OS 6.5 Update w/ Virus KC and Tracktion 2 - NEED HELP!
 

Hey there,

I am finally at the point where I want to wipe my Virus KC clean (lobotomize it) and upgrade the OS to 6.5.

I downloaded the OS Update from Access's site.

I read the read-me/install file and I am reading through the user manual.

It seems to me that in simplest terms, the manual is asking me to do a few things to get the OS from my PC to my KC.

As I interpret them the steps they are:

(1) Download the file = DONE

(2) Disable Local MIDI Control on KC (just for safety) = DONE

(3) Disable MIDI Clock (Global Parameter) on KC = DONE

(4) Open my Software sequencer (Tracktion 2)

(5) Open a new track = DONE

(6) Select my MIDI input/ouput as that of my soundcard (M-Audio 2496) for the new track in step 5 above = DONE

(7) Load the file "first_c_650x352.mid" into the track in step 5 = DONE

(8.) Make sure MIDI In cable of Virus KC is plugged into MIDI Out of M-Audio 2496 = DONE

(9) Press the "Play" button on the sequencer transport control and watch the OS go from my sequencer into my KC... = FAILED!!! :x

This is not happening. My Virus does nothing, I don't see the little MIDI clock icon in the VC display, I don't see chunks of data refreshing my VC with a new OS.

BTW, If I play one of my tracks' MIDI files the KC accepts the MIDI and plays the track appropriately as per the MIDI file/current bank+patch selection.

I have referenced the following pages in the user manual:

MIDI Clock - p.44
Operating System Updates - p. 158
Parameter Selection - p.44

If any one can help me through this ordeal I'd greatly appreciate it.

Regards,

-Alex

Try setting the BPM low to like 60 or something.

Good luck dude!

:)

Hey Jase,

I assume you mean I should do this through the Global parameter menu?

Thanks for the heads up; I'll try it later today...

Nup...in your sequencer buddy (Traktion)

Re: OS 6.5 Update w/ Virus KC and Tracktion 2 - NEED HELP!
 

I read somewhere access is recommending windows media payer to update the os..

R

Re: OS 6.5 Update w/ Virus KC and Tracktion 2 - NEED HELP!
 

Hey Ronkaz,

Thou art correct.

Here is a copy of the email Access Support sent me earlier today.

They really are a kick-ass support team.

I read this over and over before I bought the synth and it actually was a selling point for me, considering how much people on forums indicated Roland's tech support in the U.S. sucks.

Here it is, BTW I sent them the exact same email that I posted here:

Thank you Access Support, you kick ass!

8)

Good stuff mate!

3 cheers for Access tech support...

:)