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Stratus FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Stratus features and hardware
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• How do I update Stratus' firmware?

To update Stratus' firmware, download the Stratus 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 Stratus Update Tool 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. 8. Do not unplug Stratus until the Stratus Update Tool indicates that the update is 100% complete. Download Instructions Windows: 1. Download the Windows application 2. Follow the prompts in the Microsoft Store for easy installation 3. Launch the update tool from your Microsoft Store Library Mac: 1. Download the Mac application 2. Follow the prompts in the App Store for easy installation 3. Launch the update tool from Launchpad (or how you normally would for any other Mac application) NOTE: Must be running macOS Big Sur 11.0 or higher. **TROUBLESHOOTING ** If you're having problems updating your Stratus, try the following steps: 1. Try using a different USB-C cable to complete the update. 2. Try relaunching Stratus Update Tool, and try unplugging and re-plugging your Stratus pedal. 3. Try restarting your computer. 4. If you're getting a "Failed to connect the pedal" error, please make sure the pedal is fully booted and that you're not simultaneously running a virtual machine (like Parallels for Mac). If you have any other questions please email us at support@chaosaudio.com

Last updated on Mar 25, 2025

• Do you offer returns for Stratus?

Thank you for being a Chaos Audio customer! We're so confident you'll love Stratus®, we're happy to offer 30-Day Hassle-Free Returns. If for some unimaginable reason you don’t like the coolest guitar pedal in the world and want to return your Stratus within 30 days of the date you received it, please email us at support@chaosaudio.com to start the process. More information below: U.S. Standard Return Policy There are a few important things to keep in mind when returning a product you purchased online from Chaos Audio: - You have 30 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. - Only items that have been purchased directly from Chaos Audio can be returned to Chaos Audio. Chaos Audio products purchased through other retailers must be returned in accordance with their respective returns and refunds policy. - Please ensure that the item you're returning is repackaged with all the cords, adapters and documentation that were included when you received it, otherwise you may be subject to additional fees. There are some items, however, that are ineligible for return, including: - Chaos Audio Gift Cards - Chaos Audio products used for software development International Standard Return Policy There are a few important things to keep in mind when returning a product you purchased online from Chaos Audio, which was shipped to any location outside of the United States: - You have 30 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. - Only items that have been purchased directly from Chaos Audio can be returned to Chaos Audio. Chaos Audio products purchased through other retailers must be returned in accordance with their respective returns and refunds policy. - Please ensure that the item you're returning is repackaged with all the cords, adapters and documentation that were included when you received it. - Chaos Audio is not responsible for any return shipping charges or associated duties + taxes. There are some items, however, that are ineligible for return, including: - Chaos Audio Gift Cards - Chaos Audio products used for software development If you have any other questions, please email us at support@chaosaudio.com.

Last updated on Mar 26, 2025