Bela Gliss firmware 2 — update guide & changelog

Latest firmware: 2

2released 9 Oct 2024

What's new in 2

Gliss Firmware v2 (October 2024): New Slider + Touch input type for Record and Control Modes, combining a position slider with a pressure-sensitive button. Customizable slew rates (0–100 seconds) in Control Mode. Extended gesture recording up to 150 seconds. Trim start/end points in Wavetable and Waveshaper playback. New ±1V preset for video synth applications. Support for Gliss 1U format. Free upgrade for all existing Gliss owners.

Last checked 11 Sep 2026

Download 2 from Belaopens in a new tab — bela.io

How to update the Bela Gliss

Connect Gliss to your computer via micro USB. Open Chrome and go to bela.io/upgrade-gliss.html. The web-based upgrade tool will detect your module and flash the latest firmware automatically. No software installation required.

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

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Bela Gliss firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

29 Oct 2024

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — blog.bela.io

Bela Gliss manual & official pages

Bela Gliss user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — github.com
Bela Gliss on bela.ioopens in a new tab — bela.io
Download Bela Gliss firmware from Belaopens in a new tab — bela.io

Bela Gliss firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Bela Gliss?

The latest firmware for the Bela Gliss is version 2, released on 9 Oct 2024. FW//RADAR last checked Bela's official page on 11 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Bela Gliss?

Connect Gliss to your computer via micro USB. Open Chrome and go to bela.io/upgrade-gliss.html. Full instructions on Bela's official firmware page.

Where can I download Bela Gliss firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Bela Gliss manual?

The official Bela user manual is a PDF hosted on github.com. Bela Gliss user manual (PDF) →