KS Rack .: Novation Answerbase

The OS update failed
The KS is showing Packet Error on the screen to indicate that it has received a packet error during the data transmission. If this happens, the OS will not be uploaded into the KS flash memory....
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KS factory reset
This is in three parts. Firstly the factory OS needs to be reloaded and then the sound banks will have to be reloaded. Finally the global data will need to be reloaded. This will need to be...
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How to check the current operating system
The latest OS version for the KS4, KS5 and KS rack is 2.1.02. To check to see which version of OS is installed in a KS, power the KS up while holding down the number 5 button. The screen will...
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The vocoder does not work.
If the vocoder is being used with a microphone double check that the input sensitivity has been switched from "LIN" (Line Level, the factory default) to "MIC". This is the...
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MIDI implementation
The MIDI implementation information can be found in the Appendix of the manual, available to download from here.
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The arpeggiator is not running / patches which use the arpeggiator are giving hanging notes.
Check the Clock Source (fourth page of the global menu). If this is set to "ext" for external, ensure that the KS is receiving midi clock. Check that the arp on LED is lit. Some...
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The KS does not respond to its front panel controls / all patches sound the same
The local control has been turned off and the KS is not being used in a complete MIDI-loop. Check the third page in the global menu. This must read Local Control ON for the KS to respond to its...
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