NGEN - New Batch / Hardware Revision / 1.1 Firmware Update

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"We have some exciting news to share about NGEN, our Algorithmic MIDI Workstation, including a new batch, a new hardware revision, and the new 1.1 firmware update!

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer created by Spektro Audio that lets you combine 13 different generators and 10 MIDI FXs to create MIDI sequences algorithmically and modify them in real time.

After months in the making, we finally have a new batch of NGEN units along with a new hardware revision. This new revision was designed to let us improve NGEN's availability going forward and it includes improvements such as USB C, internal storage, and improved CV outputs.

Pre-orders for the new batch of NGEN units start on December 15th.
More information about the pre-order is available at https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2023/12...

The new 1.1 firmware update for NGEN is now available and it includes a new framework, new features such as dynamic pattern generation and a new programmable generator called NSL, improvements to the UI, pattern and project management, clocks, and menu navigation, and updates to existing generators such as ACDGEN and Polyform.

For more information about the new batch, hardware revision, and 1.1 firmware update for NGEN, check out our latest blog post at: https://spektroaudio.com/blog/

NGEN Overview Video: [Posted here]

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation is available at https://spektroaudio.com/ngen

NGEN is designed and manufactured in São Paulo, Brazil

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - NGEN availability / New Hardware Revision
02:40 - 1.1 Firmware Update
02:58 - New NGEN Framework
03:40 - Pattern Generation
05:14 - Updated Patterns & Pattern Management
06:00 - New NSL / NSL Engine generator
07:48 - Updated ACDGEN generator
08:20 - Updated Polyform generator
08:50 - Updated MIDI Clock
09:16 - Extended Clock Rate range
09:45 - Pattern / Track Reloading
10:25 - New Settings Page
10:37 - Global Variation Amount
10:48 - New Scales / Global Octave
11:03 - Updated Thru generator
11:13 - Perform Mutes
11:25 - Outro"

New Updates for ACDGEN Max for Live & AU / VST3 Editions

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"The new 2.1 update for ACDGEN – Max for Live Edition and 1.1 update for ACDGEN – AU / VST3 Edition are now available.

These new updates include two new algorithms (Lead and Legato), 6 MIDI FXs ported from NGEN (exclusive to the AU / VST3 Edition), as well as many under-the-hood improvements to ACDGEN.

For more information about these new updates, check out our latest blog post at: http://spektroaudio.com/blog/2023/6/1...

ACDGEN – Max for Live Edition and ACDGEN – AU / VST3 Edition are available at http://spektroaudio.com/acdgen

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - New algorithm: Lead
02:16 - New algorithm: Legato
04:14 - Info about the new updates
04:48 - MIDI FXs (AU / VST3 Edition)
05:48 - MIDI FX demos
08:56 - Outro"

Mello 106 degrees

video upload by Brian Comnes

"Something to drink iced tea with - Spektro ACDGEN into O-Coast and then off to Wingie2 and on to an H9 resonator ..."

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation – Overview Video

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"NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer created by Spektro Audio that lets you combine 12 different algorithmic generators and 10 MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments.

It offers a completely new way of creating and performing music by abstracting the composition process. Instead of writing sequences from scratch, NGEN lets you quickly generate a new sequence for your drums, basslines, melodies, and chord progressions with a push of a button.

For more information about NGEN, check out our latest blog post at: https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2023/1/..."

NGEN is a 16-track MIDI sequencer that lets you combine 12 different generators and 10 MIDI FXs to algorithmically generate drum / percussive patterns, basslines, melodies, chord progression, arpeggios, and much more.

Besides our already released generators (ACDGEN and Polyform), NGEN also includes completely new Generators such as Drumgen, Samba, Arper, POP, and MARP and MIDI FXs like Humanizer, Glitch, Chord, and Shaper.

You can use NGEN to generate a MIDI sequence to a single track in your DAW, multiple tracks, multiple hardware MIDI instruments, or anything in between.

It's easy to get started with NGEN but you're always invited to explore and take things deeper.

