Plinky firmware
Latest STABLE firmware
The latest stable firmware version is 0.A6 released on 2024-08-02.
"Set the MIDI I/O channels from the unprinted pad in the bottom row. Shift up + unprinted pad = MIDI input, Shift down + unprinted pad = MIDI output channel. Stored with each preset."
Download STABLE firmwareLatest BETA firmware
The latest beta firmware version is 0.A6 released on 2024-08-02.
"Set the MIDI I/O channels from the unprinted pad in the bottom row. Shift up + unprinted pad = MIDI input, Shift down + unprinted pad = MIDI output channel. Stored with each preset."
Download BETA firmwareFirmware install instructions
Installing the firmware takes only a few moments:
- Unplug all cables from Plinky
- Connect a USB cable to your Plinky
- Do not power from Eurorack at the same time, and use only one USB port
- Hold down the encoder (rightmost knob), and plug the USB cable into your computer
Plinky will show up as a drive and you should see the "tunnel of lights" effect on Plinky's LEDs.
- Drag and drop CURRENT.uf2 to the drive. Make sure the file is called CURRENT.uf2 - do not rename.
- While flashing, the LEDs will flicker. This is normal.
- To finish, just click the encoder again. Plinky will boot up and you should see the correct version number.
No tunnel of lights on Plinky?
- Double check that all 5 Encoder pins are soldered. The side with 2 pins is the switch for the "click".
USB drive not showing up?
- Make sure your cable can transmit data. Try another cable.
- Mac M1 / M2 users on MacOS 14 follow these steps
- Linux users follow these steps
History
0.A5 (2024-08-01)
Fixes scaling issue with the Encoder when adjusting headphone volume.
0.A4 (2024-07-05)
Reverts loop recording from 0.A2. Keeps USB fix.
0.A3 (2024-07-04)
Fixes compatibility for some USB MIDI hosts, like Tubbtec Brainstep.
0.A2 (2024-04-01)
This version lets you record a loop to the sequencer, and play over it.
0.A1 (2024-03-15)
Fixes midi clock via hard midi (via expander or TRS input on V3)
0.A (2023-01-06)
USB MIDI fixes
0.9z (2021-06-26)
fix for clicks in the shimmer reverb
0.9y (2021-06-17)
fixed wavetable import. update the wavetable by copying a WAVETAB.UF2 over to plinky!
0.9x (2021-06-02)
added 'diminished' scale
0.9w (2021-06-01)
found the bug that trashes the last sample slice position! also now display sample amplitudes on the pad LEDs during tape playback. also re-enable expander midi out after bug hunting. add a new saw LFO shape.
0.9s (2021-05-27)
FIXES BAD BUG IN 09r. increases octave number by 1 and makes it so long-press encoder to reset mod doesnt also reset the parameter value
0.9r (2021-05-23)
HAS A BUG WITH NOTE DISPLAY - increases octave number by 1 and makes it so long-press encoder to reset mod doesnt also reset the parameter value
0.9p (2021-05-14)
hidden feature: if you hold down encoder for 5 seconds or so it says 'REBOOT?' and if you keep holdin it says'REBOOT!' and when you release, it reboots. if you quickly re-click, it will go into flash mode
0.9m (2021-05-07)
This moves the accelerometer sensitivity on the 'settings' button, and instead on the 'lower' shift of volume (bottom right) you get stereo width. 50% = normal stereo, 0% = all mid, no side; 100% = all side, no mid. Also supports name and category for presets (editable via web soon!)