Roland India - Support - JD-XA - Updates & Drivers - JD-XA System Program Version 1.50

JD-XA System Program Version 1.50

How to tell the version

Please check the version of the system working on your JD-XA before downloading the archive file.

Press [ Menu ] to invoke the menu screen.
Use the cursor buttons to choose VERSION INFO, and then press the [ Enter ] button.
The version information screen appears.

* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.

Version history

[ Ver.1.50 ] JUN 2016
Additional Functions

The preload program sounds have been refreshed; now 256 sounds are provided.
PROGRAM has been added to the sound copy function, allowing you to copy a factory-set program sound to the temporary area.
Please refer to the "JD-XA Version 1.50 Supplementary Manual" for detailed information in the [ JD-XA Version 1.50 Supplementary Manual ].

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

Parameters are displayed incorrectly, depending on MFX type.
When copying a pattern, pressing the cursor-right button while Dest Track is selected results in incorrect display.
The volume level differs depending on the order in which program sounds are switched.
The tempo is not applied to the unit when Temporary Play is clicked using JD-XA Librarian.
Settings are not updated when Ctrl Src1-4 in PROGRAM CONTROL is switched.
Other minor bugs have been fixed.

[ Ver.1.10 ]
Functionality Improvements

JD-XA Librarian software is supported.
For information about JD-XA Librarian, refer to JD-XA Librarian for Windows or JD-XA Librarian for Mac OS X.
Holding down the [ Shift ] button and lowering the modulation lever displays the MOD LFO parameters.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.

Knobs and sliders are not correctly set to the center value when positioned at the center notch.
Ring modulation is not applied even when the RING switch is turned on using the [ INC ] button for a digital part.
The amount of modulation does not behave correctly when the MOD LFO Depth value for an analog part is negative.
C + L for the Bend mode does not behave correctly when PolyStack is on for an analog part.
When saving a Favorite, the indicator ( LED ) corresponding to the save destination does not light up.
When the Part Select button is pressed to quit LED DEMO, correct Part Select operation becomes impossible.
Sound sometimes stops on switching to a program having a different WHEEL Assign setting.
Resolution suited to the scale is not automatically selected only when Input Quantize is set to GRID.
When the CLICK mode is set to ALWAYS, switching the Sync mode from SLAVE to MASTER results in continuous clicking.
Executing Copy Tone sometimes results in rewriting a program other than Temporary.
When LFO Tempo Sync is set to ON, no control change is output even when the LFO Rate knob is turned.
The Edit symbol does not light up even when Pattern Initialize or Pattern Erase is executed.
Data of greater length than Pattern Length is output by SMF Export.
In TIE input for Step REC, a TIE is also input at other than the intended part.
In TIE input for Step REC, an incorrect Duration is input.
Data is deleted from other than the intended track by EXCEPT-NOTE for Realtime Erase.
The sound does not return to the original pitch even when BEND is deleted by Pattern Erase or Realtime Erase.
Pressing and holding the [ Tap ] button during startup of the JD-XA sometimes results in a system lockup.
Other minor bugs have been fixed.

Items to prepare for the update

Following items are required to perform the update.

JD-XA itself
PC to write the updater to the USB Flash Memory
USB Flash Memory ( Roland's M-UF2G is recommended )
* The USB Flash Memory need to be formatted on a JD-XA.

Cautions with the update

We recommend that you save your data to a USB Flash Memory before you perform the update. If a problem occurs and your data is lost, you will be able to restore the original state by reloading the data you saved. For details on the procedure, refer to the following sections of the "Backing Up All Settings" of the Owner's Manual.
Never apply this update data to any product other than the JD-XA. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
Never power-off your JD-XA while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the JD-XA 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.

How to download and expand the archive file

Download the file named "jd_xa_sys_v150.zip".
It is an archive file in zip format, please double click on the file to expand. After expanding the file, the folder "jd_xa_sys_v150" holding the file "JDXA_UPA.BIN" will be appeared.

