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THROUGH WI-FI or ETHERNET CABLE
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION ( Note: Version 2.4 is not yet available via WiFi or Ethernet )
If you have a Merish 5 BASE, go to this page.
1.Check for a new version
You must first connect Merish5 PLUS to the Internet (via WiFi stick or cable), then enter OPTIONS and tap on UTILITY. If a yellow update symbol appears in the "Software Update" button, it means that a new version is available.
2.Update the software
On the UTILITIES page of OPTIONS click on "Software Update." Merish5 PLUS will automatically download and install the new version. Follow the directions on the display until the update is complete.
VIA USB STICK
N.B. Make sure you don't have any other files named "m5SysSw.upd" in your pc's Download folder.
1.Check the current version of Software mounted on Merish5 PLUS
To check the version number currently installed on the machine simply enter OPTIONS and tap on SYSTEM.
2.Download software version 2.4
- The updated version of the Merish5 PLUS firmware can be downloaded as an .upd file from this link.
- Once you have downloaded the UPD file, copy it inside a USB stick.
- Remove the USB stick from your PC.
3.Update the software on Merish5 PLUS
- Insert the USB stick into one of the USB ports on Merish5 PLUS.
- Wait for Merish to recognize it (let the USB button be visible in the BRANCH window).
- Tap on OPTIONS and tap on UTILITY, under the SOFTWARE UPDATE heading tap on the UPDATE button.
- Merish5 recognizes the presence of the new firmware and begins the update process which may take a few minutes.
- Follow the prompts when the update is complete.
(NOTE: at the end of the copying process, Merish may present the "Restart" button: if so, tap on restart, disconnect the usb stick, and when the logo appears on the display, turn the machine off and on again)
- Wait for Merish5 PLUS to start and once the startup is finished, check the software version as mentioned in step 1, in case the update has not happened repeat the procedure.
Release date July 15, 2024
Fixed bugs on text edit handling
Ability to use initial blank of audio files (DJ function)
Fixed conversion of some chord types during transpose
Improved USB HotSpot handling and fixed minor communication problems with the prompter app.
Fixed some minor bugs on MTA handling
Release date January 23, 2023
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Ability to select precount for MTA files also on Main/Aux, in addition to from the Click output
Fixed bugs on MTA
Fixed nomenclature issues on internal sound map
Release Date 22 Sep 2022
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Enabled wifi hotspot ( only for those who purchased Xynthia 2 ).
Fixed latency issues in Master Keyboard during START/STOP of bases
Enhanced corrupt song handling system during database creation
Fixed bugs related to saving MTA files
Fixed bugs related to the display of MIDI and MP3 backing tracks on the TV
Fixed bugs entering MTA and MP3 track information
Fixed some bugs on the GUI (search, equalizer, playlist )
Release Date 25 Jul 2022
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Prepares operating system for upgrade to XYNTHIA 2
Fixed some minor bugs on MIDI and MP3
Resolved problem of occasional small digital crackles at stop time
Release date 10 Oct 2021
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Fixed occasional problems with audio volumes and clicks on main outputs
Fixed minor bugs on MIDI, CDG and importing text into MIDI files
Release Date 09 Feb 2021
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Ability to use the Prompter even in a network without an Internet connection
Fixed some minor bugs on MIDI and MP3
Added "Audio Panic" feature
(in case of Audio problems, when Merish has no songs loaded, you can reset the internal sound card by holding down the STOP button for a few seconds. Within a few moments the card is reset )
Release date 26 Oct 2020
Resolved WiFi connection issues with some modems
Resolved issue related to audio noise with MP3s
Ability to play even very low quality MP3s
Resolved minor issues with MP3+CDG and MTA
Resolved issues on routing board
Resolved issue related to effects in harmonizer
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Release Date 22 Jul 2020
Setting the Count-In for MTA from the DJ screen
Solves some problems:
Resolved sudden crash problem (when there is an unstable internet network)
Resolved problem using songnet with expired subscription
Resolved problem Harmonizer mode Keyboard
Resolved problem tonality on MP3 -> MIDI jump
Resolved bug display on TV screen
Resolved bug German letters on Prompter and GrintaLive
Resolved bug in searching with one or two letterE
Added backup restore confirmation message to Merish5Manager
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Release Date 21 May 2020
New reverb on the microphone
Ability to import your own MTAs using the Merish5Manager (download from below)
Extended compatibility with MIDI and MP3 files
Fixed some bugs on the prompter
Fixed bug for compatibility with some USB Master Keyboards
Fixed a bug with the harmonizer in Keyboard mode
Ability to do text coloring even of MIDI files with track 1 already committed
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Release Date Dec 9, 2019
Enabled the "Audio Pro" and "Prompter" plug-ins, also active with AllSong subscription
Chords in Italian format on pitch and ability to import chords from GMX format files
Fixed some bugs on text editing and chords
Fixed some problems with public WiFi networks
Fixed bug on MIDI OUT and click MIDI problem
Fixed some bugs on GrintaLive
Added confirmation message delete quick list
Added pedal connected notification when effects screen opens
The following update modes are also enabled with this release:
VIA LIVE MANAGER
1.Download the software
N.B.: If you have Live Manager installed you can skip to step 2.
- The updated version of Live Manager can be downloaded HERE for windows and HERE for Mac.
- Install the software and wait for the installation to finish.
2.Start transfer mode
- Turn on Merish5.
- Connect Merish5 to WiFi or LAN network on the OPTIONS - NETWORK page and wait for Merish to recognize the connection and indicate Connected in the notification area.
- Return to the main screen by exiting OPTIONS.
- On the main screen without any song loaded you can see 3 buttons in the Karaoke lyrics section.
- Tap the leftmost TRAFER button.
3.Steps on the Live Manager
- Make sure your PC is connected to the same LAN as Merish5
- Open the Live Manager software on PC/Mac.
- Wait for Live Manager to recognize Merish and the screen with the list of files on PC (Left) and on Merish (Right) will open
- Click the Options button (Gear icon) at the top corner of the application.
- A page with 4 buttons will be presented, click the middle button that says " SYSTEM UPDATE your Merish", a loading window will be presented, wait until it completes.
- When finished close Live Manager, return to Merish5 and exit data transfer.
4.On Merish5
- Go to the OPTIONS - UTILITIES page and under Software Update. tap UPDATE.
1.Connection to the network
- Turn on Merish5.
- Connect Merish5 to the WiFi or LAN network on the OPTIONS - NETWORK page and wait for Merish to recognize the connection and indicate Connected in the notification area.
2.Software Update
- Remaining on the OPTIONS page.
- Tap the UTILITY tab.
- Under Software Update tap UPDATE.
- Merish5 will check for new updates online and if present will present a window where it asks for confirmation to upgrade.
- Tap Yes and wait for the update installation to complete.
- Once complete turn off and on the machine.
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