WAZA-AIR BASS System Program ( Ver.1.30 )
HOW TO FIND THE VERSION
Please check the current version of the system working on your WAZA-AIR BASS before downloading the file.
UPDATE HISTORY
WHAT YOU NEED FOR UPDATE
PRECAUTIONS
DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE
- While holding down the Up/Down buttons, turn the power switch ON.
The power/battery indicator lights up green.
- When the bass wireless indicator (white) and Bluetooth indicator (blue) blink rapidly twice, release your finger from the Up/Down buttons.
- Identify the current version by the blinking pattern of the bass wireless indicator and Bluetooth indicator.
*If it indicates the latest version, no update is necessary.
*Patterns other than those listed in the table below do not indicate the version. Turn off the power switch and start over from step 1.Bass wireless (white) and Bluetooth (blue) Bass wireless (white) Bluetooth (blue) Bluetooth (blue) Ver.1.20 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once
Blinks five timesVer.1.21 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once Long blink twice Brief blink once Ver.1.30 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once Long blink three times - Turn the power switch OFF.
UPDATE HISTORY
[Ver.1.30] NOV 2022
Additional Functions
- The FS-1-WL wireless foot switch is now supported.
*The functions below are possible when using WAZA-AIR BASS version 1.30 in combination with BOSS TONE STUDIO for WAZA-AIR BASS version 1.1.0 or later.- The Pedal switch (L, C, R) / CTL1,2 jack on the FS-1-WL can now be used to switch patches and turn effects on and off.
- You can control PEDAL WAH and FOOT VOLUME using the EXP pedal connected to FS-1-WL.
- It is now possible to use the BOSS TONE STUDIO for WAZA-AIR BASS app to set the respective functions of the Pedal switch (L, C, R) / CTL1,2 jack and EXP jack.
[Ver.1.21] SEP 2021
Functionality Improvements
- To improve behavior and to stabilize BOSS TONE STUDIO connection.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR UPDATE
- WAZA-AIR BASS
- Micro USB cable (Included with WAZA-AIR BASS)
- Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0/3.0.
PRECAUTIONS
- Never apply this updater to any product other than the WAZA-AIR BASS to avoid destroying data or the system program of other products.
- Never turn off the WAZA-AIR BASS during the update process. If a power failure or other accident occurs while updating, the WAZA-AIR BASS will not be able to start up with normal operating conditions. In this case, contact your nearest Roland Service Center or dealer for repair.
- Inquiries regarding the operating procedures for updating this system program are not supported. We appreciate your understanding.
DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE
- Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the “I agree” check box.
- Click the “Download” button to download the system program (waza_air_b_sys_v130.zip).
- Unarchive the downloaded file.
- Windows: Right-click the file and select “Extract All,” then click “Extract”.
- macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
- “waza_air_b_sys_v130” folder appears.
*DO NOT rename the files (WAZA-ABS.BIN, ROMINFO.TXT) in the folder.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
- Turn the WAZA-AIR BASS power switch OFF.
- Remove the right earpad.
Detach the tiny sponge covering the SERVICE (USB) connector.
*This sponge is held in place by weakly adhesive tape. Pressing down on it with your fingertip to create a gap at the top, insert tweezers or a pen tip and take off.
- Connect SERVICE (USB) connector and a computer with a micro USB cable.
- While pressing the Up/Down buttons, turn the power switch ON.
The power/battery indicator lights up green.
- When the bass wireless indicator (white) and the Bluetooth indicator (blue) blink rapidly twice, release your finger from the up/down buttons.
The bass wireless indicator and Bluetooth indicator blink and indicate the current version.
*If it indicates the latest version, no update is necessary.
*Patterns other than those listed in the table below do not allow it to proceed to update mode. Turn off the power switch and start over from step 4.Bass wireless (white) and Bluetooth (blue) Bass wireless (white) Bluetooth (blue) Bluetooth (blue) Ver.1.20 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once Blinks five times Ver.1.21 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once Long blink twice Brief blink once Ver.1.30 Brief blink once (simultaneously) Blinks once Long blink three times 
- Tilt the Bluetooth multi-function button to the + side for more than three seconds.
- The bass wireless indicator (white) and Bluetooth indicator (blue) light up and the WAZA-AIR B drive appears on the computer screen.
- Copy the updater “WAZA-ABS.BIN” and “ROMINFO.TXT” in the “waza_air_b_sys_v130” folder to the level immediately displayed on accessing the WAZA-AIR B drive (the WAZA-AIR B drive's root directory).
- After copying is complete, eject the WAZA-AIR B drive according to your OS specs or settings.
*For Mac, drag the WAZA-AIR B drive to the trash icon. - Disconnect the micro USB cable from the SERVICE (USB) connector on the WAZA-AIR BASS.
*Be sure to disconnect it from the SERVICE (USB) connector on the WAZA-AIR BASS unit.The white LED blinks and the blue LED lights up.
- Press the down button (left).
Update begins.
*It takes about 30 seconds to complete the update.
*When the update is complete, the white LED turns solid, and the blue LED turns blinking.
- Turn the power switch OFF.
- Put the sponge back on the SERVICE connector, then attach the ear pad.
