First, make sure to connect your unit directly to the computer via USB without using any kind of USB HUB, Extension, Adapter or Dock.
If your computer only has USB-C ports, please make sure that you are using a good quality cable to connect your unit to avoid connection issues:
- USB-B to USB-C
- microUSB to USB-C
- miniUSB to USB-C
From there, please follow the procedures described below.
To update the firmware for all Lab range controllers (MicroLab, MiniLab, KeyLab Essential, KeyLab), simply download the MIDI Control Center (MCC). It will automatically scan your product, and prompt you to update to the latest version.
For more detailed information, you can either refer to the video, or the written steps below:
Here are the steps:
- A) Connect your MIDI Controller.
- B) Download and install the MIDI Control Center (MCC).
- C) Open the MCC, and follow the procedure indicated in the software to complete your firmware update. (If you connect your controller after opening the MCC, you will have to select your device in the dropdown menu.)
- D) Once the firmware update is finished in the MCC, your MIDI controller should be up-to-date.
This process works for all Lab range controllers, and all versions of: MicroLab, MiniLab, KeyLab Essential, KeyLab.
We have a dedicated FAQ article for the update of the MicroFreak to Firmware V5. Please read it carefully before proceeding with the update.
Here is how to update your device's firmware:
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A) Download the latest firmware version from Downloads & Manuals.
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B) Open the Midi Control Center (MCC) and click on the Firmware Revision button.
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C) Click on “ Upgrade ".
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D) Select the firmware file and click on " Open".
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E) Click on " OK " to start the upgrade process.
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The firmware update should now run smoothly.
If it doesn't, force the unit to start in Bootloader mode.
Here is how to put your device in Bootloader mode:
| Brute Range | Procedure |
|---|---|
| DrumBrute & DrumBrute Impact | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| MicroBrute & MiniBrute | Hold both Octave buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| MiniBrute 2 & 2S | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| Freak Range | Procedure |
|---|---|
| MicroFreak | Hold "SHIFT" + "Arp" + "Oct" while powering ON the unit. |
| MiniFreak | Hold "SHIFT" + "Oct -" while powering ON the unit. |
| Lab Range | Procedure |
|---|---|
| KeyLab MKI & MKII | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| MicroLab | Hold "SHIFT" + "HOLD" buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| MiniLab MKII | Hold "SHIFT" + "Pad 1-8/9-16" buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| MiniLab 3 | Hold "SHIFT" + "Hold" buttons at the same time while powering ON the unit. |
| KeyLab Essential | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| KeyLab Essential mk3 | Hold contextual buttons "3" & "4" below the display while powering ON the unit. |
| Step Range | Procedure |
|---|---|
| BeatStep | Hold Stop/Play-Pause buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| BeatStep Pro | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| KeyStep/KeyStep 37 | Hold Play/Stop/Record buttons while powering ON the unit. |
| KeyStep Pro | Turn the KeyStep Pro OFF. Plug a cable from the clock input to the reset out. Power ON the unit. Remove one of the two ends of the cable. Note that once the KeyStep has entered the bootloader mode, all LEDS should be OFF as well as the screen. |
You can now go back to the procedure described above to update your device's firmware.