V-SYNTH OS 2.0 IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!!!

[Artemiy]

Hello all!

I am happy to announce that today the OS 2.0 for V-Synth has been released on the Roland Japan FTP site! Wooo-hoooo!!!

Download links for Win and Mac are at:
http://v-tribe.info/v-synth/update/

I am already downloading it, can't wait to try out!


Artemio.

[Tepi]

Hello,

please help me how to upgrade the sotware version (1.51) to the new 2.0. Thanks

[Artemiy]

Hmm, it's strange but the update doesn't work. I will investigate and report later.


A.

[Tepi]

It's not working without an external card? I cannot upload it via usb directly on the v's "hard disc" (which is visible as a drive via usb)?

[EricG]

Just updated from my 1.5 ghz powerbook, no problems

[Artemiy]

EricG: how did you do it? I had to copy the SYRB1.BIN file from previous update to the card along with the 2.0 update files. Does the Mac download have this file?

In case someone misses this file, you can get one at http://v-tribe.info/v-synth/update/SYRB1.BIN


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[EricG]

The mac download has two files: "V-synth.rom" and "V-SynthDiskImage.bin" I did not use a card. I just followed the v1.51 "how to update" text found on rolands own pages. In short: Holding down patch pallete 1 button while turning on the V-synth. And then followed the V-synth screen instructions.

[Tepi]

but there is not enough space in the v-s' disc to copy these files ... help!!!!

[EricG]

In the Mac download:
"V-synth.rom" is 2.2 MB
"V-SynthDiskImage.bin" is 9.4 MB I guess this is stuffed so it actualy contains much more once unpacked in the V-synth.

Are you using the PC-upgrade?

[Watermelon]

Artemio wrote:
>Hmm, it's strange but the update doesn't work. I will investigate and report later.

I think these files should be put on V-Synth's system disk, not its data disk (by data disk, I refer to the one which mounts as a USB drive, with the internal project). I think Eric's procedure (holding down patch palette 1 while turning on) gives you access to the system disk indeed.

[EricG]

The new patches are great Shows more of what this synth can do. And more playable sounds for real life, amazing pads & great leads and those v-synth signature sculptureing sounds.

[EricG]

This document could clearify things. Yes I think Watermelon is right. By holding down the palette 1 button you access the "core" of the synth where the OS is.

V-Synth Version 1.51 Updating Procedures (Works for 2.0 on the mac)


*Note:Updating the operating system will cause the internal sounds to revert back
to original factory settings. Before performing the system update, please backup
the Internal Memory of the V-Synth to a PC card or to a computer via USB.

How to backup data

(A) Backup to the computer's hard disk.

1. By following the instructions in the Owner's Manual of the V-Synth (p90
"Connecting to Your Computer via USB"), connect the V-Synth and the
computer with a USB cable.

2. Select "Internal" in the "USB Storage" screen.
The Internal Memory of the V-Synth will appear on the computer's screen as
a drive.

3. By operating the computer, copy all files and folders in the V-Synth
drive to the computer's drive (such as the hard disk).

4. After finishing the copying process, eject the V-Synth drive by operating
the computer.

5. Disconnect the USB cable from the V-Synth.

(B) Backup to a PC card
In order to save to a PC card, follow the instructions on
p85 of the Owner's Manual ("Saving Project on Disk").

*Note that due to revisions of the Owner's Manual, the actual
page numbers may be different.


*System Requirements

Windows : Microsoft Windows 98 or later.(For Windows 98SE/98, USB Storage Driver
must be pre-installed.)
Macintosh: Mac OS 9.04 or later.


*Contents of the files.
1. Documents
a. Readme.txt - This document.
b. Notes.txt - Important Notices regarding V-Synth Version 1.51.
c. List_e3.pdf - Patch and Wave List.
d. AddedFeature_e.pdf - Manual to use the added features.
2. Program (data that will be installed in the V-Synth)
a. V-Synth.rom - V-Synth Version 1.51 update program data.
b. V-SynthDiskImage.bin - Sound data for V-Synth Version 1.51.


