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Roland MC-101 firmware

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Latest firmware

1.82
released 1 Jun 2023
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What's new in 1.82

Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. When playing the arpeggiator with an external MIDI keyboard, it may become uncontrollable. When switching clips, the MSB and LSB of the Bank Select to be sent were reversed.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

Release notes on roland.com ↗

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Release history
  1. 1.821 Jun 2023
  2. 1.811 Nov 2022
  3. 1.801 Sep 2022
  4. 1.711 May 2021
  5. 1.721 May 2021
All 10 releases ↓

Roland MC-101 manual & official pages

How to update the Roland MC-101

Update via SD card: extract mc101_sys_v182.zip, copy MC101_UPA_up.bin to root of SD card (must be formatted on MC-101), hold SHIFT while powering on. Use USB bus power (not battery) during update.

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

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Roland MC-101 firmware update history

10 releases since Sep 2019, roughly one every 5 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.82 — 1 Jun 2023

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Version 1.81 — 1 Nov 2022

Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. SDZ files cannot be loaded when there are more than 33 SDZ/SVZ files. SDZ files cannot be loaded when more than 33 SDZ/SVZ files are loaded in a row. Drum Kit of SDZ files cannot be loaded. Arpeggio may not work correctly when MIDI Channel is changed.

Version 1.80 — 1 Sep 2022

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Import Function Added for MC and MV Production Packs Distributed Via Roland Cloud Clip Save Function Added Undo/Redo Functions Added MFX Types Added Function Added to Record Messages from External MIDI Devices to MOTION Tone Partial Editor Function Added Functions Added to Scatter Edit Type Settings Added for Batteries to Use Shortcut Types Added Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. Arpeggio playback from external MIDI is now possible. Other minor bugs. Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.71 — 1 May 2021

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Scene Chain Function Added Count-In Function Added Added Functions to the Chord Designer Audio Insert Function Added Added Functions to the Looper Track Delay/Reverb Send Added to PC IN Added Functions to the SCATTER Function Added to Select the Metronome Sound Output Destination Added Shortcuts Bug Fixes Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.72 — 1 May 2021

Bug Fix The following bug was fixed. No sound when pads are routed to COMP1-6 on DRUM + COMP track.

Version 1.60 — 1 Sep 2020

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Arpeggiator Function Added USB-Related Functions Added (Generic Driver Function) RANDOM TONE DESIGNER Function Added SCATTER Functions Added Sound Pack/SVZ Drum Import Function Added Functions Added to the Total Effect Compressor Note Sub Step Function Added (Tone Track) Note Length/Tie Edit Function Added (Drum Track) Added Shortcuts Bug Fixes Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.50 — 1 Jun 2020

Support for Sound Content Distributed Via Roland Cloud Installation of Sound Pack distributed through Roland Cloud is supported. * Sound Pack is sound content usable on products equipped with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. * Some Sound Packs include Drum Kit, but Drum Kit cannot be imported into the MC-101. Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Sound Pack / SVZ File Import Functions Added Added Number of Scenes Parameter Added to MIDI Input/Output Function PAD MODE CHORD Added Parameters Added NOTE UTILITY Function Added User Sample Edit Function Added Added Shortcuts Bug Fixes Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.30 — 1 Apr 2020

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Clip Chain Function Added Added Functions for [C1] - [C4] Knobs Added Functions for CLIP MODE SMF Import Function Added MIDI Input/Output Functions Added Auto Channel Function Added Added Shortcuts Bug Fixes Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.20 — 1 Dec 2019

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Scale Performance Function Added Sample Browser Function Added MIDI Input/Output Functions Added Added Shortcuts Added Metronome Function Bug Fixes Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].

Version 1.02 — 1 Sep 2019

Additional Functions Please refer to the "MC-101 Update" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. A SCATTER function was added. A TONE STEP EDIT function was added. A function for displaying the current Project Name was added. A Punch-In function for MOTION was added. An automatic setting function for LOOPER clips was added. Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. Minor bugs have been fixed.

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Roland MC-101 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland MC-101?

The latest firmware for the Roland MC-101 is version 1.82, released on 1 Jun 2023. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Roland MC-101?

Update via SD card: extract mc101_sys_v182.zip, copy MC101_UPA_up.bin to root of SD card (must be formatted on MC-101), hold SHIFT while powering on. Use USB bus power (not battery) during update. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

Where can I download Roland MC-101 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 MC-101 manual?

The official Roland user manual is published on roland.com. Roland MC-101 user manual →

Is the Roland MC-101 still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.82 from 1 Jun 2023. FW//RADAR still checks Roland's page daily.

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