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STRIKE Module Firmware /Editor Updates
Chaser:
STRIKE Module Firmware 1.1 (Release Date: April 25th, 2017)
(5MB)
v1.1 DOWNLOAD
Changes Since Firmware Version 1.00
Improved overall drum and cymbal trigger performance.
Improved hi-hat pedal performance, including greater dynamic range for ?chick?
sound and a more forgiving Triggers > Pedal adjustment process.
Minor bug fixes.
IMPORTANT: New Triggers menu settings will be loaded to accommodate the firmware
improvements. However any saved Kits, Instruments, or Samples/Loops on your SD card
will not be affected.
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STRIKE Module Firmware 1.2 (Release Date: July 10th, 2017)
(800MB)
v1.2 DOWNLOAD
Changes Since Firmware Version 1.1
Important: This update is required in order to use the Strike Editor software.
USB mass-storage capability: Communicate with the
Strike Editor software and edit your Strike module?s SD
card contents directly from your computer.
Sample Mode: Added Internal and Internal+Aux
input recording modes. Sample yourself playing solo
or playing along with music from your Aux input.
Loop Mode: Each of the two layers on each trigger
can be set to loop its playback. One strike starts the
loop, and one more stops it. You can turn this on or off
for each layer independently in the Voice menus. If you
want the loop to play indefinitely, set its Decay to 99.
Layer Velocity Limit High/Low: In the Voice menus,
configure a layer to play in certain velocity ranges only.
For example, set a trigger to loop or an ensemble ?hit?
sound from Layer B only after high-velocity strikes.
Metronome Output Routing: Route the metronome
to the Main Out, the Hdph Out, or both. Set this
Output setting in the Utility > Metro menu.
Adjustable Splash Performance: Adjust the
consistency of the ?splash? sound to compensate for
your hi-hat pedal design. Set this in the Triggers >
Pedal menu. The default is 70, which accommodates
most hi-hat pedal setups. Lower numbers generally
provide easier or more frequent splashes. If you are
generating too many splashes, increase this value.
Factory Reset: Hold the Stop and Enter buttons while powering on the Strike module to
reset to the default Triggers and Utility menu settings.
General trigger performance enhancements. Improved dynamic range for a more realistic
acoustic kit experience, allowing lighter and more articulate playing when desired.
If you prefer a less dynamic feel (i.e., an easier way to get a louder sound), go to the
Utility > Trigger menu and set the Trig Sensitivity to High. Alternatively?or
additionally?adjust the Sensitivity parameter for each trigger (in Trigger Mode).
If an instrument in a specific kit isn?t responding with the desired ?feel,? adjust its
Velocity > Level parameter (in the Velocity tab in Voice Mode). Lowering this value
reduces its dynamic range, resulting in a ?hotter,? more compressed sound, which
can suit some types of instruments or playing styles.
Finally, remember that you can use the sensitivity knobs on the sides of each of your
Strike toms and snare drum. This is a subtler but easier adjustment that makes the drum
more or less sensitive while also effectively ?resizing? the ?strike zone? on the mesh head.
Added Utility Kit folder, containing an empty user kit (for creating new kits from scratch).
Minor bug fixes.
Minor user interface updates to improve navigation.
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STRIKE Module Firmware 1.3 (Release Date: November 20, 2017)
(700MB)
New samples,instruments and kits (Power Station New England)
Automatic HiHat calibration,expanded effects section ,compressor and eq..midi program change
v1.3 DOWNLOAD
Changelog:
Power Station New England Kit Expansion: Added two new preset kits.
Improved Playability: Extensive improvement of trigger response and realism.
Automatic Hi-Hat Calibration: Firmware now automatically adjusts to the hi-hat pedal and hardware performance. If you adjusted the position of your top hi-hat cymbal or your hi-hat pedal hardware, enter Trigger Mode (press Edit > Triggers), set Trig to HiHat Bow or HiHat Edge, and then press F1/F2/Pedal. In the screen that appears, press F1/F2/HiHat Reset to initialize the calibration.
We also added three new parameters to Trigger Mode, though you should not have to adjust them for most hi-hat hardware:
Chick: Raises or lowers the point at which your pedal will trigger the "chick/stomp" sound.
If you play with the top cymbal really high above the bottom one, or if you hi-hat pedal has high-tension springs, increasing this setting may help you get a more consistent chick/stomp sound.
