Roland Boutique A-01 firmware

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synth controller

Latest firmware: 1.02

1.02released 16 Aug 2016

What's new in 1.02

Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. - Some patch parameters ( C1/C2 Hold, CV Portamento SW, CV Portamento Time, and CV Pitch Bend Range ) are not updated when patches are switched. - The Hold pedal is sometimes not correctly applied to the synthesizer or CV/GATE. - Synthesizer and CV/GATE pitch bend and hold are not reset on receiving Reset All Controller.

Last checked 12 Sep 2026

Download 1.02 from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com

How to update the Roland Boutique A-01

Hold BANK 1 while powering on to check the current version. To update: download the update file and extract it to get "a01updater.mid". Connect the A-01 to your computer via USB, then run the Roland SMF Player (UpdSMF) utility for your OS and use it to transmit the update file to the A-01. Do not power off the A-01 while the update is in progress.

What you need

Roland SMF Player (UpdSMF) — the software Roland uses to load firmware onto the Roland Boutique A-01. 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 Boutique A-01

The Roland Boutique A-01 is updated with Roland SMF Player (UpdSMF), published by Roland.

Download Roland SMF Player (UpdSMF) from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com

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Roland Boutique A-01 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.0216 Aug 2016

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Tracked in 1 rig on FW//RADAR.

Roland Boutique A-01 manual & official pages

Roland Boutique A-01 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland Boutique A-01?

The latest firmware for the Roland Boutique A-01 is version 1.02, released on 16 Aug 2016. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 12 Sep 2026.

How do I update the Roland Boutique A-01?

Hold BANK 1 while powering on to check the current version. To update: download the update file and extract it to get "a01updater.mid". Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Roland Boutique A-01?

You need Roland SMF Player (UpdSMF), available from Roland's support site.

Where can I download Roland Boutique A-01 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 Boutique A-01 manual?

The official Roland user manual is a PDF hosted on static.roland.com. Roland Boutique A-01 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Roland Boutique A-01 still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.02 from 16 Aug 2016. FW//RADAR still checks Roland's page daily.

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