Polyend Synth - Firmware Update

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9.1 Generic Firmware Update
Firmware updates may be provided by Polyend from time to time, to x
bugs or add new features. The process of updating can be performed in
several ways. When performing updates it is strongly advised to follow the
Polyend instructions supplied with each update. The instructions here are a
generic guide only. Ensure your device is registered with Polyend.
▌ FIRMWARE UPDATE
1. Download the latest rmware. Access rmware updates for your device
from your registered account at Polyend.
2. Copy the downloaded .psf rmware le into the /Firmware folder. This
can be found in the root directory of the SD Card.
3. Insert the SD card into Synth and power up.
4. Press (Screen) knob to open the conguration and settings menu.
5. Navigate through the ‘System Settings’ and ‘Firmware’ menus. Open
the ‘Firmware Update’ function, highlight the rmware version to install.
6. Press (Screen), knob to select rmware.
7. The screen will prompt “Yes’ or ‘No’ to conrm using the left screen
buttons. To continue press [Yes].
8. The rmware will install and the on screen prompts provided will guide.
The install process is typically less than 1 minute.
9. Synth should restart automatically. If not and only when the update is
100% completed, Press On/Off to perform a manual start.
Menu - Select Firmware - Select
Download rmware
(Screen) - ‘Firmware’ - (Screen)
Sub Folders
SD Card
/Root Directory
/Firmware
Synth_v1.2.0.psf
Synth_v1.0.0.psf
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9.2 Emergency Firmware Update
Firmware updates are available from the Polyend portal for your registered
device. A reset button is provided, recessed behind the rear panel for
emergency situations. A reset can be performed if there are issues with the
update method or to clear Synth issues but should not be used as a regular
process for updates.
▌ SYNTH AND FIRMWARE RESET
1. Download the latest rmware. Access rmware updates for your device
from your registered account at Polyend.
2. Copy the downloaded .psf rmware le into the /Firmware folder. This
can be found in the root directory of the SD Card. Also ensure any
previous update les remain in the rmware folder.
3. Insert the SD card into Synth.
4. Use a pin or thin object to press the internal reset button. This is located
on the rear of the device behind the case next to the USB connection.
5. Synth will reset and search the rmware folder on the SD Card. A
random rmware will be selected and installed in order to recover Synth
to a working state. The install process is typically less than 1 minute.
The reset option is useful if any lock ups or freezing occurs on Synth. It is not necessary in these situations to
download a new OS. It is advised to keep a series of ofcial, known good, rmware releases in the /rmware
folder. For example 1.2.0, 1.3.0, 1.4.0. That way steps 4-5 can be performed in case of issues and a random
update will be performed from a known state. A manual update in the main menu to select the latest version
can then follow. If problems persist, try updating after removing the ‘workspace’ folder from the SD Card.
Recessed reset button. Use a
pin or thin object to trigger reset
Rear Panel
Power
USB