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SPD-SX System Program (Ver.1.09)

HOW TO FIND THE VERSION

Please check the current version of the system program on your SPD-SX before downloading the file.

Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
Use the cursor buttons to select "UTIL", then press the [ENTER] button.
The UTILITY screen appears.
Use the cursor buttons to select "INFORMATION", then press the [ENTER] button.
The INFORMATION screen appears.
Look at the version number on the VERSION line.
*If the latest version is shown, no update is necessary.

UPDATE HISTORY

[Ver.1.09] Mar 2023

We updated only the version number for administrative purposes.
No changes affect product specifications.

[Ver.1.08] May 2018
Functionality Improvement

The SAVE function of the SPD-SX Special Edition now accommodates saving files larger than 4 GB.
Other minor bugs.

[Ver.1.07]
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.

Sound drop-out sometimes occurs during sample playback.

[Ver.1.06]
Additional Functions

Added RT-30 series (RT30K, RT30HR, RT30H_SN, RT30H_TM) and "KT10" to the Trigger Type.
Added Noise Cancel Parameter, specific for the RT-30K and RT-30HR.
For details, see "About the RT-30's "Noise Cancel" Function (SPD-SX_l_noise_e01_W.pdf)".

[Ver.1.04]
Bug Fix
This release fixes the following issue.

Click sounds may oscillate.

[Ver.1.03]
Additional Functions

Added "BT-1" to the Trigger Type.
Added "PDX-100", "PD-108", and "PD-128" to the Trigger Type.

[Ver.1.02]
Functionality Improvement

Improved stability on a USB connection.

Bug Fixes
This release fixes the following issues.

Previewing multiple waves in the WAVE LIST screen may cause the SPD-SX to hang up.
The added waves may not appear on the WAVE LIST screen.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE

SPD-SX
USB flash drive (Roland M-UF2G or Commercially available USB flash drive (Up to 32 GB))
*Format the USB flash drive to the FAT32 file system (on Mac: "MS-DOS (FAT)") before using it.
A computer with a USB connector (Windows, Mac)

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE

Never use this update on any other product than the SPD-SX, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.
Never power off your SPD-SX while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the SPD-SX may not start up in normal operating mode, which requires servicing. If this occurs, contact the Roland service center near you.
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 (spdsx_sys_v109.zip).
Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows: Right-click the file and click "Extract All", then click "Extract".
- macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
"spdsx_sys_v109" folder appears.
Open the "spdsx_sys_v109" folder and copy "_BOOTPRG.ES_" to the level displayed immediately on accessing the USB flash drive (the USB flash drive's root directory).
*Never double-click "_BOOTPRG.ES_" displayed inside the folder after unarchiving or changing the file name.
*Be sure not to copy the entire extracted folder.

UPDATE PROCEDURE

Caution
Never use this update on any other product than the SPD-SX, as it may harm other devices' data or system programs.

Turn off the SPD-SX.
Connect the USB flash drive containing the "_BOOTPRG.ES_" file to the USB MEMORY connector on the SPD-SX.
Hold down the [ALL SOUND OFF], [QUICK], and [EXIT] buttons and turn on the SPD-SX.
*Keep holding down the [ALL SOUND OFF] button, the [QUICK] button, and the [EXIT] button until "SPD-SX UPDATER" appears on display.
The update starts automatically.
When "Turn power off and on again" appears on display, turn off the SPD-SX.
Remove the USB flash drive from the USB MEMORY connector.
Turn on the SPD-SX and confirm it has been updated to the latest version.

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.

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