Kiwi-2 Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 2.0
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jun 2024 -
Prog v200 Boot v100 B1
(1&2)
1)
Support PG-300 commands
2)
Fix midi channel other than 1 bug
Ver 1.0
Build 2.
Status - Released
Feb 2023 -
Prog v100 Boot v100 B1
(1&2)
1)
Reduce Arp jitter
2)
Fix onboard parameter editing bugs
Ver 1.0
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jan 2023 -
Prog v100 Boot v100 B1
(1&2)
1)
Initial Release
Kiwi-3P Matrix Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 3.0
Build 1.
Status - Released Mar
2024 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B7
(1&2)
1)
Add support for v2.3+ PW board
2)
fix bug in Manual Chorus
3)
Fix Chorus max range bug
4)
Fix LFO button using delayed LFO
5)
Build 1000+ factory tone set - this is included in the update zip file -
this will overwrite your tones so back up first
Ver 2.0
Build 7.
Status - Released Sept
2023 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B7
(1&2)
1)
Improve PG-200 response times
Ver 2.0
Build 6.
Status - Released May
2023 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B6
(1&2)
1)
Fix bugs where Matrix voice source was not working correctly with non voice destinations
Ver 2.0
Build 5.
Status - Released May
2023 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B5
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug with saving Global Master Clock Source
2)
Fix bug where Matrix Env source was only working with voice 1
Ver 2.0
Build 4.
Status - Released Feb
2023 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B4
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug with saving DCO2 PWM Source
Ver 2.0
Build 3.
Status - Released Nov
2022 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B3
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug with midi clock
Ver 2.0
Build 2.
Status - Released Aug
2022 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B2
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug in Guitar mode
2)
Fix bug with midi notes
Ver 2.0
Build 1.
Status - Released Aug
2022 -
Prog v200 Boot v200 B1
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug in Guitar mode
2)
Fix bug in Mono Voice Mode
3)
Fix legato/stacatto env triggering
Ver 1.2
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jul 2022 -
Prog v120 Boot v100 B4
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug with internal & midi bend with DCO & Matrix
2)
Increase midi processing priority to reduce midi timing delays
3)
Fix bug with Key Solo Mode Dynamics
Ver 1.0
Build 3.
Status - Released
Feb 2022 -
Prog v100 Boot v100 B3
(1&2)
1)
Fix bugs in PG200 input and reduce delays
2)
Fix front panel where some parameters were not editing
3)
Add Detune & Analogue Feel to the VCF Cutoff
Ver 1.0
Build 2.
Status - Released
Jan 2022 -
Prog v100 Boot v100 B2
(1&2)
1)
Initial Release
KiwiSJX Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 1.1
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jun 2023 -
CPU Prog v11 Boot v11 B1 - VB Prog v12 Boot v12 B1
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug in Cart import
Ver 1.0
Build 4.
Status - Released
Oct 2020 -
CPU Prog v10 Boot v10 B4 - VB Prog v11 Boot v11 B2
(1&2)
1)
Initial Release
Kiwi30 Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 1.30
Build 4.
Status - Released
Aug 2022 -
CPU Prog v130 Boot v110
(1&2)
1)
Fix display errors with front panel editing of LFO sync, Wave & Voice Mode
Ver 1.30
Build 2.
Status - Released
Nov 2021 -
CPU Prog v130 Boot v110
(1&2)
1)
Improve Saw Wave shape over full note range
Ver 1.30
Build 1.
Status - Released
Oct 2021 -
CPU Prog v130 Boot v110
(1&2)
1)
Improve short Attack Env processing
Ver 1.20
Build 7.
Status - Released
Jan 2021 -
CPU Prog v120 Boot v110
(1&2)
1)
Fix 522 Parameter edit bug
Ver 1.20
Build 6.
Status - Released
Aug 2020 -
CPU Prog v120 Boot v110
(1&2)
1)
Fix Mix Env Edit Display
Kiwi1000 Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 1.60
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jul
2022 -
CPU Prog v160 Boot v200
(1&2)
1)
Fix Channel AT source jumping to zero on max error
2)
Change Matrix Source Keygate to return different values depending on number of notes down
3)
Fix bug with front panel editing of DCO1 wave
Ver 1.50
Build 1.
Status - Released
Aug
2020 -
CPU Prog v150 Boot v200
(1&2)
1)
Improve midi response times
Ver 1.40
Build 3.
Status - Released
Nov
2019 -
CPU Prog v140 Boot v200
(1&2)
1)
Midi Input channel not loading at power on
2)
Saving tones between sets was not working
3)
Roland JX-8P tones were not loading correctly
4)
Set dumps were always loading into Set 0. They now load into the current Set.
