https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2023/05/10/synthstrom-deluge-goes-open-source/ Skip to content Menu * Home * About Synthtopia * Advertising * Feedback & Site Tips * Submit Items for Review Synthtopia Synthstrom Deluge Goes Open Source [deluge_SampleRobot_3_small-e1575384979966-728x378] Synthstrom Audible has announced that - as of June 5th, 2023 - the Deluge firmware will be open source. The Deluge is a grid-based instrument that's a portable sequencer, synthesizer and sampler. It features 128 RGB pads, arranged in a 16 x 8 grid; a built-in synthesizer; up to 12 minutes of sample playback from SD card; and sequencing of up to thousands of notes. Here's what Synthstrom has to say about their plans to open source the Deluge firmware: "At Synthstrom, we're devoted to sustainability and want our Deluge to continue being the centre of our users' musical excursions for many years to come. Late last year we started retrofitting older Deluge variations with the OLED screen featuring in our new units. The next step we're taking has been even longer in development - waiting until we knew we had a community full of talented coders who were as passionate about the Deluge as we are. We know now the time is right - it's time to take software development into overdrive - we're going open-source! What is open-source? Open-source means we're opening our software code to the community; our users who know how to write code can now develop their own Deluge features, make refinements to the existing code and contribute to a Community version for all users." They note that this decision isn't because they're working on a new version of the Deluge, they say that "there are currently no plans for that". The decision was driven more by a desire to focus their energies into ramping up the manufacturing of new OLED Deluges, speeding up the retrofitting and refurbishing off older units, and getting the Deluge into "limited retail". Synthstrom will continue to maintain and update the main "Official" repository, including all official Deluge Firmware releases going forward. Alongside there will also be a "Community" repository (for both the OLED & non-OLED versions), forked from the Official repository, as a central place for community code contributions. Forks can be used by Deluge owners, if they like, and new features will be evaluated and may be added to the Official branch. They note that installing Community or other firmware builds is 100% compatible with your Deluge's hardware warranty, but they won't provide support for non-official community builds. Deluge Firmware will be released under the GPLv3 license. There are no restrictions on personal use and this license allows for code to also be used in commercial projects. However, if even one line of code from this is used in a commercial project, the entire piece of code for that project must also be made open-source under this same license. The newly open source Deluge Firmware source code will live in GitHub and be available in June 2023. There are also plans for a Patreon to help support 'Community' development. Key dates & details: * Monday, June 5, 7pm EDT - Codebase made available, documentation released and Patreon launched. * Wednesday, June 7, 7pm EDT - Open Group video Q&A session with Rohan. Will be recorded and made available on GitHub following. * Saturday, June 10, 11am, CEST - Open Group Zoom session with Rohan. Will be recorded and made available on the GitHub following. May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 ElisabethDrum Machines & Groove Boxes, Samplers, Synthesizers, WorkstationsSuperbooth 2023, Synthstrom, Synthstrom Audible, Synthstrom Audible Deluge Related 2 thoughts on "Synthstrom Deluge Goes Open Source" 1. synthcollector May 10, 2023 at 6:21 pm Reply wow! this is wahat Dave Smith Instrumennts/Sequential should have done many years ago fro the Polyevolver and Tempest. Big resperct to Synthstrom Loading... 1. John May 11, 2023 at 8:09 am Reply they're so excited, they're can't even stop to spell check! Loading... Leave a Reply Cancel reply Post navigation Previous Post Elektron Launches Analog Heat +FX Dynamic Sound Processor Next Post UDO Super Gemini First Look Topics * Android Music App * Apple iPad * Articles * Audio Interfaces * Computer Hardware * Computer Music * Controllerism * DJ * Drum Machines & Groove Boxes * Electronic Instruments * Electronic Music & Recording Gear * Electronic Musicians * Free Music * Free Music Software * Free Sample Library * Garageband * Gear Reviews * Hardware Effects * Interviews * iPhone Music Software * iPods & Portable Media Players * Keyboard Synthesizers * Microphones * MIDI Controllers * MIDI Interfaces * Mixers * Modular Synthesizers * Music Book Reviews * Music News * Music Reviews * Music Videos * Music Websites * Notation * Patch Editors * Recording * Reference * Reviews * Samplers * Samples & Loops * Sequencers * Software Effects & Audio Processors * Software Reviews * Software Sequencers * Software Synthesizers & Samplers * Speakers & Monitors * Strange * Synthesizers * theremin * User Reviews * Virtual Instruments * Virtual Musicians * VJ * Workstations Search Search for: [ ] [Search] [keyboard] What People Are Talking About * Behringer Pro-800 Synthesizer Now Shipping, With a $399 List Price * Teenage Engineering Intros CM-15 Portable Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone * Tangerine Dream Announces Fall 2023 North America Tour * Apple Intros Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro For iPad * Behringer CZ-1 Takes Inspiration From Vintage Casio Synthesizer * Korg ARP 2600 FS Available Again & Cheaper Than Used * Behringer Does The Maths With Abacus * New Free Synth Is 'King Of FM' * Chord Machine Kickstarter Project Blows Past Funding Goals * AJH Synths Intros MiniMod Keyz, A Minimoog-Inspired Eurorack Keyboard Synth Something To Think About Music is calligraphy using sounds, which are painted on the canvas of silence. -- Toshio Hosokawa 2004-2023 Synthtopia, All Rights Reserved [keyboard] Loading Comments... Write a Comment... [ ] Email (Required) [ ] Name (Required) [ ] Website [ ] [Post Comment] %d bloggers like this: