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E-A7 System Update Ver.1.04

This is the latest version of operating system for the E-A7.

How to tell the version
Please check the version of the system working on your E-A7 before downloading the archive file.
  1. Press [ Menu ] to invoke the menu screen.
  2. Press P2 (under the right screen).
  3. Press Utility (at the left of the screen).
  4. Press Version (at the left of the screen).
  5. The version information screen appears.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.


Version history
[ Ver.1.04 ]
Additional Functions
  • Sync Start for Pad was added to the Assignable Switch and Control Panel (SW) parameters.
  • Several Tone Edit and Drum Kit Edit parameters were added.
  • A shortcut to the Melody Intelligent settings screen was added to the Option screen on the right.
  • Fill recording for the Style Composer was improved to allow a Fill1=2=3=4 settings.
  • The mode settings for Track Edit in the Style Composer were improved to allow selecting All.

Functionality Improvement
  • The system was modified so that Scale Tune is not applied when a Drum Kit is used in an ACC part.
  • The system was modified so that no transposition is done when a Drum Kit is selected in a keyboard part.
  • The system was modified so that the default value of the Balance knob is changed from -4 to 0 when adjusting the balance of a keyboard part and style/song part.

Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
  • Behavior sometimes becomes erratic when Track Edit in the Style Composer is executed during style playback.
  • When playing a sustained Drum Kit instrument, the sound sometimes does not stop when the Kit is changed.
  • Sound drop-out or sluggishness sometimes occurs when a Style is switched during a performance.
  • Displaying the Track Mute screen results in delayed screen switching.
  • Operation sometimes becomes sluggish when Style Lock or Tempo Lock is set and the UPG is switched.
  • Inability to change SMF tone, EQ, etc., using Makeup Tools.


Items to prepare for the update
Following items are required to perform the update.
  • E-A7 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 E-A7.


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 E-A7. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your E-A7 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the E-A7 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
Please open/extract the downloaded "e_a7_sys_v104.zip" file on your computer to get the update files in the "e_a7_sys_v104" folder.


How to update
Important notice: Never turn the E-A7 off during the update process, or E-A7 won't reboot correctly any more.

  1. Connect the USB Flash memory to the USB connector of your computer.
  2. Copy the all update files in the above to the root folder of the USB Flash memory.
    * Do not copy the "e_a7_sys_v104" folder.
  3. Disconnect the USB Flash memory from your computer as follows.
    [ Windows ]
    Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount the USB Flash memory. And then disconnect the USB Flash memory from your computer.
    [ Mac ]
    Drag the Drive icon of the USB Flash memory into the trash in the dock. And then remove the USB Flash memory from your computer.
  4. Make sure the unit's power is switched off, then connect the USB Flash Memory device to the USB MEMORY connector.
  5. Hold down the [ TAP ] button and switch on the power.
  6. When the message "Update Mode:" 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.
  7. When the message "SUCCESS" is displayed, the operation has finished. (You will take about 5 minutes to update.)
  8. Switch off the power.
  9. Detach the USB Flash Memory, then switch on the power to the unit and verify that the version has been updated.


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