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 (MS Windows only!).
Versions
Software updates are available free of charge. If a "dongle" is not connected to the computer, the program will run in demo mode. To avoid any compatibility issues, it is strongly recommended that you review the release notes before updating any software.
Please note:
- Due to a change in the file format, data created by PATCHMASTER NEXT versions 1.3 up to 1.5.2 can only be opened with PATCHMASTER version 2x92, and vice versa.
- Read the Data Conversion Guide (see below)!
- PATCHMASTER version 2x91 (or older) is not compatible with macOS 10.15 or later.
MS Windows
| Version | Type | Operating System | Date | Release Notes | Manual |
| 1.6 | 64-bit | MS Windows 10/11 | December 2025 | Release Notes 1.6 |
(December 2025) |
| 1.5.2 | 64-bit | MS Windows 10/11 | May 2025 |
(May 2025) |
|
| 1.4.1 | 64-bit | MS Windows 10/11 | February 2023 |
(February 2023) |
As Microsoft is set to discontinue Windows 10 in October 2025, we cannot guarantee that PATCHMASTER NEXT will operate properly.
macOS
| Version | Type | Operating System | Date | Release Notes | Manual |
| 1.6 | 64-bit | macOS 11 (or more recent) | December 2025 | Release Notes 1.6 |
(December 2025) |
| 1.5.2 | 64-bit | macOS 11 (or more recent) | May 2025 |
(May 2025) |
|
| 1.4.1 | 64-bit | macOS 11 (or more recent) | February 2023 |
(February 2023) |
PatchMaster Next is only compatible with EPC 10 USB 3.0 patch clamp amplifiers on macOS.
Supplementary Materials
| Name | Content | Version | Date |
| Quick Start Guide | This easy-to-follow document helps users become familiar with the software workflow. | 1.5 | May 2025 |
| Installation Guide | This is the 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 |
| Data Conversion Guide | This guide explains how to convert old PATCHMASTER data to the new PATCHMASTER NEXT data format. | 1.0 | February 2025 |
| How to install PMN/FMN | This guide will show you how to install PATCHMASTER NEXT or FITMASTER NEXT. | 1.3 | May 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