O/S (F3)
This page contains information about the module's current operating systems and sound ROM.
1.Press UTILITY to enter the main Utility Menu.
2.Press SYS (F4) to access the Accompaniment settings.
3.Press O/S (F3) to access the operating system information page.
4.This page contains the version numbers of the module's current software:
a.Trig OS: The current version number of the trigger firmware.
b.Sound ROM: The current version number of the sound ROM – the library of sounds read by the module.
Note: Be sure to register your DM10 module at www.alesis.com to be notified if new software becomes available.
c.Sound OS: The current version number of the module's own firmware.
MEM (F4)
This page contains information about the module's available memory and lets you enable or disable write protection.
Note: There are no editable parameters on this page.
1.Press UTILITY to enter the main Utility Menu.
2.Press SYS (F4) to access the Accompaniment settings.
3.Press INIT (F2) or O/S (F3) to change the available F- BUTTON tabs. MEM (F4) will become available.
4.Press MEM (F4) to access the memory page.
5.This page contains two items:
a.Memory: The amount of currently available module memory.
b.WriteProt: Use the VALUE UP / DOWN buttons or VALUE DIAL to enable or disable write protection. When set to "ON" (the default), you can make changes to the Kits, Instruments, Sequences, etc., but will not be able to store them. When set to "OFF," you can store these settings.
UPDATING THE MODULE
To update the module, follow these steps:
1.If you have not done so already, download the updater application from www.alesis.com/dm10prokit (under the "Docs & Downloads" tab.)
2.Connect the module's USB port to your computer with a standard USB cable.
3.Press and hold the module's REC button while turning it on. (Windows users: If you see a message that says Windows was unable to install a driver, ignore it.)
4.Open the DM10 Updater application.
5.Windows users: Select "USB Audio Device" (the DM10 module) from the "MIDI Interface" dropdown menu.
Mac users: The DM10 module will be automatically selected.
Note: Third party sound ROMs are also considered updates and can be loaded to the DM10 module in this fashion.
Note: If you encounter an error message while switching on the module, it is possible the sound ROM cannot be read correctly. In this case, reload the sound ROM file and try again.
6.Drag the appropriate file onto the application, or click "File" then "Open" and select the file. You can upload SysEx (.syx) files – such as sound ROM files or firmware files – in this fashion.
Note: Since the release of this module, we may have released new firmware or sound ROM files. To keep your module current, we recommend checking the "Docs & Downloads" tab of www.alesis.com/dm10prokit for available updates for your DM10 module.
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