This zipped archive includes version 1.81 of the KSP8 Operating System, saved as a .KOS file. This file must be installed via a Smart Media card, so you need a Smart Media drive connected to your computer in order to copy the file to the Smart Media card. 

If you don't have a way of copying the file to a Smart media card, please download the .MID version of the Operating System. The file in that archive can be installed by using MIDI Software.

If you have a choice of installing via either Smart Media or MIDI, we recommend installing via Smart Media, because the installation time will be MUCH shorter.

Separate files for the version 1.50 Objects are available for download, in .KOS, .MID, and .KSP formats. If you do not currently have the v1.50 Objects installed in your KSP8, we recommend you update the objects in addition to the OS. 

Details on how to update your KSP8 can be found in your Users Guide, starting on page E-1, however, for convenience sake, we have also detailed the upgrade procedure below.


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Version 1.50 Release Notes

This version provides support for the AES/EBU option.


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Version 1.50 Release Notes

The majority of changes for this version are in support of the RSP8, HUB7, and KADT8 options.  Several new pages of parameters have been added, which can be found by going to MASTER, UTIL, then REMOTE. These parameters are all documented in the RSP8/HUB7 manual, which can be downloaded from our web site at http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/html/manuals.html

There have also been a few bug fixes and feature changes:

 The speed of QUICKs being changed via MIDI has been improved
 Several minor FXSEND and MIXSEND bugs were cleared up
 The PANNER DSP functions have been tweaked for smoother panning. AS a result of this change, the Gain parameter on the FXSEND and MIXSEND pages now will not go above unity gain (0.0dB)
 Front Panel button scanning has been slightly improved, resulting in more accurate response to very quick button presses.
 Some audio glitches have been eliminated or minimized.
 The parameters on the INLVL page in the Studio Configuration have been changed to say Analog In1, etc. (previously they just said In1, etc.)

In addition, if you install the v1.50 objects, the following changes will also apply:

 FXMODS have been added to each chain to allow for default joystick control from the RSP8.
 A new Studio, #15 Wind and Waves has been added. This studio uses internal noise generators to create an effect without any input.


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Installing Files into your KSP8 via Smart media.


1. If you have not already done so, copy the KSP8V181.KOS to your Smart Media Card. If you downloaded and unzipped the v1.50 objects file, you should also copy the file KSPOB150.KOS to the card.

2. There are two ways to enter the boot block:

Start with the power off on the KSP8 and turn the power switch On. The KSP8 will display a "Please wait..." message for approximately 2 seconds. Press and release the exit key (front panel of the KSP8) while the "Please wait..." message is displayed. The Boot Block Main Menu will appear, and the boot block tests the KSP8's files to make sure they are valid.

Or...

While displaying one of the KSP8's studio-level pages, press the MASTER soft button. Press the Reset soft button on the Master page. Press the Loader soft button. The Boot Block Main Menu will appear

3. Insert the Smart Media Card in the slot on the KSP8 and press Install, then Card.

4. The display now shows the list of files on the card. It is possible to select and install multiple files in the same operation, so select the file KSP8V181.KOS (and also KSPOB150.KOS if you copied that to the card). 

5. Press the OK soft button when you're ready to load the selected file(s). The boot block will first test each segment of an OS or Object file before loading. If any problem is detected it will report that segment as CORRUPT!

You will be returned to the main Boot Block page, where you can select RUN to run the new system.)
