- Digital modules from Mutable Instruments (and related clones + offshoots) use audio-based data transfer for firmware updates.
Interesting way to give the consumer the ability to change the firmware without having to access the back of the module (there's a way to use a serial JTAG adapter as well).
https://github.com/pichenettes/mutable-dev-environment?tab=r...
- Hey ericlewis - this is cool! Can I ask how you figured it out?!
Doing this for my PO-33 was on my bucket list.
I thought I might have to resort to voltage glitching to get a firmware dump, which is currently beyond my skills.
- This reminded me of when people used to transfer games over the radio: https://www.racunalniski-muzej.si/en/40-years-later-a-game-f...
- > A user you’ve blocked has previously contributed to this repository.
I see that claude’s been in here as well.
- I didn't think I'd see something on the PD squad before I saw it on HN!
- That's amazing. I wonder how accurate is the synth engine?
by kmeisthax
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- > The PO-32 is not receiving finished drum audio when you transfer a sound or a pattern. It receives structured data:
Wait, isn't this what MIDI is for?
by PunchyHamster
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- Looking at this I can only think one thing: "Just put USB-C in, the connector is ten cents and it's far more convenient than hipster shit like this, you pretentious fucks"
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