Roland VB-99 Manual Do Utilizador
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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected
to a Computer Via USB
to a Computer Via USB
By using USB with the VB-99, you’ll be able to exchange digital
audio signals and MIDI messages with your computer.
audio signals and MIDI messages with your computer.
Installing and Setting the USB Driver
Use of the VB-99’s USB functionality requires that the USB driver
first be installed on the computer.
first be installed on the computer.
The dedicated VB-99 driver is contained on the “VB-99 Software CD-
ROM” included with the VB-99.
ROM” included with the VB-99.
As the program and procedures used in installing the driver vary
according to the operating environment, carefully read the following
Readme file contained on the “VB-99 Software CD-ROM” before use.
according to the operating environment, carefully read the following
Readme file contained on the “VB-99 Software CD-ROM” before use.
Driver Mode
The VB-99 features two operational modes, one which uses the
special driver contained on the included CD-ROM, and one in which
the OS’s (Windows/Mac OS) standard driver is used.
special driver contained on the included CD-ROM, and one in which
the OS’s (Windows/Mac OS) standard driver is used.
Using the specialized driver, you can record, play back, and edit
audio with high-quality sound and stable timing.
audio with high-quality sound and stable timing.
It also allows you to control the VB-99 using MIDI messages.
Before Using the USB
Connection
Connection
Using OS
Contained location
Windows XP
\Driver\XP\Readme_E.htm
Windows Vista
\Driver\Vista\Readme_E.htm
Mac OS X
\Driver\Readme_E.htm
What is a USB Driver?
A USB driver is software that acts as a go-between in
transferring data between computer applications (such as
recording software and sequencer software) and the USB device
when the computer and USB device are connected using a USB
cable.
transferring data between computer applications (such as
recording software and sequencer software) and the USB device
when the computer and USB device are connected using a USB
cable.
The USB driver transmits data from the applications to the USB
device, and conversely, passes messages from the USB device to
the applications.
device, and conversely, passes messages from the USB device to
the applications.
Application
USB
Driver
Computer
VB-99
USB Cable
USB Connector
Dedicated Software for the VB-99
Dedicated software that enables you connect and use a
computer is available for the VB-99.
computer is available for the VB-99.
The software for the VB-99 will be available on the Roland
website (http://www.roland.com).
website (http://www.roland.com).
Separate versions for Windows and for Macintosh are available.
VB-99 Editor
You can use this to make settings for the VB-99 from your
computer.
computer.
You can also save tone setting (patch) data you have created as
files on the computer.
files on the computer.
VB-99 Librarian
You can manage the VB-99’s settings and patches all together
using your computer.
using your computer.
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