Yamaha Releases CP88 OS v1.6 Update

Yamaha | CP88 OS v1.6 Sound Demo video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"The new update to OS v1.6 adds new modes to the already impressive feature set of Yamaha CP88 and CP73. The three functions grant more versatility, especially for synth lead purposes. It is now possible to switch between monophonic and polyphonic operations, allowing for different play styles for lead sounds. With the second new option “Portamento”, users can adjust the time of “glide” between two sounds, giving it a completely different feel and aesthetic. Finally, “Pan” enables the positioning of sounds in the stereo spectrum. Employing these new functions allows users to customize the behaviour of sounds to optimize them for the application at hand.

The OS update to v1.6 for Yamaha CP88 and CP73 is available for free: https://bit.ly/YamahaYC-updates"

The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave now supports SAMPLING!! // Exclusive First Look Demo

video upload by Miles Away

"Check out my Custom Synth Patches: https://shop.milesawayofficial.com"

Lily: macro oscillator for KORG NTS-1 markII

video upload by boochow

"Lily is available from the link below for free."

https://boochow.gumroad.com/l/lily

Waldorf M - QCOMP Board Demo

video upload by Maffez Synthmods

"This showcases some sounds of my Waldorf M with a passband level loss modification board for the analogue VCF. This simple board reduces some of the level drop on higher resonance settings and accentuates the coloration of the oscillator MW1 Mode. More info here: https://maffez.com/?page_id=4003"

Sibilla v1.3: introducing the LFO Settings Mode

video upload by Clatters Machines

"Sibilla v1.3 is here and brings in a new LFO setting mode in which you can modify the LFO waveforms affecting the internal stereophony and movement of harmonics and subharmonics.

What's new?

Entering the new LFO Settings Mode allows you to choose LFO waves other than the default and classic sinusoidal waveform such as:
- Ramp Up;
- Ramp Down;
- Sine+Oct;
- Sine+3rd;

In addition to this, a new Freeze Mode has been added to allow the user to freeze the stereophony movement to his favourite sweet spot for steady tones, ideal for arpeggios and melodies.

How to

You can get access to the LFO Settings Page by double-clicking the Boost button: the Boost LED will now start blinking to confirm this new mode has been entered.
Now a single click on the center button allows to navigate through the different available option.

Each click lets you switch to the next option and cycle back to the first once the sixth and last mode (Freeze Mode) has been selected.
While in LFO Settings Mode, all the other parameters of Sibilla are still working so that instant changes can be heard.
Once you're done, double-click again the Boost button to exit the LFO Settings Page

Freeze Mode
In this configuration the two LFO are freezed and so the stereophony of the module. The LFO knob and the LFO CV input now act as balancers and they can be used to scan across the freezed stereo spectrum."

GREAT CONJUNCTION firmware 1.09 is out now!

video upload by Arman Bohn

"Firmware updates for GREAT CONJUNCTION are available here:
https://armanbohn.com/blog/support/

Just posted 1.09! Full release history in the readme file."

Neuzeit Instruments brings AI to Eurorack

Neuzeit Instruments WARP: AI-powered wavetables, stereo spread, knobs saved in presets: NEW firmware video upload by Neuzeit

https://www.neuzeit-instruments.com/warp

Details from the video:

- New: AI powered wavetable/spectrum generator
- New: stereo spread parameter
- New: knobs saved into presets
- And many more cool features that firmware v2.00 brings!

0:00 Intro
1:25 AI wavetable generator
7:22 AI knowledge
10:07 WT export for other synths
11:19 Stereo widening
12:27 Recall pot positions
16:09 Other new features

Press release:

Neuzeit Instruments has released new firmware for its synthesizer “Warp”. Among other things, it contains a wavetable editor that works with artificial intelligence. A neural network generates overtone spectra that are translated into wavetables by Warp. Three parameters are available to the user, with which he can playfully and fluently morph through the creations of the neural network.
The generated wavetables can not only be used within Warp, but can also be exported as a wav file for use in other synthesizers.

