Akai Advance 49 firmware

Akai discontinued Device launched 2015

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Discontinued · Latest firmware

1.22

released 8 Feb 2016

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Akai no longer makes the Advance 49. No firmware update since February 2016.

Updater: Advance Firmware Updater
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.22

Changes in Firmware v1.22 - Improved keybed response - Added ability to update keybed firmware via USB

Last checked 1 Oct 2026

Release notes on cdn.inmusicbrands.com ↗

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The Akai Advance 49 is no longer made, but Akai can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.

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Akai Advance 49 manual & official pages

Akai Advance 49 user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — cdn.inmusicbrands.com
Akai Advance 49 on akaipro.comopens in a new tab — akaipro.com
Download Akai Advance 49 firmware from Akaiopens in a new tab — akaipro.com

How to update the Akai Advance 49

Download and install the Advance Firmware Updater application for your operating system from Akai's downloads page. Connect the Advance 49 to your computer via USB and power it on. Open the Advance Firmware Updater app -- it detects the connected keyboard and flashes the firmware automatically. Do not disconnect the USB cable or power off the unit during the update.

What you need

Advance Firmware Updater — the software Akai uses to load firmware onto the Akai Advance 49. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Akai Advance 49

The Akai Advance 49 is updated with Advance Firmware Updater, published by Akai.

Download Advance Firmware Updater from Akaiopens in a new tab — akaipro.com

Akai Advance 49 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.228 Feb 2016

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — cdn.inmusicbrands.com

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Akai Advance 49 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Akai Advance 49?

The latest firmware for the Akai Advance 49 is version 1.22, released on 8 Feb 2016. FW//RADAR last checked Akai's official page on 1 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Akai Advance 49?

What software do I need to update the Akai Advance 49?

You need Advance Firmware Updater, available from Akai's support site.

Where can I download Akai Advance 49 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Akai's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Akai Advance 49 manual?

The official Akai user manual is a PDF hosted on cdn.inmusicbrands.com. Akai Advance 49 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Akai Advance 49 still receiving firmware updates?

The Akai Advance 49 is discontinued: Akai no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.22 from 8 Feb 2016. FW//RADAR keeps checking Akai's official page, so a new release would show up here.