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June 5, 2009 at 4:16 pm #106257achaputModerator
PitchFactor 2.3.0[2] Public Beta
Eventide is happy to make its PitchFactor 2.3.0[2] software available
as a Public Beta.This Public Beta is open to all registered owners of PitchFactor Stompboxes.
How to
ParticipateParticipation requires the following steps:
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Register
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Download
and Install the Eventide Update Utility from the PitchFactor
Support Page.You will not be able to download this utility until you have sucessfully
logged in toEventide.com and registered your PitchFactor.
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Connect
your PitchFactor Pedal to your computer using a standard USB Cable (notethat this cable is not provided by Eventide, but can be purchased at
most computer andelectronics stores.)
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Launch
the Eventide Update Utility Application. Please be patient, as it can
sometimestake up to 1 minute to recognize the PitchFactor Pedal
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Select
the System Version 2.3.0[2] Beta from the Available Updates list and
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When
prompted for a username and password, enter your Eventide.com username
andpassword.
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Review
the Release Notes and License Agreement displayed by the Eventide UpdateUtility.
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Wait
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Report
any bugs, issues, or feedback to pf_beta@eventide.com.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Verify
that you have properly registered your PitchFactor pedal, and that your
usernameand password are correct. This can easily be done by viewing the My
Products page. Inorder for the update to suceed, the Serial Number on your PitchFactor
pedal mustappear on this list, and you must supply the same username and password
used toaccess the My
Products page when prompted by the Eventide Update Utility -
If the
update is started but does not complete sucessfully, the pedal will
be left unable tostartup and function properly. If the pedal does not properly start
up, the EventideUpdate Utility will not be able to communicate with it. In this case,
it will be necessary toforce the pedal into Update Mode by holding down the center switch while
applyingpower. Once the word "UPDATE" appears on the display, restart
the Eventide UpdateUtility and attempt the update again.
PitchFactor Beta
Release NotesThank you for trying out PitchFactor 2.3.0[2] Beta. Since this is Beta software,
it has not received the level of testing required for a full release. While
it has been well tested by Eventide staff, there is a small possibility that
it has problems our testing has not revealed. We recommend that you only install
this software when you have time to fully evaluate it, and never just before
a tour or gig.Please report any bugs you find to PF_Beta@eventide.com
We recommend that you back up your existing presets before updating to a new
software version.Some changes have been made to the Scale control in Diantonic and Harmodulator
which may change the sound of User-Created Presets. You may want to adjust
the Scale control of your Diantonic and Harmodulator Presets after updating.It is also important to note that it is possible to revert to the original
version anytime, if desired.New Scales in Diatonic
and QuadravoxNew scales have been added
to the Diatonic and Quadravox effects. Using the Speed/Scale knob, you can
now select from the following:[MAJ] – Major
[min] – Minor
[DOR] – Dorian
[PHRG] – Phrygian
[LYD] – Lydian
[MLYD] – Mixolydian
[LOC] – Locrian
[Hmin] – Harmonic Minor
[Mmin] – Melodic Minor
[Wton] – Whole Tone
[ENIG] – Enigmatic
[NPLT] – Neopolitan
[HUNG] – Hungarian
Expression Pedal
There are improvements
to the way that expression pedal programming works.Expression Pedal Programming
Activation:Expression Pedal programming is now activated only when the Expression Pedal
is at the heel or toe position.Shorter Timeout:
The Pedal Programming Timeout has been reduced to 2 seconds. This means
that when you move the Expression Pedal to heel or toe position, PitchFactor
will allow Expression Pedal programming for 2 seconds and then change to
normal operation.Bank Select Up/Down with Encoder
In Bank Mode, the Encoder
can now be used to select banks in either direction if turned within 2 seconds
of pressing a bank change footswitch.System Menu Updates
[TUNER] – Tuner
[CALIBRT] – The Calibration
Range of the Tuner has been extended. It is now 420Hz-460Hz. Default is
440Hz.[UTILITY] – Utility Functions
[PDLOCK] – "Lock"
Expression Pedal settingsWhen PDLOCK is set to ON, Expression Pedal programming is disabled and all
Expression Pedal settings are locked. Default is OFF (unlocked).Miscellaneous Fixes
-PitchFlex can now be
controlled via MIDI CC.-An issue has been fixed
where tapping delays in non-tempo mode displayed greater delay values than
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June 5, 2009 at 11:25 pm #118695badmelonfarmerParticipant
cool! look forward to trying it.
thanks for all the hard work guys
Cheers
BMF
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June 7, 2009 at 7:01 pm #118698cavemanParticipant
I just loaded the update.. some things which may save people some time…
In my case, I could not get the pitchfactor to be recognized no matter how many times I rebooted it, the computer, or erased the preferences files, or reinstalled the updater . I then saw in the 'list of devices' menu on the Eventide Update Utility some other digidesign hardware. I turned that hardware off, and blammo, the pitchfactor was detected immediately.
Also the 2.2.0[5] software from the factory required a force into update mode by powering on with the middle button. I think most people have 2.2.1[1].
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June 12, 2009 at 2:09 am #118724madeskiParticipant
some clarification on the new scales.
is the neopolitan major or minor, as in the 5th mode of the harmonic minor?
is the hungarian a harmonic minor with a #4, or a different hungarian? there are a few different ones.
thanks
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June 26, 2009 at 1:02 pm #118731Jimi RayMember
Update loaded ,no problems, I love the update. thank you.
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June 27, 2009 at 3:59 am #118738ck3Member
madeski:
some clarification on the new scales.
is the neopolitan major or minor, as in the 5th mode of the harmonic minor?
is the hungarian a harmonic minor with a #4, or a different hungarian? there are a few different ones.
thanksI am also curious about this. When I was trying to do some Neopolitan minor noodling (after installing the new beta firmware), it sounded like the Pitchfactor was having a difficult time harmonizing the 4th tone of the scale.
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July 11, 2009 at 7:54 pm #129904teddybutterParticipant
the new scales are excellent ! Thank you very much !!!!!!
I knew something like that would happen…. you guys are excellent…
please add
diminished (whole half or half whole, makes no difference)
harmonic major (major scale with a flat 6)
tritone (C-C#-E-F#-G-A#)
and user programmable scales with the ability to make out of tune or semi tone adjustments to the scales
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