Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain firmware

Final firmware: 4.0

Hexinverter Électronique has stopped releasing firmware updates for this device. The last release we recorded is dated 1 Aug 2018.

What's new in 4.0

v4.0 (stable, August 2018): Stock shipping firmware. v4.2 (beta, 2018-09-10): Fixed gate triggering on wrong notes when MIDI notes share same channel. Fixed MTC (MIDI Time Code) and SPP (Song Position Pointer) message skipping issues. Beta reported stable; users encouraged to report issues.

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Last checked 21 Apr 2026

Download 4.0 from Hexinverter Électroniqueopens in a new tab — hexinverter.net

How to update the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain

Hold button while powering on to enter update mode (top 2 LEDs light solidly). Send .syx file via MIDI with ~100ms buffer delays. Upload takes 1-2 minutes; alternating rapid LED blinks signal completion. Power cycle after update, then re-load SysEx patch. Note: Erica Synths reissue uses different hardware and firmware — not compatible.

What you need

MIDI SysEx (MIDI-OX / SysEx Librarian) — the software Hexinverter Électronique uses to load firmware onto the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain. 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 Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain

The Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain is updated with MIDI SysEx (MIDI-OX / SysEx Librarian), published by Hexinverter Électronique.

Download MIDI SysEx (MIDI-OX / SysEx Librarian) from Hexinverter Électroniqueopens in a new tab — hexinverter.net

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Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

4.01 Aug 2018

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — hexinverter.net

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain manual & official pages

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain?

The latest firmware for the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain is version 4.0, released on 1 Aug 2018. FW//RADAR last checked Hexinverter Électronique's official page on 21 Apr 2026.

How do I update the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain?

Hold button while powering on to enter update mode (top 2 LEDs light solidly). Send .syx file via MIDI with ~100ms buffer delays. Full instructions on Hexinverter Électronique's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain?

You need MIDI SysEx (MIDI-OX / SysEx Librarian), available from Hexinverter Électronique's support site.

Where can I download Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain firmware and drivers?

Directly from Hexinverter Électronique's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain manual?

The official Hexinverter Électronique user manual is a PDF hosted on ericasynths.lv. Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain user manual (PDF) →

Is the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain still receiving firmware updates?

Hexinverter Électronique has stopped releasing firmware for the Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain. The last version is 4.0 from 1 Aug 2018.