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The After Dark comes with the ability to upgrade new melodies and drum sounds.
What you need:
Blipblox After Dark (the original Blipblox is not upgradeable).
Mac or PC computer.
Qualified USB-MIDI interface cable.
A free MIDI SYSEX utility must be downloaded onto a Mac or PC to transfer these packs into the After Dark.
Go to
afterdark blipblox com
for a list of qualified USB-MIDI interfaces, free software links, and upgrade packs.
Prepare for Melody Pack Update
STEP 1
Turn off the After Dark.
STEP 2 Connect the USB-MIDI interface cable to After Dark and your computer.
STEP 3
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Press and hold SNARE and OSCILLATOR buttons.
STEP 4
While continuing to press the buttons down, turn the After Dark back on.
STEP 5 Verify LED (12) is illuminated aqua. If not, repeat steps 1-4. Do not send SYSEX data until this is verified.
STEP 6 Send the MIDI SYSEX file via computer using online instruction.
STEP 7 When update is complete, LEDs (5)-(8) will flash green indicating the unit is ready to be power cycled.
Prepare for Drum Pack Update
STEP 1
Turn off the After Dark.
STEP 2 Connect the USB-MIDI interface cable to After Dark and your computer.
STEP 3
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Press and hold RANDOMIZE and OSCILLATOR buttons.
STEP 4
While continuing to press the buttons down, turn the After Dark back on.
STEP 5 Verify LED (12) is illuminated green. If not, repeat steps 1-4. Do not send SYSEX data until this is verified.
STEP 6 Send the MIDI SYSEX file via computer using online instruction.
STEP 7 When update is complete, LEDs (5)-(8) will flash green indicating the unit is ready to be power cycled.
UPGRADE ME DRUMS USING MIDI
Summary of Contents for Blipblox After Dark
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