs325 offers greater realism than ever before and brings new performance possibilities. We highly recommend for all KRONOS/NAUTILUS users looking for some beautiful and unusual sounds.

Details:
0:00 - 0:10 = Opening
0:11 - 2:24 = About Yangqin history and the family
2:25 - 4:32 = About Yangqin mechanism
4:33 - 6:00 = EXs325 sounds and programming
6:01 - 9:10 = EXs325 articulations 1 (Sticks & Character)
9:11 - 13:00 = EXs325 articulations 2 (Tremolo)
13:01 - 15:25 = EXs325 articulations 3 (Ghost notes)"

SONICWARE Meets Waldorf — The ELZ_1 play V2 Is Here

video upload by SONICWARE

ELZ_1 play V2 [Preset Jam by Yu Endo]
video upload by SONICWARE

User videos:


Playlist: (you can use the player controls to skip around)

1. ELZ_1 play V2 (version 2.0) Quick Guide - Waldorf Wavetables, Layering, New Effects + More - ChrisLody
2. Wavetables, Layers & Total Transformation // Sonicware ELZ-1 Play Just Went PRO - Starsky Carr
3. NEW SONICWARE ELZ_1 play V2 synth!! (WALDORF wavetables and 18 engines) - sound demos - FutureMusic.es

via SONICWARE

"Pack. Play. Perform.

Wavetable power, to go

We are accepting preorders for shipment in mid-November.

V2 Launch Edition with Special Case (limited to the first 300 units)

Sound – Power – Portability

■ Wavetable × Layer Mode
Spark experimentation, and transform sound beyond limits.
Featuring Original Waldorf Wavetables!

■ Creative Arsenal
18 distinctive synth engines, 48 diverse effects, a flexible 4-track looper, and a sequencer for limitless sound creation.

■ Carry Your Creativity
From spark to sound everywhere you go."

Tracker Firmware Update / Focus Loop

video upload by Polyend

"The latest Tracker update includes a Focus Loop mode and a new UI theme, and many fixes. Find the firmware below:

Mini 2.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker+ 1.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker 1.9.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

Introducing "CERN" A Sonic Particle Accelerator

video upload by Ali Modular

"New Granular Effect for Esu's Trifecta CERN"

Update to Ali Modular enters Eurorack marketplace with Esu’s Trifecta announced just this October 2nd.