What Research Software Does NeuraLynx Offer?

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NeuraLynx offers research software across four broad categories: acquisition and experiment control, data analysis, file converters and utilities, and hardware control. It also lists video tracking, development tools (drivers and firmware), Python utilities, and MATLAB-Netcom utilities. These tools are built to work with NeuraLynx research hardware such as the Digital Lynx +, Digital Lynx SX, FreeLynx, and LabLynx Portable System.

Software categories and what they cover

Category What it is for
Acquisition & Experiment Control Running recording sessions and controlling the experiment
Data Analysis Processing and analyzing recorded neural data
File Converters & Utilities Converting files between formats and handling routine file tasks
Hardware Control Driving and configuring NeuraLynx hardware from software
Video Tracking Tracking behavior synchronized with neural recording
Development (Drivers & Firmware) Low-level drivers and firmware for the hardware
Python Utilities Python-based tools for working with the system
MATLAB-Netcom Utilities MATLAB-side tools that communicate over NetCom

How the pieces fit together

The software is not a single application but a set of components organized around the research workflow. Acquisition and experiment control software runs the recording and manages the experiment; hardware control software configures the acquisition hardware; data analysis software works on what was recorded; and file converters and utilities move data between formats or handle supporting tasks. Video tracking adds a behavioral stream, and the development tools (drivers, firmware) sit underneath to keep the hardware operating. The Python and MATLAB-Netcom utilities provide programmatic access for users who want to script or integrate with their own analysis pipelines.

Choosing what you need

  • If you are setting up a recording session, start with the acquisition and experiment control software and the hardware control software for your system.
  • If you already have data and need to process it, look at data analysis software and the file converters and utilities.
  • If your experiment pairs neural recording with behavior, add video tracking.
  • If you work in Python or MATLAB, the Python utilities and MATLAB-Netcom utilities are the relevant entry points.
  • If you need to maintain or integrate at the hardware level, the drivers and firmware are the relevant components.

Practical notes

The research software is listed alongside NeuraLynx research hardware, so compatibility depends on which acquisition system you use (for example, Digital Lynx +, Digital Lynx SX, FreeLynx, or LabLynx Portable System). The site does not publish pricing for these software components, so cost and licensing terms are not stated here. For current availability, supported operating systems, and download or access details, check the Research Software section of the NeuraLynx site or contact NeuraLynx support directly.