We've come a long way since we first launched Orchid loaded with firmware version 3.54. To view and download our latest firmware including new features, improvements and bug fixes, visit our official firmware page here.
Each version can be selected to display features and improvements unique to the respective firmware. Listed below is our changelog for Version 4.0:
Brand New Features
- Record audio over USB-C
- External MIDI clock support via USB-C
- Left-hand drum mode with dedicated UI
- Tempo of free-length Loops automatically determined
- Additional MIDI out channel in Options menu for sending Drum notes
New Fixes and Improvements
- Pops and crackles from dial turns and chord button presses eliminated
- Performance fixes for Advanced and Free playstyles when key pressed before chord button
- FX parameter sweeps are smoother and don’t have step or zipper noise
- More robust behavior when large number of voices are triggered rapidly (i.e., in Harp mode)
- More robust MIDI note on/off messaging for complex performances
- Improved integrity of quantization and note recording in Loop mode
- Faster firmware updates for post-4.0 releases
- Failed firmware updates recoverable, no longer stuck on QR code screen
Additional Updates
- New UI with Chunky Roll typeface
- Press of Volume dial cycles between Main, Bass, Beats, and USB volumes
- Long-press of Volume dial opens volume menu
- Long-press of Options dial shows battery level Press
- Bass Voicing + Bass to open bass mode menu
- More variation between different Slop values
- Single transport shared by looper, metronome, drums, and external MIDI clock
- Persistent Loop screen during loop playback, persistent lit LED when loop is active
- Save Loop shortcut removed from menu when every slot is full to prevent accidental overwrite
- MIDI clock source configurable in Options menu
- Metronome sub-menu when long-pressing BPM dial
- EXT label displayed on-screen for beats and metronome when external MIDI clock source is active
- No faint audio from speakers when Audio Output is “Headphones”
- Long Sound names horizontally scroll in menu
- Sound name displays underneath large number when turning Sound dial
- Auto power off disabled when beat or metronome playing
- Transpose resets upon boot-up
- Improved enharmonic spelling in chords
- New animations for boot-up, pinning FX, and pinning Performance
- Visual artefacts reduced