Members 9985 Posted November 8, 2008 Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi- I have an old ART SGX 2000 Express that I recently dusted off, hope some of you have some experience with upgrading the software/chip. I see that the final version of the software released for it was version 1.10, replacement chips floating around on eBay for around $40. Mine has v1.05 which is what it came with- it is the Express version with 475 presets, and there is a socket for the chip- wouldn't have to mess around with soldering like the original non-Express versions. I discovered some handy home-grown PC tools on the web that allow changing the settings via MIDI connection (much easier than programming via the clunky front panel). In my digging on the web I've been unable to find a change log or any other info about differences between v1.05 and v1.10. I need to change out the CMOS battery anyway (amazingly it has lasted 14 years!!), I don't mind springing for the software upgrade if there are any substantial benefits. Anyone know what exactly the difference is between 1.05 and 1.10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted November 8, 2008 Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 Not a clue about the upgrade. That machine can sound really good, in the right hands. I just wish the CC changes were smoother...it steps through, instead of the smoothness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9985 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 It was really ahead of its time, I am still pretty impressed with the diversity & quality of the sounds. My pots are a bit scratchy, pulled the knobs & sprayed some contact cleaner on the posts which helped quite a bit, also replaced the tube with a new EH 12AX7, which put a bit more bite into the tube distortion settings but but not a huge difference. I am afraid to tear it apart completely to get to the pots from the inside (it has a double-decker setup of twin PCBs stacked on top of each other and some hard to reach screws, pretty much 100% I will not be able to re-assemble if I dare take it apart that far!). Anyone have a clue about 1.10?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Screaming Stone Posted November 8, 2008 Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have an ART SGX2000 Express - agree that it is a very cool very powerful processor... To answer your question, try contacting ART customer service www.artproaudio.com - I have before and they were great in responding (even sending me extras of those little sensor strips for the footpedals on the footboard!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9985 Posted November 8, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 8, 2008 try contacting ART customer service www.artproaudio.com - I have before and they were great in responding (even sending me extras of those little sensor strips for the footpedals on the footboard!) OK- I shot them an email, their site is full of info that they don't do any service on the older processors, so I was skeptical they would be of much help- we will see! I'll post response here if they provide some info. EDIT:Here is what I got back from ART- basically no difference: No performance benefits, the only difference between 1.05 and 1.10 was the name of the preset as it appears in the lcd panel. Sincerely,Thom Davis***************************************************Technical ServicesApplied Research and TechnologyA division of Yorkville Sound www.artproaudio.comCreating Audio Solutions Since 1984*************************************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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