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Title: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on June 23, 2014, 09:31:43 PM
OK, this may be a silly question but...
I just got a new RC-300 and I checked the firmware version -
the window says "VER 1.10   REV 1840   VVER 1.01"
I thought the newest fw version was 1.05. What am I missing? Is there a version 1.10?
I Googled it and came up with no real answers. Although everything is working fine, I'm just curious. ???

Thanks in advance,
Tek
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: looper on July 01, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Hi, see here
http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300&id=62467493 (http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300&id=62467493)

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RC-300 System Program Version 1.05

This program is used to update the RC-300 system software to the most recent version.

Products?RC-300


How to tell the version
Please check the version of the system working on your RC-300 before downloading the archive file.
Adjust MASTER [ LEVEL ] knob, TRACK [1] [2] [3] sliders, and RHYTHM [ LEVEL ] knob to minimum.
Hold down RHYTHM [ EDIT ] button and [ TAP TEMPO ] button, and switch on the power.
The left display will show the current version number at "Ver"
Turn RC-300 off after checking the version.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.

Update history
[ Version 1.05 ]
Bug Fixes
The following bugs Were fixed.
Some personal computers might not recognize the device connected with the USB 3.0 port.
Other USB equipments might not work when a personal computer rebooted with connecting the device via the USB 3.0 port.
When you save a phrase memory after recording in the specific procedures, it might save an unintended sound.
[ Version 1.03 ]
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
Some noises might occur on a USB Audio signal.
RC-300 might hang up when you switch an effect patch.
[ Version 1.02 ]
Bug Fix
The following bug is fixed.
RC-300 might stop working with the " Too Busy! " message on the display when it was switched from "REC" to "PLAY" on the "Memory:Single Tr Play=ON" setting.
What you will need to update your RC-300
RC-300
USB cable
A computer with a USB connector ( Windows 7 / Vista / XP, MacOS X )
Caution when performing the update
We recommend that you back your user data up before you perform the update. If a problem occurs and your user data is lost, you will be able to restore the original state by restoring the data you backed up. For details on the procedure, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Never apply this update data to any product other than the RC-300. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
Never power-off your RC-300 while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the RC-300 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.
Getting the update file
Please open/extract the downloaded "rc300_sys_v105.zip" file on your computer to get the update files in the "rc300_sys_v105" folder.
Procedure for the update
Caution
You must not rename the extracted files.
Never turn off the RC-300's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the RC-300 itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program files into your RC-300 according to the following procedure.
Adjust MASTER [ LEVEL ] knob, TRACK [1] [2] [3] sliders, and RHYTHM [ LEVEL ] knob to minimum.
* Do not connect the RC-300 and the computer yet.
Hold down RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button and [TAP TEMPO] button and switch on the power.
The message "RC-300 Updater" will appear on the display.
Connect the computer to the RC-300's USB port by a USB cable.
The message "Connected." will appear on the display.
Open the BOSS_RC-300 icon.
With Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Within Computer (or My Computer), open "BOSS_RC-300".
* "Removable Disk ( * : ) " may appear instead of the BOSS_RC-300 icon.
With Mac OS
On the desktop, open the "BOSS_RC-300" icon.
Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "rc300_sys_v105" folder into the "BOSS_RC-300" icon.
* Do not copy the "rc300_sys_v105" folder.
Disconnect the BOSS_RC-300 from the computer.
With Windows 7 / Vista / XP
Right-click on the "BOSS_RC-300" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk ( * : ) " icon) and execute "Eject."
With Mac OS
Drag the "BOSS_RC-300" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
Disconnect the USB cable.
The message "[WRITE] to start" will appear on the display.
Press [ WRITE ] button to start the update process.
The message "Completed." will appear on the display when the update process completes.
Turn the RC-300 power off.
Please verify the version number with the procedure described in "How to tell the version" part of this document.

Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on July 01, 2014, 03:58:57 PM
1.10?  Interesting.  I wonder if the Roland Japan site has that?  The last update was April of 2013 that I can see.  When did you buy your RC-300 and did you buy it new?

