Korg Volca Beats User Manual

volca beats System Firmware Update Instructions
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System Firmware Update Instructions
Do not playback the system update file on any speaker or headphone system as this could lead to
damage to equipment and/or hearing loss. Korg or any of its affiliates will not accept responsibility for
any damages, personal loss or injury that may result from playback of the file.
What you will need
You will need the following to perform your update.
 An audio player or personal computer capable of audio playback
 A stereo mini-jack audio cable
 AC adapter KA-350 or six AA batteries
Make sure the batteries are brand new if using alkaline or fully charged if using NiMH batteries.
volca beats will not enter update mode if the batteries are depleted.
Preparations
1. Unzip the file “volcabeats_updater_0103.zip”.
If using an audio player, transfer the file volcabeats_sys_0103.wav from your computer to your audio
player.
Do not playback the system update file on any speaker or headphone system as this could lead
to damage to equipment and/or hearing loss.
2. Check the current version
Turn the power on while pressing the REC button.

Korg Volca Beats Specifications

General

Product color	Black
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	34 keys
Interface	-
DC-in jack	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	115 mm
Width	193 mm
Height	45 mm
Weight	372 g

Summary

What you will need

Preparations

Unzip the update file

Prepare the firmware file for playback on an audio device.

Check the current version

Verify the existing firmware version displayed on the volca beats.

Connect audio output

Connect the audio source to the SYNC IN port on the volca beats.

Perform the update

Enter update mode

Power on while pressing FUNC and PLAY to initiate update mode.

Start firmware playback

Begin playback of the firmware file to update the device.

Complete update

Turn off the device after the "End" display indicates success.

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