Updating Mopho OS


Mopho-Downloads

The downloadable file in the sidebar at the right contains the latest operating system for the Mopho. It also includes installation instructions.

When to Update Your OS

Most OS updates fix only minor bugs that most users never encounter. If you are experiencing a problem with your instrument, please contact our Support Department for help in diagnosing the cause before doing anything else. Unlike on computer, the OS on your instrument can never become corrupted, so re-installing your current OS won’t fix a hardware problem, and is not recommended. In addition, loading an OS improperly could disable your instrument, leaving it in need of servicing. So if you have any questions or are unsure about what you’re doing, please contact us before attempting to update your instrument’s operating system.

How to Update Your OS

The Mopho’s operating system is updated via MIDI. You will need a DAW, MIDI utility, or other application capable of opening and sending MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. MIDI-OX (Windows) and SysEx Librarian (Mac OS) are shareware MIDI utilities that can reliably be used to update DSI instruments. You will also need a MIDI interface to transmit the SysEx file from your computer to the Mopho.

Instructions given below:

I. CHECKING YOUR MOPHO’S INSTALLED OS VERSION
II. UPDATING MOPHO’S OS
III. CHANGES AND NEW FEATURES


I. CHECKING YOUR MOPHO’S INSTALLED OS VERSION

Mopho’s Main OS version is displayed on power up. This is the only accurate method of determining the installed version. The paper labels on the chips are not to be relied upon and the editor software may not display the correct version.

The current Main operating system is version 1.4.


II. UPDATING MOPHO’S OS

Mopho’s operating system is updated via MIDI. You will need a DAW, MIDI utility, or other application capable of opening and sending MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. SysEx Librarian (Mac OS) and MIDI-OX (Windows) are shareware MIDI utilities that can be downloaded from:

http://www.snoize.com/SysExLibrarian/

http://www.midiox.com/

For more details about these MIDI utilities, including specific settings and troubleshooting information, see “Using SysEx Librarian.txt” or “Using MIDI-OX.txt” included with your Mopho OS download.

You will also need a MIDI interface to connect your computer to Mopho.

To load the OS:

  1. Connect your computer’s MIDI out to Mopho’s MIDI in.
  2. Open Mopho_Main_1.4.syx in a MIDI utility, DAW, or other application capable of opening and transmitting SysEx files.
  3. Transmit the file to Mopho.

While the file is being transmitted, the display reads “Main OS Load” and counts down for the duration of the transfer. When the countdown concludes, the display changes to “Writing Now!” as the file is written to memory. Do not turn off Mopho while the OS is writing! When the write is complete, normal operation will resume.


III. CHANGES AND NEW FEATURES

Several features have been added to Mopho since its initial release. Some or all of the features listed below may be new to you or changed, depending upon the OS version you are updating from.

GLOBAL PARAMETERS
BalanceTweak
Pedal Mode
M Program Ch

PROGRAM PARAMETERS
Arpeggiator Mode
Sequencer 2 Destination: Seq1 Slew
Sequencer 4 Destination: Seq3 Slew

OTHER FEATURES
Tap Tempo
Quick Edit
Improved Rotary Encoder Response

These features are explained in greater detail in the Mopho 1.4 Manual Addendum.pdf.