Tightness: You should not have to adjust this much, but if you tend to play with very little distance between the hi-hat cymbals when opening and closing them, lowering this setting may help capture the finer details of your playing. If this setting is too low, you may trigger unintentional "chick/stomp" sounds while striking the top cymbal.
Sensitivity: Lowering this setting can help increase the dynamic range of the "chick/stomp" sound (though setting it too low can cause inconsistent chick volumes).
Splash: This setting determines how easy or hard it is to create a hi-hat "splash" sound. Higher values make it more difficult to "splash", though you may prefer that depending on your "footwork".
Curve: If you prefer to hear more closed or semi-open sounds, choose one of the logarithmic curves (Log 1-4). If you prefer a more open sound, choose an exponential curve (Exp. 1-4). Select Linear for an even balance between these.
Compressor, EQ, and FX2 processor: Kit FX Mode now includes a built-in compressor and equalizer, great for adding those final touches to your sound. We also added an FX2 processor (the previous FX tab is now FX1).
Updated Effect Routing: Onboard effects are now pre-fader so adjusting your Strike module's sliders will adjust any associated effects too, such as reverb or delay tails.
Program Change Receive: Send MIDI program change messages to your Strike module's MIDI input or USB port.
The numbers of program change messages correspond to the kits listed in the current folder. Alternatively, send MIDI CC #118 to increment by one kit or MIDI CC #119 to decrement by one kit.
Minor bug fixes.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zRzAguSO7zc
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Strike Performance Drum Module - Firmware and Content Update v1.4 (Release Date: July 11, 2018)
(800MB)
V1.4 DOWNLOAD MAC
v1.4 DOWNLOAD PC
Changes Since Firmware Version 1.3
Improved Kit Loading Times: Drum kits now load super fast!
Direct Recording to SD Card: The sample recording feature now streams audio
directly to and from your SD card. This means that the time limit for Sample Mode is
now based on how much space is available on your SD card. For any very long audio
recordings, Strike will draw the waveform in real-time.
New Sounds: Free for your playing pleasure are 15 brand new kits comprised of 28
new instruments and over 500 MB of new samples. Enjoy!
Updated User Interface: Beautiful new graphics have been added for the Kit Menu,
and all menus now have easier to see buttons and highlight colors.
Improved Hi-Hat Performance: Further refinements have been made to hi-hat
playability. The calibration Reset function is no longer required; Strike is always
aware of your hi-hat stand?s behavior. We?ve also simplified the hi-hat pedal setup
menu, making it easier to fine tune with a wide variety of hardware and playing
styles.
Minor bug fixes.
NOTE:
In February John Emrich accepted a position with Alesis as Sound Designer and Product Development Specialist.
If you are not familiar with John for the past 20 years he has been involved with Sound Design and Product Development for eDrums and VSTi work for the following companies: Alesis, FXPansion, KAT, Simmons, Yamaha, Zildjian, Sabian, Native Instruments, Platinum Samples, WaveMachine Labs and most recently NFUZD Audio.(created the sample library that is included in the NSPIRE I/O and R&D lead for the completion of the module.)
Here he is demonstrating the New v1.4 update.Note the nearly instantaneous loading of the kits.
Introducing Alesis Strike Series Firmware v1.4
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Strike Performance Drum Module - Firmware and Content Update v1.5 (Release Date: November 26, 2019)
(1.25GB)
v1.5 DOWNLOAD MAC
v1.5 DOWNLOAD PC
Changes Since Firmware Version 1.4
New Kits: The following kits have been added:
001-Big Bird Kit
002-Amp Room
003-Spank
004-Reggae MK2
005-Cajon
v1.4 v1.5
Instruments 1,831 Instruments 1,902 (+71)
Kits 131 Kits 136 (+5)
Samples 16,308 Samples 17,234 (+926)
FIXES FOUND SO FAR
MAIN: Zones now light up when hit
INST:Memory used Bar displays current kit memory used when scrolling through Instruments
To install Firmware Update v1.5, first ensure that your Strike Module is hooked up to a USB port on your computer. Then please follow the instructions below.
For Windows Users:
1.Double-click on the icon for the Alesis Strike Updater .exe file.
2.Follow the instructions on your computer to install the updater application.
3.After the installation is complete, click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard.
