The move transforms the company’s hardware samplers from closed platforms into instruments that users and developers can modify, extend and build upon.… Read More Polyend Opens Tracker, Tracker+ And Tracker Mini To Custom Firmware
Behringer shared this sneak preview of the SP1200X Sampling Workstation – an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the classic E-mu SP-1200. … Read More Behringer Teases Knockoff Of Classic E-mu SP-1200 Sampling Drum Machine
From the M-Vave FM-1 to new initiatives from Akai, Behringer, and Erica Synths, open firmware is emerging as a way for musicians to reshape their instruments long after they leave the factory.… Read More Will Open Firmware Become the Next Big Trend in Electronic Music Gear?
Behringer’s upcoming RD-765 combines vintage-inspired drum sounds with user sampling, analog filtering, and a feature-rich 64-step sequencer.… Read More Behringer RD-765 Combines Analog Filtering, Sampling With Vintage Drum Machine Sounds
The Behringer Kick will be the first music device from a major manufacturer designed with open development model in mind.… Read More It Looks Like Behringer Wants To Copy The Success Of The M-Wave FM-1….And The MPC
Roland’s TR-1000 Rhythm Creator gains per-step pitch programming, keyboard mode, 50 additional FM instruments, new effects, and expanded routing options with firmware version 1.5.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Firmware 1.5 Adds Keyboard Mode, FM Instruments & New Effects
Twisted Electrons’ upcoming FLEXFM combines eight synthesis-and-sampling tracks, analog filters, generative sequencing and a joystick-based morphing system in a standalone hardware groovebox.… Read More Twisted Electrons FLEXFM Combines FM Synthesis, Sampling & Analog Filters
In his latest video, Matthew Piecora (EZBOT) shares his takeaways from an in-depth conversation with Elektron about the recent explosion of alternative firmware for their devices. … Read More Elektron Responds To Explosion Of Unofficial Firmware
Audio Wanderer’s DMGo! is a four-channel drum machine and pattern sequencer built for the original Nintendo Game Boy.… Read More Turn Your Nintendo Game Boy Into A Drum Machine With DM Go!
Elektron recently announced that it is banning discussion of specific firmware hacks or mods from its official forum, Elektronauts, because of concerns over protecting its intellectual rights and the potential for ‘bricking’ hardware.… Read More New Forum, Elektronmods, For Unofficial Elektron Firmware Mods
