To update Stratus' firmware, download our desktop update tool located at www.chaosaudio.com/downloads
Update Instructions
1. Connect your Stratus to your computer via USB-C.
2. Wait for Stratus to fully boot.
3. Run the ChaosFirmwareTool as described below for your operating system.
4. Click "Check for updates".
5. Click "Connect the Pedal".
6. Click "Update".
7. Stratus will flash red and yellow upon successful update.
Download Instructions
Windows:
- Download the Windows application
- Extract the zipped folder
- Double click "ChaosFirmwareTool.exe"
- Click "More Info" on the Windows warning message that appears
- Click "Run Anyway"
- The update software should launch!
- From now on, anytime you launch the updater it will launch normally
- Download the Mac application
- Double click the downloaded folder
- Double click "ChaosFirmwareTool" in the extracted folder
- Click "Open" on the popup that appears
- The update software should launch!
- From now on, anytime you launch the updater it will launch normally
NOTE: Must be running macOS Monterey 12.6 or higher. If you're having trouble getting the update tool to launch, please refer to this article:
Why is my Stratus Update Tool not launching on Mac?
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you're having problems updating your Stratus, try the following steps:
- Try using a different USB-C cable to complete the update.
- Try relaunching the ChaosFirmwareTool, and try unplugging and re-plugging your Stratus pedal.
- If you're getting a "Failed to connect the pedal" error, try clicking "Connect the Pedal" 15-20 times in rapid succession.
- If you can't get the ChaosFirmwareTool to launch on MacOS at all, refer to this article:
Why is my Stratus Update Tool not launching on Mac?
If you have any other questions please email us at support@chaosaudio.com or text us at 888.253.5446