Combine different generators and MIDI FXs, route tracks internally (to get Polyform to react to ACDGEN, for example), set specific MIDI program changes per track, set generators to auto-variate automatically, save and recall different patterns, change the key and scale of all tracks in real time, save projects to the microSD, or control multiple tracks via the Performance mode.

After releasing the first Spektro Audio hardware product ACDGEN – Hardware Edition, a standalone MIDI sequencer based on our algorithmic MIDI generator ACDGEN, I started working on my next idea: a new hardware platform that could host multiple generators so they could be combined to create and perform an entire song / music idea algorithmically.

So after working for over 3 years on 6 different prototypes, experimenting with different feature sets and hardware layouts, the NGEN is finally ready.

CV Toolkit 3 – Overview Video

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"The new CV Toolkit 3 is now available and it includes a new design, many new features such as Snapshots and Quick Route, new options for generating MIDI Notes and CC messages, major performance improvements, and more!

CV Toolkit is a standalone software available for MacOS and Windows that uses virtual modules to generate different kinds of control voltage (CV) signals to control, modulate, and sequence analog / modular synthesizers. These virtual modules can be also internally routed to each other via the Routing Matrix and the internal CV and Gate buses to create more advanced sequences.

For more information about CV Toolkit 3, check out our latest blog post at: http://spektroaudio.com/blog/2022/11/..."

ACDGEN AU / VST3 Edition 1.0 – Overview Video

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You might remember the hardware version from previous posts.

"ACDGEN is an advanced MIDI pattern generator that can generate effective basslines and monophonic melodies. Instead of generating random sequences, ACDGEN features 8 different algorithms designed around effective music production techniques.

The new AU / VST3 Edition lets you experience ACDGEN with any DAW compatible with VST3 or Audio Unit MIDI FX plug-ins on both Windows and macOS.

ACDGEN AU / VST3 Edition is available at http://spektroaudio.com/acdgen for the introductory price of U$29.99 until February 23rd, 2022 (list price U$39.99).
The Max for Live Edition continues to be available (sold separately) for U$14.99.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:36 What is ACDGEN
1:16 Getting Started with ACDGEN in Logic
1:52 Pattern generation
2:09 Algorithms
2:41 Variations
3:18 Pattern modifications
4:35 MIDI Drag & Drop
5:03 Additional Features
5:28 Keyboard Shift
5:44 Pattern Shifter
6:09 ACDGEN in Reaper (Windows)
7:08 Outro"

ACDGEN Hardware Edition – New Batch / 2.0 Firmware / ACDLAB

video by Spektro Audio

"Today we have three exciting new announcements related to ACDGEN – Hardware Edition: a new batch, a new 2.0 firmware, and a special (and unusual) gift!

ACDGEN is a MIDI Pattern generator which lets you use different algorithms to create 16th-note, acid-style, basslines and melodies with a push of a button and manipulate them live using the different parameters available. You can use ACDGEN to create anything from acid house basslines to lush synth arpeggios.

For more information, check out our latest blog post at: http://spektroaudio.com/blog/2021/4/3..."

Spektro Audio ACDGEN – Hardware Edition MIDI Pattern Generator

Published on Feb 27, 2019 Spektro Audio

"ACDGEN – Hardware Edition is a limited edition hardware version of our ACDGEN Max for Live device. ACDGEN is a MIDI Pattern generator which lets you use different algorithms to create 16th-note, acid-style, basslines and melodies with a push of a button and manipulate them live using the different parameters available. You can use ACDGEN to create anything from acid house basslines to lush synth arpeggios.

Besides including the same parameters available on the software version (Key, Scale, Density, Length, etc), the hardware version also includes additional features such as random MIDI velocity, Keyboard Shift, MIDI CC sequencing, Shift modes, Swing modes and more.

The hardware edition is designed and handcrafted in Brazil by Spektro Audio and Vinicius Brazil, the creator of the Vinicius Electrik Eurorack modules."

