Boss releases VG-800 system program Ver.1.02

January 1, 2025 · 1 sources

Boss released version 1.02 of the VG-800 system program in January 2025, according to the update history on its support page¹. The release adds support for Boss Tone Studio for the VG-800 and includes improved system stability¹.

The VG-800 is a multi-effects unit. The update is carried out with the unit connected to a Windows or Mac computer by USB, using a computer with a USB 2.0 port¹. Boss lists the VG-800, a USB cable and the computer as what is needed to perform the update¹.

The same support page also lists a later version, 1.50, dated July 2026, which adds a TRACKING MODE to GK SETTING that Boss says prioritizes responsiveness and reduces latency, along with further stability improvements and fixes for MIDI control messages for EXP1,2 and GK SW1,2, for ASSIGN, and for the output level sometimes changing¹. That entry carries a note asking users to update Boss Tone Studio for the VG-800 as well¹.

Boss warns that powering off the VG-800 during an update, or a power failure during the process, can leave the unit unable to start in normal operating mode and requiring servicing¹.