MS-60B+ Firmware Update Guide
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Introduction
Item to prepare
- ZOOM MS-60B+ MultiStomp effects pedal
- Windows or macOS computer with Internet access
- USB Type-C cable
Firmware Update Process
- Download the firmware update file.
- Extract the ZIP file.
- Update the firmware.
- Confirm that the firmware has been updated correctly.
Updating the Firmware
This guide explains firmware update to version 1.10 as an example.
1. Download the firmware update file.
Download the ZIP file that contains the firmware update file from the MS-60B+ download page.
Screenshot showing download options for MS-60B+ Firmware for Windows and Mac.
- MS-60B+ Firmware | Windows (System Version 1.10 for Windows)
- MS-60B+ Firmware | Mac (System Version 1.10 for Mac)
On Windows
2. Extract the ZIP file.
Select the folder that contains the downloaded ZIP file. Click the tab and then click . This extracts the ZIP file.
Screenshot showing Windows File Explorer. Step 1 highlights the 'Compressed Folder Tools' tab. Step 2 highlights the 'Extract all' button.
After extraction, the folder contains PDF documents (e.g., 'MS-60Bplus_Firmware_Update_Guide_E.pdf') and the updater executable ('ZOOM_MS-60B_Plus_System_v1.10_Updater.exe').
On macOS
2. Extract the ZIP file.
After downloading, open the folder which appears at the right end of the Dock by default. Then, click to show downloaded files.
Screenshot showing the macOS Dock with the Downloads folder highlighted (Step 1). Step 2 shows the extracted folder containing the firmware files.
Connecting the MS-60B+ and Updating
The following procedures are the same on both Windows and macOS.
3. Use a USB cable to connect the MS-60B+ with the computer.
This turns the MS-60B+ power on.
Diagram showing the MS-60B+ connected to a computer via a USB Type-C cable. The MS-60B+ has DC 9V and DC 5V (USB Type-C) ports.
NOTE
- Use a USB (Type-C) cable that supports data transfer. The following screen will appear when the MS-60B+ is connected.
Message screen:
DATA OK.
ANY KEY:CLOSE
The following screen will appear if a cable that does not support data transfer has been used. Replace the cable with one that supports data transfer.
Message screen:
NO DATA SUPPORT.
ANY KEY:CLOSE
- The standard Windows driver is necessary for Windows firmware updates. If the USB port used is different from the one used when the standard driver was installed previously, “Device setup” will be shown. After a short time, the standard driver installation will complete.
Windows notification: 'Settings' window showing 'Setting up a device' and 'We're setting up 'ZOOM MS Plus Series'.'.
4. Launch the firmware update application.
Double-click the icon to launch. Then, it will appear as follows.
Screenshot of the ZOOM MS-60B Plus System v1.10 Updater application window. It includes fields for MIDI IN and MIDI OUT, a 'Rescan Device' button, and 'Execute' and 'Exit' buttons.
5. Select "ZOOM MS Plus Series” on [MIDI IN] and [MIDI OUT].
With a MS-60B+, click the and fields to open lists of MIDI devices and select “ZOOM MS Plus Series” for both. If nothing is shown in the fields, click the button.
6. Click the [Exit] button.
The MS-60B+ display shows: Ready for firmware update! Please restart.
Screenshot of the ZOOM MS-60B Plus System v1.10 Updater application window, ready for update.
7. Disconnect the cable from the MS-60B+.
This turns the MS-60B+ power off.
8. Use a USB cable to connect the MS-60B+ with the computer again.
The indicator will blink, and the update will be executed.
Screenshot of the ZOOM MS-60B Plus System v1.10 Updater application showing progress: '2/4 Erasing Flash memory.' with a progress bar.
NOTE
- Do not turn the power off or disconnect the USB cable while the firmware is being updated.
- In the unlikely event that a firmware update should fail, conduct the procedures from the beginning to update the firmware again.
9. When the firmware update completes, click the [Exit] button to close the firmware update application.
The MS-60B+ display shows: Complete!
Screenshot of the ZOOM MS-60B Plus System v1.10 Updater application showing completion: '4/4 Version update completed.' with a full progress bar.
10. Disconnect the cable from the MS-60B+.
This turns the MS-60B+ power off.
Confirming that the firmware has been updated correctly
Check the firmware versions used by the MS-60B+.
1. Press the button.
This opens the Menu Screen on the display.
Diagram of the MS-60B+ Menu Screen showing options like 'MOVE EFFECT', 'PATCH NAME', with 'EXIT' and 'ENTER' buttons indicated.
2. Turn the button to select "VERSION".
Navigate to the 'VERSION' option.
Diagram of the MS-60B+ Menu Screen showing 'FACTORY RESET', 'VERSION', 'HELP' options, with 'EXIT' and 'ENTER' buttons indicated.
3. Press the button.
This shows the firmware and preset versions.
MS-60B+ display showing the VERSION screen:
VERSION SYSTEM 1.10 PRESET 1.00 BOOT 1.00 CHECKSUM 28C2 EXIT
The ZOOM logo is displayed at the bottom.
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