GFI System ships Solis Ventus firmware 1.8.18 with Tempo Lock
September 16, 2026 · 1 sources
GFI System released firmware version 1.8.18 for its Solis Ventus on September 16, 2026, according to the firmware history on the maker's downloads page1.
The update adds a Tempo Lock option. In the maker's description, it is for users who want to change tempo by Tap Tempo on a delay engine whose Tempo Mode is set to Free/Preset while still ignoring MIDI Clock1. The maker points to page 7 of the Solis Ventus User Manual rev. N for details on the new capability1. The same release improves the Lowpass mode in the FILTER delay algorithm1.
"Added "Tempo Lock" option, offering greater flexibility to users who may wish to make tempo changes via Tap Tempo to delay engine whose Tempo Mode has been configured as 'Free/Preset', while still ignoring Midi Clock."
The page lists two earlier releases. Version 1.8.17, dated August 27, 2026, fixed an issue with MIDI Clock output activation. Version 1.8.16, dated August 24, 2026, extended the Display Update Inhibit function (CC#64) to the UI in the SV editor, added a global setting to enable or disable Display Update Inhibit functions that can be overridden with CC#64, and fixed a bug in looper operation1.
GFI System states that firmware v1.8.0 or newer requires SV Studio Editor 1.6.0 or newer, and that older editor versions are not supported and may cause unexpected issues1. The listed update procedure has the player install SV Studio, power the pedal off, hold the A and C footswitches while plugging in power to enter firmware update mode, connect the pedal to a computer by USB, and load the .fdt file in SV Studio1.
The page also lists a User Manual rev. N dated September 16, 2026 and a firmware update history file dated September 20, 20261. No price is given for the firmware.
Sources (1)
- GFI System, gfisystem.com