LokProgrammer Software 5.2.5 published-Tone Control for LokSound 5

The new LokProgrammer software 5.2.5 is now available for download here. This includes firmware 5.9.159 for all LokSound 5 decoders. For the first time, it is now possible to adjust the desired acoustics to the speaker installed there using bass and treble control. Similar to what you are used to with a stereo system, the sound can be easily adjusted using just two controls (CV 196 for bass, CV 197 for treble shown in figure 1 in the Driver's Cab pane).

Fig 1 new Bass/Treble controls with Master Volume

Changes you make on this pane are not saved to the locomotive configuration. They are simply test values to get the sound the way you want it. You will have to enter the values you decide to keep in the Manual CV Input sheet of the decoder pane for your sound file. Also, if your engine's sound file has been updated, there will be a Tone Control section in the Sound Settings sheet.

<Author's Note> This may be the first attempt for a future graphic equalizer similar to Soundtraxx. Also, you may have to manually download and install the new version for now. It doesn't seem to automatically recognize the update.

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