Haken Editor and Firmware Beta 10.67: Updated 22 January 2026

If you are running 10.61 or later without problems, there is no reason to install 10.67.

This Beta includes Mac and PC Haken Editors that have been expertly programmed in C++ by Will Hoerner and Paul Haken. This multi-year effort results in functionality of the Editor and Firmware that is mostly the same as the previous release, but includes these notable improvements:

  • Much faster to launch the Haken Editor program.

  • Improved User Preset Group functionality.

    • User Preset Groups are now zip files, easier to manage than folders with subfiles.

    • Backwards compatible with unzipped User Preset Groups from previous firmware versions.

    • User Preset Group can be dragged onto a User Preset Slot; the group will begin loading at that slot.

    • User Preset Group can be created starting at any User Preset slot; select starting slot then alt/option-click on ending slot.

    • New Group menu items to archive and load all 128 User Presets.

  • Six assignable columns in Master Section of EaganMatrix.

    • Each column can be assigned to one of the 20 Master Section (C2) controls.

    • Assigned columns provide formula-controlled offsets to Master Section controls.

  • Cameron Fuller’s “EaganMatrix Compiler” is activated on 8x Slim Continuums.

    • This is a complex low-level firmware optimization for evaluating the EaganMatrix at each sample interval.

    • In the past, evaluation was done using an optimized run-time data structure representing the matrix; Cameron’s compiler generates custom code for each matrix when the preset is loaded or edited.

  • Firmware and Editor support the latest Haken Audio hardware developments.

    • Eurorack CVC and new EaganMatrix Micros (with usb-c connector).

    • Improved Console Window and other features to help Haken Audio development.

  • Pablo de la Loza's Pitch Table Editor works with this Beta.

This update includes major contributions from the younger generation at Haken Audio; the Haken Audio old-timers are thankful to have such brilliant young people on the team. After 40 years of development, the Continuum Fingerboard continues to have a vibrant future.

This update is for Haken Audio devices with 2x, 6x, and 8x EaganMatrix sound engines. All ContinuuMinis, all EaganMatrix modules, and Continuums with 2x, 6x, or 8x engines are compatible with this update. This update is not for Osmose; that release will be coordinated by ExpressiveE in the future (and will include exciting additions by ExpressiveE).

The update is user-installable. Assuming your Haken Device currently has firmware version 10.52 or later, this update procedure should take about 20 minutes. PLEASE ONLY INSTALL THIS BETA IF YOU HAVE TIME TO INVESTIGATE AND DEAL WITH POSSIBLE BUGS - do not install if you have upcoming gigs. If you do require assistance, or to report bugs, please use this web site’s Contact button. 

If you are running 10.61 or later without problems, there is no reason to install 10.67.

Editor and Firmware Beta 10.67 Download Instructions

Haken Editor and Firmware 10.52: Updated March 18 2025

This new firmware adds increased functionality and sound design possibilities to our EaganMatrix sound engine, the sonic heart of all of our Haken Audio products.

  • EaganMatrix BiqGraph Bank has enhanced ways to control narrowband resonances.

    • Control resonance using Decay Time Constants or Bandwidths

    • Optional use of Excitation Position for filter inputs.

    • Optional use of String Nonlinearity Coefficient for filter center frequencies.

  • EaganMatrix Additive Bank has support for Christophe Duquesne’s “Loris” Additive Overlay.

    • Up to 40 additive analyses, grouped into 4 decades.

    • Analyses and associated presets are set up by Loris, then playable within the EaganMatrix.

  • Continuum players have a new way to play tiny intervals or unisons: Place one finger at near side of surface and another at far side, then keep each finger at its side while sliding towards same pitch.

  • Fixed a variety of bugs reported by users, including:

    • Polyphony incorrect on certain older presets.

    • Damper pedal issues on some 8x Continuums.

    • Certain presets had incorrect voice allocation when receiving MPE.

    • Incorrect formula interaction with Touch Control Area and Pitch Trim Graphs.

    • Stuck notes when changing polyphony while playing additive presets.