Looking at Roland Japan site:
http://www.roland.co.jp/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300 (http://www.roland.co.jp/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300)

1.05 is the last version according to the website. 

1.10 - mysterious.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on July 02, 2014, 02:00:55 PM
I purchased the unit new about a week and a half ago from Sweetwater (got a nice Gearfest price too ;D). From everything that I read, when you check the version, the firmware number will be on the left. My display reads, from left to right "VER 1.10   REV 1840   VVER 1.01". Exactly as written. I just thought it was funny that there was no info out there about a version 1.10.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on July 02, 2014, 02:09:23 PM
QuoteI just thought it was funny that there was no info out there about a version 1.10.
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11596.0;attach=9498;image)
With any luck Roland will post a download for RC300 FW1.10 soon.

Suggest check here once a week

http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300&id=62467493 (http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=RC-300&id=62467493)

Understand that most Roland Product Support people are prepping for the Summer NAMM show in Nashville July 19- its possible Roland might make an announcement regarding RC-300 FW 1.10 at Summer NAMM 

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=11386.msg82887#msg82887 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=11386.msg82887#msg82887)
(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.namm.org%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2FMID_2014_logo.jpg&hash=cdb002e41ef21c35f1ada5aed4efbf22e69de071)



QuoteI purchased the unit new about a week and a half ago from Sweetwater (got a nice Gearfest price too


Contact Sweetwater as they have a good rapport with Roland Product Specialists - and maybe they can reveal the facts  / updates that RC-300 FW1.10 addresses
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on July 02, 2014, 02:43:54 PM
Interesting.

Previous updates were 1.02, 1.03 and 1.05.  1.10 implies multiple fixes or additions.  :)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on July 02, 2014, 05:27:43 PM
Update: My own unit says:

Ver      Rev      Uver
1.05    1837    1.01

So 1.10 / 1840 / 1.01 definetely implies further work.  Interesting.

I wonder what differences are in your version versus mine?

I've emailed Boss USA on their facebook page and will let you know what I hear from them (if anything).
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on July 02, 2014, 06:01:04 PM
Quote from: aliensporebomb on July 02, 2014, 05:27:43 PM
Update: My own unit says:

Ver      Rev      Uver
1.05    1837    1.01

So 1.10 / 1840 / 1.01 definetely implies further work.  Interesting.

I wonder what differences are in your version versus mine?

I've emailed Boss USA on their facebook page and will let you know what I hear from them (if anything).
Not sure what the differences/ fixes are on the newer FW, but I'd be interested to know.
Thanks Aliensporebomb
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on July 02, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
They responded.  As expected, nobody seems to know, only Roland Japan:

Quote
Thanks for contacting us about this. Usually product revisions such as this eventually become available as free downloads. We know of no ETA for this to happen right now but if does it will be announced on our website and our Facebook page.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on July 02, 2014, 10:25:54 PM
Quote from: Elantric on July 02, 2014, 02:09:23 PM

Contact Sweetwater as they have a good rapport with Roland Product Specialists - and maybe they can reveal the facts  / updates that RC-300 FW1.10 addresses

Thanks Elantric, I may try that. I'll post any updates...
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on July 02, 2014, 10:32:22 PM
Quote from: aliensporebomb on July 02, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
They responded.  As expected, nobody seems to know, only Roland Japan:

Guess we just wait and see...
Thanks for trying to find out
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on July 02, 2014, 10:46:47 PM
Another URL link where Roland posts "whats new" updates  - often weeks before news is available anywhere else

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Froland-planet.tumblr.com&edit-text=
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on July 27, 2014, 04:38:09 PM
Nothing new yet.  Curiouser and curiouser.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on July 28, 2014, 02:08:32 AM
I know right?!
Been hoping this will fix my damn (once every six hours odd) freezing issues, but still nothing!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on August 23, 2014, 03:44:20 PM
My Sweetwater guy called me - I left him a message back about this exchange - I'll post what he says when he calls me back.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on August 27, 2014, 04:35:27 PM
Update:

Quote

After forwarding the pictures to my Roland rep, all I was able to find out is that it is "coming soon". He's not aware of what the firmware update will do. Sorry I do not have more information for you!



Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on August 28, 2014, 02:54:57 AM
Major thanks for the update man! I was starting to wonder if this was a crazy glitch or nasty little photoshop prank...

Damn having hope. Nothing crueller than hope...
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on August 29, 2014, 07:00:16 AM
It's interesting: shipping units have the update but they're dragging their feet on releasing it on the website.  You have to wonder what the update does and maybe it is still being tested to make sure it doesn't brick existing units.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on August 29, 2014, 05:00:22 PM
Just checking back in... My unit is working fine. I'm starting to get a little more comfortable with it and learning to use it a little more effectively. It's actually pretty simple, compared to months of digging through my GR-55.

Wish I could tell you what this new FW version is doing, but...

Also, no bricks here ;D...

(and Photoshop - that would be too cruel)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on August 29, 2014, 09:58:57 PM
aliensporebomb- I have been wondering about that as well. I have been wondering how much change a firmware update could bring, but I keep coming back to bug fixes. There is other options like relabelling things like tempo/loop sync to make it less confusing, or (VERY unlikely) adding new features (FX, drum machine beats/sounds, expanding assignments, USB sound card upgrades). The work they did on the GT100 v2 was pretty cool and it would be neat to see something like that happen again, but I am not holding my breath! Hell, of late I have even been wondering if they would release a new flagship floor unit to match the RC505....

Tek- Thanks for bringing this update to our attention, would have had no idea it was even in the pipeline if it wasn't for you!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on August 31, 2014, 06:37:42 PM
I can think of a couple of potential issues that merit fixing or improving:

(1) this woman reported a problem over two years ago - I wonder if this still exists?  I'd need to set my RC300 up exactly the same as hers.  Her video has over 4000 views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_TGrEVH8_A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_TGrEVH8_A)

(2) the octave divider effect is pretty marginal - even my old Boss OC-2 was light years better.  Maybe they could improve it with existing hardware.  The following quote comes from a response to the video in problem one where someone mentions it:

Quote
@AxelMontaner Here is the Boss email response to the guitar>bass FX issue: "We have confirmed that our RC-300 in product support also produces intermittent results when using the Guitar-Bass effect. We have submitted this info to Boss Japan so that they can research it further."

I'm sure there are other things that could be added/improved.  The fact that we're going from version 1.05 to v1.10 when usual updates are .1 increments implies more than one "fix" or correction.

Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on October 08, 2014, 01:11:16 PM
Still no 1.10.  This is worse than waiting for a VG-99 update that will never come.  It's waiting for an update that's out there in recently manufactured units but not available to those with existing units.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on October 08, 2014, 02:21:33 PM
QuoteStill no 1.10.  This is worse than waiting for a VG-99 update that will never come. 
Try asking this guy at link below - (supposed to be a real Roland Repair tech)
http://www.justanswer.com/sip/Roland (http://www.justanswer.com/sip/Roland)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on October 08, 2014, 08:23:13 PM
Oh man.  I'll wait.  To get an answer it requires $30 to those guys!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on October 09, 2014, 04:09:52 AM
Any one interested in pitching in a few $?
If there are enough of us then it may not seem so harsh...
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on October 09, 2014, 07:49:10 AM
I suggest call Roland and get the straight dope

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
Customer Service Tel: (323) 890-3700
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on October 17, 2014, 02:35:54 PM
I may just do that although I thought of one plausible reason for it being held back:

-Mac OS X Yosemite was released yesterday.
-Windows 10 will be released very soon.

It may be they are waiting for these to be out in the marketplace before they release it.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Ed_Saxman on October 21, 2014, 03:01:57 AM
Quote from: aliensporebomb on October 17, 2014, 02:35:54 PM

-Windows 10 will be released very soon.
It may be they are waiting for these to be out in the marketplace before they release it.

