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Updating the Firmware
The EWI Solo's firmware is easy to update. Follow these steps to update the firmware and take advantage of any
new and improved features or functions.
Tip: We recommend visiting akaipro.com occasionally to check for available updates to the EWI Solo firmware, EWI
Solo Editor, and documentation.
To update the EWI Solo's software:
1. Visit akaipro.com, find the webpage for EWI Solo, and download and install the latest EWI Solo Editor.
2. Connect your EWI Solo's USB Port to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open the EWI Solo Editor. The software will automatically check whether the firmware on your EWI Solo is up to
date and prompt an update if it is not.
4. The software and EWI Solo display will indicate that the update has started
When the update process is successfully completed, the display will instruct you to remove the USB cable from
the unit.
If the update process was not successful, the display will show an error message. If this happens, disconnect
EWI Solo from your computer, and start again from Step 2.
5. Disconnect EWI Solo from your computer and make sure it is powered off. When you power it on again, you will
be ready to play the EWI Solo with the latest firmware!
If you need to manually update the software from the Editor:
1. In the editor, click the Settings button.
2. Click the Update button next to the Firmware Version number.
3. In the window that appears, locate and select the .syx file, and click Open. The display will indicate that the
update has started.
When the update process is successfully completed, the display will instruct you to remove the USB cable from
the unit.
If the update process was not successful, the display will show an error message. If this happens, disconnect
EWI Solo from your computer, and start again from Step 2.
4. Disconnect EWI Solo from your computer and make sure it is powered off. When you power it on again, you will
be ready to play the EWI Solo with the latest firmware!
If you encounter any other issues, contact us at akaipro.com/support.