Updating Procedures

(1) While holding down the "PATCH PALLETE [1]" button, turn on the power of the
V-Synth.

(2) "*** Program Updater ***" will appear on the screen.

(3) Press "PATCH PALLETE [2]" button to select "[2] Update by USB Mass Storage".

(4) Connect the V-Synth to PC or Macintosh with USB cable.

(5) Mount the V-Synth to the computer as removable disk.

For Windows
- Compatible OS: Windows 98 or later
*For Windows 98SE/98, the USB Storage Driver must be pre-installed.
- When USB connection is ready, the driver installation will begin. You will find
"Found New Hardware" message near the Windows's Task Tray.
*The driver installation will be proceeded automatically. Please wait a few
moment until the installation is completed.
- After the installation is completed, a new icon
for the drive will appear when you open "My Computer".
*For Windows XP, "V-Synth" will appear as a drive icon. For Windows 2000/
Me/98SE/98, "Removable Disk" will appear as a drive icon.

For Macintosh
- Compatible OS: Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
- "V-Synth" drive icon image will appear on the desktop when USB connection is ready.

(6) Copy data to the V-Synth drive.

For Windows
*When you find "Accessing..." message on the V-Synth LCD screen , DO NOT execute
the following;
a. Disconnect the USB cable.
b. Suspend (Stand By), Hybernation, Restart, Shut Down of the computer.
c. Turn off the power of the V-Synth.

- Copy "V-Synth.rom" and "V-SynthDiskImage.bin" into the V-Synth drive icon
(or into the "Removable Disk") by drag and drop.
* Wait until the "Accessing..." message disappears.
- Disconnect the V-Synth by right clicking the V-Synth drive icon
(or the Removable Disk) and selecting "Eject".


For Macintosh
*When you find "Accessing..." message on the V-Synth LCD screen, DO NOT execute
the following;
a. Disconnect the USB cable.
b. Suspend (Stand By), Hybernation, Restart, Shut Down of the computer.
c. Turn off the power of the V-Synth.

- Copy "V-Synth.rom" and "V-SynthDiskImage.bin" into the
V-Synth drive by drag and drop.
* Wait until the "Accessing..." message disappears.
- Disconnect the V-Synth by clicking the V-Synth drive icon and selecting "Eject" from
the "Special" menu, or dragging and dropping the V-Synth drive icon into "Trash".
For Mac OS X, select "Eject" from the "File" menu, or drag and drop the V-Synth drive
icon into "Trash".

(7) Disconnect the USB cable.

(8) Press "PATCH PALETTE [8]" to execute the update.

(9) The update will be completed when "Complete! Please Power Off." message appears
on the screen with beep sounds.

(10) Check the Version Number of the V-Synth.
- In the Patch Mode screen, touch the bottom arrow which is located on the top
right of the screen.
- Touch "Info" in the Pull-down menu, and Version Number of the V-Synth can
be identified on the top left of the screen (Ver. *.** will appear).

(11) Finally, if you have saved V-Synth's Project data (Internal.prj), load the
data into the V-Synth.

If you have saved the Project data on to a computer's hard disk in USB Storage
Mode, make the same connection as you have when saving the Project data, and
copy the data into the V-Synth drive or into the "Removable Disk" from the
hard disk.

If you have saved the Project data on to a PC card, after loading the Project
data from the PC card (Owner's Manual p84), save the Project to Internal (Int)
(Owner's Manual p85).

*Note that due to revisions of the Owner's Manual, the actual page numbers may be
different.

[Artemiy]

Oh now I got this, thanks! I haven't ever read the update instructions

Yes, there are some really killer sounds in there. Notably some pads are simply fantastic!


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[Hugo]

Ahh, can't wait to get home from the holidays! I'm guessing you can upgrade directly from the original OS to v2.0...? (haven't installed OS 1.5 yet..)

[philicorda]

Great to see it's out at last.
Now , WHERE IS MY F********** USB LEAD!!!?!!?!!!
This is just too cruel. ((