Warp is a four-voice synthesizer in Eurorack format whose sophisticated engine is a hybrid of additive and wavetable synthesis. The core features:

- Wavetable morphing in two dimensions (XY)
- complex spectral filters
- Wavetable FX (Fold, Bend, Drive, Redux)
- Oscillator FX (AM, FM, PM, Sync, Noise, Detune)
- 2 ADSRs, 2 LFOs
- Extensive modulation matrix
- Classic high and low pass filters per voice
- 4 wavetable editors onboard, also supporting import of wavetable files from SD card
- 7 potentiometers as expressive hands-on macro controls
- Workflow focussed on detailed work in the studio, easy handling on stage

The WarpEx expander adds:
- MIDI support and extensive CC control
- MIDI MPE
- 4-voice polyphony

The new firmware v2.00 is now available to download for free from the manufacturer's website.
More information at www.neuzeit-instruments.com/warp

If you want to get an impression of what Warp sounds like, you should watch this video with an hour of pure sound demos:

video upload by Neuzeit

OXI CORAL FW 2.0 Tutorial - How to Use the New ACID Engine

video upload by OXI Instruments

"The upgraded ACID engine is included in the CORAL 2.0 release, out now!

This is our take on the 303-style synth: a variable-shape virtual analog oscillator that seamlessly morphs from the classic Saw to Square and Pulse waveforms with dynamic PWM capabilities. There is one post-filter distortion and the edgy filter has been finely tuned for a gritty sound.
You can add accents via MIDI or via the AMP CV input. Morph controls the accent amount.

CONTROLS:
harm: controls the overdrive distortion
timbre: defines the oscillator waveform
morph: sets the accent amount

How to get glides?
- Use a pair of V/oct CV and Gate and send glides from your sequencer or change the pitch while gate is active. - If using MIDI, create a MONO (1-voice) part and send legato notes (almost overlapping notes should also be enough to trigger a glide).

How to get accents?
- You can feed CV modulation to any of these (for example, the Vel or Mod outputs of a sequencer). With MIDI, you can play with the velocity levels.

This new release adds a delay effect and other improvements 🙌🏻

As always, all sounds are played by Coral! 🧨

Head to our site to get the update: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-coral/..."

Rob Papen Prisma 1.0.6 Update

Rob Papen Prisma April 2024 Pads video upload by Rob Papen

"Prisma 1.0.6 loads now Go2-X and Albino-3 Legend.
Video with some of the 12 new pads played.
https://www.robpapen.com/prisma.html"

Update:

Live Stream 25 April 2024 BIT-2 & Prisma

Roland Supercharges FANTOM Synthesizer Series

Roland FANTOM EX Synthesizer | Performance featuring LZARUS
video upload by

"FANTOM EX is the latest chapter of the FANTOM legacy. Watch producer and session keyboardist Laurence Jepson, aka LZARUS, perform with the most advanced creative synthesizer ever. Check out an array of FANTOM EX features in action, including German Grand V-Piano Expansion, JUPITER-8 ACB Expansion, live bass recording with JX-8P Model Expansion, TR-REC step sequencing, vocoder, n/zyme Model Expansion, and Shimmer Reverb.

About FANTOM EX

FANTOM EX provides a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.

Explore the most advanced Roland sound engines—ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and other Roland technologies. Plus, SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-3P* ACB Model Expansions and six additional pre-loaded ZEN-Core Model Expansions, including n/zyme for advanced wave design, vintage-inspired instruments, premium pianos, essential organs, and more.

Integrate seamlessly with any computer-based setup with dedicated modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One. Sample directly into the synth and trigger, loop, program, create new tones from partials, or use multi-track sampling to stack sources into complex sounds. Then, refine your sound with Master FX and preset templates.

Developed in collaboration with renowned synth designer Axel Hartmann, the FANTOM EX hardware and user interface is built to support your creativity with intuitive operation and world-class playability."

