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1.50
released 22 Oct 2026
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What's new in 1.50

[ Additional Functions ] Note Data Added step setting parameter "NOTE" for compatible GENs. Keyboard Mode - Added play mode "KEYBOARD" for compatible GENs. Keep Kit Effect & EXT IN - Added "KEEP KIT EFX & EXT IN" setting which copies the currently selected kit's Ext In, Reverb, Delay, Mod, MFX, and AFX setting between kit changes. When enabled, the reverb, delay, and external in sound is uninterrupted during kit changes. Song Mode GUI - Song Mode GUI improved with clearer indications of encoder functions. Tempo Screen - Tempo Screen GUI updated with larger BPM display, clearer indications of encoder functions, and indicators for tempo nudge. Tune/Decay Offset GUI - TUNE/DECAY OFFSET values are now represented on top of the GEN parameter with an inverted bar graphic. Filter EQ - Filter's EQ type is now graphically represented. New MFX - Added Roll, Roll 2, Rev Pan Delay, and SBF-325 MFX-Type. New IFX - Added SBF-325 IFX-Type. New Output Routings - Added "MIX ONLY" to INDV OUT parameter. This mutes the track sound from its individual output. The individual output is still available for digital audio over USB. - AFX's FX ROUTE parameter now contains "MIX+ANA" and "ANALOG" settings. Selecting "ANALOG" will route the AFX sound to the AFX output only. New FM Instruments - Added 50 new FM INSTs from the TR-8S INST library. New GEN parameters - Added "COARSE" parameter to all FM GENs New MOD Destinations - Added LAYER A/B "PAN" and IFX DELAY's "TIME" as modulation destinations. New Knob Assign - IFX Delay's "TIME" can now be assigned via KNOB ASSIGN Pattern Select Mode - Added "PATTERN SELECT MODE" under Project Settings. The "MANUAL" setting changes the pattern browser behavior so that when encoderes are used, you need to push [ENTER] for the pattern to change. Sample Auto Adjust - Added "Sample Auto Adjust" SYSTEM parameter that matches imported sample level to match the destination preset category. [...]

Last checked 28 Oct 2026

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How to update the Roland TR-1000

Back up your data first (MENU > FILE > BACKUP > USB EXTERNAL). Download the TR-1000 System Program zip and unzip it. Copy TR1000_UPDATER.bin to the root of a USB flash drive formatted on the TR-1000 (64 GB or less), without renaming it. Connect the drive to the USB EXTERNAL DEVICE port, go to MENU > UTILITY > INFO; when "Update available" appears, select OK and press ENTER. Wait about 3 minutes until "Completed. Turn off power." appears, then power off and remove the drive. Never power off during the update. The update can also be done with the TR-1000 app.

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Roland TR-1000 firmware update history

9 releases since Oct 2025, roughly one every 2 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.50 — 22 Oct 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Version 1.22 — 2 Sep 2026

The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances. Product specifications are unaffected.

Version 1.21 — 29 Jul 2026

The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances. Product specifications are unaffected.

Version 1.20 — 8 May 2026

[ Additional Functions ] Added "MODE" and "S&H" parameters to the MOD. Please refer to the "Reference Manual" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ]. Added "909 Bass Line" and "808 Bass Line" to the INST. Added "303 VINYL SIM", "404 VINYL SIM", "CASSETTE SIM", and "DJ FX DELAY" to the MFX-TYPE. We've added a Mute Trigger parameter to "8X Crash Cymbal" and "8X Hand Clap". We've added a Roll 1st Note parameter to "PLAY MODE". Selects how roll playback behaves when it starts. We've added a "MIDI MODE" that allows you to assign each track to its own MIDI channel. SLICE can be triggered via MIDI. The MIDI MODE setting is configured in the Project Settings. For details, please refer to the MIDI Implementation Chart. [ Functionality Improvements ] Improved the response when assigning "Scatter" and "DJFX Looper" to the MORPH fader. The maximum value for AMP - GAIN has been extended to 24.0 dB. The maximum values for SOUND - Mix Out Gain and USB Out Bst. have been increased to +18 dB.

Version 1.16 — 1 Mar 2026

The version number has been updated due to management-related circumstances. Product specifications are unaffected.

Version 1.15 — 1 Jan 2026

[ Bug Fix ] Fixed an issue where sound would not be heard under certain conditions.

Version 1.14 — 1 Dec 2025

[ Additional Functions ] The Mute parameter has been added to the 8X Snare Drum. The SW parameter has been added to the Filter:Equalizer. [ Bug Fixes ] The response of ROLL has been fixed. A bug causing MIDI Note-On delays was fixed. MIDI notes were not output when using SLICE. MIDI Note-Off messages were not output during INST PLAY. CLK OUT was not synchronized with sequencer. The PCM sound source "Syn.Str 7th" was not displayed. Fixed a bug that could cause the system to freeze when using AUTO SLICE. Fixed a bug where KIT was also loaded when PATTERN RELOAD was performed. Minor bugs were fixed.

Version 1.13 — 1 Nov 2025

[ Additional Functions ] The Mute parameter has been added to the 8X Bass Drum. The Phones Bst. parameter has been added to System - Sound. You can now select data from another Project by pressing the [▶] button when selecting COPY - Pattern w/Kit, Pattern or Kit. The Sync Delay parameter has been added to Project - General. For details on the Sync Delay parameter, refer to The TR-1000 Knowledge Base. A function has been added to loop the fill-in while editing by pressing the [ENTER] button during fill-in editing. In Song Mode, when you select a Variation Chain set within a section with the [C2] knob, you can now change the variation within the selected chain with the [VARI CHAIN] button and the [C2] knob. Support for transmitting and receiving export files that were added with TR-1000 app Ver. 1.01. [ Bug Fixes ] The attack parameter of COMP - CH COMP 4000G has been modified. The effect of MASTER FX - SCATTER has been corrected. The issue that CALIB does not exit has been fixed. The behavior when pressing the [FILL IN TRIG] button in a fill-in with a last step has been fixed. The issue where the EDIT screen could not be changed during SONG PLAY has been fixed. Fixed several MIDI and DIN-SYNC synchronization issues. Minor bugs were fixed. Others The INST name for numbers 163 to 320 has been changed. For details on the changes, refer to the TR-1000 Knowledge Base.

Version 1.11 — 1 Oct 2025

[ Additional Functions ] The MFX and IFX types were added. The OPTIMIZE function for creating unused Sample Slots has been added. [ Functionality Improvements ] The delay when syncing with an external device has been improved. The MUTE time when switching patterns has been shortened. [ Bug Fixes ] The problem that occurred during pattern chain has been fixed. The issue that occurred in Song Mode has been fixed. The issue with the Note Number has been fixed. The issue related to Fill In Edit has been fixed. Minor bugs were fixed.

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Roland TR-1000 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland TR-1000?

The latest firmware for the Roland TR-1000 is version 1.50, released on 22 Oct 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 28 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Roland TR-1000?

Back up your data first (MENU > FILE > BACKUP > USB EXTERNAL). Download the TR-1000 System Program zip and unzip it. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

Where can I download Roland TR-1000 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 TR-1000 manual?

The official Roland user manual is a PDF hosted on static.roland.com. Roland TR-1000 user manual (PDF) →

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