External storage

Tempera has a total internal memory of 8 GB, part of which is used for the firmware and built-in samples and canvases. The lossless internal conversion to FLAC happens seamlessly and more than doubles the amount of samples that can be stored.

If you’re a sample collector and need more space, you can attach a micro SD card at the front or a USB flash drive at the back. On the external storage medium, create two folders: one named “samples” and another “programs”, and place your samples and canvases there.

Micro SD card USB bridge

Tempera has a functionality to bridge the micro SD card contents over USB to a computer (using a cable connected to the USB Device port on Tempera). This option can be accessed in the Settings Settings menu.

When the bridge is activated, Tempera will act as a class-compliant USB mass storage device. This means that it appears as if the SD card was inserted directly into the computer and files and folders can be copied and moved to and from Tempera.

Tempera will not make sound or allow navigation in the menus, until the bridge is deactivated again.

Firmware upgrade

After downloading a Tempera firmware file, place it onto a USB flash drive or a micro SD card. When Tempera is off, insert it, and turn Tempera on again while holding the Round button.

Tempera will then load the firmware upgrade file and provide further instructions on the displays.

Don’t turn off power before the firmware update is finished.

Tips

  • When a micro SD card is fully inserted into Tempera, it sits flush with the metal enclosure. To insert it, push in a few millimeters with the pins facing up, until you hear a nice reassuring click.

  • Tempera supports exFAT or FAT32 filesystems formatted with a MBR (Master Boot Record). You can Format a storage medium automatically on the Save and Load Save menu while holding the Round button. Formatting will erase all data.

  • When you first plug a micro SD card or a USB flash drive into Tempera, it will automatically create the required folders “samples” and “programs” for audio samples and canvases.

  • Press and hold the Settings Settings button to reveal information about memory usage and firmware version.

  • You can find the most recent firmware at
    beetlecrab.audio/tempera/support