Portatron 1.5 Released – Meet Auto Fade and FADE Portapack

We just dropped Portatron 1.5, a free update for all users. The big news? Auto Fade, your new secret weapon for hands-on mixing.

FADE portapack cover, graphics in red and black.

With Auto Fade switched on, moving one channel’s Level automatically nudges the others in the opposite direction. Want to spotlight a chord while the rest gracefully step back? Just grab the fader—no need for octopus arms or automation lanes. Perfect for building dynamic performances in the style of Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), where each track is its own evolving layer.

To kickstart your inspiration, we’re also releasing FADE – Automatic Fader Instruments, a free Portapack with 43 cassettes and 270 chord samples from gear like the Roland JU-06A, Digitone, and EMS Synthi A. Load them up, start fading, and watch your mixes come alive.

Download the update here: https://roboticbean.com/download-portatron/

Check out FADE here: https://roboticbean.com/products/fade-automatic-fader-instruments/