How to factory reset the OP-1 Field
A factory reset on the OP-1 Field is done through the te boot bootloader and wipes every user setting and recording. Because all of your data is removed, back up anything you want to keep before you start. Once finished, the unit rebuilds the original file structure and returns to factory defaults.
Before you start
A factory reset is permanent. It erases all user settings and content on the OP-1 Field, so make sure your work is safe before entering te boot.
- Back up any tapes, presets, and samples you want to keep.
- Power off the unit.
- Disconnect it from USB.
If you only need to free up space or fix a glitch, try a backup and firmware update first before committing to a full wipe.
Enter te boot
The factory reset lives in the te boot bootloader, which you reach by holding a key while powering on.
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Make sure the OP-1 Field is powered off and unplugged from USB.
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Hold COM while flipping the power switch on to enter te boot.
Run the factory reset
Once you are in te boot, the reset is selected from the number keys and confirmed with the orange encoder.
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Press 7 to select factory reset.
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Tap the orange encoder to confirm.
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Restart the OP-1 Field and wait for the factory reset to finish.
Let the unit complete the process undisturbed. It erases all user settings and content, recreates the original file structure, and restores factory defaults.
After the reset
When the OP-1 Field boots back up it behaves like a brand-new unit.
- All user settings and content have been removed.
- The original factory file structure is restored.
- Restore your backed-up tapes, presets, and samples over USB if you saved them earlier.
questions
Does a factory reset delete all my tapes and presets?
Yes. A factory reset removes all user settings and content, including tapes, presets, and samples. Back up anything you want to keep before starting.
How do I enter te boot on the OP-1 Field?
Power the unit off and disconnect USB, then hold COM while flipping the power switch on. The device boots into the te boot bootloader.
Which key starts the factory reset in te boot?
Press 7 to select factory reset, then tap the orange encoder to confirm.
Do I need a computer to factory reset the OP-1 Field?
No. The factory reset runs entirely on the device through te boot. A computer is only needed if you want to back up or later restore your data over USB.
What does the factory reset actually do?
It erases all user settings and content, recreates the original file structure, and restores the OP-1 Field to factory defaults.
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