Elektron Machinedrum firmware
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Looking for custom firmware for the Machinedrum?
The community is building alternative firmware for it. The best known:
- MDXby Yatao Li and Justin Mammarella
- Em's Machinedrum Firmwareby Em (emuyia)
- Kitbasherby etcetc000
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The Elektron Machinedrum is no longer made, but Elektron can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.
Sign in, it’s free →Elektron Machinedrum manual & official pages
- Elektron Machinedrum user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — elektron.se
- Elektron Machinedrum on elektron.seopens in a new tab — elektron.se
- Download Elektron Machinedrum firmware from Elektronopens in a new tab — elektron.se
How to update the Elektron Machinedrum
What you need
Elektron C6 — the software Elektron uses to load firmware onto the Elektron Machinedrum. Download links below.
Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.
Drivers & software for the Elektron Machinedrum
The Elektron Machinedrum is updated with Elektron C6, published by Elektron.
Download Elektron C6 from Elektronopens in a new tab — elektron.seElektron Machinedrum firmware update history
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Release notesopens in a new tab — elektron.seTracked in 12 rigs on FW//RADAR.
Elektron Machinedrum firmware FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Elektron Machinedrum?
The latest firmware for the Elektron Machinedrum is version 1.63, released on 12 Oct 2011. FW//RADAR last checked Elektron's official page on 22 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Elektron Machinedrum?
One OS file covers every Machinedrum (SPS-1, SPS-1UW, MKI, MKII, +Drive); Elektron ships it on both the Machinedrum and Machinedrum UW support pages. Download the OS zip and unzip it. Full instructions on Elektron's official firmware page.
What software do I need to update the Elektron Machinedrum?
You need Elektron C6, available from elektron.se.
Where can I download Elektron Machinedrum firmware and drivers?
Directly from Elektron's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Where can I find the Elektron Machinedrum manual?
The official Elektron user manual is a PDF hosted on elektron.se. Elektron Machinedrum user manual (PDF) →
Is the Elektron Machinedrum still receiving firmware updates?
The Elektron Machinedrum is discontinued: Elektron no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.63 from 12 Oct 2011. FW//RADAR keeps checking Elektron's official page, so a new release would show up here.
