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Firmware Update 

The Load Runner can install new firmware via the USB interface from flash drive. It is recommended to use a 
flash drive with only the firmware file on it to reduce the chance of error. 

There must however be only 1 

firmware file on the flash drive otherwise the incorrect file may be loaded.

 

Update Process: 

DO NOT

 remove the flash drive during the firmware update process. 

1)

 

Ensure only one *.bin file on the flash drive as the module will select first *.bin file it finds. 

2)

 

Power down the module. 

3)

 

Insert the flash drive with firmware on it. 

4)

 

Power up the module whilst holding the mode button ON. 

5)

 

You should see the latch button illuminated indicating it is in update mode. You can now release the 
mode button. 

6)

 

The record button may be illuminated which indicates the flash drive is in the process of connecting. 

7)

 

The envelope button will be illuminated whilst the firmware update is in progress. 

8)

 

When the update has completed the play button will be illuminated. 

9)

 

Press the mode button and the module will reboot as per normal with the updated firmware. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Load Runner

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 13 V1 0 Pulse Synthesizers Load Runner Granular Synthesizer Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...nections 3 Front Panel 4 1 3 1 Granular Controls 4 1 3 2 Play Controls 4 1 3 3 Navigation Controls 4 1 3 4 CV Inputs 5 1 3 5 Output 5 Importing Sounds 6 Playing Sounds 9 1 5 1 Granular Controls 9 Recording 11 Settings Menu 11 Firmware Update 12 Specifications 13 ...

Page 3: ...n form a continuous sound with different characteristics to the original source audio Power Connections Please take careful note of the Eurorack power connection which is labelled on the circuit board and shown in the picture below Please observe the correct polarity DO NOT connect Eurorack power to the blue CPU boards JTAG SWD socket this will damage the module Your module will arrive with all th...

Page 4: ...udio can be selected Length Determines the length in milliseconds of each grain Pitch Controls the pitch of all grains including ones that are already playing Env Button Cycles through the different amplitude envelopes 1 3 2 Play Controls Play Button Triggers granular sound generation Grains will be generated whilst it is held on Latch Button The latch button changes the function of the play butto...

Page 5: ...llows the start value to swing fully negative Range CV The start CV input value will be added to the current front panel start knob value A 5V signal will allow the start value to swing the full range in the positive direction whereas a 5V allows the start value to swing fully negative Pitch CV The pitch CV input value will be added to the current front panel pitch knob value A 5V signal will allo...

Page 6: ...displayed at any one time with 20 files per page A maximum of 200 WAV samples can be stored in the internal memory space permitting Only WAV files on the root directory are displayed and available for loading into internal memory Files stored in folders are not shown A maximum of 40 characters are displayed for each file name including the file extension Loading Files The rotary encoder allows sel...

Page 7: ... a popup with display Not Enough Memory Push the encoder button to clear this message Clearing Sample Memory The entire internal sample memory can be cleared by selecting Reset Sample Memory option A popup will be displayed requesting confirmation select yes to clear and no to return back to the explorer screen If memory clearing is selected then a popup screen will show Sample Memory Cleared Push...

Page 8: ...Page 8 of 13 V1 0 No USB If there is no USB flash drive inserted the screen will display Insert USB Only FAT32 file system formatted flash drives can be read ...

Page 9: ...ion of each sample automatically scales the sample across the display Therefore the start time will vary depending on the sample loaded and the position of the controls The start time can range from approximately 1 to 99 of the sample allowing virtually any part of the sample to be targeted Range Time Between the start and range times the start point of each grain is randomly generated The range t...

Page 10: ... amplitude envelope is applied to all grains and is shown graphically on the right hand side of the screen Pressing the Env button will cycle through the 10 envelope shapes Tips To obtain a more consistent sound reduce the range time close to the start time which forces grain generation from a smaller section of the sample Time stretched type sounds can be obtained by reducing the grain length bel...

Page 11: ...d is settable from 0 to 100 If the volume is set to maximum it may be possible that output is clipped with certain high volume audio samples Pitch Control There are four pitch control settings which apply to the front panel and CV controls 2 Octaves 1V Oct or 5 octaves Fwd Rev allows the grains to be played back forward and reverse with centre or 0V being essentially stopped 1V Oct locked locks th...

Page 12: ...h drive as the module will select first bin file it finds 2 Power down the module 3 Insert the flash drive with firmware on it 4 Power up the module whilst holding the mode button ON 5 You should see the latch button illuminated indicating it is in update mode You can now release the mode button 6 The record button may be illuminated which indicates the flash drive is in the process of connecting ...

Page 13: ...udio output amplitude 5V Sample rate 44 1kHz Internal Memory 90 seconds 44 1kHz mono audio Wav files 16 bit mono or stereo only 1 channel loaded All CV s bipolar 5V Panel width 25HP Module Depth 45mm Power consumption 240mA 12V 20mA 12V ...

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