Roland MC-101 firmware

Roland active Released 19 Apr 2020

Latest firmware: 1.82

1.82released 1 Jun 2023

What's new in 1.82

Bug Fixes. 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 may be incorrect. Other minor fixes.

Last checked 12 Sep 2026

Download 1.82 from Rolandopens in a new tab — roland.com

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

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.821 Jun 2023

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Tracked in 3 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Roland MC-101 manual & official pages

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 12 Sep 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 a PDF hosted on roland.com. Roland MC-101 user manual (PDF) →

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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