From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Fri Jan 04 20:56:45 2002
Subject:Re: Korg CX3 Firmware

Richard,

I really haven't heard of any new firmware, although your readout implies that there may be some. Let me try to contact KORG about it, and if I find out, I'll let you and the group know.

Regards,

-BW

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At 03:51 A 1/5/2002 +0000, you wrote:
>--- In CloneWheel@y..., Bruce Wahler wrote:
>> Steve,
>>
>> >A couple of months ago there was a discussion on this group about
>firmware levels
>> >on the CX3. A local music store has a B stock CX3 for sale, and I
>wanted to
>> >check out the firmware before I buy it. So I have two questions:
>> >
>> >1) How do I get the thing to display its firmware level?
>>
>> Hold the Display and EX Mode switches down while powering up the
>unit. Keep them held down until the display reads --
>>
>> M00nnnnnn S00nnnnnn
>>
>> If the values of M and S are 00111500 and 00111400, respectively,
>then the firmware is current.
>
>Brice, My firmware is M01070501 and S00111400. So is my 'M' firmware
>behind or ahead?
>
>Richard
>
>> >2) What firmware level am I looking for to avoid the rather nasty
>bugs I heard
>> >about?
>>
>> The oldest firmware types caused several problems. The "middle"
>firmware corrected these problems, but added a new one -- an
>occasional hang during performance. Which of these is "worst"
>depends on your personal situation.
>>
>> OTOH, these are all FIRMWARE bugs, and can all be corrected without
>popping the top on the organ. If you find that you don't have the
>latest firmware, use that as a bargaining tool, then have the unit
>upgraded, and you'll have a terrific instrument.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> -BW
>>
>> --
>> Bruce Wahler
>> Design Consultant
>> Ashby Solutions™ http://consult.ashbysolutions.com
>> CloneWheel Support Group and HiNote moderator
>> 978.386.7389 voice/fax
>> bruce@a...
>