IR-200: How do I load IR data?

Use the dedicated IR loader (software) to load IR data into your IR-200.

You will need the following:

• IR-200 unit updated to the latest firmware version
• USB driver (Windows, macOS)
• IR-200 IR Loader (Windows, macOS)
  * You can download the firmware update, USB device driver, and IR Loader from https://www.boss.info/global/products/ir-200/downloads/
• micro USB B type cable to USB 2.0 A (data transfer supported)

Follow the steps below:

1. Update the firmware on the IR-200.
2. Install the USB device driver for your specific computer operating system/OS and version.
3. Install the IR Loader for your specific computer OS.
   1. Download “IR-200 IR Loader”.
   2. Double-click the downloaded file to decompress it.
      (Right mouse click the download, and choose EXTRACT ALL on WINDOWS)
      • Windows:
        1. Once the download has been extracted and decompressed, double-click “IR-200 IR Loader Installer.exe.” 
        2. Proceed with installation as directed by the installation screens.
        3. When you see the message “Completing the IR-200 IR Loader Setup Wizard,” click the [Finish] button.
      • Mac:
        1. Once downloaded, the download will be auto extracted, and a folder created by the decompressed file, double-click “IR-200 IR Loader Installer.pkg.”
        2. Proceed with installation as directed by the installation screens.
        3. When the display indicates “The installation was successful. The software was installed.,” click the [Close] button.
4. Connect the IR-200 to your computer, with a commercially available micro USB B type to USB 2.0 A data cable, specifically connect to a USB 2.0 A port if available. If no USB 2.0 A port is available, use a USB-HUB adapter, to provide a compatible USB 2.0 A port for proper connectivity.
5. Start IR Loader.
   • Windows: In the [Start] menu, choose [IR-200] > [IR-200 IR Loader].
   • Mac: From the Finder, in the application/BOSS/IR-200 folder, double-click [IR-200 IR Loader(.app)].
6. Choose “IR-200” for “Choose a device to connect with.” and then click the [OK] button.
7. Click the icon.
   
   A dialog box for opening the file appears.

8. Select the IR file.
   Format of IR data that can be loaded:

   Format (extension)	WAV (.wav)
   Sampling frequency	44.1, 48, 96kHz
   Bit rate	16/24-bit linear format, 32-bit floating point
   Length	200, 500ms

9. Select the IR data that you want to load, and click the [Open] button.
   This loads the data into the IR-200.
   If the IR data is in stereo, the following dialog box appears. Choose one of the channels and click the [OK] button.
   
   - It might take some time for IR data to be converted.
   - The converted IR data is automatically given a name. You can edit this name as necessary.
10. Save the memory.
    For more details, please refer to the related Q&A:
    “‘USED IN MEMORY’ shows ‘NO’ after loading a custom IR in the IR Loader”.

Please refer to the IR-200 IR Loader Owner's Manual for further information.