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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected
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.
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.
The dedicated VB-99 driver is contained on the “VB-99 Software CD-
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.
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.
Using the specialized driver, you can record, play back, and edit
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
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.
The USB driver transmits data from the applications to the USB
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.
The software for the VB-99 will be available on the Roland
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.
You can also save tone setting (patch) data you have created as
files on the computer.
VB-99 Librarian
You can manage the VB-99’s settings and patches all together
using your computer.
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