GRAPHI-Q2 and GRAPHI-Q Firmware Release Notes


Sabine GRAPHI-Qs use FLASH RAM to store the internal firmware (think of it as the operating system that runs the GRAPHI-Q and GRAPHI-Q2). Periodically we may update that firmware to make improvements in the features and functions of the GRAPHI-Qs. You can take advantage of these upgrades on your own. Download the Upgrade Wizard, run the setup, and follow the instructions to upgrade the internal firmware of your GRAPHI-Q or GRAPHI-Q2. The Wizard will tell you if there is an appropriate upgrade available for your GRAPHI-Q or GRAPHI-Q2. And remember, keeping your GRAPHI-Qs up-to-date with the latest and greatest firmware/software is FREE from Sabine!

NOTE: On full front panel Graphi-Qs, GRQ3101 & GRQ3102 for the GRAPHI-Q or GRQ3121 & GRQ3122 for the GRAPHI-Q2, you can check the release version of your firmware by powering down and up, and then checking the digital delay window on the unit. It will display the 3-digit firmware version briefly. Remote Control only Graphi-Qs, GRQ3101S & GRQ3102S or GRQ3121-S & GRQ3122-S, will display the firmware version by clicking About in the menu bar.

  • Firmware version 5.00 works on all Graphi-Q models.
  • GRAPHI-Qs can now be networked together; however, the GRAPHI-Q2 must be first in the chain of the network when linking to a
    GRAPHI-Q.

Current Released Version of GRAPHI-Q2 Firmware

Version 2.35 — June 27, 2007
Firmware version 2.35 fixes a problem that can occasionally cause the front panel to lock up. Download version 2.35 by following the easy procedure using the Upgrade Wizard.


Previously Released Versions of GRAPHI-Q2 Firmware

Version 2.34 — October 2, 2006
Fixes several reported bugs. Eliminates random flashing of compressor LEDs in some units. Increases the number of contact closure positions that can be saved from 30 to 80. Fixes front panel delay control in GRQ3121 so it controls the B-channel only.

Version 2.30 — April 17, 2006
Fixes a few minor bugs. Default FBX filter width settings are stored properly, network connections are improved, and High Pass/Low Pass filter slope control is fixed.

Version 2.25 — July 15, 2005
Fixes a few minor bugs. Loading Front Panel mode (Preset 1) will now load the last settings used when in Front Panel mode instead of system defaults. Setting the number of Fixed filters is now faster. Caution: Upgrading to this firmware will clear your user presets, so please save these to a file on your computer before performing the firmware upgrade.

Version 2.24 Fixes power down-memory bug - all settings on all channels now saved on power-down. And fixes run-time hours bug; run-time hours clock now functions properly. To check your unit's run-time hours, connect with GRQ2 Remote Software and check the About menu.

Version 2.23 (Released 2005.4.07) -- Adds front panel button combination to exit remote control mode and switch to front panel control. This can still be done by loading the Front Panel preset in the GRQ2 Remote software or by using the contact closures. The button combo is: push both the FBX Reset and the Up key (use the A channel on the GRQ3122).

Version 2.22 (Released 2005.3.16) — Improves Limiter function. Adds a feature: When connecting to GRQ2 units via the software, you can “ping” each one to identify it. The front panel LEDs will light when you ping the units, which is very useful for identifying each one in your network.

Version 2.20 (Released 2005.3.02, use with v5.0 software and Windows 98 and up).

Current Released Version of GRAPHI-Q Firmware

There are two current firmware versions, one for each front panel version. Check your Graphi-Q front panel to see which version to download. The correct version must be used or the 4 digit alphanumeric display (delay value LED) will not work.

Version 3.60 — For Graphi-Qs with the OLD front panel. Units with old front panels have serial numbers LOWER than 20,000 (serial numbers for 1-channel units are below #1020000; serial numbers are below #2020000 for 2-channel units).

Version 4.10 — For Graphi-Qs with the NEW front panel. Units with new front panels have serial numbers HIGHER than 20,000 (serial numbers for 1-channel units are above #1020000; serial numbers are above #2020000 for 2-channel units).

It is important that Graphi-Qs flashed with version 3.55 be updated to version 3.60 or 4.10.

Graphi-Q firmware can be updated without losing any of your presets!

Previously Released Versions of GRAPHI-Q Firmware

Firmware Version 3.55 (Released 2004.1.29, use with v3.40 software) — Version 3.55 fixes issues with the FBX Feedback Exterminator found in version 3.50.

Firmware Version 3.50 (Released 2003.12.07, use with v3.40 software) — Version 3.5 offered the following improvements:
  • Fixes noise on some units associated with extremely low-input levels.
  • All presets now accessible from the contact closure switch on the Graphi-Q back panel.
  • Network chain reliability issue now fixed.
Firmware Version 3.40 (Released 2002.12.13, use with v3.40 software)
  • Fixes noise on some units associated with front panel control.
  • Provides control of manual or automatic digital clip level (ClipGuard®). Switching to manual fixes some problems associated with digital artifacts after long periods of silence. The default setting is ClipGuard active. When choosing manual clip level control from the front panel the default setting is +19.5 dBV.
  • Provides for setting digital clip level when in manual mode (GRQ Remote Control Software only). The range of settings is 12.5 to + 29 dBV.
Firmware Version 3.30/3.20 — This firmware has Sabine's wondrous feature "Tweek-n-Peek™, giving you digital accuracy with an analog interface. Version 3.30 firmware also gives you three modes of compressor linking, off-line editing/printing, and faster, better ClipGuard®. Plus, SIA Smaart™ compatibility! Version 3.20 and up are compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP.
Firmware Version 2.10 — Version 2.10 gave you Multiple Unit Linking, 3 levels of Password Access, Programmable Front Panel Defaults and much more.NOTE:The Front Panel functions and operations of Version 2.10 firmware are identical to firmware Version 1.10.
Firmware Version 1.10  is compatible with GRQ Remote Software version 1.16.

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