Boss releases IR-200 system program version 1.10

January 1, 2025 · 3 sources

Boss released IR-200 system program version 1.10 in January 2025, according to the update history on the company's support page¹. The release changes the Auto Off specification and nothing else listed for that version¹.

The values that can be set for Auto Off are now OFF, 20MIN and 10HRS, and the default value has been changed to 20 minutes¹. Boss refers readers to the IR-200 owner's manuals for information on the Auto Off function¹.

The previous entry in the IR-200 update history is version 1.02, dated March 2022, which added MIDI EXP CC support to the EXP HOLD function and fixed two bugs: parameter operations made by a MIDI control change message at the same time as a memory change not being applied, and increased output noise with AMP TYPE set to CONCERT BASS depending on the combination of input sounds¹.

The update is carried out over USB with the unit connected to a Windows or Mac computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port¹. To enter update mode, the player holds down the [ MEMORY ] knob and turns on the power; the display shows "IR-200 UPDATER"¹. After the files are copied to the IR-200 drive and the USB cable is disconnected, the display shows "PUSH [ENTER] TO START," and pressing the [ MEMORY ] knob begins the process¹. The display shows "COMPLETED." when the update finishes¹. Boss warns that the update data must never be applied to any product other than the IR-200, and that powering off during the update can leave the unit unable to start normally, requiring service¹.

The same Auto Off change appears in version 1.10 releases for the VE-500 and RC-10R, both also dated January 2025²³.