Ver 1.40
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jun
2019 -
CPU Prog v140 Boot v200
(1&2)
1)
Change DCO Env/LFO, VCF Env/LFO, Mix Env, VCA LFO controls to split
2)
Update manual
3)
Remove Matrix 9 and add Env 1-3 Delays
4)
Add two new Matrix source entries (Key Gate & Midi Hold) - remove existing hold method
5)
Improve M1000 Tone Import and redo Set 0 factory tones (1000 tones)
6)
Change DCO Wave to be mixed Saw/Tri as is done in the M1000 and increase Waveshape range
7)
Redo internal Pulse wave calculations to give better output at all frequencies.
8)
Test new version of MQ12 with the new split control types
9)
Improved Portamento speed on fast settings
Kiwi8P Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 1.70
Build 2.
Status - Released
Oct 2022 -
CPU Prog v170 Boot v140e B2 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B7
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Technical change to suit new cpu board layout.
Ver 1.70
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jan 2021 -
CPU Prog v170 Boot v140e B1 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B7
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Bend wasn’t always sending zero bend to midi
2)
Internal Master Clock was not running correctly
3)
Overall tune was slightly flat
4)
ENV->VCF Matrix control had fault on one voice
Ver 1.60
Build 9.
Status - Released Nov
2020 -
CPU Prog v160 Boot v140e B9 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B6
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Improve midi response times
Ver 1.60
Build 7.
Status - Released
May
2020 -
CPU Prog v160 Boot v140e B7 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B6
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Slow the rate the Bend lever sends midi. It was flooding the midi with too much data.
Ver 1.60
Build 6.
Status - Released
Dec
2019 -
CPU Prog v160 Boot v140e B5 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B6
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Improve Dynamic play.
Ver 1.60
Build 5.
Status - Released
Nov
2019 -
CPU Prog v160 Boot v140e B5 - VB Prog v150 Boot v120 B6
(CPU & VB 1&2)
1)
Remove Voice Board Tune at power on - This is now done if required by holding MASTER TUNE at power on.
The hardware doesn’t change so it is not necessary to tune on every power up and the last tune is remembered.
2)
Improve midi processing speed.
Ver 1.30
Build 1.
Status - Released
Jan
2018 -
CPU Prog v130 Boot v120 - VB Prog v120 Boot v110
(CPU 1&2)
1)
Enable
CART
IMPORT
on
the
parameter
edit
map
(637).
The
32
tones
stored
on
the
CART
will
import
to
the
currently
selected
group
so
make
sure you select an empty one.
2)
The
Kiwi8P
will
now
accept
Roland
JX-8P
format
tone
dumps.
These
will
import
with
the
tone
number
that
is
stored
in
the
dump
into
the
currently
selected group. This will overwrite the tone(s) in those positions.
3)
The Kiwi8P will now accept Roland JX-8P format tone parameter edit commands.
4)
Some redundant sysex has been removed
Kiwi106 Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 2.06
Build 5.
Status - Released
April 2024
(version digits are 2,26 - Boot v203 - Prog v206)
(1&2)
1)
Fix Sync bug in Arp & Seq start
2)
Fix gate mode problem with Mono, Unison & Chord modes
Ver 2.06
Build 3.
Status - Released
April 2024
(version digits are 2,26 - Boot v203 - Prog v206)
(1&2)
1)
Fix Midi panic bug for internal & midi notes
2)
Fix midi CC120 & CC123 not stopping all sound
Ver 2.06
Build 2.
Status - Released
July 2023
(version digits are 2,26 - Boot v203 - Prog v206)
(1&2)
1)
Fix MidiCC bug for DCO Env Source parameter
Ver 2.05
Build 5.
Status - Released
Dec 2019
(version digits are 2,25 - Boot v203 - Prog v205)
(1&2)
1)
Fix Arp Envelope triggering problem
2)
Fix legato envelope level problem when nonplaying note(s) released
Ver 2.05
Build 4.
Status - Released
Sept 2019
(version digits are 2,25 - Boot v203 - Prog v205)
(1&2)
1)
Fix master tune flat 1 semitone
Ver 2.05
Build 3.
Status - Released
Aug 2019
(version digits are 2,25 - Boot v203 - Prog v205)
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug stopping editors working
2)
Add local off on boot options
Kiwisix Upgrade Software Release Notes
Ver 5.00
Build 1.
