Beta Downloads

The Beta version of the new Arduino Software is a complete rewrite and contains significant improvements over the original software (which shipped with units made in 2013-14), while still retaining it’s classic sound. Some of these include:

• Function knob is always responsive (doesn’t slow down with complex patches)
• LFO and Arpeggiator completely tightly locked together
• User waves increased from 6 to 16 (used in conjunction with Librarian software)
• External MIDI clock + Arpeggiator no longer freezes at high divisions
• Slightly improved Phaser algorithm
• Setting for more natural sounding exponential envelopes (default on)
• Setting for internal BPM (default 120)
• Setting for note priority (default High)
• Setting for legato mode (default on)
• Easter Egg!

The arduino source code requires the latest Arduino version which is 1.6.x. It has been tested using version 1.6.5 which is available here:

Windows

Mac

Please note that code for 1.6.x is not compatible with 1.0.x. All of the source code below is for 1.6.x.

If you have never uploaded source code to the Atmegatron before, here is a tutorial.

Libraries 2.0

The new libraries are essential for uploading all new Atmegatron and MiniAtmegatron source code. Download and place in your /Documents/Arduino/Libraries/ folder. Make sure you do not have a libraries folder within a libraries folder.

Libraries 2-0

Eeprom Converter

The Eeprom is the memory in the Atmegatron that stores the patches. The new software stores the patches using a different memory layout, so it’s important to convert your Atmegatron to the new layout, to retain the patches. Nothing bad will happen if you don’t do this, you just won’t be able to access your patches (which I guess is bad!). Download and run this source code. It only takes 1-2 seconds to convert the patches. You can check that the conversion has happened by going to Tools->Serial Monitor. It should show “Already Converted”.

Atmegatron Eeprom Converter

Atmegatron Source Code 2.0

Once you have uploaded the Eeprom converter, it is time to install the actual Atmegatron Source Code. Download and upload it to the Atmegatron in the usual way.

Atmegatron Source Code 2-0

Librarian Software

The new Atmegatron version also comes with a brand new version of the Librarian software. Use this software to create and upload User Waves, edit and save Patches or make a complete backup of your Atmegatrons Patches and User Waves. Please note that the new source code isn’t compatible with the old Librarian

Atmegatron Librarian 2-0 (Windows)

Mac version coming soon!

MiniAtmegatron Source Code 2.0

This new version of the MiniAtmegatron adds several new features and tweaks:

• Change internal BPM by holding ‘Func +’ and pressing ‘Value -‘ or ‘Value +’
• Save a patch by holding ‘Func -‘
• Various small tweaks to Envelope shapes and Wavecrusher/Portamento presets

Download the source code and run it. Put the jumper on the Arduino as shown in the instructions. Plug into USB. Click upload button (Arrow icon, top left).

MiniAtmegatron Source Code 2-0

Instructions

The instructions have been updated to reflect the changes.

Assembly Instructions
Operation Instructions