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Using new firmware with old software?
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Using new firmware with old software?

G-man NYC 12:35 AM - 12 December, 2007
I am going to install 1.8 but also keep the last version of SSL on my Mac just in case this version has some issues and I want to use the older 1.7.x version.

My question is if i update the firmware on my 57 to 3.03 (and the 3 clubs I work at the have the 57) will their be any backwards compatibility issues (other than the not being able to use then new effects and such) ?

thanks.
DJ Prinvale` 1:28 AM - 12 December, 2007
damn good question, I didn't even think about that. Would like to hear from a ssl developer on this though.
cappinkirk 2:58 PM - 12 December, 2007
the effects still work its weird. they seem to work as though the SSL is in the latest upgraded version. (hitting J1 left using 1.6 causes 1/4 tempo delay for example.)
DJ Smooth B. 2:58 PM - 12 December, 2007
Yup, you can't use the effects... But you can downgrade your Mixer, while switching it on hold both "High-Kill" Buttons...
G-man NYC 7:59 PM - 12 December, 2007
I tested it at home and it seemed to work fine so I updated the firmware at the club last night... hope the other dj's are running 1.8.