Roland Fantom EX - Expansion In Use - Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"Roland's latest iteration of the Fantom is now the Fantom EX which is essentially the same Fantom you could buy yesterday, but now with the EX software expansion.

David aka @superfrogsavestokyo has a look at the new EX features, but with the regular Fantom hardware. He builds some musical sketches to demonstrate the new ACB models and the n/zyme Wavetable synthesizer."

Roland press announcement follows:

The Acclaimed FANTOM Synthesizer Series, Supercharged with the Latest Roland Sound Technologies and Updated Creative Tools

Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 2024 — Roland announces FANTOM EX, a new flagship synthesizer series for professional musicians and producers. Updating and expanding the popular FANTOM platform with the latest Roland technologies, the next-generation FANTOM EX delivers a complete creative ecosystem for sound design, sequencing, and performance. In addition to the FANTOM 6 EX, FANTOM 7 EX, and FANTOM 8 EX models available to new purchasers, current FANTOM owners can expand their instruments with all EX sounds and features through the FANTOM EX Upgrade for sale on Roland Cloud.

Introduced in 2019, the Roland FANTOM has received worldwide acclaim for its diverse range of high-quality sounds, powerful synthesis tools, premium playability, and free-flowing user interface. FANTOM EX builds on the original’s foundation, supplementing the core feature set with Roland’s Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) engine and numerous sound expansion titles, including the recently developed JX-3P ACB Expansion. New effects and a host of fresh workflow enhancements are also included.

Each FANTOM EX model provides the most expansive collection of premium sound engines available in a hardware instrument. Roland’s ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel technologies spark inspiration at every turn, providing expressive and inspiring sounds for every musical style.

With FANTOM EX, users can compose and perform with over 7000 genre-defining Roland sounds and go further with premium sound content on Roland Cloud. Eleven sound expansion titles come as standard, including JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions; n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions; the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01; and the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.

The powerful custom processors in FANTOM EX provide smooth and precise operation with plenty of overhead, enabling loads of polyphony and full patch remain for seamless transitions. There are dozens of simultaneous effects, including new studio-grade reverbs and updated Master FX for shaping the overall sound. A characterful analog filter is also available, perfect for infusing tones with extra warmth and grit.

FANTOM EX is primed to be the center of any production universe. Users can directly shape sounds and develop musical ideas with a friendly, ergonomic panel filled with buttons, knobs, and sliders. The color touchscreen dynamically changes to support the task at hand, and it’s now possible to personalize the look by importing custom images for the screensaver and startup view.

The deep onboard sampling and composition tools in FANTOM EX support fast sound creation and quick arrangement of song ideas. Multiple workflow options include the classic Roland TR-REC step sequencer, real-time recording with piano roll editing, and 16 RGB pads for triggering sounds, samples, and clips.

FANTOM EX flows effortlessly into any computer-based production setup. There are dedicated modes for popular software platforms, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One. With the built-in 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface, users can mix and layer soft synths with hardware sounds, send sequencer parts to computer tracks, route DAW sources through FANTOM EX effects, and more.

The loaded FANTOM EX rear panel supports connections with a wide range of gear. There are XLR combo connectors for mics and instruments and eight 1/4-inch outputs to route sounds to external destinations. MIDI I/O is also available, along with dual CV/Gate outputs for driving modular and analog synths.

Each FANTOM EX model comes equipped with a premium keyboard and aftertouch support. The FANTOM 8 EX offers the ultimate weighted experience with 88 hammer-action keys, while the 61-note FANTOM 6 EX and 76-note FANTOM 7 EX feature semi-weighted synth action. Precision-crafted with decades of Roland development knowledge, these inspiring keyboards deliver the most expressive playability available.

Released in November 2023, the FANTOM EX Upgrade on Roland Cloud allows owners of the original FANTOM 6/7/8 models to outfit their instruments with the newly added EX features, including JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions, n/zyme and JD-800 Model Expansions, two new grand pianos, and all other EX enhancements.

