Updating your Firmware

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

Back up your entire controller's data to a .json file before performing a firmware update. Updates usually go smoothly, but it's better to be safe than sorry! Back up your controller from the 'Controller Backup' tab in the Editor.

To deliver the best experience and value, we regularly release new updates for our controllers that contain new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Here's how to update your controller firmware.

Download the required files:

Go to https://firmware.morningstar.io/
You need 2 files to update your firmware - (1) Firmware Uploader app and (2) Latest firmware for your controller
Download and install the Firmware Uploader
Download the latest firmware file for your device. 'MIDI + Keyboard' firmware versions allow your controller to be recognized as a keyboard and send keystroke messages. 'MIDI only' versions do not.

After downloading the necessary files:

Install the Firmware Uploader application to you computer
Connect your device to you computer via USB and launch the Firmware Uploader app
Your device will appear on the Uploader
Select the .hex firmware file to upload
Click to upload
Once the update is successful, you will receive a a confirmation notice

Be sure to download and upload the correct firmware for your device model. Uploading the wrong firmware will cause your device to become unresponsive. If that happens, download and upload the correct firmware to resolve this.

In the rare occurrence that the firmware upload fails, and your controller becomes unresponsive (nothing is displayed in the screen), do not panic! This can easily be resolved with these steps here.

Updated on: 10/06/2026

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