Groovebox Unlocked: NINA Firmware 2.1 Transforms Your Synth Into a Powerhouse
Big news from the Melbourne Instruments corner: NINA just leveled up. With the release of Firmware 2.1, this already powerful motorized analog synth is no longer just a synthesizer—it's now a fully-fledged standalone groovebox for beatmakers, producers, performers, and sound designers alike.
Whether you’re sketching ideas on the couch or performing on stage, the new Multi-Track Sequencer turns NINA into a self-contained music machine built for dynamic and expressive creativity.
🚨 What’s New in NINA 2.1?
🔊 Multi-Track Sequencer – The Centerpiece
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4 independent tracks, each with up to 64 steps
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Independent step length per track for polyrhythmic madness
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Polyphonic sequencing — up to 12 voices across the tracks
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Per-step parameter locks — automate any front panel control per step
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Motorized automation — the panel moves with your sequence!
🧠 Performance Power in a Compact Box
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Load, recall, and chain up to 16 patterns in real time
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Internal memory to store 4,000+ patterns
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Standalone operation — no DAW, no laptop, no problem
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Groove shaping tools: shuffle, micro-timing, probability, gate length control, and more
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Timing quantization, clear notes, and clear steps functions added in 2.1
🔥 64 Built-In Noise Types
From metallic hits to buzzing digital textures and glitchy percussion, these are tailor-made for experimental rhythm building and percussive layering.
🧲 Free Magnetic Overlay for All NINA Owners
To help you navigate the new Sequencer interface, every NINA user can request a stealth magnetic overlay — perfectly designed for quick, intuitive control of the new functions. Just fill out the online form and we’ll send one your way.
📖 New User Manual Supplement Available
Don’t worry if groovebox sequencing is new to you — the updated User Manual Supplement will walk you through every feature step-by-step.
🎁 Bonus: Free Pattern & Preset Banks
Jump right in with inspiring demo patterns and presets made to showcase the potential of NINA 2.1’s Sequencer. Just download the new banks and load them in for an instant creative boost.
Ready to Explore?
With Firmware 2.1, NINA doesn’t just keep up—it redefines what’s possible in a desktop synth. From intricate step automation to expressive live performance tools, the groovebox is truly unlocked.
Head to the NINA 2.1 Release Notes for full details, and get your update today.
