This is firmware update 1.0.3 and is the latest official released operation system by Roland. This operation system update/upgrade requires one eprom chip.

Features/improvements:

Version 1.03 upgrade is intended to iron out any remaining bugs affecting general stability and improve performance within the firmware code.

How to check current version?

·         Hold [ TEMP ASGN ] and [ EXIT ] then turn on the R-8 MK2 to which you will be prompted with *** TEST MODE ***

·         Press [ ENTER ] to which you will be prompted with the currently installed EPROM in your R-8 MK2.

·         Press [ ENTER ] again and you will be asked “Are you sure?” and press [ ENTER ] again.

·         You will see “Initialization Completed” to indicate that the R8 MK 2 is now back in its normal operation mode.

Note:

• Fully verified before shipping and professionally packaged in anti-static material.
• This OS is not compatible with R-8m and R8 MKI