Dirtywave M8 firmware

Dirtywave active Released 20 Aug 2026

Latest firmware: 6.6.3 A

6.6.3 Areleased 10 Sep 2026

What's new in 6.6.3 A

- Fix: MIDI instrument did not show notes on the right info area

Last checked 11 Sep 2026

Download 6.6.3 A from Dirtywaveopens in a new tab — dirtywave.com

How to update the Dirtywave M8

Firmware update requires TyUploader software and the .hex file specific to the model (Model 01 or Model 02). Detailed instructions are included in the firmware package.

What you need

TyUploader — the software Dirtywave uses to load firmware onto the Dirtywave M8. 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 Dirtywave M8

The Dirtywave M8 is updated with TyUploader, published by Dirtywave.

Download TyUploader from Dirtywaveopens in a new tab — dirtywave.com

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Dirtywave M8 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 6.6.3 A — 10 Sep 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.6.3 — 9 Sep 2026

Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.6.2 A — 24 Aug 2026

- Fix: A note without INST after OFF/KILL replayed the last instrument and restarted envelopes - Fix: Table notes after OFF/KILL retriggered the instrument - Fix: Macrosynth PLUCKED / similar models kept ringing after a new INST following note OFF - Fix: RMX was not working correctly when controlled track's playheads wrapped
Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.6.2 — 22 Aug 2026

Fix: ARP retriggered an instrument that had already been turned off with KILL/OFF. Fix: Sampler - STA on the same row as an instrument trigger did not restart envelopes. Fix: Firmware Update - Settings and project autosave are written after confirming, before restart. Fix: Mute/solo after boot let the first notes of muted tracks through. Fix: RMX FX command - Tracks in song selection loop mode continued past the loop region. Fix: EQ View - Spectrum briefly showed the next instrument when switching, even if it used a different EQ or none. Fix: EQ View - Mix / FX EQ switched to bank 00 after a display reset. Improved: EQ View - Spectrum now includes left and right (was left only). Improved: EQ View - Improved spectrum visuals.
Release notesopens in a new tab — dirtywave.com

Version 6.6.1 — 20 Aug 2026

2026-08-20 - Version 6.6.1 - New: Mixer / Effect Settings - Tapping EDIT on a parameter captures its FX command so tapping EDIT in a Phrase or Table FX column inserts it (same as Instrument) - New: Song View - SELECT+EDIT a third time also clones instruments used in the selection, including INS and NXT commands - Improved: CPU optimizations - Fix: EQ spectrum graph was taking priority over sample playback during heavy sample use
Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.6.0 — 19 Aug 2026

2026-08-19 - Version 6.6.0 - New: EQ View - Spectrum - New: Firmware Update - Flash firmware from SD card via System Settings (Works on version 6.6 and up) - New: Battery fuel gauge remains active on power off for more accurate battery % during use - New: ModFX Comb filter type - New: Backend rework to free up some RAM for the future - New: Hypersynth - Shape parameter (SAW, SOFT SAW, DARK SAW, SQUARE SOFT, TRIANGLE, SINE, SINE 3X, SINE FB, SINE FOLD, SINE RING, SINE HALF, SINE ORGAN) - New: Song View - Press LEFT twice on track 1 to select the whole row (PLAY cues the row, [EDIT]+[UP or DOWN] moves the row and its bookmarks) - New: Song View - Row bookmarks: in row-select mode, [OPT]+[LEFT or RIGHT] or [EDIT]+[LEFT or RIGHT] cycles theme colors and options, [OPT+EDIT] clears - Improved: Hypersynth - Sub osc interpolation - Improved: MIDI Mapping - A message is displayed when all mapping slots are used - Improved: ADSR ENV - Same-instrument retrigger resumes attack from the current envelope level - Fix: Table - Note map (TIC:FE) and Octave map (TIC:FC) retriggered when volume was changed in a phrase or TBX (Aux table) - Fix: Table - Velocity map (TIC:FD) retriggered on note changes instead of only velocity changes - Fix: Render - Excessive TPO tempo changes did not line up correctly with DAW tempo - Fix: Render - Quick render length could be slightly incorrect - Fix: Render - Quick render initial transient was messy when OTT was enabled - Fix: Instrument Pool - Moving instruments did not update MIDI Settings instrument numbers for MIDI track channels - Fix: Effect Settings - EDIT+OPT on EQ reset the parameter above EQ - Fix: MIDI input on track channel - Table's first row could trigger incorrectly - Fix: MIDI input on track channel - Hang / stuck note if the instrument uses the INS command in its table - Fix: Recording - Count in caused track 1's volume to be incorrect - Fix: MIDI Instrument - ADSR envelope mapped to a CC did not enter release on the OFF command - ...
Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.5.2 C — 13 Apr 2026

Fix: Sample Editor — Sampling line-in right did not work correctly.
Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

Version 6.5.2 — 1 Apr 2026

Improved: Reverb Shimmer effect audio quality improvements (less gritty). Fix: MIDI sync send/receive issues while loading songs and queue song loading. Fix: Stopping notes on MIDI program changes removed. Fix: Trig envelope not resetting correctly when cycling stop/play with trig envelope active. Fix: Table Tic Velocity map (TIC:FD) lowest values scaling. Fix: REP indication now shown for FX2 and FX3 columns in phrase.
Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

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Dirtywave M8 manual & official pages

Dirtywave M8 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Dirtywave M8?

The latest firmware for the Dirtywave M8 is version 6.6.3 A, released on 10 Sep 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Dirtywave's official page on 11 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Dirtywave M8?

Firmware update requires TyUploader software and the .hex file specific to the model (Model 01 or Model 02). Detailed instructions are included in the firmware package. Full instructions on Dirtywave's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Dirtywave M8?

You need TyUploader, available from Dirtywave's support site.

Where can I download Dirtywave M8 firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Dirtywave M8 manual?

The official Dirtywave user manual is a PDF hosted on cdn.shopify.com. Dirtywave M8 user manual (PDF) →

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