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Roland SP-404 MKII 2.0: new update brings TR-style sequencing and more

Roland has published firmware 2.0 for the SP-404 MKII introducing TR-style sequencing, VariPhrase algorithm update, new effects, and more. Hardware samplers are popular tools among electronic musicians. It is the easiest way to work with [...] The post...

NI Maschine+ firmware update 1.4 unlocks new auto sampler and more

Native Instruments has released the firmware 1.4 for the Maschine+ groovebox that unlocks a new auto sampler functionality and more. The Maschine+ is Native Instruments’ first standalone hardware groovebox. It is based on the software [...] The p...

Torso Electronics T-1 firmware update v1.2 adds MIDI CC tracks and more

Torso Electronics has released a free firmware v1.2 update for its innovative algorithmic sequencer adding new MIDI CC tracks, and more. The TS-1 from the young Copenhagen-based company Torso Electronics is an algorithmic sequencer that [...] The post ...

Elektron Digitone 1.32, new firmware adds dual mono mode for external inputs, and more

Elektron has updated its Digitone and Digitone Keys FM synthesizers to firmware 1.32 with a new dual mode for external inputs, and more.  The Elektron Digitone is one of the simplest, most performance-oriented FM synthesizers [...] The post Elektron D...

VECTOR Synthesizer update 2.6.6 adds new ladder filter, blend modes, and more

VECTOR Synthesizer has just got a big update 2.6.6 with a new ladder filter, two new blend modes, expanded preset system & more.  Today I reported about Animoog, a vector Synthesizer for iOS that recently [...] The post VECTOR Synthesizer update 2...

KMI QuNexus free firmware update brings arp/sequencer & new red version

KMI upgrades its MPE controller QuNexus with a three-track arpeggiator/sequencer via a free firmware update and shows a new red version. There are only a few polyphonic aftertouch keyboards and pad controllers. One of the [...] The post KMI QuNexus fre...

Elektron Digitakt firmware 1.30, second LFO, new filters & more

Elektron has given its small, handy Digitakt sampler a new firmware 1.30 with a second LFO, new filters, external input mixer & more.  The Elektron Digitakt is one of the most successful hardware samplers. It [...] The post Elektron Digitakt firmw...

Modal Cobalt8 firmware 1.1, six new FM/AM oscillator algorithms & more

Modal Cobalt8, a versatile, modern VA Synthesizer got a free firmware 1.1 with new oscillator algorithms, a master clock mode, and some improvements. At the end of October 2020, Modal Electronics showed the Cobalt8, a [...] The post Modal Cobalt8 firmw...

Arturia Keystep Pro 2.0 Firmware Update, Arpeggios In Sequences & More

The new Arturia Keystep Pro 2.0 firmware update introduces new features (arpeggios in sequences…), improves the workflow, and fix unwanted bugs. The Keystep is one of the most popular sequencers in music production. Small, practical, [...] The po...