Bose S1 Pro Plus - How To Update The Firmware

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[@aaronshortmusic]

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[@DTMScott]

Thanks for the info. I had the mic transmitter in the speaker when I ran the main update, so it updated the transmitter automatically after the speaker update was finished. Love this little speaker!

[@TracyLea-ob5he]

I can’t thank you enough for these Bose S1 pro plus vids. I live in Romford Essex Uk, been absolutely pulling my hair hair, so updated firmwear, now mic and backing tracks working perfectly. I’m a happy singer going out on a gig with it 😀

[@aaronshortmusic]

Happy to hear!

[@pauldritsas6047]

Awesome stuff Aaron. You rock brother.

[@hieppham2998]

Thank you very much. Your video clip said it all. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@UrbanGuitarLegend]

Thanks for this video!!!!!

[@EricTalerico]

Thanks for posting this. Its very useful!

[@aaronshortmusic]

You’re welcome!

[@TheWindGinProject]

Thank You

[@3top5]

Just ordered one. This will be the first thing I do. Thanks.🎉🎉🎉

[@aaronshortmusic]

Definitely!

[@charliecastillo6881]

Hi Aaron, I just purchased my S1 Pro 1+ I have it charging as we speak and tomorrow the first thing I'll do is make sure my system contains the latest firmware from Bose as I know how to do it now thanks to you! cheers!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Congrats!

[@user-uu2pu9il3k]

Your video was quite helpful. To update the transmitter, try it without powering it up. I just inserted mine without turning it on and an update prompt appeared. Thanks again!

[@aaronshortmusic]

It seems to be pretty random!

[@3top5]

Just got mine, and the transmitters. This is a great little rig. Any body need the old one? 😊 I tried to update on an older Windows 10 system. No go. Hooked up to a new Windows 11 and easy peasy.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Congrats!

[@shaunpreston893]

Hi , just bought this speaker and love it A couple of questions though of you have time to answer If you’re just using this as a monitor receiving an XLR feed from my mixer…. What do you set the input as? And should the feed go into channel 3? Or doesn’t not matter? Another question, when I plugged a microphone into input 1, I set it on the app as a shuresm58… ( and a little mic image appears on the screen ). Now I can’t seem to get rid of that mic image… trying to set it back to default but the mic won’t go away. Appreciate your time Cheers Shaun

[@patricklundquist9869]

Aaron, thanks for doing such an excellent job of convincing me to purchase the S1 Pro+. It is a great speaker. No distortion no matter how loud I crank it. There was, however, some feedback. The speaker got plenty of volume before I wandered into feedback territory. Not sure if I spotted a user error or not but it appears the USB-C cable was not plugged into the speaker when you attempted to update the wireless mic unit.

[@aaronshortmusic]

They update when they are inserted into the S1 Pro+ and not via USB C cable.

[@patricklundquist9869]

@@aaronshortmusic Got it. Just finished the update. Thx.

[@patricklundquist9869]

I agree with an earlier assessment of yours that it would be very helpful to have mid and a notch controls. (Bose, are you listening?) It would be even greater if those were up-loadable to work with the existing controls... Furthermore, I certainly hope that Bose adds to their ToneMatch list which, for instance, only has two Martin dreadnoughts and the Backpacker but no OM's and especially, none of the SC series? I was surprised to find so many Composite Acoustics guitars, but saddened that my CA Cargo is not on the list. Eastman's PCH series are inexpensive yet sound great which makes them exceptional busking guitars that should be ToneMatched. I'm sure others have favorite guitars that should be ToneMatched as well. Don't get me wrong, this is a very strong speaker with great tone and has replaced my Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge which had less volume before breaking up and had a lot less bass. All that bass is probably why I wish for a notch filter.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yeah or allow us to make our own ToneMatch. Since the pickups systems I use now are highly feedback resistant it’s not really an issue for me. I think a simple notch filter would be useful for some systems but it would go against Bose’s ‘ease of use’ design. If you use something like a K&K pickup it’s probably better to get the EV Everse 8 but I would rather play a Cole Clark or an Anthem through the Bose.

