2014: New Pacemaker Device Firmware!
Combined with the launch of Pacemaker for iPad, Pacemakerdevice.org and the Pacemaker Team are pleased to announce a brand new feature-packed update for the original Pacemaker Device.
Changes:
Improvements to scratching.
Scratch is now realistic and differs based on the speed in which you manipulate the touch-pad and drifting has been eliminated too. It’s leaps and bounds better compared to the previous release.
When looping and scratching, your tracks will now stay in sync.
This gives you way more freedom to play around and improvise without risking getting off beat and these features work whilst both decks are playing too.
FX Parameters Changed
Some parameters have changed, but you’ll get the same great effects. Echo now defaults to ¾ time and the wet/dry parameter for this effect is now limited to 50%.
8/16 Beat Loop support.
Create longer loops both manually and by using the “Fixed Loop Lengths Option” in the settings menu.
Track Browser now shows applied filters at the top of the screen
eg. Artist/BPM so you know you’re looking at a smaller selection of your music.
General sync improvements.
Tempo drifting is automatically corrected when sync mode is activated and you should find vast improvements when mixing songs with regular fixed beats.
Cue point adjustments/improvements when loading a song.
Downbeat detection has been improved so songs should be ready to play straight away with better beat detection. No modifications needed.
Legal Notice updated, it is now 2014!
Support link updated and links to us the official place for all things Pacemaker Device!
http://www.pacemakerdevice.org
Download and Installation Instructions:
Windows Users:
Download and install this update now using PMUpdater and be sure to post your comments over in the official forum thread here, to show your support to the team.
Mac Users or Manual Update Instructions:
Mac users will currently need to install the firmware manually by following the steps below. You can also use this method if you have problems using PMUpdater.
Ensure your Pacemaker has at least 20% charge before starting this process.
Download the firmware by clicking here.
Connect your Pacemaker Device to your Mac or PC.
View the Pacemaker drive so you can see the folders on the device (like you would with a memory stick)
Find the .Pacemaker folder (it might be a hidden folder so you might have to enable viewing of hidden folders).
Copy the firmware you downloaded into this folder.
Safely Eject the Pacemaker Device by clicking ‘Eject’ in the Finder Window.
Your Pacemaker should now reboot and install the firmware – this might take several minutes. Do not unplug your device during this process.
Once completed the device may either need to be ejected again from the computer, or it may display a screen as if it has just been turned on and is ready to mix.
You’re done – Let’s Mix.
Be sure to post your comments over in the official forum thread here, to show your support to the team.