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Aerophone Pro AE-30 System Program (Ver.3.10)

HOW TO FIND THE VERSION
Please check the current version of the system program on your AE-30 before downloading the file.

Turn the AE-30's switch "ON".
On the scene screen, press the [MENU] button.
The Menu screen appears.
Use the [-] [+](< / >) buttons to select "Version".
The current program version is shown in the display.
Press the [SCENE] button or turn the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to return to the scene screen.

UPDATE HISTORY

[Ver.3.10] OCT 2024

Functionality Improvements

New tones have been added.
* To view the added tones in the Aerophone Pro Editor app, update the app to the latest version (ver. 1.5.2 or later).

[Ver.3.02] JUL 2023

Bug Fixes

The problem was corrected in which system lockup occurred in extremely rare cases during poor signal conditions while connected with a Bluetooth device.
The problem was corrected in which the keys failed to be deactivated even when the key function for the octave keys was set to "Off".
The problem was corrected in which noise was sometimes produced at the start of the sample when playing a tone in which a user sample or multi-sample is combined.

Functionality Improvements

Because unintended Bluetooth connection to another device sometimes occurs, functionality has been changed so that the Bluetooth function is set to "Off" when a factory reset is carried out.

[Ver.3.01] JUN 2023

Bug Fixes

When playing slurs, etc., depending on the amount of breath you blow in, it may not be pronounced in rare cases.

[Ver.3.00] MAR 2023

Please refer to "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Version 3.00 Notice of Added Functionality" and "Aerophone Pro AE-30/Aerophone AE-20 Parameter Guide" for detailed information.

Additional Functions

Display of the on/off status of the [S1] and [S2] buttons has been added.
A Scale Tune function has been added that lets you set the tuning method and adjust the pitch for individual note names.
An Intelligent Harmony function has been added that lets you layer harmonies according to the key that has been set.
The Harmony function now lets you change the pitch of layered sounds to just intonation.
User scenes can now be imported and exported.
User scenes created on the FANTOM-6/7/8 and FANTOM-06/07/08 can now be imported and exported.

Functionality Improvements

"AE La Seine" sounds have been added.
Sounds using the Scale Tune function have been added.
Sounds using the Harmony function have been added.

[Ver.2.11] OCT 2022

The factory-default test program was updated.
Actual product operation is unaffected.

[Ver.2.10] SEP 2022

Functionality Improvements

Improvements to the following functions in the "Sax" and "Clarinet" fingering modes
- Unintended notes are now more difficult to produce even when the incorrect key is fingered.
- The sound-production behavior of keys played in tandem on acoustic instruments has been partially re-created.
It is now possible to access functions that use a USB flash drive even while a performance key is depressed.
When the Harmony function is on, the sequence in which the Note On messages for harmony notes is sent has been improved.

Bug Fixes
This release fixes the following issue.

The problem has been corrected in which scene and tone names sometimes do not match when creating a user scene at the Expansion Manager screen.

[Ver.2.03] JUN 2022

The factory-default test program was updated.
Actual product operation is unaffected.

[Ver.2.02] NOV 2021

Functionality Improvements

Operation of the motion sensor has been improved.

Bug Fixes
This release fixes the following issue.

Minor bugs.

[Ver.2.00] AUG 2021

Please refer to "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Owner's Manual" and "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Parameter Guide" for detailed information.

Additional Functions

Roland Cloud content is supported.
Motion sensor support has been added.
The built-in display now has multilingual support (English, Japanese, and Chinese).
New fingerings have been added (clarinet and flute).
An X-Fade function has been added.

Functionality Improvements

A Thumb Pad Off function has been added.
New tones have been added.

[Ver.1.11] APR 2021

Please refer to "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Owner's Manual" and "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Parameter Guide" for detailed information.

Additional Functions

Aerophone Pro Editor's "Librarian function" is now supported.