Microsoft has stated that Windows 10 will launch "later in the year" in 2015.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Threeleggedyoyo on October 28, 2014, 10:31:42 AM
Anybody tried calling Boss about this yet? Really curious as to the answer. I hope it fixes a bug or two. They acknowledged one that I reported a while back. Here's hoping...
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on October 28, 2014, 11:25:08 AM
I suggest call Roland and get the straight dope

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
Customer Service Tel: (323) 890-3700
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on October 28, 2014, 12:59:23 PM
Wow.  Called and their help line is staffed 3 business days a week from 9-1 pacific time. 

Like "we're open from 11 am to 11:01 am on alternating thursdays". 

I'll see what I can get.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on October 28, 2014, 01:03:21 PM
QuoteWow.  Called and their help line is staffed 3 business days a week from 9-1 pacific time. 

Like "we're open from 11 am to 11:01 am on alternating thursdays". 

I'll see what I can get.

I expected that -

(listen to me now and believe later):

Roland's sales and profits?
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10865.msg78925#msg78925 (https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10865.msg78925#msg78925)
http://www.roland.com/ir/pdf/2014/20140807.pdf (http://www.roland.com/ir/pdf/2014/20140807.pdf)
[Guitar-related equipment]
As for guitar effects, sales were flat year on year thanks to strong performance by new multi-type products in North
America and Europe, despite stagnation among existing products in Japan and Asia. With respect to guitar
synthesizers, although sales were strong for processors launched in Japan, sales declined year on year due to a
falling off in existing products in North America. As a result, net sales for this segment increased by 6.0% year on
year to ¥2,004 million, due to the depreciation of the yen, in spite of a virtual decline in sales.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on October 29, 2014, 04:16:07 PM
Did anyone call Roland USA Customer Service today during their 3 hours of operation regarding status of latest RC-300 Firmware Version?

Guess we will have to wait until Friday when when they open again.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on October 29, 2014, 05:05:39 PM
I was dealing with work projects.  I'll try again.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Threeleggedyoyo on December 05, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
Well, after 17 minutes of waiting, I managed to get through to their support today.

Good news is that I have an answer. Bad news is that it's terribly unexciting.

The rep looked up the version history and found that yeah, this was a new version shipped with the new units. However, he assured me that it added zero functionality except for something for testers or technicians. It hasn't been released publicly because it is immaterial and 1.05 is in fact the latest version as far as functionality goes.

He wasn't aware of any plans for a new firmware update, but said he didn't have any special information that I didn't. When the folks in Japan send a new update, they put it up.

I should have asked if 1.1 has everything 1.05 had for the sake of those of you guys who bought it recently... sorry about that.

Answers the essential questions though... no bug fixes or new features to be found here.

Sorry to be the bearer of boring news.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: OldGuitarDude on December 06, 2014, 10:04:15 AM
Quote from: Threeleggedyoyo on December 05, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
Sorry to be the bearer of boring news.

Hey thanks for sharing Threeleggedyoyo. At least it puts my curiosity to rest. "Boring" news is better than no news at all!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on December 08, 2014, 11:04:28 PM
I'll second that! Good to know I am not waiting for nothing anymore.

Thanks for the efforts!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on December 17, 2014, 07:32:55 AM
Actually check this out:
http://bosstonecentral.com/about/#tonestudio (http://bosstonecentral.com/about/#tonestudio)

"BOSS TONE STUDIO for RC-300 Coming on 24th Dec."

!!!
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on December 17, 2014, 07:40:29 AM
QuoteActually check this out:
http://bosstonecentral.com/about/#tonestudio (http://bosstonecentral.com/about/#tonestudio)

"BOSS TONE STUDIO for RC-300 Coming on 24th Dec."

