Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard - Manual (Page 109)

Appendix
109 Blofeld User´s Manual
Updating the System Software
The Blofeld 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.waldorfmusic.com
Please make sure to download the following files:
• blofeld_vxx.mid (if it is newer than the one
installed in your Blofeld)
• changelog.txt (always download this one, because
it explains the latest changes)
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Possibly there will 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.
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To update the Blofeld’s system software:
• Load the respective Standard MIDI File into
your sequencer. Follow the instructions from
your sequencer’s manual.
• The MIDI file consists of one single track
with several sysex messages in it. Make sure
that this track is assigned to the Blofeld so
that it can receive the data.
• Make sure that any Cycle or Loop mode is
switched off. Also make sure that any
Metronome clicks and MIDI Clock are
switched off.
• Start the sequencer playing the file, and send
the track data to the Blofeld.
• The Blofeld will display a message that
informs you that the update is in progress.
• After the file is received correctly, the Blofeld
burns the update into its FLASH memory.
• Wait until the operation is completed. If
updating was successful, the Blofeld will
perform a system reset and start up.