Polyend MESS - Feb/Mar 2026 Units - Shipping firmware: What's on the screen vs. filename

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Hi. I have received my new Polyend MESS shipped in March. YAY!

Question: was it sent with the latest firmware already installed?

I ask because when I look at the firmware on the device via the “settings” button - I see:

  • Firmware version 1.0.0
  • Build 127.

BUT, when I look at he name of the firmware file on the shipped SD card with the MESS, I see:
Firmware 1.1.0b2

And when I look at the available new firmware update on the website, I see:
Firmware 1.1.0

Looks like what is showing on the screen and the name of the SD-card loaded firmware don’t match.

And between Firmware 1.1.0b2 and Firmware 1.1.0, which is the more up to date, please?

Many thanks for your help!

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I wondered the same thing since I always thought that any firmware ending with letters indicated a minor update between major ‘whole number’ updates. But after reading what the Polyend Mess fw v1.1.0 addresses, it seems to add more functionality, so that’s the one I installed. Everything is working fine, and if desired, the sequencer stays off when going to new presets.