TTS 3

Tacx Trainer software version 3


It is essential that you always use the most recent versions of the Tacx software. There are two possible ways to execute updates. By using the software's online update function and, if your computer does not have a direct connection to the internet, through the manual update on this website. Follow the instructions the installation program provides.

Please note! If you have not yet installed version 3.2.0 of the software, it is necessary to install one of the previous updates.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.10

Download TTS update 3.9.0 naar 3.10
Size: 53 MB
Date: 20-03-2012

Significant improvements in version 3.10

  • Heart rate display stays steady when using ANT belts.
  • Improved screen settings for cycling with film. By choosing the setting BEST FIT the space where the video is playing is filled appropriately. By choosing FULL the video is shown at its original size.
  • When importing a training session from the Bushido to the Tacx Trainer software, both score and course are imported.
  • When using the Genius VR trainer, the total PowerBack value (the electricity that has been fed back into the power grid) is displayed in the Score Info of the Analyser.
  • A green dotted line in the Analyser graph indicates which part of the delivered power output is being fed back into the power grid.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.9


Download TTS update 3.8.0 naar 3.9.0
Size: 58 MB
Date: 23-02-2012

Significant improvements in version 3.9

  • When the connection with the brake is lost while riding, you can keep training in the same programme as soon as the brake is connected with the PC again.
  • Tabs for news items in intro screen only light up when a new item has been published.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.8


Download TTS update 3.7.0 naar 3.8.0
Size: 57 MB
Date: 18-01-2012

Significant improvements in version 3.8

  • Reset error during brake calibration of the Fortius has been fixed.
  • Improvements in the menus for connecting and disconnecting the Genius brake and interface, ANT heart rate band and BlackTrack steering frame.
  • OK function button now functions properly during cycling with the Genius interface.
  • Manual updating of Genius firmware has been modified.
  • Warning when the ANT connection is lost during a training session. It is then possible to save the score.

New functionality in version 3.8

  • Tacx Trainer software 3.8 is again suitable for use with the Vortex ergo trainer.
  • The wireless BlackTrack steering frame can be connected to the Vortex and Bushido.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.7


Download TTS update 3.6.0 naar 3.7.0
Size: 350 MB
Date: 05-12-2011

New functionality in version 3.7
This version has a number of new functionalities and has been specially created for the Tacx Genius VR trainer. There are screens for connecting this trainer to the PC.

Note: The drivers for version 3.7 are not suitable for Tacx Vortex users. This has been modified in version 3.8. However it is necessary to perform the Update version 3.7 before going from version 3.6 to version 3.8.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.6


Download TTS update 3.5.0 naar 3.6.0
Size: 55 MB
Date: 21-11-2011

Significant improvements in version 3.6

  • The languages Spanish and Italian are added
  • The coupling with the Bushido ergotrainer has been improved

New functionality in version 3.6
New Tacx Multiplayer. Multiplayer enables you to race real-time against real opponents anywhere in the world. Famous mountains can be climbed live together with different persons at the same moment.

From this version 3.6 of the Tacx Trainer software on, the operation of Multiplayer has been changed completely. Tacx now has its own server, which makes it much easier to join the races. A calendar in the software gives an overview of the available races which you can enter.

To find out all about the new Tacx Multiplayer, you can read our brief instruction pdf

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.5


Download TTS update 3.4.0 naar 3.5.0
Size: 53 MB
Date: 14-07-2011

Significant improvements

  • Improved language changeover
  • Improved connection of Bushido ergotrainer 
  • Optimized functionality when importing and exporting

New functionality

  • Without cycling, the ability to play the training using the simulation function. This is possible for Real Life Videos as well as ErgoVideos.
  • New introduction screen style.

News messages subdivided into three categories:

  • News by Tacx (about new products)
  • Tacx Workshop (brief messages packed with interesting information about the software)
  • Software News (information about updates)
  • Information about user logged on can be found by way of a fixed position in the upper right of the introduction screen.
  • Current software version and update information can be found on the fixed position in the upper right of the introduction screen.

All information about the devices connected are clearly displayed on the right of the introduction screen:

  • Interface settings
  • Brake settings
  • Heart rate settings
  • Handlebar calibration

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.4


Download TTS update file 3.4
Size: 49 MB
Date: 04-04-2011

  • Language setting is moved from the settings to user profile
  • Improved video player when using Tacx Bushido and i-Magic trainer
  • Coupling to Vortex ergotrainer added
  • Importing GPS data in Garmin file format .fit added
  • Wind setting Free riding in VR worlds works again.
  • Opponent function not visible when no opponents have been chosen

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.3


Download TTS update file 3.3
Size: 57 MB
Date: 03-02-2011

New functions in version 3.3

  • The position of riders and the finish times in Multiplayer are now correct.
  • Improved coupling of Bushido ergotrainer with the PC.
  • Adjustments Video player resulting in more flowingly played films.
  • New team & national team jerseys 2011.

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.2


Download TTS update file 3.2.0
Size: 50 MB
Date: 24-01-2011

New functions in version 3.2.0

  • Importing BikeNet routes works again
  • Percentage of maximum heart rate is now correctly calculated 
  • Body weight is used correctly when calculating power output

Manual update Tacx Trainer software 3.1


Download TTS update file 3.1.0
Size: 50 MB
Date: 5-01-2011

New functions in version 3.1.0

  • It is possible for several people to share the software on one single PC and you can use your personal account settings on several PCs. Read the explanation before you start to use update 3.1
  • Videoplayer has been entirely renewed; the films play more fluid now
  • Google Earth display has been entirely renewed for faster results
  • You can show heart rate in a percentage of your maximum HR, in the Analyser as well as while you're riding
  • You can export scores as an XML file. That way they can be opened under different software 
  • The course drawing in Real life Video has had vertical lines added to indicate the distances of the program.

Important improvements in version 3.1.0

  • A report goes to Multiplayer host when all of the users are ready to start
  • Upload speed of a Real Life Video score to the BikeNet has considerably increased 
  • Wind setting in the VR terrains now functions optimally
  • Powermode function has been added to the Catalyst
  • Calibrating the handlebars is now done for the left, the centre and the right. This guarantees more precise measurements. 
  • Google Earth settings are off when you are not connected to the internet

As of version 3.1.0 of the Tacx Trainer software, the bot server is also available again for Tacx Multiplayer races. More info, go to the Tacx VR website.