AstroLab series firmware update 1.6.0 release

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#1

The firmware update 1.6.0 is now available for all 3 AstroLab models (37 / 61 / 88).

Please note that before updating your AstroLab, you first need to update Analog Lab V to its newest version (at least 5.12.2.6463).

The update instructions are found here
And in case of error, please refer to the “AstroLab Update Fails” section of the Troubleshoot page here

Depending which version you are updating from, the update process itself can take over 30mn with a good internet connection.
Make sure you are not downloading/installing any other large files/programs while the AstroLab Update is ongoing.

If you have a slow internet connection, it is recommended to download the AstroLab firmware file (over 7GB) first from the resources page , and then do a manual “Update from file”, rather than an online update.

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#2

Are there release notes with it?
I’m particularly interested in knowing whether Arturia are going to make the Pure LoFi instrument better suited to the Astrolab as videos are showing note stealing from 2-3 notes polyphony…
Thanks

#3

Here you go - found by clicking on the “Version 16.0” hyperlink on this page: Arturia - AstroLab

V 1.6.0

New Feature

  • New Panic shorcut " shift + up + down arrows "

Improvements

  • Improved some Factory presets

Bugfixes

  • Fixed a crash on Augmented PIANO
  • Fixed stuck notes on OP-Xa V when using sustain pedal
  • Fixed a recall issue that was happening when going from a multi to a single preset while linked to Analog Lab
  • Having a tooltip displayed no longer blocks user actions
  • Pedal polarity is no longer affected by settings initialization
#4

I have two questions related to the 1.6.0 update (I’m on Astrolab-61 and MacOS):

  1. Anyone else experiencing incredibly slow download speeds for the firmware file? My internet is fine, so wondering whether it’s on Arturia’s side. (Tried to download the file for manual update).

  2. When I tried the online update, I got a prompt 2mins in from MacOS whether I wanted to allow access to “Rockchip USB tool” or something like that. Seems like a flash utility when I searched but not mentioned on any Arturia site so didn’t give permission.

Thanks!