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# Deton8 R9 Changelog

## R9 - June 11, 2026

This update fixes legacy kit compatibility and adds more ways to connect from the browser editor.

**Legacy Kit Fix:**
- Fixed a Firmware 8 issue that could interfere with saved kit data on some older Deton8 units.
- Reduced firmware flash usage so the firmware no longer reaches the legacy kit storage area.
- Added a build-time safety check so future release builds fail if they would overlap the legacy kit area.
- If Firmware 8 already scrambled a kit, send the kit again after installing Firmware 9.

**Editor Connection Help:**
- Added **Manual serial** so users can choose the serial port themselves when the normal filtered USB connection does not find Deton8.
- Added a collapsed **Legacy MIDI send** panel in the Kit section.
- Legacy MIDI send lets users choose a MIDI output and send a kit over MIDI SysEx when USB serial is not available.
- The browser editor still requires Chrome or Edge from `https://` or `localhost`; Safari, Firefox, and direct `file://` opening are not supported for these browser connection features.

## R8 - June 10, 2026

This update brings a much smoother Deton8 experience, especially when using the new browser-based editor.

**New Web Editor:**
- Load preset kits, drop in your own audio, crop samples visually, and save your custom kits.
- Transfer kits to Deton8 from Chrome or Edge with a clear progress bar.
- Edit patterns from the browser and hear changes update on the device in real time.
- Change patterns from the editor and cue them just like selecting the next pattern on Deton8.
- See the current playing step blink in the pattern editor while the device runs.
- Copy and paste patterns between slots from the editor.
- Build simple songs by choosing a sequence of patterns, with adjustable song length that stays in sync with Deton8.
- Pattern randomize now creates more musical drum patterns in both the editor and on Deton8.
- New Settings tab for MIDI channel and clock resolution choices, including the same PPQ options used in the hapiNES-L editor; the analog clock output now follows the selected PPQ resolution too.

**Connection Improvements:**
- Deton8 is now easier for the editor to find over USB.
- After the first browser approval, the editor can reconnect automatically when Deton8 is plugged back in.
- USB MIDI device detection has been improved.


**Transfer Improvements:**
- Kit transfers are quieter and safer, with the audio output muted during transfer to avoid unwanted buzzes or buffer noise.

**General Polish:**
- Cleaner kit and pattern editor layout.
- More consistent black-and-white styling across the kit and pattern editors.
- More focused controls with automatic send and receive behavior.
- Clearer pattern grid with brighter active steps and easier-to-read beat markers.
- Included factory and Electronisounds kit browsing directly in the editor.


R7 DEC 1st 2023

**Improvements:**
-Dimmed LED to reduce parasite noise

**New Feature:**
-Automation of RING and FILTER CUT and RES during record
-RES moved to pitch knob (hold shift+pattern)


R6 NOV 29th 2023

We are pleased to announce the latest update for Deton8 R6. 

This update addresses several important issues to
enhance your experience:

**Improvements:**
- Resolved a memory conflict issue that affected pattern
edits in Pattern 16, ensuring changes made here no
longer inadvertently modify other patterns.
- Fixed a bug that caused an unexpected change in the
drive settings after modifying pump settings.

**New Feature:**
- Enhanced MIDI Input Flexibility: You can now select the
MIDI input channel by holding SHIFT + PATTERN 
followed by a pad corresponding to the desired MIDI input channel

**Update Process:**
To apply this update, please visit our dedicated update
page using Google Chrome:

twisted-electrons.com/update

We encourage all users to update to the latest version to
enjoy these improvements and features. Thank you for
choosing Deton8.
