Gigcaster 8: How to Update the Gigcaster 8 System Program

Update the system program firmware on the BOSS Gigcaster 8 (GCS-8) using a computer. See "Gigcaster 8 GCS-8 System Programs" for the update history.

Check your current version

1. On the home screen, touch <> (MENU).
   The MENU screen appears.
   
2. Touch SETUP, then GENERAL.
   The current System Program version appears next to VERSION.
   
   Do not perform the update if the unit is already up to date.

What you need

• The Gigcaster 8 unit
• A USB cable that supports data transfer
• A computer with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port (Windows or Mac)

CAUTION

• Do not apply this update to any product other than the Gigcaster 8. It may damage the data or system program of other products.
• Do not turn off the Gigcaster 8 while the update is in progress. If power is lost during the update, the unit will not start in normal operating mode and will require servicing at a Roland service center.

Download and unarchive the update file

Note: XXX in the file and folder names below represents the version number (for example, gcs8_sys_v200.zip).

1. Go to GIGCASTER 8 UPDATES & DRIVERS and select Gigcaster8 GCS-8 System Program.
2. Read the software license agreement and select "I AGREE."
3. Click Download File to get the system program (gcs8_sys_vXXX.zip).
4. Unarchive the downloaded file.
   • Windows: Right-click the file and click "Extract All", then click "Extract".
   • macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
     This creates a "gcs8_sys_vXXX" folder. Do not double-click or rename any files inside this folder.

Install the update

1. Turn off the Gigcaster 8.
2. While pressing the [] (mark) button, turn on the power.
   "PREPARING..." appears on the display.
3. Connect the Gigcaster 8 to your computer with a USB cable.
   The message changes to "CONNECTED," and the unit is recognized as an external drive (GCS-8_INT).
4. Open the "gcs8_sys_vXXX" folder and drag all files onto the GCS-8_INT drive icon.
5. Once copying is complete, safely eject the drive.
   • Windows: See "Safely remove hardware in Windows" (Microsoft) and disconnect the USB cable.
   • Mac: Drag the GCS-8_INT icon on the desktop into Trash, and disconnect the USB cable.
     The update starts automatically.
6. When "UPDATE ?" appears on the Gigcaster 8 display, press the REC button.
   The message changes to "WRITING...".
7. When the message changes to "COMPLETE," turn off the power.