Are there any "safe" MIDI tests I can do before I flash my TD8?

[jweaver]

I have a "cheap and cheerful" Ebay special MIDI cable on the way.. But I have been told to be careful with it!!

As I understand it, even if its a bit flakey, I can't do any harm uploading/downloading libraries as I can always resort to a 'factory reset' if things go wrong.

BUT.. I need to flash my TD-8 firmware to 1.10 and I need the MIDI interface to be stable before I do this.

Is there anything I can do to 'prove' the stability of the software/PC/MIDI interface?

Jon

[M_C_M]

What software do you have, you could try recording some midi into your computer then send it back to your module...

[jweaver]

What software do you have, you could try recording some midi into your computer then send it back to your module...

Got nothing yet.. Not even my cable.. But when I get it, I will be buying VDrumLib and will also try out some of the 'freeware' MIDI tools for recording.

I just need to build my confidence that the interface is working, before I flash..

However, its just been suggested that I use the MIDI connector on my main PC.. This is a good idea.. I just have to make up the cable myself. I have the parts.. I just need to find a diagram!

Jon

[jweaver]

After reading this, I think I might not bother:

http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/forum/t...TOPIC_ID=57336


I have spoken to Roland today and they advised that the changes in 1.10 is insignificant compared to the risk of it going wrong.. And if it does, it will cost a fortune to fix...

Even though I want the latest version, faced with the apparant risks, I might not bother!

Jon