Octatrack Update Error

quad3r · 2014-12-11T21:26:00.000Z

It looks like some kind of trojan virus… haha

musicmagus · 2014-12-12T01:58:01.000Z

At no point in the instructions does it say to delete the old .bin file.

quad3r · 2014-12-12T07:26:02.000Z

I agree. Is there anything I can do apart from sending it back to fix it?

musicmagus · 2014-12-12T18:12:36.000Z

[quote=“” quad3r""]
I agree. Is there anything I can do apart from sending it back to fix it?

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I guess you could put the old OS back on the card and give that a shot. I doubt it will work, but it is worth a try if you haven’t yet.

vasculator · 2014-12-12T18:21:59.000Z

i would format your CF card, put the latest OS on it using a cardreader, and see if that lets you update via factory test menu.

quad3r · 2014-12-12T19:40:27.000Z

The thing is I can’t even go to the menu to format the card. I can get to the menu that you get to while holding Function and turning on but that’s about it… I can’t send midi upgrade, doesn’t perform reset etc. it just goes straight to the screen with the funny icons on the bottom right…

Zymos · 2014-12-12T20:01:27.000Z

What about upgrading via MIDI?

quad3r · 2014-12-12T21:25:17.000Z

I don’t have a midi upgrading device. Tm-1 right?

Lemajik · 2014-12-12T21:50:07.000Z

I would suggest you send it back. Sooner the better. I had mine on repair for some knobs, trigger and a fader. Bought on thomann.de and it took them 3weeks to send it back to Elektron for repair and then back to me… And it came back brand new. It might take less time to repair the software. Contact elektron costumer service and ask them what can you do. I hope this helps mate…

Zymos · 2014-12-12T21:52:24.000Z

[quote=“” quad3r""]
I don’t have a midi upgrading device. Tm-1 right?
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All you need is a cheap USB to MIDI adapter- they’re like $10 on Amazon.
And a computer of course.

Rusty · 2014-12-12T22:04:46.000Z

""quad3r"":

However, it was taking ages to load so I switched off the OT and tried to turn it back on

Are you saying that you power-cycled the Octatrack whilst it was attempting to write the OS update?

Becauase if you did, there is a fair chance that you interrupted it, and thus it never finished obviously, and thus the Octatrack won’t startup / can’t load because of a corrupt / unsaved OS.

Location? Can any other peep help you physically?

What was the previous OS version? I may have a copy lying around…

Get the previous OS
Backup your card data
Backup your card data again to a different location
Put the old OS on the card
Perform a factory reset via [FUNCTION] + [POWER ON] and [STEP 3] (<< ???)
Try reinstalling the current OS version via [FUNCTION] + [POWER ON] and [STEP 4] (<< ???)

quad3r · 2014-12-13T14:03:41.000Z

Ok !

I just got back from the local Elektron supplier (Filter Musikk) here in Oslo.
He was nice enough to let me do a midi upgrade using an Audio 6 midi unit that he had in store.
I performed a midi upgrade on the OT and now it’s updated with the latest software and works fine.
I did however lose all the files on the flash card but I have a backup so i’m cool with that
It’s great because I don’t have to wait 1-2 months waiting for Elektron to fix it knowing they’re always busy and especially this time of the year.
Thanks for all the help guys… you’re awesome!
Looking forward to uploading some stuff soon…
Love

Shoki · 2014-12-13T15:13:55.000Z

It’s always good to have a cheap usb to midi cable to avoid some trouble like that, you should get one for those rare cases and it will save you time and headache

Check this one: http://www.thomann.de/fr/thomann_midi_usb_1x1.htm

apos · 2017-11-13T14:28:52.564Z

Hello, i have the same symptom .My screen looks like yours.I try to update and looks exactly the same.Try to reset with function and power but nothing!!!

Eduardopro1 · 2019-09-03T18:18:55.003Z

same problem trying to update at 1.31, someone serious so kind as to pass the 1.25 to see if I make it work?
Thank you

Rusty · 2019-09-03T19:51:28.943Z

Eduardopro1:

someone serious so kind as to pass the 1.25 to see if I make it work?

OSv1.25E

OCTATRACK_DPS-1_OS1.25E.zip (1.1 MB)

Zoran68 · 2020-12-03T21:23:56.326Z

I fixed it today (1.40) with this option:
please see USER MANUAL:
EARLY STARTUP MENU S.112
I conected
FOCUSRITE SCARLET MIDI OUT -> OT MIDI IN
then start SYSEX LIBRARIAN (Scarlet) PLAY and… after 50 minutes - I fixed it.

Deadlee303 · 2021-05-19T19:38:11.334Z

Having the same problem. Did anyone find a solution in which one didnt loose all the projects?

Blasted_pingin · 2021-05-20T09:09:27.536Z

There’s no need to bother with Sysex. You can update easily with copying the other file (can’t remember the extension atm) on the CF card and reboot.
Done.

PS: always backup your projects before an update anyway… and even once a week

WeirdFishes · 2021-05-20T14:19:19.973Z

They say…

8.5.2 OS UPGRADE
Download the Octatrack OS file from the Elektron website.
Connect the Octatrack to a computer using a USB cable, select USB DISK MODE and press [YES] to make the Octatrack’s Compact Flash card appear as an external mass storage device in the computer.
Then place the OS file with the file extension .bin in the root (the top level of the file structure and not inside any folder) of the Compact Flash card.
Unmount the Octatrack from your computer operating system to exit USB DISK mode, select OS UPGRADE and then press [YES]. A prompt will appear asking if you want to continue with the OS upgrade. Press [YES] to upgrade the OS. Press [NO] to cancel the operation.
You can also use the MIDI UPGRADE option in the STARTUP menu to upgrade the Octatrack OS.
The active project will automatically be synced to the Compact Flash card before the OS is upgraded.

…in the manual.