[@romuloecija2627]

thank you. I just didin't know this.. I have 2 Bose Wireless adapters on Shure 58 and EV ND96 microphones. I haven't tested yet if there is deference. I just subscrived just in case.

[@TracyLea-ob5he]

Hi. Re the S1 pro plus. Can I blue tooth an iPad with my backing tracks channel 3 At the same time use an iPhone on Bose app to control the volumes etc You have been so helpful with the firm wear video I’m pulling my hair out with this pa

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes you can, just pair your iPad to the Bluetooth audio on the S1 Pro.

[@eli14eli14]

Thank you so much for this and the live streams on this system. I purchased as well I’m considering getting a second because it is possible to pair them together for Bluetooth streaming. But you can also pair one to a second one wirelessly using the XLR transmitter from system to as the line out from system one. This was an idea given to me from customer service so I might try that. Would love to know your thoughts on this

[@aaronshortmusic]

I thought about trying that!!! While I have access to two systems I will try it! Thank you!

[@eli14eli14]

@@aaronshortmusic very eager to hear about your experience with it. Thank you again for your time and efforts.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@eli14eli14 Thanks for the appreciation.

Until recently at Thomann in Germany, one could purchase a set consisting of two Bose S1 Pro Plus speakers and a transmitter to wirelessly connect them. So, I’m quite confident that this setup generally works.

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

Carnt conect a multy effect board with 2 xlr out. No delay reverb no good .no mids usless

[@aaronshortmusic]

I don’t agree that it’s useless but there are plenty of other options out there. Check out the Everse 8.

[@FIGBARFILMS]

Very helpful. Just bought the unit & will check my firmware. Do you know if there are going to be any plans to update the reverb in this unit? It’s OK, but it seems a little out of date. Thanks. Mike Meyer Columbus, Ohio

[@aaronshortmusic]

You would have to ask Bose.

[@MorisoniProductions]

Thanks for this clear and thorough explanation of the update process. Appreciated!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you!

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Very helpful! This will prevent many people from returning/frustrated with new tech. Can you confirm, is there more headroom with the new model? Some people are saying , yes.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I don’t think so but I haven’t compared yet.

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

@@aaronshortmusic Sounds like you are now happy with the new Bose. Will you be selling the Everse 8 or are there situations where the Everse 8 is superior?

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@WWeiss-nv5vzThe Everse 8 is still a little louder. I will probably keep the Bose for traveling light and the QSC CP8 for when I need more volume since that one is 21lbs and 1000 watts (no battery or mixer).

In my opinion, the new Bose S1 pro plus sounds louder than the S1 pro. More punch

[@aaronshortmusic]

@ Interesting. I’ll be comparing them next week.

[@georgchekinoff239]

Hello! How much is the sound pressure SPL?

[@aaronshortmusic]

109dB

[@artshawaii]

I just got a shipment in that the app says they were produced in March 2023. I did the firmware update, but the transmitters also did not show an update available like yours. According to the documentation, it should show on the screen if an update is available.

[@aaronshortmusic]

That’s correct but like I said in the video it does not always show. If you check the firmware does it show they have updated?

[@artshawaii]

@@aaronshortmusic how do you know which one is the latest for the transmitters?

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@artshawaii I have the latest on the transmitters on my replacement unit so the version that I show at the end of the video is the latest version.

[@tristan3141]

I updated mine this morning. It automatically updated the transmitters immediately after the main update, putting a message on the screens as it did so, but it was over very quickly, so if I hadn’t been watching closely I would never have known it had done it without checking the versions. They went from 21.0/01.36/22.0 to 22.0/01.36/22.0, so just the first number changing.

[@charlesdey5750]

How do you connect the new S1 pro plus to the Sub 1

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’m not sure. I haven’t used it with a sub yet.