    • Power-up inter-dsp communication improvements for multi-dsp systems (6x, 8x).

    • Sync-to-Incoming SPDIF digital audio.

    • User-reported problems in 10.50.

This update is for Haken Audio devices with 2x, 6x, and 8x EaganMatrix sound engines. All ContinuuMinis, all EaganMatrix modules, and Continuums with 2x, 6x, or 8x engines are compatible with this update. This update is not for Osmose; that release will be coordinated by ExpressiveE in the future (and will include exciting additions by ExpressiveE).

The update is user-installable. Assuming your Haken Device currently has firmware version 10.09 or later, this update procedure should take about 20 minutes. If you do require assistance, please use the Contact button. 

Firmware 10.52 Update Procedure with Download Links

Haken Editor and Firmware 10.09: Updated December 13 2022

Please read the installation instructions here; the instructions will guide you through installing two programs: Max and the Haken Editor.

The Haken Editor is available here (the download symbol will be at upper right).
The latest version of Max can be found here. NOTICE: Max has many wonderful capabilities which you have to pay for after a trial period — but if you are using Max just to run the Editor, you NEVER need to pay for Max, MAX will continue running the Editor after the trial period.

The following are included in the Haken Editor download:

The following are not included in the Haken Editor download:

Each release has brought changes to the Editor’s look and layout; learn about it in the new Continuum User Guide and EaganMatrix User Guide included in the Haken Editor download. Here are a few highlights:

  • Added a new Master Section compressor module with controls.

  • Transfer Function for Blend (rather than simple just-linear mix control)

  • Graphs can be used for Transfer Functions for X, Y, Z, and Blend.

  • EaganMatrix Module: attenuation -24dB..+24dB as opposed to -48 to 0. (Some users asked for this to avoid low levels in relation to other Eurorack modules.)

  • Save changes to Attenuation on EaganMatrix Module and Slim when exiting menu option.

  • Octave Pedals: menu octave shift separate from (and additive with) pedal shift.

  • Octave Pedals in "switch" mode now accepts new octave shifts until a little after the start of note (within 12 milliseconds). A refinement of existing behaviour, allowing for the foot pedal to be slightly late compared to note start.

  • Actuation is broader, and in menu system. Previous actuation level 127 is now 100. 100 to 127 is a further lighter range. Lighter ranges can influence Y accuracy. User should be careful about high actuation levels, as it may also cause ghost notes,

  • EaganMatrix Module: Press Octave- and Z buttons simultaneously to reboot.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed negative trigger so that it properly stops shape generators.

  • Retrigger EaganMatrix Module “W" when changing presets.

  • During Hold on FDelay/VDelay/SDelay, delay buffer may be traversed via Delay Time column, with a formula and Shape Generator. For VDelay the rate of the shape generator must be carefully chosen if aliasing is to be avoided.

  • Fixed Master section scaling / soft-clip issues for Editor release. Master Section -1..1 linear, then soft-clipped to -4..4.

This firmware update series is paving the path to full support of Expressive E’s Osmose keyboard, a keyboard that includes the Haken Audio EaganMatrix sound engine.

Minimum System Requirements: Please see the requirements for Cycling74 Max.

If you have an Early Model Thick Continuum

Firmware 10.09 will be the final version firmware loadable directly into 1x and 3x Thick Continuums. You can either stick with 10.09 indefinitely, or you can purchase newer DSP hardware in a Standalone EaganMatrix Module and run future firmware in that external module; it will play and respond the same as if the DSP were internal.

Previous Haken Editor and Firmware 9.9x: Updated June 23 2022

PLEASE NOTE: When you download Max for this older Editor, please use Max version 8.3.1 (not the latest version; use links below). Please see the README inside the Haken Editor zip (first link below).

The 9.9x Haken Editor can be found here (the download symbol will be at upper right).
Max 8.3.1 for Mac can be found here.
Max 8.3.1 for Windows can be found here.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the last Continuum firmware that supports Kenton Killamix’s custom firmware. After this firmware version, the Kenton Killamix is supported only using its generic firmware, and the Editor’s special Kenton window will no longer be available.