Fixes and minor improvements
- The S&H applies a 2ms delay before sampling the CV, to play well with CV/Gate sources with a slewed or delayed CV signal.
- When using a clocked LFO segment, the edges of the LFO waveforms are aligned with the rising edge of the clock.
- The amount of hysteresis in the quantizer responsible for converting a voltage or slider position into discrete settings (eg: an LFO divider ratio, or a sequencer step address) has been lowered. This makes the relationship between a voltage (or position) and a specific setting more consistent when controlled by a sequencer.
- Taking inspiration from qiemem's alternative firmware, the SHAPE/TIME knob for a solo looping red segment controls the probability of accepting the gate gate.
- Taking inspiration from qiemem's alternative firmware, the module tracks any adjustment made to the level of the previous segment, instead of sampling it. This allows crossfading or pseudo-VCA applications.
- The clock tracking algorithm (for a solo looping green segment) reuses code from Tides 2018, and benefits from a few improvements, for instance no spurious reset when tracking very slow clocks.
- When the module operates as a harmonic oscillator, a mild low-pass filter is applied on the amplitude slider to reduce noise.
- The memory footprint has been kept under 24kb to prevent rare bugs occurring with modules built with the STM32F373RBT6 MCU, which has been used occasionally to finish produ. As a result, a slightly smaller buffer is used for the CV delay feature.
Extended sequencer mode
In order to access this extended sequencer, simply put a HOLD or RAMP segment at the beginning of your step sequence. For example, to create a 4-step sequence with extended control, create a RAMP STEP STEP STEP STEP group.
The first segment will not be part of your sequence, but will control the playback and the quantization:
The SHAPE/TIME pot of the first segment controls the playback mode:
- Up
- Down
- Pendulum
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Download the firmware file from the Stages firmware page. Unplug all CV cables and connect the output of your audio interface or sound card to the TIME/LEVEL CV input of the last segment; set that segment's TIME/LEVEL slider to an intermediate position. Power on your case with the last segment's button pressed. Disconnect your speakers (the signal is loud and harsh), mute other computer sounds and play the file. The six LEDs act as a level meter (3 or 4 lit is optimal, adjust with the slider). The module restarts by itself at the end of the file. If all LEDs blink red the level is wrong: press the button and retry with more gain, or use another computer or interface with no EQ, automatic gain control or effects in the chain.
Mutable Instruments Stages firmware update history
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
1.21 Dec 2022
Release notes for this version are listed above.
Release notesopens in a new tab — pichenettes.github.io
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Mutable Instruments Stages firmware FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Mutable Instruments Stages?
The latest firmware for the Mutable Instruments Stages is version 1.2, released on 1 Dec 2022. FW//RADAR last checked Mutable Instruments's official page on 23 Oct 2026.
How do I update the Mutable Instruments Stages?
Download the firmware file from the Stages firmware page. Unplug all CV cables and connect the output of your audio interface or sound card to the TIME/LEVEL CV input of the last segment; set that segment's TIME/LEVEL slider to an intermediate position. Full instructions on Mutable Instruments's official firmware page.
Where can I download Mutable Instruments Stages firmware and drivers?
Directly from Mutable Instruments's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Where can I find the Mutable Instruments Stages manual?
Is the Mutable Instruments Stages still receiving firmware updates?
The Mutable Instruments Stages is discontinued: Mutable Instruments no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.2 from 1 Dec 2022. FW//RADAR keeps checking Mutable Instruments's official page, so a new release would show up here.