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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Any tips for a beginner? Learning preenFM2 and FM synthesis.

« on: October 08, 2020, 04:18:02 PM »

Hi everyone,

I've had the preenfm2 for roughly a year now and, while I've used some of the presets, I've veered away from programming my own sounds due to spending my time developing music production skills in the DAW first. However, I'm now ready to devote the time to learning this synth.

I've searched the forum for a "tips for beginners" section, but have been unable to find a good thread that fits the purpose. So, I wanted to ask the community for any tips on getting started with the preenfm2 and learning fm synthesis.

Hopefully this thread can then become a useful collection of information that can help beginners, like myself, who may be feeling unsure or overwhelmed on where to start.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your replies 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Hi everybody! Please help me

« on: July 23, 2020, 03:57:57 PM »

Thanks Xavier

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Hi everybody! Please help me

« on: July 17, 2020, 09:29:58 AM »

Hello all,

So I also have a few questions regarding updating the preenfm2. I am currently running v2.10

I successfully connected my preen to my laptop and was able to access the usb drive, adding bank files with success. I also downloaded firmware upgrade 2.11 and copied all the .bin files to the pfm2 folder. However, even after following the instructions from here > http://ixox.fr/preenfm2/manual/upgrade-firmware/ <, I am unsure on what I need to do next.

This is my process:

1. Hold button 1 and plug preenfm2 into laptop via usb. I am greeted with screen which reads " *bootloader v1.11* > eng:usb access > Op: Flash Mtx:DFU > menu: reboot.
2. I select button 2 (Op) which allows me to select through the .bin files.

Now this is where I am unsure, I don't want to mess anything up.

The latest firmware zip file comes with 5 .bin files, these are: p2_2.11.bin; p2_2.11o.bin; p2_boot_1.11.bin; p2_cv_2.11.bin; and p2_cv_2.11o.bin.

Do I need to go through all the 2.11 .bin files and flash them? I already have bootloader v1.11, so I presume I do not need to flash this. Also, there are 5 .cmd files which also came bundled in the .zip file, do I copy these to the pfm2 folder as well?

Thank you