1.6.4 Patch Release notes
Oct 2026
Notes to accompany this release version of the firmware. Updates to Zone firmware, Talk8 and WebApp are included in this bundle.
Bug fixes
- Improved network connection reliability, including DHCP and recovery from network interruptions.
- Settings now saving correctly in the Windows Desktop Demo.
- Parameter changes and names weren't broadcast over OSC TCP.
- System presets in routines could be dropped.
- Fixes a failure to connect over mDNS from certain Android versions and when using a direct connection from a Windows computer.
- Fixed issues where changes to settings, presets or routines might not be saved correctly.
- Fixed issues affecting time settings and scheduled routines.
- Fixed occasional problems with Ethernet connections not starting correctly.
- Fixed issues affecting streamer connections and reconnection.
- Fixed issues with settings, presets and metering in the Desktop Demo.
- Various other stability and reliability improvements.
Remedial work
- Improvements to WAV file support on Talk8.
- Log search tool improved.
- Improves app load time on Windows machines
1.6.0 Release notes
May 2026
Notes to accompany this release version of the firmware. Updates to Zone firmware, ZonePad, Talk8 and WebApp are included in this bundle.
New features
- New Ducker processing with hold time and better visualisation
- Set music attenuation level for Talk 8 paging
- Front panel audio metering
- System diagram rendered in dark style
- Search box in log viewer added
Bug fixes
- System diagram updates propagate to pop-out correctly
- System diagram ZonePad choices corrected for Desktop Demo
- Line input 4 EQ adressing fixed
- ZonePad4 on paging input could access invalid settings
- Paging mic preset scope corrected
- Crossover alignment setting affected other band
Remedial work
- New operating system and bootloader
- ZonePad4 per-connection Microphone control target selection
Includes 1.5.0 features
New features
- Support for Talk 8
- Announcement system integrated into routines
- Announcement routines on ZonePad 4
- Naming shortcut buttons
Bug fixes
- ZonePad mic selection was lost
- BlueSound with no presets did not display
Remedial work
- OSC version request
- OSC sync by zone added