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June 9, 1997
Subject: [WS] Re: ROM UPGRADE
From: "Ben Hall" <cb170@city.ac.uk>
To: "WaveStation List" <wavestation@cloudfactory.org>

Albert wrote:

> I own ver. 2.28 original WS. It's pathetic and full of sysex dumping
> bugs. I can't stand it anymore!!! Help!! Local Korg distributor never 
> heard of any ROM upgrade, or maybe they just don't wanna involve with 
> those 'free' stuff from Korg.

Yes, try to get the upgrade, it will probably sort out a lot of your problems.

> 1. Can I just order the OS chip from say, KORG USA. I will pay for 
> shipping and handling of course. In fact, I don't mind paying the ROM. 

Try Korg UK, they seem to be pretty cool. I've got the address knocking around somewhere...

> I know that this list have nothing to do with KORG, but has anyone 
> ever ordered the ROM?

Yup. Cost me a 5 pound handling charge, and I had it within a couple of days. I did have to send in my chips to get the new OS on - if you want to buy the chips without sending yours back first, check with them to see if they'll do it and how much it would cost. If you are going to send your chips to a foreign country, make sure you pack them well, and insure them.

> 2. Is it user installable? Is it just pull out the old one and insert 
> the new one? I'm not very good at electronics, ...okay I don't know 
> anything about electronics. Does the process requires soldering and 
> de-soldering?

Yes, it's perfectly user-installable. Open the case, pull em out (gently! - don't bend the legs) and plug the new ones in. No soldering required, it's a pretty easy process. Earth yourself first, and try not to touch things more than is necessary.

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