PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.7: Electrophysiology Data Acquisition Software

PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.7 is the latest version of HEKA’s multi-channel stimulation and acquisition software for patch-clamp and electrophysiology experiments. Released in February 2026 as a 64-bit application for Windows 10/11 and macOS 11+ .

Key Features

Modernized User Interface

  • Multi-Window Mode: Freely resizable and movable windows across multiple screens

  • Intuitive Navigation: Color-coded editors (Stimulus, Protocol, Analysis) with drag-and-drop functionality

  • User-Defined Settings: Easier saving and loading of user-specific configurations

Experimental Control & Automation

  • Protocol Editor: Full automation of entire experiments, combining user-defined stimulus sequences with conditional logic

  • Stimulus Editor: Define complex stimulation sequences via intuitive interface

  • Multi-Channel Support: Independent pulse patterns output via selected DA channels; up to 16 input/output channels

Hardware Compatibility

PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.7 supports :

  • EPC 10 USB amplifiers (Single, Double, Triple, Quadro) — Revision “T”

  • LIH 8+8 HEKA data acquisition boards

  • macOS: Only compatible with EPC 10 USB 3.0 amplifiers

Integrated Analysis

  • Online Analysis: Immediate processing of acquired data with feedback into Protocol Editor

  • FITMASTER NEXT Integration: Advanced offline analysis and curve fitting

  • Extensions: LockIn amplifier, Chirp, Photometry, Perfusion Device control

PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.7
PATCHMASTER NEXT 1.7