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

No one on KZbin do a demo for vocals with reverb. Backing tracks with electric guitars

[@johnretno2348]

Hallooo…it’s really really nice video of you and thank you🙏🏼 I just bought my S1 pro+ and Mic Shure Beta 87A last week. The problem is that the mic transmitter is not working with the Beta 87A…I don’t know exactly why, I also did already the new upgrade but still not working😔. It’s maybe because of the mic? I really don’t know… Maybe should I pick the another mic to fix with the mic transmitter and new microphone? Maybe anyone’s have idea to make my S1 pro+ to be fix it with the Mic transmitter? Thank you very much🙏🏼

[@aaronshortmusic]

That is a condenser mic and the S1 doesn’t work with condenser mics. You need a dynamic mic.

[@johnretno2348]

@@aaronshortmusic thank you🙏🏼

[@djfly6933]

Hello, is it possible to use the transmitter while charging in Line mode? Can I use two XLR transmitters?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Not sure what you mean but you can use 2 XLR connectors yes.

[@djfly6933]

If the transmitter is connected to an external charger via a USB C cable, will it transmit an audio signal?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I am not sure, it should do.@@djfly6933

[@enriquerierariera6374]

Hi Aaron,thanks for your dedication,Well,you were talking(on your everse 8 video) about your preferences for guitar between S1 pro vs EV 8.Do you still think the same between Pro Plus vs EV 8,or the new Bose app makes really steep up on your preferences.Thank you very much.

[@aaronshortmusic]

It depends on the guitar. I like both units for different reasons. They are both great.

[@enriquerierariera6374]

@@aaronshortmusic Will be for a Gibson J-45 Standard and Gibson Reissue 61 SG.Thanks again !

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@enriquerierariera6374 The pickup is important too.

[@enriquerierariera6374]

@@aaronshortmusic the factory ones on both: Piezo L.R. Baggs Element VTC, Classic 57’s humbuckers.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@enriquerierariera6374 They should sound good.

[@niravsanghani]

When using it as a USB audio interface, does it send 3 separate channels to a DAW? Or a single combined mix? Thanks!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Pretty sure it’s combined.

[@niravsanghani]

Thanks!

[@aazarzabal9250]

Thank you for your video. I had a s1 pro and I updated to s1 pro + and now this one do not work with the app at all. I tried to update like you explained and says that is up to date. I may be calling tomorrow support because I tried with my phone and my wife's phone and same result, I really disappointed and angry for replacing my good s1 pro for this one. Any advice? Thanks

[@aaronshortmusic]

The S1 Pro Plus uses a different app! Look for ‘Bose Music’.

[@aazarzabal9250]

@aaronshortmusic I think I got that one too. I was able to change the name and everything but says not available, weird right? Thank you for your response

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@aazarzabal9250 The old app will not work. You must use the Bose Music app. Pair the S1 Pro+ and you will be able to control it.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

Does it sound good with electric guitar?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Sure but you need an amp modeler for distorted tones.

[@ThomasMitchellShamburger]

Remind to turn off virus protection in order to download bose connect!

[@aaronshortmusic]

I use a Mac so it wasn’t a problem.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I got mine today. I wish they would let us use the USB-C as an audio interface.

[@aaronshortmusic]

They do.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@aaronshortmusic really how?

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@aaronshortmusic I know you can update through it but I can’t get Ableton Live 11 on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro Chip to see the USB-C as in/out via audio

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@bjamminsincebirth3494 You have to enable it in settings.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@aaronshortmusic which settings? It’s not showing an option in the app. It’s not showing on the computer. I don’t see an option on the device.

After the latest update, I unfortunately still experienced dropouts, even when my guitar was connected with a cable. Does anybody have the same problem?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Are you sure everything is on the latest firmware?

[@TheBloodGospel]

I can't seem to play music from my phone via bluetooth,??? is that not possible?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes you just need to pair the Bluetooth audio.

