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Intellijel Plonk firmware

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Latest firmware

1.16
released 9 May 2019
Open web updater runs in the browser
Updater
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Manual
User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.16

- BUGFIX: Fix for when Velocity is assigned to "Volume".

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Release notes on intellijel.github.io ↗

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Release history
  1. 1.169 May 2019
  2. 1.157 Jan 2019
  3. 1.1425 Dec 2018
  4. 1.1312 Sep 2018
  5. 1.1211 Sep 2018
All 8 releases ↓

Intellijel Plonk manual & official pages

How to update the Intellijel Plonk

Update via the Intellijel WebUSB browser flasher at intellijel.github.io/firmware/. Connect Plonk via USB in bootloader mode (hold the rotary encoder while powering on), open the updater page in Chrome/Edge/Opera, select Plonk from the module dropdown, and click Update.

What you need

Intellijel Web Firmware Updater — the software Intellijel uses to load firmware onto the Intellijel Plonk. 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 Intellijel Plonk

The Intellijel Plonk is updated with Intellijel Web Firmware Updater, published by Intellijel.

Download Intellijel Web Firmware Updater from Intellijelopens in a new tab — intellijel.github.io

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Intellijel Plonk firmware update history

8 releases since Jul 2017, roughly one every 3 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.16 — 9 May 2019

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — intellijel.github.io

Version 1.15 — 7 Jan 2019

- Increased range of output gain. Renamed parameter from "Gain" to "Output gain".

Version 1.14 — 25 Dec 2018

- FEATURE: Saturator effect, accessible from the CONFIG menu and as a mod destination. - FEATURE: Bitcrush effect, accessible from the CONFIG menu and as a mod destination.

Version 1.13 — 12 Sep 2018

- BUGFIX: Fix noise filter envelope parameters.

Version 1.12 — 11 Sep 2018

- Update to support a new hardware revision. Users of 1.11 on existing modules do not need to install this update.

Version 1.11 — 15 Jun 2018

- BUGFIX: recalibration no longer required after update.

Version 1.10 — 11 May 2018

- FEATURE: New parameters: Noise Lowpass Envelope, Noise Highpass Envelope, control the amount of the noise envelope applied to the lowpass and highpass filters. - FEATURE: New x/y/mod destinations: N LP Env, N HP Env, R Pitch - FEATURE: Less frequently adjusted global options moved to CONFIG->Global Config sub menu. - FEATURE: New global option: Gate delay. Adjustable gate delay for sequencers that don't stabilize pitch until some time after the gate goes high. Adjusting this helps Plonk stay in tune when being controlled by those sources. Lower values will result in lower latency, down to ~2ms. Higher values will increase the latency. - FEATURE: Improved overall pitch tracking. - BUGFIX: Other minor fixes.

Version 1.00 — 20 Jul 2017

- Initial release.

Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Intellijel Plonk firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Intellijel Plonk?

The latest firmware for the Intellijel Plonk is version 1.16, released on 9 May 2019. FW//RADAR last checked Intellijel's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Intellijel Plonk?

Update via the Intellijel WebUSB browser flasher at intellijel.github.io/firmware/. Connect Plonk via USB in bootloader mode (hold the rotary encoder while powering on), open the updater page in Chrome/Edge/Opera, select Plonk from the module dropdown, and click Update. Full instructions on Intellijel's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Intellijel Plonk?

You need Intellijel Web Firmware Updater, available from intellijel.github.io.

Where can I download Intellijel Plonk firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Intellijel Plonk manual?

The official Intellijel user manual is a PDF hosted on intellijel.com. Intellijel Plonk user manual (PDF) →

Is the Intellijel Plonk still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.16 from 9 May 2019. FW//RADAR still checks Intellijel's page daily.

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