Availability & Pricing
The Roland FANTOM 6 EX, FANTOM 7 EX, and FANTOM 8 EX will be available in the U.S. in April for $3,199.99, $3,699.99, and $4,199.99 respectively."

Introducing KAOSS Replay Version 2.0 - Software Update

video upload by Korg

"The new KAOSS Replay 2.0 software update unlocks even more potential, enhancing your workflow and performance capabilities to new levels!

What's New:

*New KAOSS Effects: With over 200 KOASS programs, almost doubled the previous amount

*Updated Vocoder Programs: Fine-tuned and unified scale across Vocoder programs for seamless integration into your productions.

*Expanded Sampling & Looping: Sample, play, or loop up to 16 pads simultaneously. Version 2.0 introduces extended loop ranges, expanded Quantization settings, added time signatures, Sampling Precount, improved sampling target selection, metronome support, and more.

*Intuitive Workflow: Minimize menu-diving and focus on your music. Quickly check pad details, adjust audio levels on-the-fly, and utilize play modes and group assignments for DJ sets and improv sessions.

*Enhanced Functionality: Enjoy customizable wallpaper display, extended data file compatibility, and more features for enhanced music-making.

Upgrade now: https://www.korg.com/us/support/downl..."

BlueARP DM firmware update v2.5.3 and editor app update (revised)

video upload by graywolf2004ru

"This firmware update brings new features to BlueARP DM: drum sequencer mode, chain variations and several GUI and workflow improvements.
BlueARP DM is a programmable 8-channel pattern arpeggiator, details here:
https://omg-instruments.com/wp/?page_... Explaining BlueARP DM v2.5.3 Firmware update. Download link:
https://omg-instruments.com/wp/?page_... BlueARP DM's are made by hand in small quantities, they can be ordered here (usually with a waiting time of 1-2 months)

PS. I didn't like the previous version of this video - I was too tired when I recorded it (after 2 days of coding and testing almost non-stop), so I re-recorded it and this one - I like it better,

0:00 Introduction
0:42 New P1. BASICS page
1:37 Other page changes
2:13 Editing values (new ways)
5:08 XOX / Grid editing mode
5:55 Chain variations
7:00 Drum sequencer mode
11:33 Arp 'latch+sustain' mode
13:55 Editor application
16:36 Final words"

Isla Instruments S2400 DSP Card Upgrade

video upload by Isla Instruments

"Here's a video to let you know about our new DSP card hardware upgrade for the S2400 Desktop Sampler.

In this video we'll go over the development of the card, how it works and how it sounds.

The pre-order is now open with special early bird discount.
Order yours today at the website: https://www.islainstruments.com/produ...

Credit to my old mate Aydin (ATFC) for the use of his 'Bad Habit' Accapella from ATFV Feat Lisa Millet - Bad Habit available on Defected Records"

TubeOhm Jeannie DIY Synthesizer New Firmware V 3.xx.xxx

video upload by Andre' Laska

"Sound examples of the DIY synthesiser Jeannie with the new firmware V 3.xx.xxx
You already know Jeannie from previous videos. New is now the firmware version V 3.xx.xxx . for Jeannie
This includes various new oscillator models, e.g. from Braids , Shruthi / Phoenix and Ambika ."

Modor DR-2 OS012 Firmware Upgrade

video upload by Modor Music

"Rumble Kicks and steeply filtered Hats & Claps + a new parametric equalisation stage: overview of the new OS012 firmware upgrade for the Modor DR-2 drum machine."

0:00 Hello!
0:17 Rumble Kick
1:36 Filter Claps
2:27 Filter Hihats
3:29 Parametric Equalisation Stage

DR2 OS12 Firmware Upgrade - 1min overview

video upload by

"New Firmware Upgrade OS012 for Modor DR-2, a short 1min, no talking overview.
http://www.modormusic.com/dr2os012.html"

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."