B.BEAT

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Firmware 2.0

HOW TO UPDATE THE B.BEAT SOFTWARE

USING B.BEAT MANAGER

 

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION of BBeatManager from these links

 

BBeatManager for MAC

BBeatManager for Windows

 

1. Automatic checking for a new release

Connect your B.Beat to the network using the Ethernet cable, or via WiFi, the same way you would connect it to your computer to transfer backing tracks.  If your PC is connected to the Internet, the system checks whether B.Beat is updated to the latest software release.
If it is not, the software prompts through a pop-up to update the system. The update procedure of B.Beat is automatic. 

 

USING A USB STICK

 

NOTE: Make sure you don’t have any other files called ‘bbeatSysSw.upd’ in your PC’s Download folder.

 

1. Checking the Software Version on the B.Beat
To check the version number currently installed on the device, simply press the Options key and choose INFO.

2. Download the software, version 2.0 
– The latest firmware version of B.Beat can be downloaded as an .upd file from this link.
– Once you have downloaded the UPD file, copy it onto a USB stick.
– Remove the USB stick from your PC.

3. Update the software on B.Beat
– Insert the USB stick into the USB port of B.Beat, possibly switched off.
– Switch on B.Beat and wait for the system to recognise the USB with the update. The display of B.Beat shows the message “Update found”. Press F3 .
– The system analyses the file, after about 15sec you are asked to confirm the update. Check that the version is the one above and press F3 again to confirm your choice.  If not, cancel to interrupt the update.
– The update procedure continues automatically and eventually the B.Beat restarts itself. At the end of the restart, take out the USB stick

NEW FEATURES OF SOFTWARE VERSION 2.0:

Release date 23 Feb 2023

Sheet music management, visible via ‘Prompter’ App (version 2.0 or higher), free download for iPad and Android devices
Support for silence deletion at beginning and end of song (maximum 10 s)
Text import from MP3 files
Support for long audio files (up to 2 hours)
Possibility of separating stereo tracks into two mono tracks
Ability to display playlist/show duration on the device
Fixed some minor bugs on MIDI and text import
Fixed problems in backup when files have names with non-standard characters
Fixed problems with incorrect volume handling in some audio configurations
Fixed problems with media with too high a resolution
Fixed problems with transitions and loops in scenes and other minor bugs

NEW FEATURES OF SOFTWARE VERSION 1.3.1:

Release date 22 October 2022
 

Click generation of stereo MP3 tracks

Added the possibility to use MTA files from song-service.com

Removed the B.Beat logo that was showing up on the display in STOP

Removed network connection problems between B.Beat and B.Beat Manager

Removed other minor bugs