Firmware updates are occassionally available for some products. Based on their design some products
can be updated by the end user. We provide free update software, and firmware files for these products.
NO WARRANTY: Firmware updates, software, and procedures listed on this page come
with no warranty or technical support. We can update your module for only the cost of shipping if
you feel uncomfortable performing the update yourself.
Available Firmware Updates
The following products have firmware updates available:
all the functions of the K4815 firmware ver. 1.21 but configured for the K4816 version
K4815 Pattern Generator - version: 1.23 - user install
improved handling of motion type encoder for older/looser controls
K4815 Pattern Generator - version: 1.21 - user install
patterns, motions and scales can be updated over MIDI using the KPatternEdit software
clock divider and motion length show popup with the value when changed
MIDI CC control over pattern type, motion start and motion length
MIDI start, continue and stop handling improvements
reset switch / input sends song position pointer message
numerous bugfixes and improvements
K1600 MIDI Converter - version: 1.31 - user install
all the improvents of version 1.21:
added Arp-Odyssey duophonic mode
clock divider setting now changed on channel 16 only
clock divider behaviour now sends a pulse on first tick following a start message
all the improvements of version 1.30:
configurable legato retrigger mode for voices
MIDI start, continue and stop handling improvements
reset pulse output when MIDI start is received - better compatibility with analog sequencers
MIDI song position pointer works with any clock division
bug fixes and improvement
K2579 Step Sequencer - version: 1.02 - user install
improvement for pulse input triggering
To obtain a copy of the new firmware, right-click and download the files from here:
Firmware Listing
Feature request? Bug report?
We want to hear your comments about updated firmwares and the loading process. But it's very important
that you contact us directly instead of just posting about it on a forum. We don't read the forums
because we have too many other projects going on, so if you post a question or problem there we won't see
it.
Download and Install the KAUpdate Software
Updates to Kilpatrick Audio products are loaded over MIDI using the custom KAUpdate firmware loader
tool. This uses custom System Exclusive messages to load and verify the data and supports most products from
Kilpatrick Audio that allow firmware to be updated.
System Requirements:
Computer with MIDI interface running either Windows or OS X
Note for OS X: You must turn off Gatekeeper or it will give you an error that the file is "damaged".
KAUpdate Software Demo Video
Firmware Update Procedure
Select MIDI Ports and Update File
Select the MIDI IN and OUT ports that are connected to the product. Browse for the firmware update file. Do not rename the file as the specific extension
is meaningful.
When updating K1600 firmware: Set the MIDI switch to THRU.
When updating a module connected to a K1600 internally: Set the MIDI switch to OUT.
Start the update
Make sure that your product is on and then press Update to start the procedure.
When updating a K1600 firmware: Turn on the power to the module after pressing the Update button.
Wait for the Update to Complete
The update procedure should complete in less than 1 minute. If you see an error or the progress bar doesn't increase right away then check your connections
and try again. The procedure will fail if the product doesn't respond within 10 seconds.
Power Cycle the Product
Unplug and plug in your product to boot up in the new firmware. You should now be able to take advantage of the new features!
