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Roland D-05 firmware

Roland discontinued Device launched 2017

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Discontinued · Latest firmware

1.07
released 1 Jan 2019
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Roland no longer makes the D-05. No firmware update since January 2019.

What's new in 1.07

The version number was updated due to production-related circumstances. Product specifications are unaffected.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026

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How to update the Roland D-05

Download and unzip the D-05 system program from the Roland support page. Connect the D-05 to your computer with a USB cable, hold [PATCH NUMBER 8] and switch on the power. Open the D-05 drive and copy BQ3_UPD.BIN into it (the file, not the folder), then eject the drive. Press [PATCH NUMBER 8] to start the update. When "Completed" appears, switch the power off.

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Roland D-05 firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.071 Jan 2019

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

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Roland D-05 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland D-05?

The latest firmware for the Roland D-05 is version 1.07, released on 1 Jan 2019. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 22 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Roland D-05?

Download and unzip the D-05 system program from the Roland support page. Connect the D-05 to your computer with a USB cable, hold [PATCH NUMBER 8] and switch on the power. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

Where can I download Roland D-05 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 D-05 manual?

The official Roland user manual is a PDF hosted on static.roland.com. Roland D-05 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Roland D-05 still receiving firmware updates?

The Roland D-05 is discontinued: Roland no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.07 from 1 Jan 2019. FW//RADAR keeps checking Roland's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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