Update Procedure:
1. Connect the MIDI OUT port of your sequencer / MIDI interface to the MIDI IN port of the AR-200.
2. Hold the UP ARROW button and turn the power on. "UPdt" will be displayed.
3. Press PLAY and select updating via MIDI. "Send" should be displayed.
4. Load song "_00001.mid" into your sequencer and begin playback.
5. Repeat this step for songs "_00002.mid" thru "_000016.mid."
6. After song "_000016.mid" has finished playing back, the new system version will be displayed.
7. Press the DOWN ARROW button. "Go" will be displayed, indicating that the upgrade is in process.
8. When the upgrade procedure is finished, the checksum will be displayed.
9. Turn the AR-200's power off and then on again to complete the upgrade procedure.
Tools Needed:
1. AR-200 Version Upgrade Files
2. AR-200
3. MIDI Sequencer (must be able to play DOS format Standard MIDI Files)
4. MIDI Cable
5. MIDI Interface (if using computer sequencing program)
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.