I'm happy again to finally present you a new Firmware release V1.16 with many new features, improvements and some fixes.
This time it took a bit longer because they were some big functions added which took many hours of development and some refactoring. Also the testphase was quite long because of the many new features. Anyway here we are and i'm very excited!
Some important information before you update:
- make a backup of your SD Card and especially of your projects
- Old Projects from V1.14 and older can simply be loaded with the new version but keep in mind, once saved with the V1.16 version they can't be loaded anymore with an older version (in case you need to rollback for some reason. You can downgrade always to your older version if needed)
- Even though i mentioned that the V1.16 Release Candidate shouldn't be used productive and that i can't fully guarantee that projects are compatible with the release version, i know some of you already use it productive. Be aware that i can't guarantee that these versions can be loaded with the new release.
However, in most cases except for the early release candidates it is possible to re-use the projects. In case that you got this Mega Project which is really important to you but you can't load it anymore, i offer a conversion of your project files!!
Here is a list of all the changings, in case you didn't check the Release Candidates yet:
I also updated the Manual but it is still a draft as i will release a re-worked manual soon.
To update the Firmware, put the firmware file (possibly right mouse/ save as) into the firmware folder on the SD-Card (after doing a backup) and on power up (or reset) hold these buttons: SHIFT + COPY + CURSOR_UP until the NerdSEQ enters the Firmware upgrade mode. If it starts booting into the NerdSEQ normally, try again. If it says it couldn't find the SD-Card or any other error: Keep holding the buttons, it will work the next time for sure.
Follow the instructions on the screen to update to V1.16
There you are, check if you want to enable/disable of the new functions in the Setup Screen.
Of course, if you got a gig this weekend, wait until monday before doing the update
The firmware is also on the Website, in case you don't want to register to the forum.
Now get it, have fun and spread the word!!!
Peace!
(One last disclaimer: Even though this version was going through a long test period by me and you, i can't guarantee that they are no hidden bugs somehow. If, then i try to fix them as soon as possible of course)
This time it took a bit longer because they were some big functions added which took many hours of development and some refactoring. Also the testphase was quite long because of the many new features. Anyway here we are and i'm very excited!
Some important information before you update:
- make a backup of your SD Card and especially of your projects
- Old Projects from V1.14 and older can simply be loaded with the new version but keep in mind, once saved with the V1.16 version they can't be loaded anymore with an older version (in case you need to rollback for some reason. You can downgrade always to your older version if needed)
- Even though i mentioned that the V1.16 Release Candidate shouldn't be used productive and that i can't fully guarantee that projects are compatible with the release version, i know some of you already use it productive. Be aware that i can't guarantee that these versions can be loaded with the new release.
However, in most cases except for the early release candidates it is possible to re-use the projects. In case that you got this Mega Project which is really important to you but you can't load it anymore, i offer a conversion of your project files!!
Here is a list of all the changings, in case you didn't check the Release Candidates yet:
- Added: Automations. 8 Automation slots with the modulation matrix to output the automators to several internal and external functions.
Current Automators: LFO, CV inputs. LFO automator with the following settings: Speed, Offset, Invert, Clock, Range, Waveform (Sinus, Triangle, Sawtooth, White and pinknoise), Bitrate, Phase. All automator settings can be manipulated from the FX column of a track. Also, several LFO settings can be manipulated by another automator slot: Speed, Range and Reset. The CV input automator got no settings yet (for next version). Automator destinations: Track 1..6: CV, MOD, Trigger Length (overrules the next trigger in length), Trigger Delay (overrules the next trigger delayed gate function), FX1..FX4 Overrule (overrules the next FX values), CV/MOD Glide+Steps, All probabilities, Step Overrule (experimental). Sample tracks 7,8: Pitch, Volume, Bitcrush, Distortion, Sample position, FX Overrule, All probabilities, Step overrule (experimental)
- Change: Trigger column overrules the auto-gating from notes. So if a note is filled in and a trigger (from trigger column) at the same step, then the trigger got high priority
- Added: Next Random FX overrule in FX column. The next FX value from destinations (0 = random fx column, 1..4 = FX 1..4) will be overruled by a random value.
