Elmyra 2 - 2.3 Firmware Update! New Features, New Sounds

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"It's 2025 and the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 has just received a new firmware update. In this video we take a look at the new features and explore some of the new sounds and textures they provide.

https://neutral-labs.com/

Transparency notice: the Elmyra 2 was kindly provided to me by Neutral Labs for free for the purposes of making videos on it. No editorial oversight has been provided to Neutral Labs and no other payment has been received. As always I'm only interested in featuring instruments that I'm genuinely excited about on the channel.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:47 Save States
04:56 Delay Updates
09:06 Voice Volume Controls
10:07 New ModP Modes
12:28 ModP Chaining
17:06 Sequence Randomization"

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 - Drone Synthesizer // Demo, Tutorial and Opinions

video upload by Dexba

"SUBTITLES AVAILABLE (in many languages!) I've had the lucky chance to be able to check out the Elmyra 2, by Neutral Labs. It has a very interesting approach to performance and sound building: it looks easy, but it can get way deeper than you think. After playing with it for a long while, I decided to offer you a tour of its functions, plus my (unrequested) opinions, all in this desktop configuration. Since the video was getting pretty long already, even by just covering the basic functions, I decided to keep the eurorack approach for a later time, also because that would have prompted me to give even more (unrequested) opinions, and the possible combinations of modules would have been endless (except for the mandatory huge reverb!). In this video, I used the very good reverb on the Dirtywave M8 Tracker, which was very handy because of its 3.5mm jack and the capability of isolating just the active channel on the cable. I hope you'll find the video useful, in its "overview" part, and I hope the "opinion" part could spark some constructive debate."

0:00 Jam Excerpt
0:29 Intro
1:10 What is an Elmyra?
4:07 Voice Controls
6:20 Delay
7:12 Advanced Settings Intro
7:57 AS - Onboard Reverb
8:56 AS - Mix Saturation
11:13 AS - Miscellaneous
12:21 AS - Filter Type
14:41 AS - Octave Switch
15:28 AS - Miscellaneous
16:04 MODP - Red
16:51 MODP - Green
17:59 MODP - Mint
18:56 MODP - Purple
19:23 MODP - Blue
20:05 MODP - Cyan
21:58 MODP - Yellow
23:16 MODP - White
24:23 MODP - Pink
25:25 MODP - Lime
26:03 Utilities
28:15 OUCH
30:15 Existential Crisis
31:55 Personal Considerations
38:37 Full Jam

Additional posts featuring the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2

Ambient doom with the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Walrus Sloër

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

Neutral Labs sent over the Elmyra 2 for free. I was interested to try it because it has some of the spirit and playfulness of the Lyra 8, but much more control over pitch. It's also geared toward overdriven, saturated sounds, which is where my head is at these days. All of that was cool and amazing about the Elmyra, but I particularly fell in love with the sequencer, having four independent sequencer lines with differing lengths for the four voices.

I'll probably never use this thing's wavetables, but the basic oscillator sounds are nice. The filter options are fantastic. I really love the circuit-bending-style chips that change the drive option. And having oscillators that tune to semi-tones? Incredible. I wish all eurorack did that.

Anyway, along with the Walrus Sloër (doing some heavy lifting on pitched reverb), this was an unexpected song that came together quickly thanks to the extensive sequencer. I look forward to pairing this synth with some other simple devices and making some more ambient doom.

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 - four synthesizer voices
Walrus Sloër - pitched reverb

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 platform for microtonal sonic exploration and drone synth demo

video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module.

00:00 Unison detune
00:39 Filter
01:07 Sub-oscillators
01:55 Waveshaping and bite
02:34 Bitmangler and delay
03:15 Patching and photoresistor
03:39 Sample rate reduction
04:25 Slightly more complex patching
05:12 Envelope modulating LFO frequency
05:43 Sequencer
06:18 Outro drone

#synthesizer #eurorack #diy"

via Neutral Labs

The successor to the widely acclaimed Elmyra, Elmyra 2 is a 4-voice digital/analog hybrid drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration, capable of creating anything from lush ambient soundscapes to gritty droning textures and shrieking noises, available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or semi-modular desktop synth. With 31 modulation targets, 4 polymetric sequencers, delay, additional per-voice effects, a choice of various filters, as well as onboard LFOs and utilities, it is essentially a purpose-built small modular system in itself. A set of preset cards (included) or electronic components like capacitors or diodes can be plugged into the front panel in order to change the sound character.

