Roland A-49 firmware

Roland discontinued Released 30 Sep 2020

Final firmware: 1.40

Roland has stopped releasing firmware updates for this device.

You can still add it to your rig to keep an inventory and track its used market price.

Download 1.40 from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com

How to update the Roland A-49

Connect the A-49 to a computer via USB. Download the system update zip from Roland support. Enter update mode by holding TRANSPOSE and OCTAVE+ simultaneously while connecting USB. Run the UpdSMF application and select the extracted folder. Takes approximately 2 minutes. Do not power off during the update.

What you need

UpdSMF — the software Roland uses to load firmware onto the Roland A-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 Roland A-49

The Roland A-49 is updated with UpdSMF, published by Roland.

Download UpdSMF from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com

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Roland A-49 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.40 Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Roland A-49 manual & official pages

Roland A-49 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland A-49?

The latest firmware for the Roland A-49 is version 1.40. FW//RADAR checks Roland's official sources for new releases.

How do I update the Roland A-49?

Connect the A-49 to a computer via USB. Download the system update zip from Roland support. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Roland A-49?

You need UpdSMF, available from Roland's support site.

Where can I download Roland A-49 firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Roland A-49 manual?

The official Roland user manual is a PDF hosted on cdn.roland.com. Roland A-49 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Roland A-49 still receiving firmware updates?

Roland has stopped releasing firmware for the Roland A-49. The last version is 1.40.

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