Extending to all the current production Boss Loopers

(https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snapagogo.com%2Fuploads%2Fsource%2F3502014%2F1418830749_1220160374_ScreenShot20141217at7.37.53AM.png&hash=37c72458c1dc7d04c889b81fb12766876ed821cf)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Syph on December 17, 2014, 05:31:59 PM
Well damn! That is going to be awesome for trouble shooting....
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Threeleggedyoyo on December 18, 2014, 04:06:17 PM
Oh my. Do want.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Ed_Saxman on December 24, 2014, 12:17:18 AM
I´ve tested the new Boss tone Studio for RC

Best part: ALL the content is FREE to download inside the app ( http://bosstonecentral.com/trackset/category/rc/ (http://bosstonecentral.com/trackset/category/rc/) )

Worst part:
- No editing functions at all. The app only can download, import or export files.
- The content can only be downloaded straight to the RC internal memory. No other location allowed.
- The app crashes often (OS X version) while downloading files

Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Threeleggedyoyo on January 02, 2015, 11:58:32 PM
Huh. I thought this would do a little more. I was hoping it would make for a more elegant storage solution than what we had already, but I'm not seeing how this is faster or better than my usual "take the whole ROLAND" folder to and from my laptop" method.

I was hoping it would store my settings as well (BPM, drum machine selection, etc...)

Am I missing something? Seems like just a very simple (one WAV at a time) importer / exporter plus some goodies to download.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: admin on April 15, 2015, 10:06:47 AM
Still nothing about a download link for the RC300 FW 1.10
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: jwoertz on September 14, 2015, 05:18:13 AM
I had version 1.10 when I received my RC-300. It was buggy so I downloaded and installed version 1.05 and all the issues appear to be fixed.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: chrish on October 29, 2015, 08:57:27 AM
Quote from: jwoertz on September 14, 2015, 05:18:13 AM
I had version 1.10 when I received my RC-300. It was buggy so I downloaded and installed version 1.05 and all the issues appear to be fixed.
That's interesting. After doing a few test loops on a new rc300 unit i recieved on Monday, the rc unit would not record any new loops. I had to do a factory reset to get the unit to function again.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: danmill on April 19, 2016, 05:08:34 AM
Quote from: chrish on October 29, 2015, 08:57:27 AM
That's interesting. After doing a few test loops on a new rc300 unit i recieved on Monday, the rc unit would not record any new loops. I had to do a factory reset to get the unit to function again.

For what it's worth, I've had my rc300 for 1 year now. It also shipped with Ver 1.10 but sadly (and disgustingly, that after all these years and complaints, Roland still haven't fixed this bug) it still freezes, jams, skips audio, "too busy" etc at times, esp if you need to delete/undo your 3rd built loop.
Fix = Mute PA and turn RC300 off and back on. Really cool when your mid song at an important gig!! So nervous to back grade to 1.05?????
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on June 26, 2016, 09:00:08 PM
Go back to version 1.05 - I've NEVER had that error and I use my RC-300 as a live performance looper, recording interface in the studio, looper in the studio, and I use it a lot not just basic functions.  I think 1.10 was kind of a boondoggle - I don't know what it purported to offer but if Roland was smart they would fix it and release a 1.15 or something and be done with it since it's obvious there's going to be an RC-350 or 400 (although unlikely since the number 4 is sometimes associated with death in Japan - the reason why Nikon released a D3300 camera and a D3500 but not a D3400).   
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: tomatoketchup on July 14, 2017, 05:20:51 AM
Sorry about the BIIIG bump, but I just had the same revelation as Tek today when checking the firmware version, and since 3 years later there is still no news of a downloadable v1.10, I was wondering if any of ye had had any development regarding that mystery...

Not that I had any "Too busy" issue (I vaguely remembered seeing it once though), but the last few posts made me worried about using the RC-300 live with v1.10 so I'm wondering if I should downgrade to v1.05 (this "1.10" could be a bug from the internal software, actually meaning 1.01...?).
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: chrish on July 14, 2017, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: tomatoketchup on July 14, 2017, 05:20:51 AM
Sorry about the BIIIG bump, but I just had the same revelation as Tek today when checking the firmware version, and since 3 years later there is still no news of a downloadable v1.10, I was wondering if any of ye had had any development regarding that mystery...

Not that I had any "Too busy" issue (I vaguely remembered seeing it once though), but the last few posts made me worried about using the RC-300 live with v1.10 so I'm wondering if I should downgrade to v1.05 (this "1.10" could be a bug from the internal software, actually meaning 1.01...?).
this quote is from a thread on the RC 300 when I was having problems with the 'too busy' error message.

"I spoke with the excellent customer support guy at roland and he says that if you have version 1.10(shipped with newer units) you can't go back to an older version. There may have been some firmware updates at the factory that are unique to the newer units that were shipped with version 1.10, which may also explain why 1.10 was not made available as an update for older units. He suggested that the error message doesn't necessarily mean that there is a bug and to write the tracks before moving on to other unit functions"
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: tomatoketchup on July 14, 2017, 11:32:13 AM
Excellent! Thank you chrish for the info, it's reassuring. ;)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Tek on July 27, 2017, 07:04:41 AM
I've been using mine for over 3 years with version 1.10 and no issues. So far so good  :)
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: admin on September 21, 2017, 05:14:09 PM
Only "official" mention of Boss RC-300 firmware 1.10" I can find is here

https://www.roland.com/us/support/knowledge_base/115002272686/

Vers. 1.05 and 1.10 are identical Versions.
Vers 1.10 was made for internal documentation of hardware adjustments/changes and is unrelated to the System Firmware.





RC-300: ERROR - TOO BUSY AND SYSTEM VERSIONS 1.05 / 1.10
Tags: RC-300, TooBusy, Versions, Error
RC-300: ERROR - TOO BUSY and Versions 1.05/1.10

The Error Definition for the TOO BUSY ERROR is as follows:
The RC-300 could not process the data completely.

Possible causes and solutions are:
1. Lower the performance tempo.

2. WRITE/Save the current content to a phrase memory and WRITE/Save more often in work flow.

3. Reduce the number of adjustments or changes made with the RC-300's knobs and pedals.

4. Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages transmitted to the RC-300.

5. Ensure that the phrase is not shorter than 1.5 seconds.

The best advice is to try and WRITE/SAVE more often, the system memory is limited.
Unfortunately live performance doesn't always allow for moments to WRITE/SAVE but you'll have to find moments when the RC-300 is stopped and you are able to WRITE.

Another possible work around is to advance to a different MEMORY VALUE/PATCH.
There are several parameters the RC-300 is computing and preserving (for example UNDO for each track).

Check your RC-300 SYSTEM PROGRAM VERSION.
How to tell the Version Please check the version of the system working on your RC-300 before downloading the archive file.
1. Adjust the MASTER [ LEVEL ] knob, TRACK [1] [2] [3] sliders and RHYTHM [ LEVEL ]knob to minimum.

2. Hold down the RHYTHM [ EDIT ] button and [ TAP TEMPO ] button and switch on the power.
The left display will show the current version number at "Ver"

3. Turn RC-300 OFF after checking the version.

Vers. 1.05 and 1.10 are identical Versions.
Vers 1.10 was made for internal documentation of hardware adjustments/changes and is unrelated to the System Firmware.


Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: aliensporebomb on September 21, 2017, 06:43:20 PM
I'm pretty content with the 1.05 and I've used it as an audio interface (a feature it's not really advertised as having) among other things besides a looper.  It's a nice unit although I wish they'd come out with a new one with 2 more loops (or 3) instead of the pedal.
Title: Re: RC-300 Firmware Version
Post by: Elantric on November 21, 2019, 10:59:01 PM
5 years later, still no sight of RC-300 FW 1.10

Boss still shows most recent  RC-300 firmware as FW 1.05
https://www.boss.info/us/support/by_product/rc-300/updates_drivers/207621af-6b41-437a-8585-67198ba8dd38/
Update history
[ Ver.1.05 ]
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
Some personal computers might not recognize the device connected with the USB 3.0 port.
Other USB equipments might not work when a personal computer rebooted with connecting the device via the USB 3.0 port.
When you save a phrase memory after recording in the specific procedures, it might save an unintended sound.
[ Ver.1.03 ]
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
Some noises might occur on a USB Audio signal.
RC-300 might hang up when you switch an effect patch.
[ Ver.1.02 ]
Bug Fix
The following bug is fixed.
RC-300 might stop working with the " Too Busy! " message on the display when it was switched from "REC" to "PLAY" on the "Memory:Single Tr Play=ON" setting.