Behringer has announced the Ignite hardware sequencer, featuring 64 channels and open-source code on GitHub.
Behringer has announced the Ignite hardware sequencer. The unit features 64 channels, a touchscreen, and an internal sample-based General MIDI sound engine, while also controlling external gear. Behringer published the source code of the JUCE-based application on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license, inviting the community to build upon it. Beyond the main software, the repository supplies the sound engine, the hardware communication protocol, and the Buildroot files required for the Linux system. However, brand names and logos belonging to Behringer and IGNITE remain outside of this grant. An official firmware release is not yet available.
Structure and controls overview
Sequencing is structured into Song, Scene, Track, and Pattern levels. Patterns offer up to 16 bars with 16 steps each, and Scenes accommodate up to 200 bars, running at 96 PPQN. Workflow tools include real-time recording, Undo, Fill, Solo/Skip, Gang and Sculpt functions, a transpose knob, and up to ten user-defined scales.
Hardware control combines the touchscreen with 16 RGB step pads, each equipped with its own encoder. In addition, there are eight assignable knobs (A–H), a jog wheel, and dedicated ROW and BAR encoders.
Connectivity details
The unit provides the following connectivity:
- Five MIDI DIN in/out pairs
- USB-MIDI and USB host MIDI for up to five devices
- Eight calibrated CV outputs, eight Gate outputs, plus sync in and out
- Wi-Fi, USB-C, and a USB-A port (5 V, 1 A) with a USB-STOP button
- Combined line and headphone output
The hardware supports MIDI Clock Sync, MIDI Machine Control, and remote operation. Power is supplied by a 12 V (2000 mA) adapter. Behringer Ignite is not yet available; price and release timing have not been disclosed.
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