T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Updates

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The latest version for the T4S/T4S/T8S Firmware is version 1.2.3 (Released for customer download August,2024)

Update for Firmware version 1.2.3 released August 2024

Download the file that is appropriate to your operating system. If you download these, you have all the files you need to do the update process: ToneMatch Updater software, instructions, and the Firmware file (*.bos)

Windows

ToneMatch Updater for Windows with firmware version 1.2.3
Contains updater and firmware *.bos files for both T4S and T8S

OR

Mac

ToneMatch Updater for Mac with firmware version 1.2.3
Contains updater and firmware *.bos files for both T4S and T8S

If you have trouble with the file above on your Mac,

  1. Download the ToneMatch Updater Program first.
  2. Download T4ST8S123.zip - the firmware only (*.bos) files for the T4S and T8S. Extract these to the same folder as you have the ToneMatch Updater program.
  3. Run the ToneMatch Updater Program.
Note
Performing the firmware update will reset the USB A playback level all the way down (Mute)

For best results, please download and extract all files mentioned below to the same folder on your computer. This will make it easier to do the updates.

The latest version for the T4S/T4S/T8S Firmware is version 1.2.3 (Released for customer download August,2024)

Update for Firmware version 1.2.3 released August 2024

Download the file that is appropriate to your operating system. If you download these, you have all the files you need to do the update process: ToneMatch Updater software, instructions, and the Firmware file (*.bos)

Windows

ToneMatch Updater for Windows with firmware version 1.2.3
Contains updater and firmware *.bos files for both T4S and T8S

OR

Mac

ToneMatch Updater for Mac with firmware version 1.2.3
Contains updater and firmware *.bos files for both T4S and T8S

If you have trouble with the file above on your Mac,

  1. Download the ToneMatch Updater Program first.
  2. Download T4ST8S123.zip - the firmware only (*.bos) files for the T4S and T8S. Extract these to the same folder as you have the ToneMatch Updater program.
  3. Run the ToneMatch Updater Program.
Note
Performing the firmware update will reset the USB A playback level all the way down (Mute)

These instructions describe how to update the firmware of your ToneMatch® mixer.

  1. Download and install the ToneMatch Updater tool ToneMatch® Updater Software application. PC ToneMatch® Updater Software application for PC or MAC ToneMatch® Updater Software application for MAC (Supports OSX 10.7 through 10.15.x)
  2. Connect the mixer to your computer via the 2.0 USB Type-B port on the rear panel of your mixer.
    See Figure 1.
    T4S T8S firmware update figure 1.jpg
  3. Connect your mixer to a power source via a ToneMatch cable or power supply
  4. Turn off the Master Volume and then turn on your mixer.
  5. To download the latest firmware, follow the appropriate link:
    • Important
      move the *.bos files to the same folder as the ToneMatch Updater. This will make it easier to find the files when using the ToneMatch Updater.
  1. Launch the ToneMatch Updater.
  2. Click the "Update" button next to "T4S (or T8S) Firmware". See Figure 2.


T4S T8S firmware update figure 2.jpg


WARNING
Do NOT unplug or power off the mixer while it is updating.
Important - Perform a Factory Reset to complete the Firmware Update.

T4S This information is applicable to the T4S ToneMatch® mixer
T8S This information is applicable to the T8S ToneMatch® mixer

This does not apply to the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine

WARNING: Back up any saved scenes. All scenes will be overwritten when you Reset your ToneMatch mixer. You can restore them after you have done the Factory Reset. See: ToneMatch® Mixer / Scenes for more details.


Factory Reset: Turn off the ToneMatch mixer. Press and hold the MUTE buttons for Channels 1, 2, 3, 4) while you turn on the power. You will see

  1. Rebooting
  2. Factory Reset Please wait
  3. Factory Reset Complete

You can release the buttons when you see "Please wait"


Please note

T4S This information is applicable to the T4S ToneMatch® mixer
T8S This information is applicable to the T8S ToneMatch® mixer

The ToneMatch Mixer[1] Factory settings are incorrect in the documentation.

T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Owner's Guide

T4S/T8S Quick Start Guide

T4S T8S ToneMatch Mixer Service Manual

Firmware update instructions


Please see the notes below.

T4S T8S revised factory settings.png



PDF version T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions


All firmware updates are cumulative. You only need to update to the latest version.

Version 1.1.4

Download T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions
Date 2018/06/10
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.1.0
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware


Related N/A
Announcement November 1, 2018
Release Notes

Fixes

This is to fix the reverb:

  • Adding more reverb return gain
  • Adjusting pre-delay settings
  • Adjusting brightness default values.

