Orchid Firmware Update

RELEASE NOTES

  • Ten new Sounds
  • Improved Mac USB connectivity
  • MIDI Clock Output
  • Quantize available in Options menu
  • Pattern velocity now scales with keypress velocity
  • Press Sound for navigable list of Sounds
  • Long press Sound to save current Sound+Performance+Effects as a User Sound
  • Cutoff effect available in FX menu
  • Long press BPM to access time signatures and Beats
  • 6/8 time signature added
  • Press-and-turn BPM to adjust Metronome/Beat Volume
  • Press BPM to toggle/mute the current metronome or beat, with timing retained within Loop
  • Beats play during Loop
  • Drum FX added to FX menu, with Reverb Type, Reverb Mix, Saturator Type and Saturator Mix
  • Correctly retrieving saved Bass behaviour
  • Key included in Reset
  • Bass volume slightly louder
  • Pressing Voicing to change Single Note option now has a status indicator
  • Chord names correctly heed transpose setting
  • Strum/Harp MIDI notes end correctly
  • Bass note no longer sent to Chord MIDI channel
  • Clearing a Loop while still Overdubbing cancels the overdub
  • Improved Loop Overdub Undo
  • Keys pressed during boot no longer prevent MIDI function with Macs
See you in the Discord

RELEASE NOTES

  • Releasing Mode & Extension simultaneously while arpeggiating in Simple play style no longer alters the notes being played.
  • Improved handling of encoders, particularly for rapid spins
  • Improved note selection and chord naming when adding 7th extensions within Key mode
  • Improved USB connection detection (particularly for Macs).
  • Orchid no longer charges computers when in sleep mode.
  • Battery bar graphic
  • Faster battery and volume updates
  • Longer battery page duration
See you in the Discord

RELEASE NOTES

  • 10 new sounds.
  • Ensured effects present on all Sounds.
  • Improved Loop menu response and navigation.
  • More robust loop overdubbing.
  • More robust loop undo.
  • More accurate loop undo note off events.
  • Loop undo action indicator.
  • More reliable loop clearance.
  • Improved looping timing.
  • Better handling of empty loops.
  • Improved battery charging from laptop USB-C ports.
  • Charging from a laptop USB-C source can commence at power up.
  • Improved battery capacity measurement and display.
  • Improved charge percentage scale.
  • Orchid won't auto power off after idle time if charging.
  • Options > Auto power off setting added.
  • Options > Audio Output now persists after power off.
  • Improved in-key note selection and enharmonic naming.
  • Improved extension addition when arpeggiating two octaves.
  • Repeatedly adding and removing an extension no longer causes erroneous noise.
  • Improved MIDI note off messaging when arpeggiating.
  • Harp off works like regular play.
See you in The Garden

RELEASE NOTES

  • Bass volume boost.
  • More accurate in-key note markers on keyboard.
  • Overdub appears in Loop menu.
  • Better handling of negative transpose.
  • Better display of transpose on startup.
  • Slightly higher low voltage thresholds.
See you in The Garden
Update Completed
Your Orchid’s firmware has been successfully updated. Check Discord for further release notes and updates.
Update in Progress
CRITICAL: Do not interupt the update
  • Do not switch tabs or close the browser
  • Leave the update window open until the update is complete
  • Do not unplug your Orchid
  • Do not power down your Orchid
  • Ensure a stable internet connection

ORCHID CONNECTION

Connected
Orchid detected. Kick off the update when you’re ready.
IMPORTANT: Ensure your device has enough battery to complete the update. We advise 25% minimum.

ORCHID CONNECTION

Disconnected
Connect the Orchid to your computer using it’s USB-C port. When prompted, allow your browser to access MIDI.
IMPORTANT: Ensure your device has enough battery to complete the update. We advise 25% minimum.
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