FR-8X Latest Firmware

[John M]

I have firmware Ver. 2.52.108 on my 8X. I noticed Roland has a later version (2.53 - Dec., 2024). Has anyone used this version? I am reluctant to download it for fear it may have a new "bug".

My version 2.52.108 has a random "bug". I have created many Hammond drawbar UPG's for my 8X. Rarely, maybe 1 out of 10 times, when I turn on my 8X, the organ UPG's will have the Vibrato on. I program the UPG's for Vibrato Off, since I use my Micro Vent 122 for Tremolo/Vibrato. When this happens, I power Off the 8X and then power it back on. After that, it always comes up with the Vibrato Off.

 

[JerryPH]

I have firmware Ver. 2.52.108 on my 8X. I noticed Roland has a later version (2.53 - Dec., 2024). Has anyone used this version? I am reluctant to download it for fear it may have a new "bug".

My version 2.52.108 has a random "bug". I have created many Hammond drawbar UPG's for my 8X. Rarely, maybe 1 out of 10 times, when I turn on my 8X, the organ UPG's will have the Vibrato on. I program the UPG's for Vibrato Off, since I use my Micro Vent 122 for Tremolo/Vibrato. When this happens, I power Off the 8X and then power it back on. After that, it always comes up with the Vibrato Off.

I doubt that the latest will address this. the big one to have is the 2.52. For the 2.53, this is everything that the Roland addresses:

VERSION HISTORY
[ Ver.2.53 ] DEC 2024

• The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances. Product specifications are unaffected.

As you can see... it does nothing.