Updating the firmware:

Follow these procedures to update the firmware.

1. Before updating the firmware, disconnect all MIDI and audio devices connected by USB to the PC that you are using. You should also quit all applications running on the PC.

2. Set the B3 POWER switch to OFF. Then, while pressing and holding both PATCH SELECT keys (▼and ▲), connect the B3 with the PC using a USB cable. This prepares the B3 to receive a firmware update.

CAUTION

If Edit&Share is launched when the B3 is connected to the PC, the firmware update will not occur correctly, so quit Edit&Share if it is launched.

3. Update the SYSTEM firmware. Double-click the “Zoom B3 System v1.2 Updater.exe” included in the download to launch the firmware updater application.

CAUTION

If you are using Windows 8, when a “Windows protected your PC” message appears, click “More info” and then click “Run Anyway”.

4. Confirm that “ZOOM G3 Series” appears in both the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT fields. If it does not, click the fields and select “ZOOM G3 Series” from the lists of MIDI devices.

NOTE

If using Windows XP, “USB Audio Device” should appear in the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT fields instead of “ZOOM G3 Series”.

5. Click the “Execute” button to update the firmware.

While updating, a progress bar shows the status. While updating, the VERSION UPDATE screen also appears on the display of the B3.

CAUTION

Do not disconnect the USB cable during the firmware update!

Click Exit to quit the firmware updater application. Disconnect the USB cable when “Complete!” appears on the B3 display.

CAUTION

If updating the firmware fails, conduct the firmware update again using a USB 2.0 port.

This completes the firmware update.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available

Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver

This will help if you installed a wrong driver

Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer