SPD-SX System Program (Ver.1.09)
HOW TO FIND THE VERSION
Please check the current version of the system program on your SPD-SX before downloading the file.
- Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears. - Use the cursor buttons to select "UTIL", then press the [ENTER] button.
The UTILITY screen appears. - Use the cursor buttons to select "INFORMATION", then press the [ENTER] button.
The INFORMATION screen appears. - Look at the version number on the VERSION line.
*If the latest version is shown, no update is necessary.
UPDATE HISTORY
[Ver.1.09] Mar 2023
- We updated only the version number for administrative purposes.
No changes affect product specifications.
[Ver.1.08] May 2018
Functionality Improvement
Functionality Improvement
- The SAVE function of the SPD-SX Special Edition now accommodates saving files larger than 4 GB.
- Other minor bugs.
[Ver.1.07]
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.
- Sound drop-out sometimes occurs during sample playback.
[Ver.1.06]
Additional Functions
Additional Functions
- Added RT-30 series (RT30K, RT30HR, RT30H_SN, RT30H_TM) and "KT10" to the Trigger Type.
- Added Noise Cancel Parameter, specific for the RT-30K and RT-30HR.
For details, see "About the RT-30's "Noise Cancel" Function (SPD-SX_l_noise_e01_W.pdf)".
[Ver.1.04]
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.
- Click sounds may oscillate.
[Ver.1.03]
Additional Functions
Additional Functions
- Added "BT-1" to the Trigger Type.
- Added "PDX-100", "PD-108", and "PD-128" to the Trigger Type.
[Ver.1.02]
Functionality Improvement
Functionality Improvement
- Improved stability on a USB connection.
Bug Fixes
This release fixes the following issues.
This release fixes the following issues.
- Previewing multiple waves in the WAVE LIST screen may cause the SPD-SX to hang up.
- The added waves may not appear on the WAVE LIST screen.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE
- SPD-SX
- USB flash drive (Roland M-UF2G or Commercially available USB flash drive (Up to 32 GB))
*Format the USB flash drive to the FAT32 file system (on Mac: "MS-DOS (FAT)") before using it. - A computer with a USB connector (Windows, Mac)
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
- Never use this update on any other product than the SPD-SX, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.
- Never power off your SPD-SX while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the SPD-SX may not start up in normal operating mode, which requires servicing. If this occurs, contact the Roland service center near you. - We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program.
DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE
- Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the "I agree" check box.
- Click the "Download" button to download the system program (spdsx_sys_v109.zip).
- Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows: Right-click the file and click "Extract All", then click "Extract".
- macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
- Open the "spdsx_sys_v109" folder and copy "_BOOTPRG.ES_" to the level displayed immediately on accessing the USB flash drive (the USB flash drive's root directory).
*Never double-click "_BOOTPRG.ES_" displayed inside the folder after unarchiving or changing the file name.
*Be sure not to copy the entire extracted folder.
UPDATE PROCEDURE
Caution
Never use this update on any other product than the SPD-SX, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.
Never use this update on any other product than the SPD-SX, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.
- Turn off the SPD-SX.
- Connect the USB flash drive containing the "_BOOTPRG.ES_" file to the USB MEMORY connector on the SPD-SX.
- Hold down the [ALL SOUND OFF], [QUICK], and [EXIT] buttons and turn on the SPD-SX.
*Keep holding down the [ALL SOUND OFF] button, the [QUICK] button, and the [EXIT] button until "SPD-SX UPDATER" appears on display.
The update starts automatically. - When "Turn power off and on again" appears on display, turn off the SPD-SX.
- Remove the USB flash drive from the USB MEMORY connector.
- Turn on the SPD-SX and confirm it has been updated to the latest version.