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.

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Welcome to backstage @david.kirkdorffer. Thanks for taking time with this very legit question. To clarify for both you and @Subtronik, the most up to date firmware will always be what is on the download page of the Polyend site. The 1.1.0 firmware you’ll find there is build 289

Personally any new gear I get no matter if it is Polyend or another company, I’ll go to their official website and grab the latest firmware and update. Apply the same idea as drivers for computer hardware. It’s a good practice :slight_smile:

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Thank you Dann.
Appreciate your reply.
I made the update.
Now see V1.1.0 Build 289.
Yay!!

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Good to hear you are on the latest firmware. Have fun with your MESS!

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When is the next firmware coming? I am wishing for so many added features to put up on YouTube but it seems y’all have quit at 1.1.0?!

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Honestly I have no idea. You know as much as I do :slight_smile:

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Okay. I’ll be patient :slightly_smiling_face:

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We have plans for more Mess updates in the near future.

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That’s great news. By the way, the randomize feature is what sold me on the MESS. If it didn’t have that I would have bought an Empress Effects ZOIA instead. I love having an effect unit that is packed full of features all in one box no matter the price so I don’t have to break out a laptop to do even more work to get my desired results.