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curtiscee · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Washington, DC

Is this something that I need to install before installing KRONOS System Version 3.0? I know it is not necessary to install intermediate system version upgrades first; but it's unclear on the Kronos Support Site (https://shop.korg.com/kronossupport) whether this applies to sub-system firmware too. It's also unclear how to determine whether I already have this installed, but I don't recall every doing so. My Kronos X 88 is currently at system version 2.1.2. That page is slightly confusing, but it appears that 3.0 has all the necessary updates with an optional paid pack for updated sounds, whereas earlier versions included updated sounds--or at least new sounds--with the system version. Thanks in advance.

Stratario · Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Posts: 378

That's like the BIOS for the motherboard. It was released at the same time as Operating System version 2. You have to install the Kronos USB driver in your computer and hook up a USB cable between the Kronos and the computer and run the executable in your computer. It will upgrade the BIOS. At the time Korg highly recommended that you install this BIOS upgrade.

Fred

ferchis · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:22 pm Post subject:

I installed OS 3.0.2 and never updated the BIOS. had no trouble whatsoever. I'm not really sure why they released the firmware update.

Does anyone know?
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geoelectro · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:48 pm Post subject:

I recall the update improved the USB and of course it added the engine list on the start-up screen.

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curtiscee · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Washington, DC

Thanks all for the feedback. I just went forward and updated it. It was a straightforward easy process, as far as any Korg Kronos update goes anyway. I can't comment on any noticeably improved midi performance yet, but from a superficial point of view, I do very much like the new logos on the startup screen. It's simple--just logos of the synth engines across the top of the startup screen--but simply much "cooler" than the original one. I should note that you will need a USB-B cable to update the firmware. (I had one already that came with my external hard drive.) I don't recall the Kronos itself coming with one. This is different from the USB-A cable that most people have, but that probably most Kronos users will have anyway as we often save a lot of data and use external drives etc.

USB-B Cable:

I took a photo of the new updated logo screen that you see when you first power-on your Kronos; it might help you decide if it's worth the "trouble" of an update:

Here are the details of the release notes:

KRONOS 61/73/88
KRONOS X 61/73/88

Sub-System Version 6.04 (V06R04)

October 28, 2013

Changes

 Reliability has been improved for USB MIDI transmissions to USB
3.0 ports on Windows computers.

 The start-up display has been modified, and now includes logos
representing the KRONOS synth engines.[/img]

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danatkorg · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:00 pm Post subject:

ferchis · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject:

so, should we all go ahead and do it?
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curtiscee · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Washington, DC

ferchis · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:18 pm Post subject:

oh, and by the way, apart from whether we should or not update the firmware (that's what I want to know!), could it be done ONCE you've upgraded the OS to 3.0.2?

thanks!
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curtiscee · Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Washington, DC

McHale · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:32 pm Post subject:

danatkorg

danatkorg · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:46 pm Post subject:

jeremykeys · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:34 pm Post subject:

This is the first I've heard about a firmware update. Can you direct me to where I can find it?
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