CV Toolkit – Mod7 Pack Overview

Published on Mar 7, 2017 Spektro Audio

"This is the overview video for the new CV Toolkit Mod7 module pack.
The Mod7 pack includes 7 modules:

• AutoSlide: 0:27
• Drunk Modulator: 1:19
• Function Generator: 2:15
• Game Controller: 3:32
• Infinite Sequencer: 4:06
• Loop Extractor: 5:21
• Variable Clock: 6:46"

Spektro Audio CV Toolkit 2.6 – Overview Video

Published on Jan 31, 2017 Spektro Audio

"The new CV Toolkit 2.6 update brings many new features such as support for Ableton Link, re-designed MIDI Clock sync, 2 new virtual modules (ADSR and Input), Keyboard Representation for the global Quantizer, Auto-Slide for the Sequencer module and many others."

Additive Voices w/ Icaro Ferre of Spektro Audio/CV Toolkit

Started streaming 13 minutes ago Voltage Control Lab

"This Friday, August 26th, we welcome Icaro Ferre as our guest on Additive Voices! Icaro is the maker of the awesome CV Toolkit app from his company Spektro Audio, who is visiting LA from Brazil!

Check out their website!
http://spektroaudio.com/

https://www.voltagecontrollab.com/"

CV Toolkit 2.5 – Overview Video

Published on Jun 21, 2016 Spektro Audio

"The new CV Toolkit 2.5 update adds many of the most requested features such as:

• Themes - CV Toolkit now includes 7 new themes: Tech, Forest, Red Velvet, GrayScale, NightLife (specially designed for people with deuteranopia), Anachrome (specially designed for people with Tritanopia), and High Contrast.
• OSC Integration - CV Toolkit can now be controlled via TouchOSC or Lemur.
• Improved Layouts - Layouts can now store which modules are currently loaded into the 12 slots, all the settings for each of the slots, internal CV buses assingments, custom titles, Routing Matrix routings, as well the the settings for the BPM, global quantizer, and voice mode.
• Custom Titles - Users can now assign custom titles to any of the 12 slot in CV Toolkit. This is an great feature for managing more complex patches.
• Reset module - CV Toolkit now includes a Reset module for resetting analog sequencers according to CV Toolkit’s transport.
• Misc Bug Fixes & Minor Enhancements

For more information about this new update, visit http://spektroaudio.com/blog"

CV Toolkit 2.2 – Overview Video

Published on Mar 24, 2016 Spektro Audio

"The new 2.2 update for CV Toolkit adds many new features, enhancements and bug fixes such as:

- Ability to save and restore calibration files from the Notes module.
- New Layouts design.
- Ability to easily save and delete custom Scales.
- Re-designed CV to MIDI CC Converters.

For more information about this update, visit http://spektroaudio.com"

Spektro Audio Nucleation mk2 - Overview Video

Published on Nov 12, 2015 Spektro Audio

"Nucleation is a Max for Live device that combines wave-shaping and digital distortion. MK2 is a complete re-write and re-design which eliminates many friction points that existed in previous versions and includes many new features such as: on-the-fly waveform generation, advanced built-in editor, 2 new digital distortion algorithms, Drive (saturation), and 4X Oversampling mode.

Check out Nucleation MK2 at http://spektroaudio.com/nucleation"

GrainFlux – 2.0 Update Overview

Published on Oct 16, 2015 Spektro Audio

"The new 2.0 update for GrainFlux, our granular / hybrid Max for Live synthesizer, is now available and it includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes.

GrainFlux is a MaxforLive synthesizer that combines different synthesis techniques such as granular, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis to create unique and distinctive sounds. It works by using audio samples to create two different waveforms which can be morphed and modulated. While GrainFlux has a modern and simple to use design, it still offers many powerful and creative ways for you to manipulate its sound.

GrainFlux is available at http://www.spektroaudio.com/grainflux"

Spektro Audio CV Toolkit 2.0 – Deluxe Pack Overview

Published on Apr 16, 2015 Spektro Audio

"This is an overview of the new Deluxe Pack available for CV Toolkit 2.0.

The Deluxe Pack includes 9 modules: Biased Switcher, Shift Register, Euclidean Sequence, Logic, Matrix Sequencer, MIDI Control, Trigger Burst, VC Switch and VCA."

