Roland FR-8XB

[dagaanes]

Just got a second hand Roland FR-8XB with system version 2.01. I'can I update directly to ver. 2.53.

 

[SergeRbt]

Hello,
yes you can update directly to version 2.53.
check that your sub CPU is already in version 1.05

 

[dagaanes]

Thanks. How do I check the sub CPU version?
I am new to the FR8X.

 

[JerryPH]

I highly suggest that you take a couple hours and read through the free to download PDF manual from Roland, it will have the answer to that question for you as well as the coming 50-100 questions that all new users have at the start.

Roland - Support - FR-8xb - Owner's Manuals

Support - FR-8xb Owner's Manuals

www.roland.com

 

[John M]

Thanks. How do I check the sub CPU version?
I am new to the FR8X.

There is good information when you Start/Boot your 8X. The Version No. you have will show on one of the opening "screens". I believe it is the 2nd screen. It's at the bottom. The screens flash quick, but you will get it -- it may take a couple of "Start Ups".

 

[dagaanes]

The version nummer is 2.01.077

 

[John M]

The version nummer is 2.01.077

So to update to the latest 8X Version (2.53), Go to this Roland link:

Roland - Support - FR-8x - Updates & Drivers

Support - FR-8x Updates & Drivers

www.roland.com

You will need a USB cable to connect your 8X to the PC for the new firmware download. The PC "End" is a USB "C". I believe the 8X "End" of the cable is a USB "B". It's at the bottom of your 8X where all the Speaker outputs, Midi, etc. are.

I haven't done this, but I think it will work. Let me know.

 

[JerryPH]

The PC "End" is a USB "C". I believe the 8X "End" of the cable is a USB "B". It's at the bottom of your 8X where all the Speaker outputs, Midi, etc. are.

Nope, the PC side will be a standard USB-A and the other side is a USB-B (standard printer cable)

I haven't done this, but I think it will work. Let me know.

I've done it many times. The same cable is used to be able to use the PC editor JAVA application.