PATCHMASTER NEXT
PATCHMASTER NEXT is a multichannel stimulation/acquisition software with programmable experiment control and automation, software Lock-in amplifier and Photometry extension. PATCHMASTER NEXT currently supports EPC 10 USB amplifiers (Single, Double, Triple, Quadro) and LIH 8+8 HEKA data acquisition boards.
Versions
Software updates are available free of charge. If a "dongle" is not attached to the computer, then the programs will run in demo mode. It is strongly recommended that the Release Notes be reviewed before updating any software to avoid any compatibility issues.
Please note:
- Data created by PATCHMASTER NEXT Version 1.3 (or more recent) can only be opened with PATCHMASTER Version 2x92 and vice versa because of a change in the File Format.
- Read the Data Conversion Guide (see below)!
- PATCHMASTER Version 2x91 (or older) does not run on macOS 10.15 or more recent macOS!
| Version | Type | Operating System | Date |
| 1.4.1 | 64-bit | MS Windows 10/11 | 01. March 2023 |
| 1.4.1 | 64-bit | macOS 10.14 | 13. April 2023 |
| 1.5* | 64-bit | MS Windows 11 | March 2025 |
| 1.5* | 64-bit | macOS 11 (or more recent) |
March 2025 |
*since MS Windows 10 gets discontinued in October 2025, we cannot guarantee proper operation of PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.5 or more recent.
Manual
| Version | Date |
| 1.4.1 | February 2023 |
Supplementary Materials
| Name | Version | Date | |
| Quick Start Guide | 1.0 | July 2019 | |
| Installation Guide | For EPC 10 USB 3.0 and PATCHMASTER NEXT / FITMASTER NEXT | 4.0 | February 2025 |
| Installation Guide | For EPC 10 & PATCHMASTER Family products | 3.0 | June 2023 |
| Converting Data | Guide for converting old PATCHMASTER data to the new PATCHMASTER NEXT data format. | 1.0 | February 2025 |
You have questions about this product? Get in touch with us:
EIMEA Sales: sales@heka.com
America Sales: us-sales@smart-ephys.com
APAC Sales: apac-sales@smart-ephys.com
Support: support@heka.com