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VE-500 System Program (Ver.1.05)


How to tell the version
Please check the version of the system working on your VE-500 before downloading the archive file.
  1. Hold down the [ EXIT ] button and insert the AC adaptor's connection plug into the DC IN jack. The power is turned on.
    * Press and hold the [ EXIT ] button until "BOSS" appears on the display.
  2. The display indicates the current system version.
  3. Disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.


Update history
[ Ver.1.05 ] JAN 2019
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • When using VE-500 Editor, some parameters are not set correctly.

[ Ver.1.04 ] NOV 2018
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • The system sometimes fails to function correctly when connected to an external MIDI device that does not send active sensing messages.


What you will need to update your VE-500
  • VE-500
  • USB cable (It must be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.)
  • A computer with a USB 2.0 connector ( Windows, Mac )
  • AC Adaptor ( PSA Series )


Caution when performing the update
  • No saved user data is lost when this update is carried out correctly, but to safeguard against unexpected accidents, we recommend saving user data to VE-500 Editor before applying the update.
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the VE-500. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Be sure to power the unit using the AC adaptor. Executing the update while running on only battery power may cause the update to fail and result in incorrect operation if the batteries go dead before the update finishes.
  • Never power-off your VE-500 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the VE-500 won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.


Getting the update file
Please open/extract the downloaded " ve500_sys_v105.zip " file on your computer to get the update files in the "ve500_sys_v105" folder.


Procedure for the update
NOTE
* You must not do the following operations on restoring. Doing so might make your computer freeze, or might result in the loss of all of the VE-500's data.
  • Turn off the VE-500's power.
  • Disconnect the USB cable.
  • Allow your computer to enter suspend (standby) or hibernate mode, restart it, or shut it down.

  1. Hold down the [ EFFECT EDIT ] and [ ENTER ] buttons and insert the AC adaptor's connection plug into the DC IN jack.
    Then it will turn on and the display will indicate the "CONNECT USB CABLE".
  2. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the VE-500's MICRO USB port to your computer's USB connector.
  3. Open the "BOSS_VE500" drive.
    [ Windows users ]
    Within My Computer (or Computer), open "BOSS_VE500" (or Removable Disk).
    [ macOS / OS X users ]
    On the desktop, open the "BOSS_VE500" icon.
  4. Copy (drag and drop) the "VE500ROM.BIN" and the "ROMINFO.TXT" in the "ve500_sys_v105" folder into the root directory of the "BOSS_VE500" drive.
  5. After the copy has been completed, unmount or remove the drive on your computer.
    With Windows
    Right-click on the "BOSS_VE500" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject."
    With macOS / OS X
    Drag the "BOSS_VE500" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
  6. Disconnect the USB cable.
    The message "EDIT:EXECUTE" will appear on the display.
  7. Press [ EFFECT EDIT ] button to start the update process.
    While the update is in progress, the message "UPDATING..." is shown on the display.
    The message "COMPLETED" will appear on the display when the update process completes.
  8. When the display changes to the message "COMPLETED" and you have confirmed that the update has finished, disconnect the plug from the DC IN jack to turn off the power.
  9. Please verify the version number "1.05" with the procedure described in "How to tell the version" part of this document.


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