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Re: OS update w/WMP

2003-10-31 by endlessnessisticman

I have the um-1 I think.  I've never seen what you have.  It looks to be about the same 
except you aren't going to need midi cables with the um1x.  That is exactly what you 
need.

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "izfunky" <izfunky@a...> wrote:
> whoops, that was a bad link to the midi interface, here is the one 
> i'm considering for the os upgrade.  yes? no?
> 
> http://www.edirol.com/products/info/um1x.html
> 
> 
> thanks again!
> 
> 
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "izfunky" <izfunky@a...> wrote:
> > Ok i got my MM and its very cool!  I am ready to try an OS upgrade 
> > and am looking for a interface for my computer.  Following 
> > endlessnessisticman's advice, I'm looking at one from Edirol.  USB 
> > w/male midi in and out. 
> > 
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031030170558064012096135107426
> > /g=home/search/detail/base_id/109534
> > 
> > Hopefully this will be sufficient for upgrading, if I'm way off 
> base 
> > could someone let me know?  Again I am very new to this. Thanks 
> very 
> > much!
> > 
> > p.s. my MM knobs are quite wobbly, one sits alot higher than the 
> > rest..anyone encounter this? 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "endlessnessisticman" 
> > <endlessnessisticman@y...> wrote:
> > > First, you'd need a basic midi interface if you don't already have
> > > one.  Edirol has a few cheap ones.  You'd probably get a USB one. 
> > > You'd need midi cables of course. 
> > > 
> > > Then in your control menu, you make this interface your primary 
> midi
> > > device.  
> > > 
> > > Open the elektron OS in mid format with WMP.  
> > > 
> > > Follow the elektron directions for updating the OS.
> > > 
> > > If you really want a mono, just get one.  
> > > 
> > > Updating the OS is usually easy with these dsp synths, it's the 
> > least
> > > of your worries.  What you should be worried about is weather you 
> > are
> > > able to lead a normal life with one of these in your hands.
> > > 
> > > Don't worry about basic questions.  That's why this group exists. 
> > > 
> > > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "izfunky" <izfunky@a...> 
> > wrote:
> > > > Just a quick question, in deciding whether to get a beta mono 
> > I've 
> > > > been searching the yahoo site on how to update to OS to make 
> sure 
> > a 
> > > > basic computer person like myself could do it.  I have found 
> > > > reference that this can be done with the windows media player, 
> > which 
> > > > would be great since I don't do any sequencing on computer and 
> am 
> > not 
> > > > familiar with it.  Any suggestions on settings or the path 
> taken 
> > to 
> > > > enable me to do this would be appreciated.  Sorry if this is a 
> > basic 
> > > > question, I really want to get a mono!!!  :)
> > > > 
> > > > -Scott

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