4.Locate the icon for the newly installed updater in C: > Program Files (x86) > Alesis > Strike Firmware Updater > Alesis Strike Firmware Updater.exe.
5.Double-click on the updater icon, then follow the instructions on your computer to run the updater.
RESTART MODULE
DO NOT EXIT UPDATER
Click SCAN FOR DEVICE
Click UPDATE SOUNDS...Content will update
For Mac Users:
1.Double-click on the icon for the Alesis Strike Updater .dmg file.
2.When the installer window appears with the Alesis Strike Updater icon, double click this icon.
3.After the next window asks if you would like to open the application, click Open.
4.When the next window appears, click Update.
RESTART MODULE
DO NOT EXIT UPDATER
Click SCAN FOR DEVICE
Click UPDATE SOUNDS...Content will update
NOTE:
Alesis v1.5 Update instructions does not mention that you can also update the content using the STRIKE EDITOR
C: > Program Files (x86) > Alesis > Strike Firmware Updater >Strike Content Update v1.5.
https://alesis.com/products/view2/strike-pro-kit
Also with the release of v1.5 was the STRIKE Pro Special Edition Kit.
Here is the Link for the NEW STRIKE Pro Special Edition Drum Module User Guide v1.0
EDIT:1/30/2019
The STRIKE Module User Guide and Kit/Instruments list have finally been updated to v1.5
EDIT:02/20/2024
Added ALL Firmware Updates ...Updated ALL Firmware Links to Direct Download
Hellfire:
I'm excited about this update. It sounds good from the Alesis video I saw. ;D
I am having a small issue with the update however. It's a two part update and the first part updates just fine. The second update (and yes, I'm doing it exactly as Alesis states) is failing at 36%. :(
I was doing the update on a Mac. I will try my PC later tonight. PC is up stairs and not next to my kit like my Mac. Will report back soon.
Chaser:
--- Quote from: Hellfire on November 20, 2017, 07:39:46 PM ---I'm excited about this update. It sounds good from the Alesis video I saw. ;D
I am having a small issue with the update however. It's a two part update and the first part updates just fine. The second update (and yes, I'm doing it exactly as Alesis states) is failing at 36%. :(
I was doing the update on a Mac. I will try my PC later tonight. PC is up stairs and not next to my kit like my Mac. Will report back soon.
--- End quote ---
The 2nd part of the update (trigger)stalled on me also..(Touch Screen Rig)..I thought I may have incidentally touched something.
I restarted...showed new firmware V1.30..so I just restarted again in update mode and just did the trigger update.The module went through the erasure/update no problem.
Both the Trigger OS and DSP OS display V1.30.
So I am wondering if it's absolutely necessary to do both at once
The 2 new kits aren't numbered like the rest..turn the dial to the left to access them.
Power Station Natural is now the default startup kit
EDIT:
Apparently Alesis is aware of this as now there is a FAQ page and solution is simply "restart" updater
So it's not necessary to do both in one update instance
Also solutions for error messages/update failure/midi device issues for Mac users.
http://www.alesis.com/kb/article/2377
Hellfire:
--- Quote from: Chaser on November 20, 2017, 09:28:11 PM ---EDIT:
Apparently Alesis is aware of this as now there is a FAQ page and solution is simply "restart" updater
So it's not necessary to do both in one update instance
Also solutions for error messages/update failure/midi device issues for Mac users.
http://www.alesis.com/kb/article/2377
--- End quote ---
I was already trying that and it still doesn't work. As a matter of fact the original Alesis video that described how to install the update stated to do just that (restart the updater). So when I stated that I followed Alesis instructions that is what I was referring to. The second part just will not load. No matter if I restart the updater, or if I restart my module and then restart the updater, it just doesn't work. Nothing else is running on my computer, I'm plugged strait into the USB (no hubs). I've trying everything on my Mac to get it to work and it does not.
I will try their newer fix which through the Audio Midi set-up.
Hellfire:
--- Quote from: Chaser on November 20, 2017, 09:28:11 PM ---EDIT:
Also solutions for error messages/update failure/midi device issues for Mac users.
http://www.alesis.com/kb/article/2377
--- End quote ---
^^^This worked^^^
meaning reseting the Audio midi device in the utilities. It's a little more cumbersome than most Mac procedures, but it gets the job done.
Thanks Chaser!
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