And corrects a misprint in the Preset
Category: Utility
Preset: 80Hz-5kHz

This does not apply to the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine

WARNING: Back up any saved scenes. All scenes will be overwritten when you Reset your ToneMatch mixer. You can restore them after you have done the Factory Reset. See: ToneMatch® Mixer / Scenes for more details.


Factory Reset: Turn off the ToneMatch mixer. Press and hold the MUTE buttons for Channels 1, 2, 3, 4) while you turn on the power. You will see

  1. Rebooting
  2. Factory Reset Please wait
  3. Factory Reset Complete

You can release the buttons when you see "Please wait"


Please note

The ToneMatch Mixer[1] Factory settings are incorrect in the documentation.

T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Owner's Guide

T4S/T8S Quick Start Guide

T4S T8S ToneMatch Mixer Service Manual

Firmware update instructions


Please see the notes below.

T4S T8S revised factory settings.png




All firmware updates are cumulative. You only need to update to the latest version.

Version 1.1.0

Download
Date 2018/06/10
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.9
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware

Related N/A
Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

Update Factory Scenes for a better match to the T1® Factory Scenes. Note: To get the new factory scenes, save any scenes you want to keep. Then you can do the factory reset (this sets all values back to the factory defaults).

This does not apply to the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine

WARNING: Back up any saved scenes. All scenes will be overwritten when you Reset your ToneMatch mixer. You can restore them after you have done the Factory Reset. See: ToneMatch® Mixer / Scenes for more details.


Factory Reset: Turn off the ToneMatch mixer. Press and hold the MUTE buttons for Channels 1, 2, 3, 4) while you turn on the power. You will see

  1. Rebooting
  2. Factory Reset Please wait
  3. Factory Reset Complete

You can release the buttons when you see "Please wait"


Please note

The ToneMatch Mixer[1] Factory settings are incorrect in the documentation.

T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Owner's Guide

T4S/T8S Quick Start Guide

T4S T8S ToneMatch Mixer Service Manual

Firmware update instructions


Please see the notes below.

T4S T8S revised factory settings.png





Version 1.0.10

Download T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions
Date 2018/04/25
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.9
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware

Related N/A
Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

Update Factory Scenes for a better match to the T1® Factory Scenes. This was necessary because the units of measure on the T4S/T8S for some effects (e.g. Reverb) are different than on the T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine


Version 1.0.9

Download T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions
Date 2018/04/15
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.6
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware


Related N/A
Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

More improvements to the USB A music playback. Support for more types of USB keys

Version 1.0.6

Download T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions
Date 2018/03/15
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.2
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware

Related N/A
Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

Improvements to the USB A music playback. Support for more types of USB keys



Version 1.0.4

Download T4S T8S Firmware Update Instructions
Date 2018/03/01
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.2
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware

Related N/A
Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

Improvements to the Reverb on Aux 1 Output



Version 1.0.3

Internal release, this is not available for download.

Release Notes

Fixes

Improved performance on some effects

Version 1.0.2

Download No longer available - please use the latest version above.
Date 2018/02/15
Replaces T4S/T8S ToneMatch® Mixer Firmware Version 1.0.1
Recommended for All T4S/T8S owners
System Requirements:


These are the latest versions of the ToneMatch Updater application.

ToneMatch® Updater Software application. (two versions available)

If you have questions please see ToneMatch Updater discussion.


To update your L1 Model II with a T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine use the older version of the L1 Updater software


macOS Issues

[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed

If you see "[Filename] can't be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed" message displayed

Mac OSX users may see this message when trying to install a Bose app. If this message appears, try the following:

Mac users may need to hold the Control key (Ctrl) when opening the file.

Various versions of the Mac OS cannot identify Bose as a developer. The Mountain Lion version of OS X (10.8) includes a feature called Gatekeeper to protect users from installing applications of non-Apple identified developers. The Mavericks version of OS X (10.9.5) temporarily cannot identify Bose as a developer as well.

To open the application, follow these steps:

  • Press and hold the Control key while clicking on the application icon
    • Note: Do not use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu

In the menu that appears, select Open at the top of the list

A confirmation window will appear. Select Open

Without Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 01.png


With Control click:

SoundTouch-osx-installer 02.png

More information on Gatekeeper can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290





Links to the current firmware

Related

N/A

Announcement N/A
Release Notes

Fixes

Correct routing of Aux 1/2 on T4S



Version 1.0.1

Original factory release

Download Download - no longer available - please use the latest version above.
Date 2018/02/01
Replaces N/A
Recommended for N/A
System Requirements:

N/A

Related

N/A

Announcement N/A