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Yamaha Reface YC firmware

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Latest firmware

1.30
released 7 Apr 2016
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What's new in 1.30

Additional features and specifications changes For reface YC • It is now possible to set the master tuning, master transpose, transmit channel, and receive channel. • When the rotary speed is FAST, you can now also switch to SLOW by moving the [ROTARY SPEED] lever up once.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

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Yamaha Reface YC manual & official pages

How to update the Yamaha Reface YC

Download the reface YC updater for Mac or Windows from Yamaha and unzip it. The update returns all settings to factory defaults. Switch the reface YC off, connect the AC adaptor and connect it to the computer with a USB cable. Hold the F#3, A3 and C#4 keys while switching it on: the [WAVE] knob's Y lamp lights up (update mode). Launch the reface updater app, set MIDI Port to "reface" and click Start; the [WAVE] lamps light up one after another. When all [WAVE] lamps light up, the update is complete: quit the updater and restart the reface YC. Keep the computer awake and do not use other applications during the update (about five minutes).

What you need

Yamaha reface YC Updater — the software Yamaha uses to load firmware onto the Yamaha Reface YC. Download links below.

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

Drivers & software for the Yamaha Reface YC

The Yamaha Reface YC is updated with Yamaha reface YC Updater, published by Yamaha.

Download Yamaha reface YC Updater from Yamahaopens in a new tab — usa.yamaha.com

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Yamaha Reface YC firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.307 Apr 2016

Release notes for this version are listed above.

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

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Yamaha Reface YC firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Yamaha Reface YC?

The latest firmware for the Yamaha Reface YC is version 1.30, released on 7 Apr 2016. FW//RADAR last checked Yamaha's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Yamaha Reface YC?

Download the reface YC updater for Mac or Windows from Yamaha and unzip it. The update returns all settings to factory defaults. Full instructions on Yamaha's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Yamaha Reface YC?

You need Yamaha reface YC Updater, available from Yamaha's support site.

Where can I download Yamaha Reface YC firmware and drivers?

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

Where can I find the Yamaha Reface YC manual?

The official Yamaha user manual is a PDF hosted on usa.yamaha.com. Yamaha Reface YC user manual (PDF) →

Is the Yamaha Reface YC still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.30 from 7 Apr 2016. FW//RADAR still checks Yamaha's page daily.

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