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Effective from 18 Dec 2023

Overview

We’ve finally released Firmware v3.12.1 for the MC3, MC6MKII, MC6 PRO and MC8!

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For all the models, we’re excited to make your MIDI Controller even more capable with the new features and enhancements added.

Editor Notes

The live editor has also been updated to support the v3.12 firmware. Using an outdated firmware with the latest editor will not work.

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Tip

If your User Library / Editor settings are not yet backed up, you can still use the demo mode in the Live Editor to download your data and load them into the respective editors.

Firmware and Release Notes

Note

Please read thorough the RELEASE NOTES for the firmware before updating

You can find the release notes and firmware file of each model here.

MC6 PRO

https://github.com/Morningstar-Engineering/MC6-PRO-MIDI-Controller/releases/tag/v3.12

MC3

https://github.com/Morningstar-Engineering/MC3-MIDI-Controller/releases/tag/v3.12

MC6 MKII

https://github.com/Morningstar-Engineering/MC6-MKII-MIDI-Controller/releases/tag/v3.12

MC8

https://github.com/Morningstar-Engineering/MC8-MIDI-Controller/releases/tag/v3.12

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In case you encounter any issues with the update, please read Firmware Upload Failure and My device is "Bricked"

Notable New Features

The full list can be found in the release notes but we’ll touch on some exciting new features here.

Bank Jump for TRS Aux Switch

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You can now assign a Bank Jump function to an aux switch connected to the Omniport

Resistor Ladder Aux Switch

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The omniport now supports a resistor-ladder style aux switch, which allows you to connect up to 8 or 16 switches (depending on model) to Omniport 1.

Calibrating your Resistor Ladder Aux Switch

Send MIDI messages only to specific MIDI ports based on MIDI channel

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You can now filter out MIDI messages sent to specific MIDI OUT ports based on the MIDI channel.

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This applies to MIDI clock as well: How to limit MIDI Clock to specific ports

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Line-6 (rheostat / TS) style expression pedals now compatible!

Since we launched, we’ve only support the common TRS type expression pedal. We’re excited to add support for TS-styled expression pedals. The calibration menu has also been updated so be sure to check this out: Setting up your Expression Pedal

What’s next?

Since releasing our first MIDI controller in 2016, software development has continued where hardware limitations permits, and we are committed to bringing you exciting new features in the years ahead. We’re currently looking into cloud integration for the editor to better enhance the editing workflow.

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