Research Software

Software to assist you in your electrophysiology research

Cheetah

All Neuralynx’ basic research data acquisition systems integrate with our extremely stable, user-friendly, high-performance software package. Backed by two decades of continuous development, Cheetah Software is the ultimate solution for neural signal processing, display, recording, and network data distribution.

Cheetah Software

Acquisition & Experiment Control

Software interfaces for data acquisition and experiment control

Cheetah 5.0 (Legacy)

Version: 5.0

High Performance Electrophysiology Recording & Experiment Control

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Histogram

Version: 1.3.0

Displays real-time and offline Peth, XCR and ISI histograms as well as CSC average, FFT, CSC overlay and raster plots. NetCom is used to transfer data from Cheetah with minimal delay.


Wireless Raw Data Converter

Version: 1.2

The application converts FreeLynx raw data files stored on the MicroSD card into CSC, Event and Raw data files. This application is included with Cheetah 6.4.2, C:\Program Files\Neuralynx\Cheetah\WirelessRawDataFileConverter


Trial Control

Version: 3.0.0

For Cheetah versions 6.0 and higher, allows user to create a list of items to run an experiment, including Cheetah commands, Cheetah events and TTL pulses.


Trial Control (Legacy)

Version: 2.0.0

For Cheetah version 5. Allows user to create a list of items to run an experiment, including Cheetah commands, Cheetah events and TTL pulses.


Multi-Trial Sequencer

Version: 1.1.0

Allows user to create trials consisting of events, audio (WAV) files, TTL pulses, etc. Trials may be shuffled and run using NetCom.


Event Responder

Version: 2.1.0

Allows user to send sequences of commands to Cheetah in response to specific events.


Eye Tracker

Version: 1.0.1

Displays and tracks 2D analog eye tracker outputs connected to CSC channels and sends commands to Cheetah when eye focus moves in and out of user-defined zones.


NetCom Router

Version: 1.2.0

Allows connection to multiple NetCom applications to Cheetah. Cheetah 5.7.4 and earlier will only accept one NetCom connection without a router. This program is not needed with Cheetah 6.0.1 and newer.


NeuroNexus Configuration Files

Version: 6.12.12

Cheetah 5.2.1 or newer configuration files with new AD channel mappings with NeuroNexus 16/32/64 Channel A, C, CM and F style probes and compatible Neuralynx adapters. Files are NeuroNexus probe revision and version specific. For assistance creating setup configuration files, contact support@neuralynx.com. Compatibility: NeuroNexus 16/32/64 Channel A, C, CM and F Style probes, Neuralynx Adapters


Data Analysis

SpikeSort 3D

Version: 2.5.4

SpikeSort 3D (SS3D) integrates with Cheetah via NetCom for online spike sorting, or runs as a stand-alone program for offline spike classification of recorded files. Demo Version of SS3D with sample Spike files are available.

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NeuraView

Version: Version: 2.0.1

Used for viewing all Cheetah data files in a multi-trace oscilloscope display format. Features high performance displays optimized for scrolling and zooming, better measurement legends, improved user interface, and Event Marker search. Allows user to split data files into smaller files organized by trials or other criteria using event markers. Both 32- and 64-bit versions of Neuraview are included in the installer.


NeuroExplorer

Version: 5.0.20

NeuroExplorer is a powerful data analysis program for neurophysiology. View full feature list at www.neuroexplorer.com


File Converters & Utilities

Cheetah Utilities Installer

Version: 1.1

Conveniently installs all or a subset of the following applications: CSC File Rate Reducer, Wireless Raw Data File Converter, CSC Spike Extractor, Trial Control, Event Responder, Zoned Video, Neuralynx CSC Filtering.


EDF Plus File Converter

Version: Version: 1.0.0

Generates an EDF file from CSC and Event files created in Cheetah 5.7.x and newer.


CSC File Rate Reducer

Version: 1.0.2

Generates a reduced / sub-sampled CSC file from an existing CSC file.
IMPORTANT: DSP Filtering must be performed prior to running the CSC File Rate Reducer. Neuralynx recommends a 1:4 High Cut to Sampling Rate ratio. Example: 500Hz High Cut filter for 2000Hz sampling rate. The NLX CSC Filter application can be utilized to perform DSP filtering.


CSC Filter

Version: 1.0.0

Generates a filtered CSC file from an existing CSC file. Requires MATLAB Runtime 8.5 32bit for Windows.


Video Tracker MATLAB Utilities

Version: 1.1.0

MATLAB files for decoding Video Tracker bit fields.


CSC Spike Extractor

Version: 3.0.1

Extract spikes from recorded CSC files. The application can apply either a slope or thresholding spike extraction algorithm. Spike file output may be configured for single electrode, stereotrode or tetrode channel counts. The application can batch process multiple files in a single execution.


CSC to WAV Converter

Version: 2.0.2

Allows batch conversion of Neuralynx CSC (.NCS) files to WAV audio files. The application allows for configuration of sample frequency, bits per sample and channel count. Processes one CSC file at a time. The wave file outputted may have 1 or 2 channels.


