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J-6 System Program Ver.1.02

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your J-6 before downloading the archive file.
  1. Hold down the [ SOUND ] button and turn on the power.
  2. The current version is shown on the display.
  3. Turn the J-6 power off.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.02 ] MAY 2022
Additional Functions
  • The MIDI channel for sending and receiving Program Change messages for pattern switching can now be set.
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
  • Incorrect notes are sometimes sounded when the STYLE knob or the VARIATION knob is operated during sequencer play.
  • Sound sometimes continues to play without stopping when the STYLE knob is operated while a key is depressed.
  • Other minor bugs
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR J-6
  • J-6
  • USB cable
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    * You can use the USB cable that comes with the J-6.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the J-6. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your J-6 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the J-6 won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Please open/extract the downloaded "j6_sys_v102.zip" file on your computer to get the "j6_sys_v102" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted file.
  • Never turn off the J-6's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the J-6 itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program file into your J-6 according to the following procedure.
  1. Connect the computer to the J-6's USB port by a USB cable.
  2. Hold down the [ SHIFT ] button and turn on the power.
  3. Open the "J-6" drive icon on the computer.
  4. Copy (drag and drop) the file "J6_UPD.BIN" included in the "j6_sys_102" folder into the "J-6" drive icon.
    * Do not copy the "j6_sys_102" folder.
  5. After copying is finished, eject the USB drive on the computer.
    [ With Windows computer ]
    Right-click on the "J-6" icon in My Computer and execute "Eject."
    [ With Mac computer ]
    Drag the "J-6" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
  6. Press the [ SHIFT ] button to start the update process.
    The message "OK." will appear on the display when the update process completes.
  7. Turn the J-6 power off.
* At startup for the first time after updating, the display might show nothing for about 10 seconds. Continue waiting until the unit starts normally.

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