[@TheBloodGospel]

@@aaronshortmusic ok after updating it. Now it works

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@TheBloodGospel Always install the latest firmware. It’s crucial on the Bose if you want to use the wireless transmitters.

[@DanielDavis730]

Even with 2 of the bose s1 pro plus not loud enough for only 100 people.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Unless they are not talking. If you have over 100 people talking it’s best to use a dedicated PA. These battery speakers are not designed for that.

[@georgchekinoff239]

Hi! Which of the 8-inch or 6.5-inch battery-powered speakers can play the sounds of a city square up close when there are a lot of people on it, or at a great distance, like, for example, the Everse 8 in this background video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Dck5eqfNeFo5Y is it dedicated to the urban performance of vocalists with backing vocals? What else is there besides Everse 8? There is no need for the Jbl EON One Compact. I have been using it for 3 years and have already sold it. The speaker should be loud, compact and lightweight so that the musician can transport it on a special trolley. And how does Everse 8 sound here with a guitar and microphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3vIin2EnpWVmJo Will the 6.5-inch Bose S1 Pro Plus speaker be enough on such an urban pedestrian street? Thanks !

[@aaronshortmusic]

It sounds very good. The Bose S1 Pro Plus has an excellent sound but is not quite as powerful. The other option is to use the speaker of your choice and a rechargeable battery pack.

[@LuckyJAmbrose]

I replace all of my old Bose S1 pro with the Pro Plus. Well there is a bug in all of them that the firmware update has not fixed. I have four S1 Pro+ and all of them are doing the same thing. It seems there is a signal/volume drop that randomly happens. A perfect example: Playing a guitar chord the sustain drops off… cuts off mid sustain. Vocals are randomly dropping in volume. Playing my acoustic the volume dropped drastically for about 2-4 second I updated to the current firmware on all the S1 Pro+. I also reset them by removing the battery and reinstalling as advised by Bose tech. Nothing helped. I am plugged in direct, I am not using wireless. Have tried different mics and guitars and the same thing happens. It happens with plug in power and also on battery. Bose tech is no help. I am surprised that this hasn't been addressed as a common bug. I was so hoping the firmware update would have fixed it, it didn't. My friend also bought a pair of S1 Pro Plus and he is having the same problem. Hey BOSE.. what the hell.

[@aaronshortmusic]

It is NOT a bug. There are expanders enabled by default. Simply long press the knobs for each channel and disable them.

[@LuckyJAmbrose]

Wow, that would be amazing if it worked. I will try it and get back to you. Thanks a bunch. Fingers crossed. @@aaronshortmusic

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@LuckyJAmbrose It will work. Don’t forget to read the manual :-)

[@LuckyJAmbrose]

I am surprised that when I called Bose Tech they were clueless and no help. I can't thank you enough. Seriously. xoxo @@aaronshortmusic

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@LuckyJAmbrose You’re welcome. Feel free to let Bose know!

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

No body demo these with vocals with reverb. Why is that. Dont it work

[@aaronshortmusic]

Of course. It sounds great with vocals but it will depend on your voice and the kind of microphone that you use. It has no phantom power so it’s best to use a dynamic mic.

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

Has anyone tried connecting the s1 pro and s1 pro+ together in party mode? Seems like it's not possible ... U need two apps. So dumb.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Not possible due to the Bluetooth chip in the iPhone.

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

@@aaronshortmusic you could do it on iPhone or Android as long as you have the exact same s1 pro models. Add the + and it all falls apart.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@Jeff-gu6nb I would sell the S1 Pro and buy another +. They will sound the same that way.

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

Vocal are the most important part. This guy not do this. Go back to kindi

[@aaronshortmusic]

Make your own video and send me a link when it’s done.

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

Don't listen to this KZbin lyers

[@aaronshortmusic]

What is a lyer?

[@G45dfje]

Aaron hi, can u charge the device with the usb c input?

[@aaronshortmusic]

No but you can charge other devices from it.

[@G45dfje]

@@aaronshortmusic Ok thanks