Status - Released
Feb
2024
(version lights are 5,7,8 - Prog v5 & 7,8 - Boot v301)
(1&2)
1)
MidiCC output values fixed for several parameters
2)
Imports made for Kiwi-2, Kiwi-30 & Kiwi-106 tones and full tone set made. This is included in the ZIP file.
(I haven’t tested every one of the 512 tones so there may be a few that need edits.)
Ver 4.00
Build 3.
Status - Released
Apr
2019
(version lights are 4,7,8 - Prog v4 & 7,8 - Boot v301)
(1&2)
1)
Fix bug that was slowing boot & caused random parameter changes when a midi clock was being used.
Ver 4.00
Build 2.
Status - Released
Mar
2019
(version lights are 4,7,8 - Prog v4 & 7,8 - Boot v301)
(1&2)
1)
Sysex changes to suit editor
Ver 4.00
Build 1.
Status - Released
Dec
2018
(version lights are 4,7,8 - Prog v4 & 7,8 - Boot v301)
(1&2)
1)
Fix cpu memory corruption if midi being received during power on.
2)
Change Arp to load note changes at the end of the cycle for smoother changes
3)
Fix bug where ENV switch was also changing FX setting
4)
Fix sysex Send and Receive. Add new options to Sysex Enable global setting to allow sysex edit sends.
3P Upgrade Software Release Notes - Note the kiwi-3P will stop production in 2024
Ver 4.00
Build 7
Status - Released
Sep 2022
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Fix Bootloader update bug - do not use build 6
Ver 4.00
Build 6
Status - Released
Sep 2022
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Midi clock not passing to midi out
2)
Change Unison/Mono/Chord Env retrigger so retrigger only if all notes lifted
Ver 4.00
Build 4
Status - Released
Apr 2022
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Seq Midi Dump was sending incorrect length
2)
Hold pedal is autodetected at power on
3)
Fix midi errors in manual
Ver 4.00
Build 3
Status - Released
Apr 2021
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Loading a seq while playing a seq was crashing synth
2)
Hold was not working when ARP playing
3)
Hold was not working when VCA Gate mode set
4)
Stopping Arp was hanging the last note
5)
LFO2 clock does not reset when all note lifted
Ver 4.00
Build 2
Status - Released
Feb 2021
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Change Bend Range front panel setting to also limit Midi Bend
2)
Fix Midi control values for LFO1/2 Wave
Ver 4.00
Build 1
Status - Released
Sept 2020
(version lights are 4 - Prog v400 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Edit Env Release shape to be more Roland like
2)
Change Hold behaviour and fix midi hold action
Ver 3.00
Build 2
Status - Released
May 2019
(version lights are 3 - Prog v300 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Wave Select via Midi fixed
Ver 3.00
Build 1
Status - Released
Feb
2019
(version lights are 3 - Prog v300 & 7,8 - Boot v300)
(1&2)
1)
Sysex changes to suit editor
Patch Editor Software Release Notes - Note the PE is no longer in production
Ver 8.3
Build 6.
Status - Released
Mar 2024
(2)
1)
Fix Kiwi-3P Matrix table wave switch output
2)
Add Kiwi-30 Pulse Width commands
3)
Fix Kiwi-2 midi errors
Ver 8.3
Build 2.
Status - Released
Nov 2021
(2)
1)
Add Kiwi-3P Matrix table
2)
Add Kiwi-2 Table
3)
Fix midi to stop corrupting passed midi
Ver 8.2
Build 1.
Status - Released
Dec 2020
(2)
1)
Fix midi through bug
Ver 8.1
Build 9.
Status - Released
Sept 2020
(1&2)
1)
Add Kiwi-SJX table
****** NOTE - Version 7 and higher will not install on PE’s with serial numbers lower than 1514 ******
****** NOTE v6.4 will not load for PE’s with serial numbers higher than 1513 ******
***** NOTE - Version 6.4 will be the last release for PEs below s/n 1514. All new versions will only support the PE Plus upgrade *****
Ver 6.4
Build 2.
Status - Released
June
2019
(1&2)
Change Kiwi1000 table to suit version 1.4 of the Kiwi1000 firmware
Ver 6.4
Build 1.
Status - Released
Mar
2019
(1&2)
Remove MKS-30 & JX-8P
Add Kiwi30 table
Ver 6.3
Build 1.
Status - Released
Sep
2018
(2)
Add wave number to DW6000 & DW8000 Wave selection
Remove Oberheim M6r & M1000 Patches to make room for Kiwi-1000. Remain on version 6.2 if you wish to use the Oberheim M1000
Add Kiwi-1000 table
