The thing is, we use the bootloader for convenience so we don't have to use a programmer to update the firmware all the time. If you use the hex firmware from that archive (megadrum_20100516.zip) then you will always need to use a programmer to update the firmware. With syx though you can update via USB-MIDI or MIDI I/O.
hmmm....i see what you mean now....the problem i am having is that i am unable to press LEFT key and change the clock once i successfully upload the bootloader. I checked the keyboard connector and it seems to be fine so i m pretty much stuck in this.