Roland A-70 Expandable Controller Firmware 1.02

New Features:

- Version 1.02 adds the ability to control the new VE-GSPro Voice Expansion
Board directly from the A-70 front panel.

Use the following procedure to update the operating system:

1) Power off the A-70.
2) Connect the MIDI OUT of the sequencer to the MIDI IN2 of the A-70.
3) Connect pedals to the HOLD and FS jacks of the A-70.
4) Load the _00001.MID MIDI file into your sequencer.
NOTE:This procedure will erase the contents of the user memory of the A-70. As necessary, save the user memory to a memory card or to a sequencer via system exclusive. 
5) Press both pedals, and while holding down the OUT 1 button, turn the power on.
6) The LCD should display 'UPDATA [******-*].'
7) Playback the first .MID file (_00001.MID).
8) After the sequence has completed playback, press ENTER on the A-70.
9) After 'B1: 4FFF Update?' is displayed, press ENTER again.
10) After 'Erase -> Write -> CE9A-CE9A OK' is displayed, press ENTER.
11) Repeat steps 8-11 with MIDI files '_00002 - 00008.'
12) After the last file has been completed and verified, turn off the A-70.
13) Hold down the MANUAL button and turn the power on to enter the Factory Reset mode.
14) Press ENTER to complete the initialization.

* When using the Roland XP-50/80 it will be necessary to play these
files directly from disk.

NOTE:

If you are not able to operate the BENDER/MODULATION lever after
following the above procedure, you may need to reassign this controller to its initial settings. Use the following procedure:
1) Press EDIT so that it is lit.
2) Move the BENDER/MODULATION lever to the right and use the VALUE INC/DEC buttons to select 'Ch.M > PITCH BEND.'
3) Move the BENDER/MODULATION lever forward and use the VALUE INC/DEC buttons to select 'CC > MOD :1.'

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.