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.

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"

NGEN 1.2 Demo #1 - Garage [Sounds Only]

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"This is an edited version of one of the NGEN demos originally recorded for the NGEN 1.2 update video: [posted here]

In this demo, we're using NGEN to create a UK Garage-inspired song using multiple NGEN generators and Ableton Live 12.

NGEN is connected via USB to the computer and we've set each instrument track in Live to receive MIDI from a different MIDI Channel coming from NGEN.

The main drums are being sequenced by DrumGen (using the new Garage template) while the other tracks (bass, chord samples, and percussive synth) are sequenced by the ACDGEN and Arper generators. During the performance, we're also switching between previously generated patterns and generating completely new patterns using the Pattern Generation feature.

NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments.

For more information about NGEN, visit https://spektroaudio.com/ngen"

NGEN 1.4 Firmware Update – Overview Video

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"The new 1.4 firmware update for NGEN is now available, featuring two new generators (Luar and Looper), the new Call MFX, and numerous enhancements. These include the Param view, dynamic variations, an undo system, two new CV output modes, 11 new Song Mode event types, and improvements to shortcuts, the menu system, animations, and more!

In addition to the new update, we’re also releasing the NGEN Web Manager, a new open-source tool for managing NGEN’s files directly from your browser.

For more information about NGEN 1.4 and the new NGEN Web Manager, check out our latest blog post at https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2025/9/...

We are thrilled to announce that more NGEN units will be available for pre-orders on our website starting September 23, 2025, at 12 PM EST.

Shipping will be available via DHL, Fedex, or Postal and we'll begin shipping in the first week of October!

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments."

NGEN 1.3 Firmware Update – Overview Video

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"The new 1.3 firmware update for NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation is now available and it includes the new Song Mode, new MIDI and CV tests, updated MIDI Monitor, a new Pop mode, new shortcuts and animations, improvements to clock generators, file management, and more.

For more information about the new 1.3 update, check out our latest blog post at: https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2025/1/...
NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments.

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

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Song Mode
03:57 - Updated MIDI Monitor
04:50 - New MIDI / CV tests
05:24 - Updated Clocks
06:17 - File Management Improvements
07:30 - Menu System Improvements
08:28 - Updated Generators & MIDI FXs
10:02 - Clock Source Parameter
10:32 - Outro"

NGEN Video Playlist

Getting Started with NGEN

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"Learn how you can get started using NGEN, our Algorithmic MIDI workstation!

In this video tutorial, we'll walk through how to set up NGEN with a DAW, use different Generators and MIDI FXs, and how to use it to create an entire track algorithmically.

NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence hardware or software MIDI instruments."

Chapter list:

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - NGEN Hardware
02:24 - Main Menu
03:07 - Track Selection
03:58 - Generator Sub-Menu
04:22 - Parameter Values
04:34 - Param Knobs
05:05 - Param Pick-Up
05:35 - Animations
05:56 - Track Settings
06:20 - Generators
06:55 - MIDI FXs
08:14 - Creating a Track
09:10 - Patterns
10:15 - Projects
10:56 - Outro

NGEN 1.2 Firmware Update - Overview Video

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"The new 1.2 firmware update for NGEN is now available and it focuses on improving and enhancing core features in NGEN. It includes significant performance improvements (thanks to the new threading framework), new internal frameworks for better chord generation, an updated Pop generator, improvements to core features (such as the menu system, file management, and display rendering), and many bug fixes.

NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments."

Chapter List:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - 1.2 Firmware Update
01:42 - New Threading Framework
02:01 - Optimized Project Management
02:53 - New chord frameworks
03:25 - Updated Pop generator
04:10 - Other Improvements
05:30 - Outro

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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"