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Bastl Instruments Thyme firmware

Bastl Instruments discontinued Device launched 2017

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Discontinued · Latest firmware

2.0.0
released 1 May 2024
Download firmware from bastl-instruments.github.io · needs Sysex Playback App

Bastl Instruments no longer makes the Thyme. No firmware update since May 2024.

What's new in 2.0.0

Thyme+ firmware, backwards compatible with the original Thyme. Fixed: Cleaning delay buffer on startup to remove noise Updated: Robots randomization tuning to create nicer randomizations Updated: Sequence ends on the last preset when stopped (not on Bypass) Updated: Coarse and Fine LED indication is separate from Tape Speed Updated: Disable MIDI Start/Stop message handling by default (eg. after a factory reset) Updated: Dry/Wet mix is 50% by default (eg. after a factory reset) Updated: Increased knob selecting threshold (to prevent unwanted knob selection change) Added: Active robots indication when selecting a robot Added: Single robot clear (Robot + Bypass) Added: Single bank clear (Bypass + Shift + Preset) Added: Triangle robot can be shaped into sinewave Added: Temporary input mute, only on Thyme+ (Shift + Bypass)

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Last checked 23 Oct 2026

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How to update the Bastl Instruments Thyme

Update via MIDI SysEx. Hold Tap while powering on to enter bootloader mode (LEDs animate). Download the Sysex Playback App for your OS. Load the .mid firmware file, select the MIDI port Thyme is connected to, and start flashing.

What you need

Sysex Playback App — the software Bastl Instruments uses to load firmware onto the Bastl Instruments Thyme. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Bastl Instruments Thyme

The Bastl Instruments Thyme is updated with Sysex Playback App, published by Bastl Instruments.

Download Sysex Playback App from Bastl Instrumentsopens in a new tab — github.com

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Bastl Instruments Thyme firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

2.0.01 May 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — bastl-instruments.github.io

Bastl Instruments Thyme firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Bastl Instruments Thyme?

The latest firmware for the Bastl Instruments Thyme is version 2.0.0, released on 1 May 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Bastl Instruments's official page on 23 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Bastl Instruments Thyme?

Update via MIDI SysEx. Hold Tap while powering on to enter bootloader mode (LEDs animate). Full instructions on Bastl Instruments's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Bastl Instruments Thyme?

You need Sysex Playback App, available from github.com.

Where can I download Bastl Instruments Thyme firmware and drivers?

Directly from Bastl Instruments's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Bastl Instruments Thyme manual?

The official Bastl Instruments user manual is a PDF hosted on bastl-instruments.com. Bastl Instruments Thyme user manual (PDF) →

Is the Bastl Instruments Thyme still receiving firmware updates?

The Bastl Instruments Thyme is discontinued: Bastl Instruments no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 2.0.0 from 1 May 2024. FW//RADAR keeps checking Bastl Instruments's official page, so a new release would show up here.