MD UW (upgraded to +) issue accessing snapshots

Elektron Gear Machinedrum
#1

Hi all,

I had my MD UW MK2 upgraded to have a +Drive, by Elektron themselves.

I received the Machinedrum last week and used it over the weekend, and it’s showing some really unusual / incorrect .behaviour.

It’s all shown in this video (sorry about my dumb decision to turn my phone around part way through): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dhEfjcrEc

In words, what’s happening is:

  1. Go to Global Settings

  2. Select any Slot

  3. Go to File

  4. Select +Drive > Snapshot

  5. Go to “Load”

  6. Try to scroll down

  7. The entire unit freezes up when trying to select snapshot 002 to load, or move past that to load a different snapshot

I’ve emailed Elektron support, but didn’t know if anyone here had any advice?

#2

Hi!
I suggest you wipe all content and try again.
Maybe its something stored pre mod, mangled data.

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#3

I’ve tried updating the OS, but was trying to avoid wiping all the content.

Makes sense though, will try that tonight. Thanks for the tip.

#4

This worked! Thanks again.

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#5

Glad it helped! Great machine!

#6

Hi,
Exactly the same issue. What did you do to wipe all the content?

#7

Most probably a Factory Reset. Read more in the manual, page 83.

#8

Hi,
Already done, it deletes only the snapshot currently in memory as soft and empty reset.

#9

I’m 99% sure I did a Factory Reset from the Boot menu.

I think I may have deleted the ‘broken’ Snapshot first.

Was so long ago now I can’t remember properly, sorry!

#10

Thanks for your reply. I think the broken snapshot is the third one…

#11

MD on its way to Sweden…

#12

MD back from Sweden, +Drive changed, works perfectly now. Elektron support is overwhelming, very good communication.

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