SDS

As the SDS_VCO is a flexible little module, there is going to be an ever-growing list
of alternate firmware's and versions of the original VCO firmware.
Any mobile device, PC, notebook, mp3 player can be used for this.

Date	Firmware	Description

16/08/18	SDS_VCO_V.1.03	Fixed upper range misalignment, affected some SDS_VCO's. Fixed Re-loading from other FW issue Recommended update
30/03/18	Delay/FX/Dist_V1.00	New! Turn your SDS VCO into an FX processor 16 Modes: 4 delays, 2 phase, 6 Dist. FX, wavefolder
13/03/18	SDS_VCO_V.1.02	This update removed as had FWUD issues, see above version 1.03 or newer
29/11/17	PureMIDI_V1.01_Beta	Added Disable Program Change (Instrument)) on selected Slots. This allows multiple controls to be used without changing instrument, or two instruments to be used with same controls. Select both Red LED's in Instrument Menu.
14/11/17	PureMIDI_V1.00_Beta	*PureMIDI turns your SDS_VCO into a 8 channel MIDI controller. BETA(Rqs. MIDI Expansion board)*
14/11/17	SDS_VCO_DRUMS_V1.01	Fixed bug that may allow RF or nearby strong signals to make the SDS_VCO behave oddly.
14/11/17	SDS_VCO_V1.01	* Original SDS_VCO Firmware Update: Fixed bug that may allow RF or nearby strong signals to make the SDS_VCO behave oddly.
02/09/17	SDS_VCO_DRUMS_V.1.00	Converts the SDS_VCO into 16 percussive elements. MOD CV selects drums, CV in changes a parameter in drum playing. Manual Coming!
27/08/17	SDS_VCO_DRUMS_BETA	Search SDS_VCO on Muff Wiggler for usage (manual not yet completed) This is only a beta!
15/06/17	SDS_VCO_V.1.00	Original SDS VCO FW -DEPRECATED (see above)

1 Make sure the power has been on for longer than 12 seconds*
( * You may inadvertently enter Calibration Mode otherwise!!)

2 Download the Firmware MP3 you want (above) ready to play

3 Make sure there will be no interruptions to playing the file:
    -If using a mobile device (iPhone etc) make sure it is in "Airplane Mode"
    -Turn off any EQ or surround sound settings on your audio card / system / player
    -Turn Off any Notifications "beeps" as this will corrupt the audio stream
    -Turn up the player's volume to near maximum

4 Use a standard 3.5mm patch cord to connect to the CV input (top jack)

5 Select WAV #0 (All LEDs off) and wiggle ATtacK knob on it, then:

6 *IMMEDIATELY* Play the entire mp3 file before the 8 second time-out

   *The LED's will "count down" to indicate the time you have left to start playing the file.
   If you're too late, the SDS_VCO will do a reset. You will need to wait 12 seconds
   before trying again.

7 The LED's will dance around for about 1 minute 30 seconds, then the splash will occur.
If this doesn't happen, then check your connection and try again (after 12 seconds!)

Tech Notes: The best way to update is using an mp3 player as there is no other noises happening unpredictably.
Even though the audio update has been tested with EQ's left on and uses a pure sine wave (as opposed to older
methods of a rounded square wave) it can still be mis-shaped by extreme EQ settings, so best leave EQ off.
If a session is corrupted, then the SDS_VCO will not be updated but will revert to the previous version will no harm.
This is because the entire program is loaded to a separate area of memory, verified to be good, then internally
downloaded into the working memory area.

Problems? If there are any issues with the Update (i.e. just won't work at all) please report it
to freshnel@freshnelly.com
with a brief description of what happens with the LED's and how long it takes to happen.
You may also try using a different player even though none have failed for us.

LiveAudio Sequencer: Clocked Sequencer (8 or 16 step) sequences built-in waveforms or live audio input!
WaveRider: MOD CV + WAV knob moves through a long complex waveform offering tons of sounds!

SDS_VCO_DRUMS: Free, 16 different types of percussion, CV changeable, each with 3 adjustments
Pure MIDI: Enhanced to be purely a Modular to MIDI Module With settable panel controls and CV->CC/Notes
Distortion/FX/Delay: Available Free: a package of 16 adjustable delay & distortion FX. Samples Here

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