OP–Z OS updates

how to update:

1. hold the SCREEN button while powering up. this will put OP–Z in update mode.2. drop the firmware file in the root folder of the OP–Z disk.



3. eject the disk.
4. wait for the update to finish. do not turn off the synth.5. the update is finished when the four dial leds are green. the unit will restart automatically after 5 seconds.



 

note:

the OP–Z and module firmwares cannot both be updated at the same time. when updating both, please follow the entire procedure for each firmware file separately.



always make sure to carefully back up your content before updating.
OS
date
new update features:
1.2.45
2022.03.31
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  • improved usb-c to
    usb-c connection logic
  • line module specific fixes
  • reduced ble midi jitter
  • fix rare module communication glitch
  • allow master transpose on module track



1.2.40
2021.06.18
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  • fix content mode bug that could cause corrupt samples and patterns on import



1.2.39
2021.06.08
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  • fix send level editing from fx track
  • always apply input source parameters on pattern change



1.2.38
2021.06.03
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  • input signal improvements: controlled via i/o track (hold shift to select source)
  • supports filter, lfo, pan and volume
  • auto on for usb
  • allow multiple input sources active
  • input monitoring on all input signals, not just usb. read more here.
  • move midi settings to SCREEN + TEMPO
  • minor sampler mode ui changes read more here
  • fix corrupt sample pack folder name on iPad
  • send pitch bend on correct midi channel when remapped
  • allow sending cc from knobs on muted track
  • allow send level editing from fx track read more here
  • increase pan lfo range
  • backlight now on steps 1, 5, 9, 13
  • make audio mute work on all tracks
  • fix pop at start when playing instruments with full fx send
  • fix rare bug that could cause random parameter changes
  • fix rare bug the caused the unit to restart automatically
  • fix rare hang requiring restart of unit
  • cpu optimizations

1.2.31
2020.08.21
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  • add monophonic mode to drum tracks
  • shortcut for setting midi channel per track. read about it here
  • allow switching octave when holding step and adding notes
  • improved random preset for chord and fx tracks
  • fix bug with certain lfo targets not honoring depth knob polarity
  • add dead zone to swing knob to ensure no swing when in center position
  • fix rare content mode issue where imported file was corrupted
  • fix bug that ignored certain midi settings when connected to app
  • fix bug with punch in loop effect that would cause noticeable cpu load

1.2.28
2020.04.23
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  • improved cpu performance
  • automatically add and assign the new engines to free slots
  • triple press to lock pattern/mixer/tempo/ screen buttons
  • allow removing factory plugs from slots by holding track + slot
  • changed which plugs are default when creating new pattern
  • fix bug where importing user plugs didn't work directly after factory reset

1.2.26
2020.03.27
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  • improved charging of completely depleted batteries
  • higher micro timing resolution for longer tracks
  • add dry mix setting to all fx plugs
  • dsp optimizations
  • fix issue with iOS rejecting usb connection after OP–Z had been connected to computer
  • fix issue where usb audio right channel would occasionally output 16 bit quality instead of 24

1.2.20
2020.02.07
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  • fix content disk and midi port not appearing until removing / inserting usb cable (usb-a only)
  • fix flipped L / R signal in outgoing usb audio
  • fix bug that could cause a noisy microphone signal after switching effect plug
  • fix broken reset spark component setting
  • fix resetting spark counters on cued pattern switch instead of instant switch
  • fix bug with active drone notes preventing certain buttons from working
  • fix default arpeggio settings when switching to new pattern
  • improved step velocity editing
  • change track mute cc to treat value 127 as mute (in addition to 1)
1.2.17
2019.12.17
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  • module stability improvements
  • app file transfer improvements
  • exponential lfo depth knob
  • add "generous_chords" option for 6 note poly on chord track. read more here.
  • fix occasional false low battery warning

1.2.14
2019.11.15
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  • improve sample preloading, less likely to miss first note when switching pattern
  • switch pattern immediately on incoming program change (instead of waiting until next step)
  • change trig driven tracks to play upon entering step instead of exiting
  • truncate overlapping sequencer trigs if same note
  • fix crash when connecting to app with certain patterns
  • fix bug where pressing play caused pitch change in sample mode
  • fix bug where triggers on fx2 would affect tape track
  • show correct led color for last six LFO shapes

