Feature-Packed Firmware Update for the DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers

With the new DJ series Version 1.10 firmware update, Roland’s acclaimed DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers are now more powerful than ever. The update adds a host of features, including many based on requests from DJ series owners. The added features are specific to each model, and include enhancements like new TR-S drum sounds, more kits, new effects, enhanced performance controls, and more.

 

Get the DJ Series Version 1.10 Update

A separate Version 1.10 update is available on the Downloads tab for each DJ series instrument:

• DJ-808 Downloads page
• DJ-505 Downloads page
• DJ-202 Downloads page

DJ Series Version 1.10 Update: What’s New

DJ-808 Version 1.10: Newly Added Features

New TR-S drum sounds:

• 909 Low Tom/808 Low Tom/707 Low Tom
• 909 Rim Shot/808 Rim Shot/707 Rim Shot/606 Rim Shot
• 909 Ride Cymbal/707 Ride Cymbal
• 606 Crash Cymbal
• 808 Cowbell

New TR-S Master effects:

• Drive
• Compressor
• Transient

New Channel FX:

• Delay
• Phaser
• Noise 2
• Bit Crush

Expanded reverb types for the mic input:

• Reverb
• Delay
• Delay + Reverb

New editing functions:

• TR-S nudge
• Tap tempo

Other DJ-808 additions:

• Backspin Length setting
• Six-channel Aux mode—send all line inputs and AIRA Link device to the master output

DJ-505 Version 1.10: Newly Added Features

New TR-S drum sounds

• 707 Bass Drum/606 Bass Drum
• 707 Snare Drum/606 Snare Drum
• 707 Closed Hi-Hat/606 Closed Hi-Hat
• 707 Open Hi-Hat/606 Open Hi-Hat
• 707 Low Tom/606 Low Tom
• 707 Hand Clap
• 707 Rim Shot
• 707 Ride Cymbal
• 606 Cymbal

Kits:

• Number of kits expanded from 8 to 12
• Kit Select function
• Kit Copy function

New TR-S Master effects:

• Drive
• Compressor
• Transient

New performance feature:

• Step Loop function for the TR-S sequencer—loop any of the sequencer’s 16 steps on demand

Other DJ-505 additions:

• Backspin Length setting
• Jog Wheel Release Response setting
• BPM range expanded from 40-300 to 5-500
• Color parameter for Low Tom instruments
• Performance Pad Sensitivity setting

DJ-202 Version 1.10: Newly Added Features

New TR-S drum sounds:

• 707 Bass Drum/606 Bass Drum
• 707 Snare Drum/606 Snare Drum
• 707 Closed Hi-Hat/606 Closed Hi-Hat
• 707 Open Hi-Hat/606 Open Hi-Hat
• 707 Low Tom/606 Low Tom
• 707 Hand Clap
• 707 Rim Shot
• 707 Ride Cymbal
• 606 Cymbal

Kits:

• Number of kits expanded from 8 to 12

Other DJ-202 additions:

• Backspin Length setting
• Jog Wheel Release Response setting
• BPM range expanded from 40-300 to 5-500