Feature overview:

4 independent voices activated by touch or CV
wavetable-based complex oscillator engine, up to 12 oscillators in total, 1V/octave compatible
chromatic mode makes chords and harmonic sounds possible, microtonal scales supported
41 patch points
31 modulation targets
touchpads with analog envelopes that can be used as modulation sources
resonant filter switchable between:
boomy and aggressive multimode 2-pole state variable filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass)
creamy 4-pole low-pass ladder filter
delay with unhealthy amounts of feedback
lo-fi reverb
analog OUCH circuit: a unique combination of destructive distortion, waveshaping and filtering
sonic character can be customised by using special preset cards (set of 4 included) or components like diodes that can be plugged into the front panel
preset cards can be used with other Neutral Labs modules
external audio can be processed via audio input
9 per-voice modulations and effects:
unison detune
dual sub-oscillators
saturation
bitmangler
sample rate reduction
noise
high-pass filter
low-pass filter
2 LFOs: 1 sine, 1 complex morphable
4 sequencers with arbitrary step length per voice (up to 128), allows polymetric structures
delay time and LFOs can be clock-synced or unsynced (tap tempo is also possible)
utilities
dual attenuator/buffered multiple/voltage generator
CV summing circuit
case made of plant-based bioplastic and native German oak wood
boutique synth handmade in Germany

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beneath the surface ... Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 ... ambient

video upload by substan

"A first test flight with the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2. I´m REALLY blown away by the dark, beautifully textured und distorted sound that comes out of this little box. The built-in sequencer is a significant part of its charm and makes the Elmyra an inspiring playground.

It's a blessing to get send a great device and the only payment for it is to make music with it, which is just inspiring and fun.

Elmyra runs through Valhalla Room.
Recorded in on take into Ableton.
Mastered in post."

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2, a 4 voice polyphonic semi modular synth, now has a white faceplate

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"In this video, I build the new pale-faced Neutral Labs @nyppy Elmyra 2 and take it for a test drive with my MPC One acting as a sequencer. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2

This is a 4 voice polyphonic semi modular synth advertised for "microtonal exploration", but it can also be used chromatically if you so choose, as demonstrated in this video. Table of contents:

00:00 intro
00:10 hi
00:27 building the synth
05:45 MPC setup
06:08 short improvisation (with explanations)
11:05 bye-bye

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL

/ floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

9 patches with Neutral Labs Elmyra 2

video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2

Elmyra 2 is a drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration.

00:00 Bouncing Ball
00:22 Zombie Pulse
01:07 Insect
01:44 Three Sisters
02:16 Drunk Troubadour
02:49 LFO Bro
03:22 Elastic Steel
04:14 Spooky Vibrato
04:50 Fabric Softener"

See the Neutral Labs label below for additional demos.

Will It Ambient? Neutral Labs Elmyra 2

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Welcome to 'Will It Ambient?', a new series of videos directly inspired by ‪@collectoremitter‬ 's 'Will it Shoegaze?' series. First up is an easy 'yes!' - the Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 drone synth. I bought this synth today from Elevator Sound, and wanted to get straight to the heart of the face melting. Help is here from ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ Mood MK II, ‪@somasynths‬ Cosmos, and ‪@GoPlayAllDay‬ PlayFader.

0:00 Ambient drone
3:30 Face melting distortion"

Neutral Labs Scrooge And Elmyra 2 - Broken And Interesting A Track From Scratch

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@nyppy‬ Neutral Labs Scrooge and Elmyra2 are a couple of unique modules - Scrooge is a Sequenced Malfunction Generator capable of producing glitchy and broken electronic rhythms and sequences. Elmyra 2 is a 4-voice digital/analog hybrid drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration. ‪@matthsmatthsmatths‬ takes them on to create a Track From Scratch using samples and recordings made using only these instruments."

|--------|
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:06 Scrooge
00:11:00 Elmyra 2
00:29:22 Happy Accidents
00:30:33 Snarish
00:33:48 Elmyra Cards
00:36:16 Final Track

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 DIY Build and demo

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Come and watch my build of the latest Elmyra noise and drone machine from Neutral Labs. Filled with far more modulation and melody than the original and all you have to do is solder in a fist full of patch sockets, knobs and switches."

Index - 0:00
What's in the kit - 2:31
Touchpads - 9:07
Pot rotational tag dismembering - 12:32
Eurorack power header - 13:25
USB power connector - 16:19
Buttons and caps - 17:58
Sockets and Pots - 20:32
LEDs - 26:00
Put on the front panel - 29:12
Soldering sockets and switches - 35:59
Soldering pots - 42:53
Soldering LEDs - 45:13
Headers - 52:01
Case power connector - 53:55
First test - 54:52
Firmware update - 59:47
Fixing it in the case and putting on the knobs - 1:03:48
Demo - 1:09:04
Conclusion - 1:17:41

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 firmware v2.2 – new features walkthrough

video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2 for more info and firmware download."

00:00 Version identification
00:15 Octave range switching
01:00 Chord mode
01:55 Elmyra cosplaying as guitar
02:25 More filters
03:55 Advanced LFO modes
06:06 Signal routing

Pladask Rom Walkthrough and Demo // Spaces That Never Were

video upload by Lesjamusic

"In this video, we’ll walk through the ROM’s unique features, and hear how it pairs beautifully with the Stereo Dradd to create collapsing echoes, frozen tones, and artificial ambiences.

