Roland A-49 Keyboard Firmware 1.30

The following bugs were fixed.:

- The S1 and S2 buttons do not light when they are set to "Latched."
- Calibration failure of the bender lever. 

Additional Functions:

- Bus-powered operation from the front USB connector of the INTEGRA-7 is available.
* The front USB connector of the INTEGRA-7 supplies power only. The MIDI signal cannot be transmitted. You must connect the MIDI OUT connector of the A-49 and the MIDI IN connector of the INTEGRA-7 using a MIDI cable for play.

Procedure for the update

1. While holding down [ TRANSPOSE ] and [ OCTAVE + ], connect the USB COMPUTER connector on the rear panel to a USB connector on the computer. OCTAVE + flashes.
2. Double-click "UpdSMF" displayed on the screen to start the UpdSMF.
3. Set MIDI Out Device to A Series Keyboard.
4. Click [ Path ] (click [ Select... ] for Mac) on "UpdSMF" and specify the location where the update file (_0000001.mid) is from SMF Path (SMF Folder for Mac). Then, click the [ OK ] button.
5. Click [ Scan SMF ] (unnecessary for Mac) to check that the update file (_0000001.mid) is displayed in the file list.
6. Click Send. Sending of the update program starts. After about 2 minute, the update finishes, and [ OCTAVE + ] and the octave indicator on the A-49 flash in alternation.
7. Click [ OK ] on the Send SMF/Complete dialog box (the Complete Update dialog box for Mac) of "UpdSMF".
8. Click [ Exit ] (click [ Quit ] for Mac) of the "UpdSMF" to exit "UpdSMFJ".
9. Detach the USB cable, then without pressing any buttons, reattach it. The unit starts up in the normal mode. * If the update fails, the unit starts up in the Update mode instead of the normal mode.
10. Execute a factory reset.
- Press FUNCTION.
- At the keyboard, press the key labeled FACT RESET.
- At the keyboard, press the key labeled ENTER. The factory reset is executed, and parameters that have been set in the Function mode are reset to their factory-default values.

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.