Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 5.02 requires the following firmware versions:

• Machinedrum OS: X.13
• Monomachine OS: X.01A
• MegaCommand USB microcontroller firmware: 1.04
  This update enables USB MIDI. Follow the instructions included in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip.

Changes and Documentation

• See the Changelog for a complete list of changes.
• The MCL User Documentation is available online.

Upgrade Using Chrome

MCL can now be upgraded directly from Google Chrome using Waftlord’s MCL Hex Flasher.

Upgrade from the Command Line with PlatformIO

Follow the MCL upgrade instructions to upgrade from the command line using PlatformIO.

Need Help?

Join the MCL Discord server for live support.

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 5.01 requires the following firmware versions:

• Machinedrum OS: X.13
• Monomachine OS: X.01A
• MegaCommand USB microcontroller firmware: 1.04
  This update enables USB MIDI. Follow the instructions included in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip.

Changes and Documentation

• See the Changelog for a complete list of changes.
• The MCL User Documentation is available online.

Upgrade Using Chrome

MCL can now be upgraded directly from Google Chrome using Waftlord’s MCL Hex Flasher.

Upgrade from the Command Line with PlatformIO

Follow the MCL upgrade instructions to upgrade from the command line using PlatformIO.

Need Help?

Join the MCL Discord server for live support.

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 5.00 requires the following firmware versions:

• Machinedrum OS: X.13
• Monomachine OS: X.01A
• MegaCommand USB microcontroller firmware: 1.04
  This update enables USB MIDI. Follow the instructions included in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip.

Changes and Documentation

• See the Changelog for a complete list of changes.
• The MCL User Documentation is available online.

Upgrade Using Chrome

MCL can now be upgraded directly from Google Chrome using Waftlord’s MCL Hex Flasher.

Upgrade from the Command Line with PlatformIO

Follow the MCL upgrade instructions to upgrade from the command line using PlatformIO.

Need Help?

Join the MCL Discord server for live support.

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.70 requires that you upgrade:

• Machinedrum OS to version X.12
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A
• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

Easy MCL Upgrade using Platformio

Follow the instructions

Manual Upload instructions:

Download the binary (mcl_4_7_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS which has been provided below.

Hold down the < Page > button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having trouble? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/reFptpH6gp

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.60 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.11
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_6_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the < Page > button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having trouble? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/reFptpH6gp

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.51 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.10
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_5_1a.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the < Page > button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having trouble? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/reFptpH6gp

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.50 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.09
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_5_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the [ Page ] button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having a problem upgrading? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/KJHbAWdaY

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.43 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.08
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_4_3.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the [ Page ] button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having a problem upgrading? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/fMvzE7j2

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.42 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.08
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_4_2.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the [ Page ] button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having a problem upgrading? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/fMvzE7j2

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.41 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.08
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_4_1.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

For MCL 4.20 and above, Hold down the [ Page ] button when powering-on to enter the boot menu and then select OS UPGRADE. This will place the MegaCommand's USB chip in to Serial Mode such that in can receive the MCL OS update.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having a problem upgrading? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/fMvzE7j2

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.40 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.08
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_4_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Having a problem upgrading? Join the discord for live help: https://discord.gg/fMvzE7j2

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.30 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.08
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_3_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The legacy arduino IDE 1.8.x must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/OldSoftwareReleases)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

Firmware Upgrades

MCL version 4.20 requires that you upgrade:

• MegaCommand USB Microcontroller Firmware to 1.04 to enable USB MIDI. Follow instructions in megacmd_usb_dfu_1.0.4.zip
• Machinedrum OS to version X.07
• Monomachine OS to version X.01A

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL 4.20 User Documentation is available below.

MCL Upload instructions:

Binary (mcl_4_2_0.hex) file containing the MCL OS has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.11 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.06

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL 4.1 User Documentation is available below.

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.10 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.06

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

The MCL 4.10 User Documentation is available below.

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand_2022.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Select Device MegaCMD or MegaCommand depending on your hardware.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

For MegaCMD

• Arduino Type: MegaCMD
• SerialPort: The MegaCMD will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

For MegaCommand

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.04 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.05C

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader_2022.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.03 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.05C

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.02 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.05B

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.01 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.05B

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200

MCL version 4.0 requires that you upgrade your Machinedrum OS to version X.05

Changes / Documentation:

Please See: Changelog

Upload instructions:

Binary (.hex) file containing the firmware has been provided below.

Windows

Windows users can use the included Xloader_MegaCommand.zip program to upload the correct binary.

Mac

Mac users can use the Paul Kaplan's hex uploader tool HexUploader.zip downloadable below. (The arduino IDE must be installed first: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software)

HexUploader Settings:

• Arduino Type: ATmega 2560
• SerialPort: The MegaCommand will usually show up as usbmodemXXX when connected.
• Baud: 115200