Roland RD-300SX Switching USB Drivers, Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer, Guide.”

Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)

Switching USB Drivers

What is the USB MIDI Driver?

The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data between the RD-300SX and the application (sequencer software, etc.) that is running on the USB-connected computer.

The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to the RD-300SX, and passes data from the RD-300SX to the application.

4.Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the value.

Display	Value	Description
	Original	Select this when using the sup-
		plied driver with a USB connec-
		tion.
	Generic	Select this when using a generic
		USB driver included with the OS
		with a USB connection.

5. After changing settings, turn the power off and then on

again.

fig.05-01

Application

USB

Driver

USB connector

There is no need to use the Write procedure for the USB Driver

settings.

Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer

You can use a USB connector to connect the RD-300SX to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.”

Computer

USB cable

*	Connecting your computer to the RD-300SX for the first time requires
	installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the
	computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation
	Guide.”
*	Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.

USB connector

RD-300SX

When a computer is connected to the USB connector, you can determine the USB driver to be used as follows:

1.Press [EDIT].

The indicator lights, and the RD-300SX switches to Edit mode.

2.Press [INC] or [DEC] to select “System,” then press

[ENTER].

fig.disp.SYS

3.Press [RHY/GM2].

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*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

*USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase.

*Use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters.

*Turn on the power to the RD-300SX before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the RD-300SX on or off while any MIDI application is running.

*Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the RD-300SX’s power is on.

*If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the RD-300SX.

*If, during the transmission/reception of data, the computer switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the RD-300SX’s power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the RD-300SX’s operation may become unstable.

*When using your computer’s sequencer software to record RD-300SX performances, we recommend setting the sequencer software’s Soft Thru to “OFF.”

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