GFI System Specular Tempus firmware

GFI System discontinued Device launched 2017

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Discontinued · Latest firmware

3.8

released 1 Aug 2018

Download firmware from gfisystem.com · needs SpecLab

GFI System no longer makes the Specular Tempus. No firmware update since August 2018.

Updater: SpecLab
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 3.8

Firmware update v3.8 introduces numerous enhancements and changes covering the following areas : Algorithms Subdivision Parameter Display Aux In Aux Out Edit Mode MIDI Knob Controls. Backup / Restore This document provides detailed information on each topic. Those of you who were previously using older firmware version and is upgrading to v3.8 should take their time to review this document. [...]

Last checked 23 Oct 2026

Release notes on github.com ↗

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The GFI System Specular Tempus is no longer made, but GFI System 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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GFI System Specular Tempus manual & official pages

GFI System Specular Tempus user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — github.com
GFI System Specular Tempus on gfisystem.comopens in a new tab — gfisystem.com
Download GFI System Specular Tempus firmware from GFI Systemopens in a new tab — gfisystem.com

How to update the GFI System Specular Tempus

Connect via USB. Hold both footswitches while powering on; release when LEDs 1 and 4 light up. The pedal appears as a USB drive. Open SpecLab software, select the .fdt firmware file, and flash. If upgrading from a significantly older firmware version, contact GFI System before proceeding to confirm the correct update path.

What you need

SpecLab — the software GFI System uses to load firmware onto the GFI System Specular Tempus. 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 GFI System Specular Tempus

The GFI System Specular Tempus is updated with SpecLab, published by GFI System.

Download SpecLab from GFI Systemopens in a new tab — gfisystem.com

GFI System Specular Tempus firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

3.81 Aug 2018

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — github.com

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GFI System Specular Tempus firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the GFI System Specular Tempus?

The latest firmware for the GFI System Specular Tempus is version 3.8, released on 1 Aug 2018. FW//RADAR last checked GFI System's official page on 23 Oct 2026.

How do I update the GFI System Specular Tempus?

Connect via USB. Hold both footswitches while powering on; release when LEDs 1 and 4 light up. Full instructions on GFI System's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the GFI System Specular Tempus?

You need SpecLab, available from gfisystem.com.

Where can I download GFI System Specular Tempus firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the GFI System Specular Tempus manual?

The official GFI System user manual is a PDF hosted on github.com. GFI System Specular Tempus user manual (PDF) →

Is the GFI System Specular Tempus still receiving firmware updates?

The GFI System Specular Tempus is discontinued: GFI System no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 3.8 from 1 Aug 2018. FW//RADAR keeps checking GFI System's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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