Firmware and Apps
Each 16bit firmware ships with a single app built into it â the firmware and the app are the same binary. The web UI configures the app that is currently loaded, but it cannot switch apps. To use a different app (Sampler, Polysynth, FxRack, Elab, or Monosynth), you must flash the firmware built for that app. See Updating the Firmware.
Using the Firmware
- First, plug 16bit into the Bread Modular base. Make sure you've powered it on.
- Then connect 16bit to your computer (PC or Mac) using the USB-C socket on top. (You may also use any Android device, but you can't use any iOS device)
- Visit the following web app: https://breadmodular.com/ui/16bit
- Click the connect button and select your 16bit device (usually named as 16bit)
- Now you can configure the loaded app. (You cannot switch apps from the UI â to change apps, flash the matching firmware.)
Watch the following video for more details:
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Updating the Firmware
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