CV Toolkit 2.0 – Overview Video + littleBits USB i/o – Intro Video

Published on Mar 31, 2015 Spektro Audio

"CV Toolkit is a software that lets you many different virtual modules to control, modulate and sequence your synthesizers via control voltage (CV). These virtual modules can work independently or can bet set to influence and modulate each other via the Routing Matrix.
With CV Toolkit 2, you can create anything from multi-channel rhythmic sequences to complete polyphonic patches.

In order you CV Toolkit with your synth, you'll need a DC-coupled audio interface or an Expert Sleeper's ES-3, ES-4, ES-40, ESX-4CV, and ESX-8CV modules*.

The new 2.0 version was to design to be both easy for beginners and extremely flexible for more advanced users. We want the users to feel comfortable while taking their first steps with the program but also have enough different tools to help to go further and deeper as they get more familiar with CV Toolkit.

If you'd like to know more about this new version, visit http://spektroaudio.com/blog/2015/3/3..."

CV Toolkit 2.0 + littleBits USB i/o – Intro Video

Published on Mar 31, 2015

"This video focuses on introducing CV Toolkit to littleBits users as well as demonstrating how you could use CV Toolkit together with one littleBits USB i/o module to create a simple sequenced patch."

CV Toolkit - Standalone Version – 1.3 Update Overview

Published on Feb 26, 2015 Spektro Audio

"This is an overview video for the new 1.3 update available for CV Toolkit - Standalone Version.
This new update includes five new modules, support for the Expert Sleepers ES-4, ES-40, ESX-4CV and ESX-8CV modules, a new pitch detection algorithm, and various improvements and bug fixes."

Spektro DRG Max for Live Device

Spektro DRG - Promo Video Published on Apr 22, 2014

"This is a promo video for the Spektor DRG Max for Live device.

DRG or Dual Rhythm Generator is a Max for Live device capable of generating clocks and rhythm that can be used with analog synthesizers and drum machines via control voltage. By using a combination of two clock generators and an optional boolean logic operator, DRG can generate anything from simple clock divisions to complex rhythms.
DRG is great for clocking to analog sequencers, triggering envelopes and sequencing drum modules.

If you'd like to know more, visit http://spektroaudio.com/drg"

via Icaro Ferre on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Spektro Audio CV Toolkit – Standalone Version 1.1 Update Now Available

via Icaro on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"The update includes two new virtual modules ("MIDI to CV" and "CV Quantizer”), native SMUX support (Mac only), and many other improvements and fixes to already existing modules.

You guys can finally use CV Toolkit to calibrate your VCOs and play them in tune!

Check out the blog post to read more this first update for CV Toolkit!"

Update: Some videos:

CV Toolkit (Standalone Version) 1.1 - External MIDI / CV Quantizer

Published on Feb 17, 2014 Spektro Audio·5 videos

"This video demonstrates how you can create sequences by sending MIDI notes from Ableton Live to CV Toolkit using MIDI controllers, MIDI Clips or even MaxforLive devices.

It also shows you how to use the built-in Step Sequencer together with the CV Quantizer in order to create sequences in a specific key / scale.

CV Toolkit is available at http://spektroaudio.com/cv-toolkit-st..."

CV Toolkit (Standalone Version) 1.1 - MIDI to CV / How to calibrate your VCO

Published on Feb 17, 2014 Spektro Audio·5 videos

"This video demonstrates how you can use the new "MIDI to CV" virtual module in order to calibrate your VCOs and play them in tune.
Once you've calibrated your VCO, you can use the MIDI to CV virtual module together with the CV Quantizer to send quantized sequences to your VCO."

CV Toolkit (Standalone Version) 1.1 + iOS Apps + MIDI over WI-Fi

Published on Feb 17, 2014

"In this video, we're using Cubasis to send MIDI over WI-FI (Network Session) to CV Toolkit.
CV Toolkit receives the MIDI notes, convert them to control voltages (using the new 'MIDI to CV' virtual module) and send them to the Eurorack modular synth via the ES-3 module.

In the second part of this video, we add the iElectribe app to the formula, sync it via MIDI clock and route it back into Cubasis via Audiobus. In other words, Cubasis is acting as our DAW, iElectribe as our drum machine and CV Toolkit + Eurorack Synth as our synth."