Roland A-01 Controller Firmware 1.02

The following bugs were fixed:

- Some patch parameters ( C1/C2 Hold, CV Portamento SW, CV Portamento Time, and CV Pitch Bend Range ) are not updated when patches are switched.
- The Hold pedal is sometimes not correctly applied to the synthesizer or CV/GATE.
- Synthesizer and CV/GATE pitch bend and hold are not reset on receiving Reset All Controller.

Procedure for the update

Follow the procedure shown below to install the unarchived system program in the A-01.
* Be very sure never to turn off the power to the A-01 while the update is in progress.

- Use a USB cable to connect the A-01 to your computer.
- Hold down [ S1 ] button, and switch on the power.
- Double-click "UpdSMF" displayed on the screen to start the UpdSMF.
- Set MIDI Out Device to A-01.
- Click [ Path ] (click [ Select... ] for Mac) on "UpdSMF" and specify the location where the update file ( a01updater.mid ) is from SMF Path (SMF Folder for Mac). Then, click the [ OK ] button.
- Click [ Scan SMF ] (unnecessary for Mac) to check that the update file ( a01updater.mid ) is displayed in the file list.
- Click Send.
- Sending of the update program starts.
- When the message "Complete" appears on the display and all buttons flash, the update has finished.
- * The update is not complete when UpdSMF displays the message "Send SMF/Complete."
- Click [ OK ] on the Send SMF/Complete dialog box (the Complete Update dialog box for Mac) of "UpdSMF".
- Click [ Exit ] (click [ Quit ] for Mac) of the "UpdSMF" to exit "UpdSMF".
- Disconnect the USB cable to end the update.
- Please verify the version number "1.02" with the procedure described in "How to know the version" part of this document.
* If the update fails, perform the update again.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.