Functionality Improvements

In "Restoring the Factory Settings", resetting of Bluetooth settings (initialization of Bluetooth) has been eliminated.
Bluetooth settings persist when the operation in "Restoring the Factory Settings" is carried out.
*To reset (initialize) Bluetooth settings, carry out the "Bluetooth Reset" operation.

[Ver.1.10] MAR 2021

Please refer to "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Owner's Manual" and "Aerophone Pro AE-30 Parameter Guide" for detailed information.

Additional Functions

An "Output Mode" has been added to enable switching the audio signal output from the PHONES jack and the OUTPUT jack between stereo and monaural.
A "Bend Range Mode" for making settings for the operation of the Bend Range has been added.
A "Transpose Knob Mode" has been added for making settings for the functionality of the [TRANSPOSE] knob.
"Scene Shortcut" has been added for using shortcuts to switch between scenes.
"All Effects Off" has been added to turn off all effect settings made for scenes.

Change the specifications

Parameter category of Assign Source setting have been changed from "Scene Setting" to "System Settings".
Part MFX have been enabled for SuperNATURAL tones.

Functionality Improvements

Operation when the Bite Ctrl Mode is set to "E-Wind" has been improved.
The response speed of the Breath Sensor has been improved.

[Ver.1.04]

The factory-default test program was updated.
Actual product operation is unaffected.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE
Updating the AE-30 system program requires the following items.

Aerophone Pro AE-30
Included AC adaptor
USB flash drive (Type-C, FAT32 file system)
*If the AE-30 fails to recognize a USB flash drive, then on a computer, format the USB flash drive to use the FAT32 file system (on a Mac: "MS-DOS (FAT)").
*Using a USB Type-C adapter lets you connect a USB flash drive that has a USB A connector. Note, however, that making a good connection when using a multifunction-type adapter is sometimes not possible.
PC (Windows/Mac) to write the updater to the USB Flash Memory

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE

Never apply this update data to any product other than the AE-30. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
Never power-off your AE-30 while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the AE-30 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.

DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE

Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the "I agree" check box.
Click the "Download" button to download the system program (ae30_sys_v***.zip).
Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows: Right-click the file and select "Extract All," then click "Extract".
- macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
  *Never double-click "AE-30_UPA_up.bin" displayed inside the folder after unarchiving.
Copy "AE-30_UPA_up.bin" to the level displayed immediately on accessing the USB flash drive (the USB flash drive's root directory).
- Windows
- macOS

UPDATE PROCEDURE

Caution

The final step of the update procedure is an operation to return the system settings to their factory-default state (a factory reset). If it will be necessary to restore system settings after updating, make a written note of the required parameter values.
*Parameter types and setting-value levels might be changed by this update.
*Performing this operation does not erase the scenes that are stored in the user scenes.
You must not rename the extracted file.
Never turn off the AE-30's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the AE-30 itself may be destroyed.

Follow the steps below to install the extracted system program on your AE-30.

Turn the AE-30's switch "OFF".
Connect the USB flash drive containing the "AE-30_UPA_up.bin" file to the AE-30.
Connect the included AC adapter to the AE-30.
Hold down the +2 octave and -2 octave keys simultaneously and switch on the power to the unit.

The display shows "AE-30 Updater", and the update starts.
*It takes about 3 minutes to complete the update.
Once the message "Please Power Off" appears on the display, turn the AE-30 off.
Remove the USB flash drive from the AE-30.
Turn the AE-30's switch "ON".
?It might happen that the message "Upd Sub Cpu Main" is displayed and another update starts. If the message "Turn off the power" is displayed, turn the power source off and back on, then proceed to the next operation.
Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu screen appears.
Use the [-] [+] (< / >) buttons to select "Factory Reset", and press the [MENU] button.
A confirmation message appears.
Press the [+] (>) button.
A confirmation message appears again.
Press the [MENU] button.
The display indicates "Executing...," and the factory reset operation is executed.
Once the message "Turn off the power" appears on the display, turn the AE-30 off and then on again.
*If necessary, change the system-setting parameters to the values previously written down.

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