Tempest Update Question

Tempest Update Question
« on: March 04, 2026, 08:18:12 PM »
Hi All,

I recently acquired a second hand Tempest. Very excited and wanted to check the version information before getting going with it.

I see under System Information:
Main OS Version 1.5.0.2
Voice OS Version 1.5   1.5   1.5   1.5   1.4   1.5
Panel OS Version 1.4
Sam OS Version 1.1

I'm concerned that one of the Voice OS versions, the Panel and the SAM OS version do not show 1.5.  Are these all expected? Any of them issues? If so do I need to just rerun the update?

I did not run the update previously I received it like this.

Re: Tempest Update Question
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2026, 09:17:14 PM »
As an update. I ran through the upgrade just for the voice sysex file and it completed without issue.

I am still wondering if the panel OS version is correct? The ZIP file for the 'final' download contains 1.3 not 1.4...

Re: Tempest Update Question
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2026, 05:26:28 PM »
I updated my firmware and it is listed as:

Main OS Version: 1.5.0.2
Voice OS: 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Panel OS: 1.3
Sam OS: 1.1

Re: Tempest Update Question
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2026, 05:30:41 PM »
Also, the below Sold listing on Reverb shows the same thing in one of the pictures. I guess it is accurate. It would be nice if one of the old school forum heads could jump in and add some clarity for us newbies.

https://reverb.com/item/95149888-dave-smith-instruments-tempest-6-voice-drum-machine-2011-2018-black-with-wood-sides?show_sold=true