Waldorf MicroWave II User Manual
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Other FunctionsUpdating the System SoftwareThe MicroWave II/XT/XTk has an service-friendly feature that makes it possible to updatethe system software without changing any parts.All software updates come in the form of a standard MIDI file that can be read by everysequencer. The fastest way to get this file is by downloading it from our web site athttp://www.waldorf-gmbh.de/mw2/system.html.If you don’t have Internet access, please ask your local dealer for a disk copy.m Software version 2.1.8 or later is required for the XTk model. Do not under anycircumstances try to dump an earlier version into the XTk. A total loss of data mayoccur and there is no way to make the XTk work again!+ This is how you update the MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s system software:1. Load the standard MIDI file with the system software into your sequencer. Followthe instructions from your sequencer’s manual.2. The MIDI file consists of one single track with several sysex messages within. Makesure that this track is assigned to the MicroWave II/XT/XTk so that it can receive thedata.3. Start the sequencer to play the file and send the track data to the MicroWaveII/XT/XTk.4. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk will display a message that informs that update is inprogress:5. Wait until the operation is completed. If updating was successful, the MicroWaveII/XT/XTk will show the following message:m Do not under any circumstances turn off the MicroWave II/XT/XTk when this step isin progress. A total loss of data may occur and there is no way to make it workagain!6. After a few seconds the message disappears. The MicroWave II/XT/XTk is nowready to work again.w If something goes wrong with updating, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk displays an errormessage. If such a thing happens, try updating again. In some cases it can benecessary to adjust the sequencer tempo before playing the file so that the dataevents are sent more slowly. You should also deactivate the transmission of MIDITimecode and MIDI Clock.Updating System...Receiving System Update...100 User’s Manual MicroWave II • MicroWave XT • XTk |
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