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2.00
released 1 Sep 2023
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What's new in 2.00

Additional Functions - Added CR-78 ACB TONE to INST LIST. Category | Name | Type BD | CR78 Bass | ACB SD | CR78 Snare | ACB RS | CR78 Rim Shot/CL | ACB CH/OH | CR78 Hi-Hat | ACB CC/RC | CR78 Cymbal | ACB CC/RC | CR78 Metallic | ACB PERC1 | CR78 Low Conga | ACB PERC1 | CR78 Low Bongo | ACB PERC1 | CR78 High Bongo | ACB PERC2 | CR78 Claves/RS | ACB PERC3 | CR78 Maracas | ACB PERC3 | CR78 Tamb 1/2 | ACB PERC4 | CR78 Cowbell | ACB PERC5 | CR78 Guiro 1/2 | ACB - Added ACB TONE to the INST LIST, whose pitch can be controlled with the Coarse parameter. Category | Name | Type BASS | 808 Chromatic Bs | ACB - TR EDITOR now supports the above update. - Added "Compact Mode" to TR EDITOR for computers with low resolution. Bug Fixes The following bugs have been fixed. - Minor bugs.

Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Release notes on roland.com ↗

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How to update the Roland TR-6S

Back up your data to an SD card first (UTILITY > Backup). Download and unzip the system program. Remove any SD card, hold [SHIFT] and switch on the power, then connect the TR-6S to your computer by USB. Copy TR6S_UP.bin to the TR-6S drive (do not rename it or copy the folder) and press [TEMPO]. When "Update Finished." appears, switch off. Alternatively, put TR6S_UP.bin in the root of an SD card formatted on the TR-6S, insert it with the power off and switch on holding [SHIFT]. Afterwards run UTILITY > Factory Reset (ALL) and restore your backup.

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

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Roland TR-6S firmware update history

6 releases since Jan 2021, roughly one every 6 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 2.00 — 1 Sep 2023

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — roland.com

Version 1.51 — 1 Oct 2022

Bug Fix The following bug was fixed. - It may freeze on certain operations.

Version 1.50 — 1 Aug 2022

Additional Functions - Added FM MODEL INST that can change the tone. FM MODEL INST Category | Name | Type BD | FM Kick Model | FM SD | FM Snare Model | FM TOM | FM Tom Model | FM HC | FM Clap Model | FM CC_RC | FM Cymbal Model | FM PERC1 | FM Perc Model | FM - The following TYPEs have been added to REVERB, DELAY, and Master FX. REVERB | HA-DOU DELAY | PITCH SHFT MASTER FX | FATTENER MASTER FX | VINYL SIM - Added Probability and Master Probability functions. - Random All Instrument and Random Instrument functions have been added. - Added a function to play STEP repeatedly during STEP LOOP. - TR EDITOR now supports the above update. Bug Fixes The following bugs have been fixed. - Minor bugs.

Version 1.03 — 1 Nov 2021

Functionality Improvement - EXT IN can now be input via USB audio.

Version 1.02 — 1 Sep 2021

Bug Fix The following bug was fixed. - When a VARIATION is switched during playback, a different VARIATION sound is sometimes played at that moment.

Version 1.01 — 1 Jan 2021

Bug Fixes The following bugs were fixed. - MIDI sometimes becomes unsynchronized when a pattern is changed. - Noise contamination sometimes occurs when making a connection to AIRA Link.

Tracked in 3 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Roland TR-6S firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Roland TR-6S?

The latest firmware for the Roland TR-6S is version 2.00, released on 1 Sep 2023. FW//RADAR last checked Roland's official page on 28 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Roland TR-6S?

Back up your data to an SD card first (UTILITY > Backup). Download and unzip the system program. Full instructions on Roland's official firmware page.

Where can I download Roland TR-6S 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-6S manual?

The official Roland user manual is published on roland.com. Roland TR-6S user manual →

Is the Roland TR-6S still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 2.00 from 1 Sep 2023. FW//RADAR still checks Roland's page daily.

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