- Added: Old projects from versions older than 1.16 can be loaded
- Added: time in sample pattern screen
- Added: Din-Sync24 output (for clock)
- Added: Edit steps (change in setup screen). Cursor jumps automatically the amount of steps further when inserting a new value with SHIFT + CURSOR-UP in the pattern screen. Be aware that this can be confusing when you are used to insert values with SHIFT + CURSOR-UP. Inserting new values without the steps jumping can be done with SHIFT + CURSOR-RIGHT. You can disable this function to get back as it used to be if the editsteps are 0.
- Added: OK button on the trigger column triggers the underlying trigger value
- Added: Current running table is visible in the pattern screen.
- Added: Table Stop command. Be aware, tables are not being stopped anymore by using a patch. Table stop is the value left of Table 00.
- Added: All tracks play (SHIFT + START) from inside a pattern (same like on the sequencer screen)
- Added: Simple Screensaver. (Enable in Setup Screen. 0 Seconds = Screensaver off)
- Fix: BRK in sample tracks works now as suppose to be in combination with probability
- Added: PAGE UP/DOWN in patch screen
- Added: Clone patch with SHIFT + OK on a current patch
- Added: Setting (setup screen) to automatically add also a trigger in the trigger column when inserting a note.
- Added: Sample offset FX
- Added: Note Prelisten when pressing OK on note (works also with SHIFT + CURSOR-UP/DOWN + OK)
- Added: Note insertion (note scale) on MOD column. Fast switch by using OK on the mod column swaps between 000, 800, C-0, C-4, C-8.
- Added: Screen wrap-around (enable in setup screen). Cursor swaps back to the begin/end of the screen up/down/left/right.
- Added: Setup function: Reset all values/settings on song stop.
- Added: Highlight rows. The row highlighting from the pattern screen can be changed in the setup screen (eg, 4 = every 4th row is highlightened)
- Added: Special FX command with multiple functions: Stop track after pattern ready, Stop track directly, Stop Song, Set/Reset clock output, Pulse clock output, Set/reset RESET output, Pulse Reset output, Reset all track current values, Reset all current values, Goto random position, Resync track, Resync All.
- Added: Modwheel input for live manipulation through MIDI (for MOD)
- Fix: Mute didn't affect the FX column well
- Added: Nerd Menu: Reset current Track values, Reset All current values, Resync Track, Resync All
- Added: Pattern Names. You can give each pattern a name now. (Add name in Nerd Menu on the pattern screen)
- Fix: Screen edit / key input inconsistencies
- Added: Trigger function 'FD' will toggle the trigger.
- Updated: Many small updates and fixes in the screens and background to get a smoother usability feeling and higher performance. Screen change is now much snappier. Removed many mini-glitches.
- Fix: Basenote didn't reset when a pattern/track was stopped manually
I also updated the Manual but it is still a draft as i will release a re-worked manual soon.
To update the Firmware, put the firmware file (possibly right mouse/ save as) into the firmware folder on the SD-Card (after doing a backup) and on power up (or reset) hold these buttons: SHIFT + COPY + CURSOR_UP until the NerdSEQ enters the Firmware upgrade mode. If it starts booting into the NerdSEQ normally, try again. If it says it couldn't find the SD-Card or any other error: Keep holding the buttons, it will work the next time for sure.
Follow the instructions on the screen to update to V1.16
There you are, check if you want to enable/disable of the new functions in the Setup Screen.
Of course, if you got a gig this weekend, wait until monday before doing the update
The firmware is also on the Website, in case you don't want to register to the forum.
Now get it, have fun and spread the word!!! Peace!
(One last disclaimer: Even though this version was going through a long test period by me and you, i can't guarantee that they are no hidden bugs somehow. If, then i try to fix them as soon as possible of course)
PLEASE use the search function if something have been asked or discussed before.
Every (unnessesary) forum support means less time to develop! But of course, i am here to help!
Every (unnessesary) forum support means less time to develop! But of course, i am here to help!
