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M-Vave SMK-37 Keyboard Getting FM-1 Firmware Options

The alternate firmware for the M-Vave FM-1 is starting to be ported to the SMK-37, M-Vave’s 37-key MIDI controller and synthesizer.… Read More M-Vave SMK-37 Keyboard Getting FM-1 Firmware Options

October 12, 2026October 12, 202611 Comments

Free Firmware Mod Adds ‘Incredible’ Features To Elektron Model:Cycles

 Model-TG is a free, open-source firmware mod for the Elektron Model:Cycles that adds a full Sampler machine and a variety of other features.… Read More Free Firmware Mod Adds ‘Incredible’ Features To Elektron Model:Cycles

October 12, 202618 Comments

New Firmware Turns FM-1 Synthesizer Into A Pocket Omnichord

FoMni is a free chord harp firmware for the FM-1 that’s inspired by the Suzuki Omnichord.… Read More New Firmware Turns FM-1 Synthesizer Into A Pocket Omnichord

October 12, 2026Leave a comment

Unofficial Firmware Brings Outbox 8 Support To Elektron OctraTrack

Synthesist and developer Stephen McLeod demonstrates how he got the new Elektron Outbox 8 to work with the unsupported OctaTrack.… Read More Unofficial Firmware Brings Outbox 8 Support To Elektron OctraTrack

October 7, 2026October 7, 202610 Comments

1010 Music BlackBox Gets New Features With Unofficial Alternate Firmware

A new firmware mod adds features to the 1010 Blackbox. … Read More 1010 Music BlackBox Gets New Features With Unofficial Alternate Firmware

October 5, 20261 Comment

Unofficial Firmware Brings Multi-Channel Audio To Elektron Octatrack

Here’s how to use OctaMod to customize your firmware and get multi-track USB audio out from your OctaTrack. … Read More Unofficial Firmware Brings Multi-Channel Audio To Elektron Octatrack

October 5, 2026Leave a comment

Alt Firmware Options For The M-Wave FM-1 Pocket Synthesizer

The M-Vave FM-1 is a compact FM synthesizer featuring six operators, 32 algorithms, 128 presets, an arpeggiator and a 16-step sequencer.… Read More Alt Firmware Options For The M-Wave FM-1 Pocket Synthesizer

October 4, 2026October 5, 20263 Comments

Free Alt Firmware For The Korg Volca Drum Adds Trig Conditions & More

The free alt firmware gives the volca drum new powers, including Elektron-style trig conditions, new editing features, enhanced sequencing options and more. … Read More Free Alt Firmware For The Korg Volca Drum Adds Trig Conditions & More

August 23, 2026August 24, 20268 Comments

Mutable Instruments’ Tides Gets New Superpowers With ‘Sheep’ Firmware

Mutable Instruments Sheep is an alternate firmware for the MI Tides mk1 Eurorack Module that turns it into an entirely new module.… Read More Mutable Instruments’ Tides Gets New Superpowers With ‘Sheep’ Firmware

August 9, 2026August 13, 20262 Comments

Mutable Instruments & Alternate Firmware

This video, via Voltage Control Labs, takes a look at using alternative firmware with Mutable Instruments’ Eurorack modules.

March 1, 20163 Comments

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