Other Functions – Updating the System Software
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Other Functions
Updating the System Software
The microQ has a service-friendly feature that makes it possible to update the system software without
changing any parts.
All software updates come in the form of a standard MIDI file that can be read by every sequencer.
The fastest way to get this file is by downloading it from our web site at:
http://www.waldorf-music.com
Please make sure to download the following files:
• os_xx.mid (if it is newer than the one installed in your microQ)
• changelog.txt (always download this one, because it explains the latest changes)
Possibly there can be a .zip file containing the new OS, new sounds and a manual addendum.
If you don’t have Internet access, please ask your local dealer for a disk copy.
The microQ keyboard and rack version are using the same operating system! It is not possible to
update a microQ lite.
The microQ series and the Q series do not using the same operating system!
☞ To update the microQ’s system software:
1. Load the respective Standard MIDI File into your sequencer. Follow the instructions from
your sequencer’s manual.
2. The MIDI file consists of one single track with several sysex messages in it. Make sure that
this track is assigned to the microQ so that it can receive the data.
3. Make sure that any Cycle or Loop mode is switched off. Also make sure that any
Metronome clicks and MIDI Clock are switched off.
4. Start the sequencer playing the file, and send the track data to the microQ.
5. The microQ will display a message that informs you that the update is in progress:
Receiving OS 2.18
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The progress line in the lower part of the display will show the amount of data already
received.
6. After the file is received correctly, the microQ burns the update into its FLASH memory.
This is shown by the following display:
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