Hybrid Input Compensation

Version: 1.0

This MATLAB utility is only applicable if you are using Hybrid DC mode on your Digital Lynx or ATLAS system. This utility applies an inverse filter to a CSC file, correcting data in the 0.1-0 Hz range to linear amplitude (flat DC). See our TechTip for more information.


Hardware Control

HPP App – Oscillation Detection

Version: v2.0

This is a closed-loop application that runs on the HPP, detecting oscillation power within the gamma band (30 to 90 Hz), sharp wave ripple (150 to 250 Hz) or Theta band (4 to 12 Hz). When the oscillation has been confirmed, this application triggers a stimulus via a TTL output pulse. An oscillation is confirmed when the oscillation power is above a user-defined threshold for the amount of time set by the user.

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Tetrode Spinner

Version: 2.0

Software and drivers that control the Tetrode Spinner 2.0.


HS Stim Control

Version: 1.0.1

Creates sequences and specific patterns that can be sent to stimulation headstages (HS-XX-Stim). Program runs either locally or through a network using NetCom. Includes the MATLAB® Compiler Runtime libraries required for this application.


Saturn Terminal

Version: 1.0

Software and drivers to control the operation settings of the Saturn-X Commutators.


Pulse 2.0

Version: 2.0

The Pulse 2.0 application works with the FLED Driver stimulation package. Pulse 2.0 provides manual control of Fiber Mounted LEDs (FLEDs) via the FLED Driver, as well as the ability to create sequences that control LED state, intensity, flow and TTL output. The Pulse 2.0 / FLED Driver package supports up to three FLEDs, and creates up to 255 user-defined sequence configurations that control light source selection from the FLED Driver.


Pulse 1.0

Version: 1.0

Pulse 1.0 software package is used to create up to 255 user-defined sequences which control light source selection from a SpectraLynx.


nanoZ

Version: 1.4

Download includes the nanoZ installer, associated drivers and the User Manual.


Lynx-8 Amplifier Control

Version: 3.2.0

Controls Lynx-8 Amplifiers via Measurement Computing devices on 32-bit, 32-bit x86, and 64-bit systems. For use without Cheetah Data Acquisition Software.

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Video Tracking

Zoned Video

Version: 1.3.0

Online application that allows user to create rectangular location zones. When acquiring data, Zoned Video sends events to Cheetah based on entry and exit into/from the user defined zones. Zones have “width” to prevent multiple entry/exit event when the subject is at the edge of a zone.


Development

NLX File Formats

Version: 1.1.0

PDF file describes record fields for all NLX data file formats, including how Video Tracker bit field is encoded.


NetCom Development Package

Version: 3.1.0

API for networked distributed processing development

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Drivers & Firmware

Digital Lynx SX Firmware Update

Version: 2.3.1 / 1.3.0

Firmware update for Digital Lynx SX. Before updating to version 2.3.1 firmware you must update your acquisition software to Cheetah 6.4.1 or newer. Firmware 1.3.0 is required for Cheetah 5.6 and 5.7. Please contact support@neuralynx.com with any questions.

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Cheetah 160 and Digital Lynx Drivers

Version: 4.2.4.3

Drivers for use with both Cheetah 160 and Digital Lynx 4/10S acquisition systems.


Cheetah 32 Driver

Version: 6.7.4

Drivers for Cheetah 32 acquisition card.

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Instacal

Version: 6

Software and drivers for use with the L8-ACP, L8-ACP-USB, and Measurement Computing digital I/O add-on cards. Please choose the appropriate download to work with your installed Cheetah version.

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MATLAB-NetCom Utilities

MATLAB Import/Export MEX Files

Version: 6.0.0

Import and export Neuralynx files to and from MATLAB variables with MATLAB MEX files. Files include both 32 and 64 bit versions for Windows for use with MATLAB 7.3 (R2006b) and newer.


NLX to MATLAB Import/Export MEX Files for Linux and Mac OS X

Version: 6.0.0

NLX neurophysiology reader and writer file formats for MATLAB on Unix / Linux / Mac OS X as MATLAB MEX files implemented in C++ (latest version v6 – 12/08/11). Pre-compiled binaries for 32/64-bit Linux and Mac OS X are provided, as well as scripts to re-compile on other systems (latest g++) or MATLAB versions (2010b). For more information, visit Ueli Rutishauser’s Homepage.


Stream Channel

Version: 1.0

File continuously streams one channel of data and plots that data. Can be run remotely or from a networked computer using NetCom. Available parameters are window height, channel number, length of window and refresh time.


Stream Channel Events

Version: 1.0

File collects data provided by Zoned Video, and then selectively outputs events based on the subject’s location. Ideally used for prevention of stimulation when the subject re-enters the same area before visiting the stimulation area at the opposite end of a linear track. Easily modified for other conditional instances.


Place Fields

Version: 1.0

Detailed tutorial document on how to create online place fields maps in MATLAB using NetCom and Cheetah Data Acquisition software. Review tutorial, then download code at end of document to run it. Tutorial and code provided by Neuralynx Engineering.


FFT

Version: 1.0.0

This program is compiled MATLAB code used for viewing an FFT of neural data, taking raw data (CSC’s) and plotting an FFT for a given time frame. Multiple CSC objects can be viewed through one Window.