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Elektron Bans Discussion Of Firmware Mods From Its Forum, Elektronauts

Elektron has announced that it is banning discussion of firmware mods from its official forum, Elektronauts, because of concerns over protecting its intellectual rights and the potential for ‘bricking’ hardware. … Read More Elektron Bans Discussion Of Firmware Mods From Its Forum, Elektronauts

September 23, 2026September 23, 20266 Comments

Minimal Instruments Nagi Offers A No-Code Route To Building Native Audio Plugins

Nagi’s workflow combines a visual node editor, Faust DSP code and an interface designer in a single application, with an integrated audio preview that lets users hear a patch before compiling it.… Read More Minimal Instruments Nagi Offers A No-Code Route To Building Native Audio Plugins

September 23, 2026Leave a comment

Free Tool, Amorph, Builds Custom Plugin Instruments & Effects Based On Your Description

Amorph 1.0 is a free plugin for macOS and Windows that turns a written description of an instrument, effect or MIDI tool into working DSP code, compiled and playable inside your DAW.… Read More Free Tool, Amorph, Builds Custom Plugin Instruments & Effects Based On Your Description

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026Leave a comment

Befaco ARK Combines 16-Track Sequencing, Synthesis, Sampling And CV In Eurorack

Befaco ARK is a 40HP Eurorack workstation developed with Tesseract that combines a 16-track sequencer with synthesis, sampling, CV generation, MIDI, harmony tools and internal mixing.… Read More Befaco ARK Combines 16-Track Sequencing, Synthesis, Sampling And CV In Eurorack

September 21, 2026September 23, 2026Leave a comment

New Project Brings Elektron Monomachine, Machinedrum To Your DAW

The software essentially creates a virtual machine that can run the official firmware, and handle the input and output needed to be used on your computer.… Read More New Project Brings Elektron Monomachine, Machinedrum To Your DAW

September 20, 2026September 21, 20264 Comments

Can A Modern Polysynth Beat The Classic Roland Jupiter 8?

In his latest video, synthesist Starsky Carr pits a vintage legend against a modern contender in an 8-voice analog polysynth matchup. … Read More Can A Modern Polysynth Beat The Classic Roland Jupiter 8?

September 19, 2026September 21, 20266 Comments

Arturia MiniFreak Gets Sample Import, User Wavetables & More

Arturia has release v5 firmware for the MiniFreak, adding user sample and wavetable import, plus a new Factory Bank v5.0 with 23 new presets.… Read More Arturia MiniFreak Gets Sample Import, User Wavetables & More

September 18, 2026September 21, 20268 Comments

Open-Source Project Brings New Features To Elektron Octatrack

If you’re an Octatrack owners, Octabam promises to give you new effects, expanded MIDI functionality, additional sound-design options and bug fixes that aren’t available in the stock firmware.… Read More Open-Source Project Brings New Features To Elektron Octatrack

September 17, 2026September 21, 20266 Comments

Patch Base 4 For Mac Now Available

Patch Base is a collection of editors and librarians for 85 hardware synthesizers.… Read More Patch Base 4 For Mac Now Available

September 16, 20263 Comments

GlitchShredder Brings Real-Time Glitch And Stutter Processing To iPhone And iPad

GlitchShredder is a glitch and stutter effect for iPhone and iPad that combines stereo audio chopping, tempo synchronization, probability-based segment manipulation, bitcrushing and drive, with standalone and AUv3 operation.… Read More GlitchShredder Brings Real-Time Glitch And Stutter Processing To iPhone And iPad

September 16, 2026Leave a comment

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