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THROUGH WI-FI or ETHERNET CABLE ( Note: Version 2.4 is not yet available via WiFi or Ethernet )
If you have a Merish5 PLUS go to this page.
1.Check for a new version
It is necessary to first connect Merish5 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 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
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 Merish5 BASE 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
- Insert the USB stick into one of Merish5's USB ports.
- Wait for Merish to recognize it (let the USB button be visible in the BRANCH window).
- Tap on OPTIONS and tap on UTILITY, under SOFTWARE UPDATE 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, disconnect the usb stick, tap on restart, and when the logo appears on the display, turn the machine off and on again)
- Wait for Merish5 to start and once the startup is finished, check the software version as mentioned in step 1, if 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 dateJanuary 23, 2023
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Ability to select precount for MTA files on Main/Aux as well as from Click output (X2 only)
Fixed bugs on MTA (X2 only)
Fixed nomenclature issues on internal sound map
Release Date 22 Sep 2022
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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 the STOP button for a few seconds. Within a few moments the card is reset )
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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 Jul 22, 2020
Setting the Count-In for MTA from the DJ screen
Solves some issues:
- Fixed sudden crash problem (when there is an unstable internet network)
- Fixed problem using songnet with expired subscription
- Fixed problem Harmonizer mode Keyboard
- Fixed problem tonality on MP3 -> MIDI jump
- Fixed bug display on TV screen
- Fixed bug German letters on Prompter and GrintaLive
- Fixed bug in searching with one or two letters
Added backup restore confirmation message to Merish5Manager
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Release Date 21 May 2020
New reverb on microphone
Extended compatibility with MIDI and MP3 files
Fixed some bugs on prompter
Fixed bug for compatibility with some USB Master Keyboard
Fixed bug with 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
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Release date 4 Oct 2019
Added show/hide songs sung button on Grinta Live Plugin
Added ability to sync a single folder as repertoire to Grinta Live
Added ability to show/hide repertoire songservice.it on the Grinta Live plugin
Fixed some bugs in the Grinta Live plugin
Improved editing of karaoke lyrics
Improved operation of special-sound
Improved editing of markers
Improved handling of connection problems
Fixed problems when editing mf3 and mf4 files
Added ability to edit author in info screen
Fixed some minor bugs
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Release Date 23 Jul 2019
Added plug-in management for Merish5.
Activated the Grinta Live plug-in.
Fixed some minor bugs
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Release Date 27 Jun 2019
Added and enabled Special Sound mode with ability to display new sounds from page
Added new text scroll mode on both tv and lcd "Scroll 2" and improved text display on external TV in 2 block mode.
Ability to also have melody and/or MIDI base on CLICK output.
Added play/stop function for pedal.
Added "Show Folder" button on song info screen. Allows to go directly to the song folder.
Added ability to start from marker
Ability to start from selected marker or position for midi and mp3
Improved interface of Harmonizer and melody tracker page with transpose management.
Improved quality of DELAY effect on MIC1 and MIC2.
Expanded recognition compatibility of USB removable thumb drives and hard drives.
HDMI : improved compatibility with TVs ( added 640x480p resolution ).
Managed 100% HD full fill situation.
Added the ability to transpose the Master Keyboard.
Fixed minor bugs on chords and saving text and chords to MP3.
Fixed problem on MIDI CLOCK.
Fixed minor bugs on patches and Master Keyboard management.
Fixed some bugs on user interface.
Restored the operation of some files of Mf4 format files.
Fixed display of song pitch on TV
Merish5Manager
Merish5Manager, Introduced ability to edit file info and introduced FastEdit page to enter song info. Added ability to enter author
Release Date 27 Mar 2019
Expanded supported video formats: MP4 , MOV and MKV. Unsupported video formats are reported when playing the song.
Improved compatibility with MP3 files and on the text handling of this format.
Added the ability to increase/decrease and save to the file, in EDIT, the overall volume of a MIDI file.
Improved WiFi connection handling.
Fixed freezing problem that could occur occasionally when starting Merish5.
Fixed problems on the "Melody Tracker " and some minor audio bugs on equalizers and Master Keyboard.
Fixed problems on the "Loop" function of the Marker window.
Fixed some problems on the "Borderò" function.
Release Date 21 Feb 2019
Improved minor issues on wifi and ability to clear current network settings.
Improved graphics in "edit MIDI song".
Improved display for chords over text.
You can also have MP3+CDG and VIDEO in Full Screen on the display.
Improved compatibility with MIDI, MP3 and MP3 + CDG files.
Mute the two microphones by holding down the SMOOTH button for 4sec. Press the button again to reactivate them.
Improved presence of Voice EFXs on the MIC.
Improved search for songs with special characters and solved selection problems on large folders.
Improved interface at Merish5 boot and speeded up in the case of large archives.
Added safe USB stick and HD eject button.
Solved problem of displaying chords on TV with pitch change
Release Date Jan 25, 2019
Notification of the presence of a new software release on the main page.
Expanded compatibility with MP3, MP3-CDG and MIDI files.
Added new possibilities to the search function:
- Ability to lock uppercase letters by tapping the uppercase key 2 times.
- Quick search with the F7 function key on a PC keyboard connected to the USB port.
- Search on the folder being explored if you hold down the search key for a few seconds.
Fixed an issue on file handling.
Fixed other minor bugs.
Release Date 17 Jan 2019 Improved and enhanced communication with the network, both with the Wifi pen and through the Ethernet cable. Added the ability to read MP3 text in Standard format and improved the process of importing CDG files. Improved microphone management, especially when it comes to storing presets. Enhanced compatibility on MIDI files. The Melody Mute LED flashes when Semi-Mute is selected. In recording, when "Start On Rec" is used, recording starts and ends with the song. Fixed some problems involving:
"GO-TO" with MIDI file
The updating procedure
The following update modes are also enabled with this release:
1.Download the software
N.B.: If you have Merish5 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 Merish5 Manager software on PC/Mac.
- Wait for the Live Manager to recognize the 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 the data transfer.
4.On Merish5
- Go to the OPTIONS - UTILITIES page and under Software Update. tap UPDATE.
1.Connecting 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 the Software Update. tap UPDATE.
- Merish5 will check for new updates online and if present will present a window where it asks for confirmation to perform the update.
- Tap Yes and wait for the update installation to complete.
- Once completed turn the machine off and on again.
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