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BRAINS now has 25 synthesis models pulling in those from the Mutable Instruments Plaits and a few of their own to offer a very versatile VCO.
We check out the tasty new OP-1 field vocoder, a firmware update that brings an exciting new aspect to an already versatile instrument.
Émile Gillet drops a huge update onto the Plaits algorithmic oscillator. The 8 new models include a 2-voice, 6-operator DX7 FM engine.
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The new UAD 10.2 update has been released, with some new software plug-ins including PolyMAX synthesizer and Hitsville Reverb Chambers.
The latest Teenage Engineering TX-6 update provides additional features such as live beat tracking and improved tap-tempo functionality.
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The new update from Roland brings clip compatibility between devices, undo/redo, MIDI CC recording, new effects and a host of other updates.
Modal has released a huge firmware update for the ARGON8, including vintage imperfections, four new filter types and 15 new effects for free.
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Roland has added a bunch of new FM drums with full editing, a random kit generator, probability and some new FX to the TR-8S & TR-6S rhythm performers
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More DSP-based modules from Noise Engineering. Tymp Legio is a percussion module with "Wackitude", and Polydactyl Versio brings multiband dynamics.
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Roland has released the 2.0 firmware update for the SP-404 MKII. Among many other improvements, the update brings TR-style sequencing to the SP-404.
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Novation has released a firmware update for the Launchpad Mini and Launchpad X with new customization options, including a keystroke widget.
Moog's flagship synthesizer, the Moog One, gets a major update to its internal software that includes greatly expanded CV capabilities.
Electro Smith has a new Patch Submodule for the Daisy DSP Platform that could make designing Eurorack modules even easier.
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Arturia has released the Microfreak 4.0 firmware update with user wavetable import, faster scrolling, new presets and more.
AKAI dishes out a feature update for its Force groovebox, adding 3 new instruments, 7 new insert effects, USB audio, and other good stuff.
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Korg finally releases the long-promised editor/librarian for the Wavestate synthesizer along with sample import, Sample Building and a bunch of other stuff.
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Positive Grid's Spark gets a free firmware update called Gear Drop, to give you three new amps and effects for your desktop amp.
AKAI justed added a ton of instruments and effects to its modern MPC grooveboxes without asking for a dime. You guys are spoiled!
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The new Neural Quad Cortex OS CorOS 1.1.0 firmware update adds two new effects, a faster boot time and improved USB performance.
Modal Electronics has released an update for the COBALT8 virtual analogue synthesizer adding 6 new algorithms and numerous other workflow enhancements.
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Line 6's latest Helix firmware update adds the Mandarin Rocker amp, two new reverbs, improved oversampling and other goodies. Here's what's new.
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Noise Engineering get in on the MicroFreak action with 3 oscillator algorithms taken from their Virt Iter module and given new life and polyphony in Arturia's fruity little synth.
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Line 6 Helix 3.0 brings new amps, cabs, effects, features, bug fixes, and a host of great improvements for your Helix system. Including VH4 amps and polyphonic pitch-based effects!
Stages, the Segment Generator 6-stage envelope, LFO and 4-step sequencer machine, has a firmware update to make it more usable as a standalone sequencer. Also, Marbles has a secret mode.