1.2.12
2019.11.05
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  • redesigned lfo with new shapes, tempo sync and accelero-meter support. read about it here.
  • add lfo to effect tracks
  • add note style option to master track (latch, free). read about it here. 
  • add low battery led indication. read about it here. 
  • add setting to disable arpeggio. read about it here.
  • softer pop at shortest envelope release setting
  • fix crash when killing notes (TRACK+STOP) on tracks other than the first 8.
  • fix flipped usb audio L/R signal
  • fix occasional pop/noise on tape track
  • fix bug where polyphony note stealing sometimes chose wrong note
  • don't stall midi output when switching projects while connected to app
  • disregard 'channel_one_to_active' setting when processing incoming UI group CC messages
1.2.8
2019.09.06
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  • fixed bug that would cause files to disappear/get corrupted
  • detect microphone signal from splitter  adapters
  • new input selection functionality (beta). read about it here. 
  • new audio interface monitor mode 
  • fix broken incoming program change handling
  •  add cc for changing/switching to next/prev pattern. read about it here.
  • make microphone mode work when usb audio is active
  • allow octave shifting on all tracks
  • fix drone notes to work properly with legato
1.2.5
2019.07.01
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  • new sampling mode
  • 2 channel audio interface
  • full OP-1 sample format support (pitch, gain, playmode, reverse)
  • improved stability
  • support importing raw samples to drum tracks
  • apply track gain before fx sends
  • don't allow copying empty steps
  • restart arpeggio with TRACK + PLAY on arpeggio track
  • don't trigger gate step component if track is muted
  • toggle headset input with SCREEN + SHIFT
  • send clock out if enabled even though midi out is disabled
  • don't loose clock sync when switching project via pattern change
  • fix broken parameter spark random setting
  • fix force save not working on project 1
  • fix inverted headphone gain levels dep. on impedance

note!

this firmware adds support for the gain, play direction and playmode settings of the OP-1 sample format. in older firmwares, these settings were ignored. this might lead to your patterns sounding different if you are using custom samplepacks. the most likely culprit will be the playmode setting. the OP-1 defaults to GATE, while the OP-Z used to treat everything as RETRIG. Adjust your playmode setting on each sample to RETRIG, to get it sounding like before.
if your track levels change due to the gain setting, either adjust the track volume, or adjust the per sample gain value.
1.1.27
2019.04.05
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  • now supporting two midi devices when using a powered
    USB hub
  • improved compatibility with a number of
    usb devices
  • improved usb midi throughput (reduce
    risk of lost notes)
  • handle importing
    WAV and AIF files without meta data to synth tracks
  • fix crash when connecting to app with certain patterns active
  • fix synth sampler
    noise bug with
    certain samples
  • more descriptive
    error messages in sample import
  • add general.json setting to latch notes using shift. Release notes while holding shift to latch (latch_notes_with_shift)
  • add general.json setting to disable auto-added
    FX A when applying temporary parameter tweaks (temp_param_add_fx_a)
1.1.23
2019.02.22
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  • allow programming steps with external controller
  • support velocity on arpeggiator track
  • change step length setting 9x to be 16x long
  • add full octave range to drum tracks
  • pass incoming midi start/continue/stop to other ports
  • improved stability
  • copy step now works on all tracks
  • change default tape volume and reverb parameter 2
  • fix noisy resampling in synth sampler
  • keep sending audio to fx1/fx2 if audio muted
  • improve midi continue behaviour (works better with OP-1)
  • change maximum recording note length based on step length
  • show pattern position from solo mute context (same as pattern context)
  • properly reset parameters after releasing shift (temporary tweak mode)
  • “enable_program_change” setting now saved between reboots
  • don't play trigger driven tracks when muted
  • gate trigger step component trigger on entering step instead of exiting
  • fix hanging notes from linked tracks when pressing shift before releasing note
  • fix hanging punch in notes when releasing shift before releasing note
  • remove track clear wipe animation
1.1.17
2018.12.07
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  • add option to disable USB charging with SCREEN+E2 (to remove ground noise)
  • improve headphone / line jack detect (solves issues like getting mono with stereo cable)
  • add option to keep parameter page when switching track (“disable_param_ page_reset” setting to general.json)
  • clear step parameter locks with STEP+STOP
  • make temporary parameter changes (holding shift) available for all tracks
  • smoother volume knob interpolation
  • hard kill active track notes on double press TRACK+STOP
  • separate battery animations depending on USB state
  • minor bug fixes
1.1.12
2018.11.13
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  • reduced cpu consumption, improves battery life by 5-10%

fixed bugs: 
  • occasional hang when removing a connected usb device
  • occasional crash when recieving midi identity request on startup
  • sequencer stalling when connecting a usb device
  • configurator sometimes causing pops in downloaded samples
  • imported sample packs to slot 10 lost after reboot
  • outgoing program change had inverted “alt_program_change” setting
  • app->synth connection lost when disabling midi out under midi settings
  • sequencer sometimes starting on last step when step by step recording