How to update

Please install the system program "JDXA_UPA.BIN" to the JD-XA by following the process below.

Important notice: Never turn the JD-XA off during the update process, or JD-XA won't reboot correctly any more.

Copy the update-use file ( JDXA_UPA.BIN ) to the root directory of the USB Flash Memory.
Make sure the unit's power is switched off, then connect the USB Flash Memory device to the USB MEMORY connector at the left edge of the Top Panel.
Hold down the [ Tap ] button and switch on the power.
When the message "Update 1/3." appears, release the button.
The update starts.
* The update process takes several minutes to finish. Be sure never to switch off the power before the operation finishes.
When the message "Finished." is displayed, the operation has finished. (You will take about 1 minute to update.)
Switch off the power.
Detach the USB Flash Memory, then switch on the power to the unit and verify that the version has been updated.

Roland Software License Agreement

In no event shall Roland Corporation be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or inability to use this updater. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This is a legal agreement between you (an individual or a corporation) and Roland Corporation (herein referred to as "Roland") regarding the usage of this software product (herein referred to as "SOFTWARE"). Please read carefully the terms of this License Agreement before installing or using the SOFTWARE. By installing, copying, or starting the use of the SOFTWARE, you hereby consent to the terms of this License Agreement.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Roland grants you the following non-exclusive rights to use the SOFTWARE in accordance with the terms of this License Agreement.
(a) You may only use the SOFTWARE on a specific single computer at one time. Use of the SOFTWARE shall include loading the SOFTWARE into temporary memory (i.e., RAM) or installing the SOFTWARE into storage media (i.e., hard disk) of the computer on which you will use the SOFTWARE.
(b) You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE for backup purposes only (on floppy disk, magneto optical disk, DAT or the similar media), but you are prohibited to make any other copy.

2. COPYRIGHT

The SOFTWARE and its copyrights are the property of Roland and are protected by all international copyright laws and treaties.
Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material (i.e., a book or a CD). All rights that are not provided for herein are reserved by Roland.

3. OTHER RESTRICTIONS

(a) You shall not modify, change, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE and the copyright notice and copyrighted logo.
Unauthorized copying, uploading to another network, distributing, modifying and/or attaching this software to other media or any other sales item is expressly forbidden.
(b) You shall not loan, rent, lease, sublicense or transfer the SOFTWARE, either in whole or in part, to any third party. But you may permanently transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying printed materials provided you retain no copies of the Software and recipient agrees to the terms of this License Agreement. If the SOFTWARE has been updated or upgraded, any transfer of the SOFTWARE must include the most recent update and all prior versions.
(c) If this SOFTWARE contains multiple templates of media (such as floppy disks and CD-ROM) and these media contain the same software, you may use only the one form of media that is appropriate for your computer. You shall not use the remaining form(s) of media on another computer.
(d) You may not use the Software from multiple locations of a multi-user or networked system at any time.

3.2 Open source software and other third party software
(a) The SOFTWARE may use open source software and other third party software (herein referred to as "OSS, etc.").
(b) The OSS, etc. in the case of the preceding paragraph shall be subject to the OSS, etc. license (herein referred to as "OSS License"), and you shall comply with the OSS License.
(c) If there are any differences between the terms of this License Agreement and the OSS License, the OSS License shall prevail and the terms of this License Agreement shall not apply.

4. NO WARRANTY

Roland makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to any of the software, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

5. NO LIABILITY

Roland can not reply to inquiries regarding this system software updater. Please read the instructions completely, and please note that you should use the SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In no event shall Roland be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or inability to use this product. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Even if the SOFTWARE has any material, verifiable, and reproducible program errors, Roland shall have no liability to modify such errors.

6. TERMINATION OF THE LICENSE

Roland reserves the right to terminate this License Agreement if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such termination, you shall immediately stop using the SOFTWARE.

7. GENERAL

(a) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without affecting, impairing or invalidating the remaining provisions hereof.
(b) This License Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of California without reference to the principles of conflicts of laws.

JD-XA System Program Version 1.50

Support

Quick Links