TC-Helicon VoiceWorks Plus 1.2 Addendum - Manual

Overview
Useful features and bug fixes comprise this update for
VoiceWorksPlus. This manual addendum lists and
describes these as well as details how to install the
software update.
These improvements are largely due to customer
feedback.Thanks to those who helped us improve this
exciting product!
New features overview
• Preset preview has been expanded to show more
information
• MIDI CC control and Aftertouch has been greatly
expanded
• Sustain pedal support has been added to Chords
and Notes modes
• A new momentary footswitch mode allows setting
of key and scale via MIDI keyboard chords
• A new Setup parameter allows you to select the
Factory or User preset bank as the main target for
program change messages
• A new Model preset parameter allows you to dis-
engage MIDI note control of pitch when desired
• Deletion of individual User presets now possible
Bugfixes and tweaks
• All Notes Off implementation has been corrected
• Main FX Level control is now post-mixer
• Preset change is faster with fewer audio artifacts
• Pitch correction custom scales now save correctly
• A strategy to prevent loss of Setup configuration
during incomplete shutdown has been added
• μMod phase control fixed
• Small factory preset adjustments
• MIDI filter removed from Setup dump
... and many more small fixes.
Update preparation
Required materials:
1. A computer with a MIDI output port
2. VoiceWorksPlus version 1.2 update file from the
TC-Helicon.com website.
3. A program capable of sending MIDI system exclu-
sive data such as MIDI-Ox (PC) or Sysex
(Macintosh). These are both free and available on
the web.
4. You’ll need to check that a second version of
firmware, AVR code version 1.7 is up to date by
powering up the unit while holding the Bypass and
Store buttons.The first screen will display this ver-
sion. If your version is not up to date, there are
instructions and a file on the http://tcsupport.cus-
thelp.com website that will allow you to upgrade it.
Setup data is not transferred from your previous
version. You will need to edit your Setup parameters
manually when the new version is installed.As a safety
precaution, you should also dump your User bank (not
including Setup data) to your MIDI librarian program.
Performing the update
1. Connect a cable from your MIDI output port to
the MIDI input on VoiceWorksPlus.
2. Load the version 1.2 file into your MIDI program.
3. Power up VoiceWorksPlus while holding the
Bypass and Store buttons. You’ll see “VW Plus
Firmware V(current version)”.
4. Turn the Data Wheel until you see “Downld DSP
Code?” in the display window. Press the Data Wheel.
5. Send the data from your MIDI program. If all is
connected properly, you’ll see numbers increment-
ing in the VoiceWorksPlus display.
6. Relax with a beverage while the dump proceeds, it
may take a few minutes. This is a good time to
review this addendum and become more familiar
with the new features.
7. When it is complete, the display should read
“Download Successful!”. If not, check your cables
and repeat.
VOICEWORKSPLUS v1.2
Manual Addendum
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Addendum version 1.0, Nov 2, 2007