00:00 Introduction
01:51 Front Panel Walkthrough
04:46 Algorithm Walkthough
08:45 Nymphes Arp ➡ Grain
13:16 Guitar interlude 1
14:17 Elmyra 2 ➡ Hall
16:40 Guitar Interlude 2
17:48 Nymphes Keys ➡ Frame
20:07 Organelle (Plaits) ➡ Grain
22:44 Guitar Interlude 3 (The Simon Section)
24:41 Organelle (DX7) ➡ Frame
30:36 Nymphes Pad ➡ Frame
34:29 Final thoughts

🎛️ Gear featured:
Pladask ROM
Pladask Stereo Dradd
Dreadbox Nymphes
Torso S-4
Neutral Labs Elmyra 2
Critter & Guitari Organelle M
Mutable Ears
ALM / Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout

"Pladask ROM is the Eurorack sibling of the Stereo Dradd — a reverb that doesn’t simulate real spaces, but invents new ones. Closely related to Pladask's DRAUME pedal. With three algorithms (HALL, FRAME, GRAIN), clock control, random modulation, and stereo unpredictability, ROM excels at turning static sounds into restless, living textures.

If you enjoy experimental sound design, modular weirdness, and reverb that goes beyond realism, ROM is a perfect tool for your rack."

Interlude 2 /// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2, Strega & Pulsar-23

video upload by Jon Gee

"Before the finale of my Dream series, another Interlude.

Featuring the great Elmyra 2. This track was inspired by @JayHosking 🙏🏻✨✨✨"

Elmyra 2 - 2.2 Firmware Update: Exploring the new features

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The new 2.2 update for the Elmyra 2 was recently released and it ticked off almost everything I had on my wish-list in terms of new features - so, that's nice! In this video, rather than just reading out the release notes, instead I decided to put together a patch which just happened to make use of all of the new features in the update - almost as if I planned it.

Transparency notice: the Elmyra2 was kindly provided to me by Neutral Labs for free for the purposes of making videos on it. No editorial oversight has been provided to Neutral Labs and no other payment has been received. As always I'm only interested in featuring instruments that I'm genuinely excited about on the channel.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Magic numbers (and the need for cheatsheet)
02:31 Chord Mod Mode
05:09 Octave Shift
06:18 Sequencing some chords
09:55 Stepped/Smooth Random (S&H LFOs)
15:06 Signal Routing - Swapping the delay and filter order
17:47 Dual Filter Modes
22:55 New LFO Wavetables/Shapes
27:42 Complex Waves for LFO1
29:13 Patching some more because we can"

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 firmware v2.3 – new features walkthrough

video upload by nyppy

"Available as DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or Eurorack module. See https://neutral-labs.com/elmyra2 for more info and firmware download.

00:00 Version identification
00:15 Config persistence
00:58 Individual voice volume control
01:34 Dual oscillator MODP
02:07 DJ style filter MODP
02:31 MODP effect chaining
02:58 Sequencer random order
02:58 Sequencer random order
03:16 Penguin of Doom
03:25 Delay mix and outro"

data stream ... Elmyra 2 & S-4 ... ambient improvisation

video upload by substan

"An ambient improvisation with Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Torso Electronics S-4.

Elmyra into S-4.
Recorded in one take into Ableton Live (S-4 out).
Mastered in post."

The Brutal Ambient Synth: Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Elmyra 2 is a hybrid digital/analogue desktop synth/eurorack module suited to making dusty and brutal ambient strings, drones, pads and chords, and in this demo I'm using it to accompany three Moog DFAMs, Mother-32 & Subharmonicon. 90's warp music fell out of this setup. Vibes were had. I had a good time.

Extra stereo reverb was provided by the Universal Audio Golden Reverberator set to Lexicon 224 Hall. The dusty delay is built-in!"

CHAPTERS
00:00 An Ambient Panel Overview
03:27 CV Modulated Headnod
05:17 Righteous 90's Autechre
07:18 MODP Modes
08:30 Dusty Chords
09:50 Nervous 90's Autechre
11:29 Sequenced Kosmiche
14:09 Mood Strings
16:04 Emotional Microtuning

Ambient performance and patch explanation // Cocoquantus // Elmyra // Palmelund BAAS // Borderlands

video upload by Lesjamusic

"I really enjoyed putting this one together. First half: Performance, second half: Patch notes.

Gear used:
Borderlands Granular
Neutral Labs Elmyra 2
Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus
Palmelund Synthesizers BAAS
Chase Bliss Mood Mk2
Off camera: Soma Cosmos, Walrus Audio Slöer, Oto Boum

00:00 Performance
07:49 Patch Notes"

Neutral Labs Scrooge and Elmyra 2

video upload by Jon Gee

"Scrooged!!

Further explorations with the Neutral Labs synths."

Pause of Space and Time //// Neutral Labs Elmyra 2 and Friends

video upload by Jon Gee

Elmyra on the chords
Pulsar on the beat
Polybrute on the sequencing
Cascadia on the layers
OB on the leads
Cat on the floor
Head in the clouds