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Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: HAWK-800 - ** new firmware available **

From: Michael Hawkins <korgpolyex800@...>
Date: 2010-04-01

OK, I uploaded more files into the zip file including the binary image for the boot rom.

It's boot.bin. That is what you need to burn a new boot EPROM.

For those who have flash boot ROM's (28C64), you can do the boot upgrade using boot.syx. I will write up the procedure soon. In the meantime, if anyone wants to do the boot upgrade, contact me first.

Mike

From: Michael Hawkins <korgpolyex800@...>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 10:59:46 AM
Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: HAWK-800 - ∗∗ new firmware available ∗∗

 

If you can program another EPROM, I would recommend it.

The new boot rom has a nice boot up routine that shows "HA-800" on the screen. But if you hold down the "bank hold" button, it displays the POST checks as it goes through them.

It's pwetty! lol

Mike

From: narfman96 <narfman96@yahoo. com>
To: korgpolyex@yahoogro ups.com
Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 10:19:31 AM
Subject: [korgpolyex] Re: HAWK-800 - ∗∗ new firmware available ∗∗

 

Mike,

Thanks so much for getting this update out so quickly!!! I can't wait to update my Atomahawk when I get home.

I think I've been in a time warp lately with so much going on...
I noticed that there is a V1.6 boot ROM in this release. I take it this means I should make another 27C64 eprom with this binary. Are there any new features in V1.6 other than the boot diags?

Sorry if this was discussed before and I missed it, Fran

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogro ups.com, "korgpolyex800" <korgpolyex800@ ...> wrote:
>
> Hello HAWK-800 customers,
>
> A new firmware update (version 2.4.6) has been released and is now available for you.
>
> This firmware upgrade puts the finishing touches on the new sequencer functions.
>
> It also improves the note ON event response time of the HAWK-800 by reducing the lag from about 50mS per note to about 12mS per note as compared to the original Poly-800. At 12mS, it is not very easy to detect any lag at all (and many of you didn't detect the 50mS lag either). The most benefit is probably going to be those who play chords on the HAWK-800 keyboard. The lag per note drops even further to about 8mS as chords are being played.
>
> You can download the ZIP file that contains the new code along with the new documentation from here:
>
> http://patrioticduo.tripod.com/hawk800/Version-2.4.6.zip
>
> Let me know if you find any bugs or problems. As always, feel free to ask questions and make suggestions.
>
> Mike.
>