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Yamaha CK61 firmware

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Latest firmware

2.00
released 21 Oct 2026
Download firmware from usa.yamaha.com
Updater
See the update steps below

What's new in 2.00

New features Additional new Layer/Split feature: "Advanced Split Mode". New Live Set Sounds have been added. New Voices have been added.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

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Release history
  1. 2.0021 Oct 2026
  2. 1.1014 Jan 2026
All 2 releases ↓

Yamaha CK61 manual & official pages

How to update the Yamaha CK61

Save your user data to a USB flash drive first: the update initializes all Live Set Sounds and the MENU and SETTINGS settings. Download the CK61/CK76/CK88 OS Updater zip from Yamaha and unzip it. Copy only the .PGM file to a USB flash drive of over 2 GB that was formatted on the CK, with no other files on it. Turn the CK off, connect the drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal and power on while holding [SETTINGS] and VALUE [v] until the YAMAHA logo appears. On the Updater screen press [ENTER] to start and [ENTER] again to confirm. When 'Completed. Please turn off.' appears, turn the CK off, remove the drive and power it on again. Never switch off or remove the drive before that message.

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

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Yamaha CK61 firmware update history

2 releases since Jan 2026, roughly one every 9 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 2.00 — 21 Oct 2026

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — usa.yamaha.com

Version 1.10 — 14 Jan 2026

New features Additional new MENU parameter: "Part SW Mode". Additional new SETTING parameter: "Pan". Additional new SETTING -> Rotary Speaker parameters: "Balance", "Stereo/Mono", "Speed", "Acceleration" and "Transition". Additional new SETTING -> Audio Trigger -> Play Mode parameter: "Hold". Additional new shortcut operation to the "Master Tune". Fixed problems Fixed minor problems.

Yamaha CK61 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Yamaha CK61?

The latest firmware for the Yamaha CK61 is version 2.00, released on 21 Oct 2026. FW//RADAR last checked Yamaha's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Yamaha CK61?

Save your user data to a USB flash drive first: the update initializes all Live Set Sounds and the MENU and SETTINGS settings. Download the CK61/CK76/CK88 OS Updater zip from Yamaha and unzip it. Full instructions on Yamaha's official firmware page.

Where can I download Yamaha CK61 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Yamaha's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

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