Best Firmware for Mono Mk1

#1

Hey guys

I’m switched from Mk2 to mk1 - seems the mk2 firmware is nowhere near production ready and I prefer the UI of the mk1 anyway.

What’s the best firmware option for the mk1?

I’ve tried v2.1.1 which was a mess, wrecked all the presets and kept crashing, so I rolled back to v1.9.9 which came in the same release bundle.

Is v1.9.9 the recommended fw for now?

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#2

I think I use V2.0.2r :thinking:
I haven’t updated in a while

It’s very important to communicate all the problems directly to Matthieu via email (support@norand.io)

It seems that nobody from Norand watches the forum…

It would be cool that if we talk here about MK1 firmware problems we also always talk about the communication we have with Norand about those problems

So, first contact Norand and then write about it here

It would be great to know, how good communication with Norand is these days. I always got fast replies, but it’s quite a while ago since I contacted Norand for the last time

#3

Don’t worry - I’ve contacted them already :wink:

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#4

I got reasonably fast replies (Within a week) but not really any confidence boosting signs that the issues were recognised or repeatable on their side…

#5

great! some features don’t seem to work with 2.0.2r but it’s not crashing. at least for me

#6

Nice - I might try that version soon. Where can we get the download zip for that release though, any ideas?

I got my v1.9.9 from the 2.1.1 bundle

#7

I think you have to write Mathieu :no_mouth:
I just had a look and don’t have that version anymore on my disks

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#8

Any update on this? Is 1.99 still the best firmware for the mk1?

#9

No, the best firmware for the Mk1 is the v2.12r, as long as you follow my instructions for getting it to take.
Been using it daily for over a year, no issues whatsoever. Follow these steps exactly (the manual is inaccurate for some reason)

Mono Firmware V2.0 Thread - Norand
Here’s my steps, and I’m not sure why, but I can only upgrade this way:
1.) I have to first send bootloader (Power while PATTERN+RUN) and let that complete. It reboots automatically.
2.) Then press (Power while TEMPO+FUNC) and send 2.1.2 sysex. The STEPS light up one by one (1-16) then it reboots and does the 3-pass tuning, then reboots on its own.

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#10

Hello guys

I`m also moving from Mk2 to Mk1, question: about midi sync, everything ok on this? any important bug to be aware specially for live performance? thanks!

#11

anyone tried the new firmware? was it mentioned somewhere?

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#12

sounds good. I’m a fan of stable

V2.2.0r

Bug fixes :

Two main things have be reworked, which result to a way more stable unit :

    • The live recording have been reworked, and uses way less RAM and processing power, making the unit way more capable
    • Before this update, when the unit was used heavily, it would cause some weird behavior (like instant raising of the output level and many more), this has also been fixed
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#13

Did you load it up? Is it stable?

#14

I have v2.0.2 saved, if you still need it.

#15

I have my Mono since the beginning of the sales,
and haven’t had a single issue so far.
But I am still on v1.2.3r because of all the later fw problems.
But if someone could confirm a version that is stable
I would be eager to update.
Thanks!

#16

Everything goes smoothly on my unit so far.
Remember to setup the type of MIDI clock
(analog, USB or DIN)

#17

Reposted here for completeness:

Caution: Some steps below are different from the online manual.
I’ve performed this multiple times now, so have multiple people on the forum.

0.) Make sure ONLY USB is connected. Issues happen when DIN MIDI is also connected
1.) First, send bootloader, included with the ZIP download:

  • Power while PATTERN+RUN with USB connected
  • You should see all 16 steps LED’s and ABCD LED’s blinking
  • Via Sysex transfer software connected as USB, send file mono_secondary_bootloader.syx
  • At about 30% sent, you’ll see STEP 1 lit, then STEP2 after 60%, then STEP3 near the end.
  • When it completes, it resets automatically. I see all 16 STEPS and FOLLOW lit. YMMV

EXIT your Sysex software, don’t just minimize. Disconnect USB cable and reconnect it.

2.) Then power cycle the Norand and power up with Power while TEMPO+FUNC)

All LED’s will blink, signalling its ready for firmware

  • Restart your Sysex software, choose Norand or MONO(0)
  • Send Sysex file mono_V2.2.0r.syx
  • The STEPS light up one by one (1-16) then it commits the firmware to memory
  • WARNING: TURN DOWN YOUR MONITORS IF THE NORAND IS CONNECTED TO AUDIO!!!
  • The Norand then reboots and does the 3-pass tuning, lighting STEP LED’s along the way. If connected, you’ll hear ticking, then the oscillator sweep from low to high. This takes about 90 seconds.
  • When it’s finished, it then reboots on its own.
  • Ready to resume nornal operation
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