Re: Roland VB-99 USB Driver OSX

Started by ped, March 17, 2016, 11:18:57 AM

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ped

Right - I've installed the Editor and Librarian on OSX 10.11 El Cap - it opens and so forth, looks good, but it says I need to 'select "Set Up MIDI Devices..." from the "Setup" menu to open the dialog, then select "VB-99CONTROL" for "VB-99 Input/Output'

I don't have anything in my dropdown menus....

Elantric

#1
I assume you are using a Roland VB-99?

You must install the VB-99 USB Driver for OSX 10.11 El Capitan first

http://www.rolandus.com/support/by_product/vb-99/updates_drivers/351206

And follow all  VB-99 USB Driver Installation Instructions in the "read_me.htm"  file!

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VB-99 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for OS X 10.11

Note
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About this driver

This is a driver for using the VB-99 on OS X 10.11.
Features

Compatible with Apple's standards of CoreAudio and CoreMIDI
Can customize driver buffer size and managing precise recording and playback latencies
System requirements

This driver has the following requirements.

*   Please also check the System requirements for the audio/MIDI application and the operating system you're using.
Operating System
OS X v10.11

Computer
Apple Mac series computer with on-board USB
*   Even if connected to a USB 3.0 port, the performance of the product will not change.
*   Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.
Cautions and Limitations

Before you start up your sequencer or related software, use a USB cable to connect the VB-99 to your computer and turn on the power of VB-99.
Do not turn off the power of the VB-99 or disconnect the USB cable during playback or recording. Doing so may cause your software or operating system to shut down abnormally.
You must first exit your sequencer or related software, and then switch off the VB-99's power or disconnect the USB cable.
You must disconnect the VB-99 from the computer before performing a software update for OS X. If you performed the OS X software update with the VB-99 left connected, you will need to re-install the driver.
If the VB-99 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode or after restarting the operating system, you should exit all applications that use the VB-99, and then disconnect the USB cable of the VB-99 and reconnect it.
Installation

*   If a dialog box requesting a password appears during installation, enter your password and click [Install Software].
Start computer with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)
Double-click "VB99_USBDriver1011.pkg."
A screen will ask whether you want to run a program that checks whether installation is possible; click [Continue].
The display will indicate "Welcome to the VB-99 Driver Installer"; click [Continue].
If a screen appears, asking you to choose the installation location, click the system drive to select it, and then click [Continue].
The installation type will be displayed; click [Install] or [Upgrade].
A screen will ask you to confirm that it is OK to restart your computer when installtion finishes. Make sure that no applications are running, then click [Continue Installation].
When the installation is completed, click [Restart] to restart your computer.
*   It may take some time for restarting the computer.
This completes installation of the VB-99 driver.

*   The Readme file and driver uninstaller are installed in the Applications - Roland - VB-99 Driver folder.
Before you begin

Settings for audio input and output on OS X

Use a USB cable to connect the VB-99 to your computer and turn on the power of VB-99.
Open "System Preferences" and click [Sound].
Select "VB-99 44.1kHz" for each of the following settings:
"Play sound effects through" under the "Sound Effects" tab
"Select a device for sound output" under the "Output" tab
"Select a device for sound input" under the "Input" tab
Settings for MIDI input and output on OS X

Use a USB cable to connect the VB-99 to your computer and turn on the power of VB-99.
In the Applications - Utilities folder, double-click "Audio MIDI Setup" to start it up.
From the Window menu, choose "Show MIDI Studio"/"Show MIDI Window" to open the MIDI Studio window.
In the "MIDI Studio" dialog box, make sure that "VB-99" is displayed.
*   If "VB-99" is not shown, or is shown in gray, the VB-99 has not been recognized correctly. Try clicking "Rescan MIDI." Alternatively, switch the power of the VB-99 off, then back on again.
*   If you installed a different version driver, it is possible that the previous settings are still present. If so, click the grayed "VB-99" to select it, and then click "Remove Device" to delete the previous settings.
Click "Add Device" 2 times. "new external device" icons will appear.
For each "new external device," specify the "Device Name."
Click the added "new external device" to select it, and then click "Show Info."
In the "Device Name" field, enter the name as follows.
1st new external device   VB-99
2nd new external device   VB-99 2
*   You don't have to enter anything for the "Manufacturer" and "Model" fields.
Using your mouse, drag the up/down arrows indicating the input/output port to make the following connections.
The 1st ▲/▼ of the "VB-99" to the ▲/▼ of the added "VB-99"
The 2nd ▲/▼ of the "VB-99" to the ▲/▼ of the added "VB-99 2"
From the Audio MIDI Setup menu, choose "Quit Audio MIDI Setup" to exit the settings.
Before you use the VB-99 with software

Use a USB cable to connect the VB-99 with your computer. Then, start up the software you will be using.
Select "VB-99 44.1kHz" in the audio driver setting of your software.
Select "VB-99" in the MIDI driver setting of your software.
For details, refer to the manual that came with your software.

To change the settings

To change or verify settings

Use a USB cable to connect the VB-99 to your computer and turn on the power of VB-99.
Open "System Preferences" and click "VB-99."
The Driver Settings Panel is displayed.
About the items in the Driver Settings Panel

"Audio Buffer Size"
You can adjust the audio input/output buffer size.
Decreasing the buffer size will shorten the latency and improve realtime performance, but might make it more likely that you will experience audio clicks and pops, depending on your computer's processing power and the song data load.
Increasing the buffer size will lengthen the latency, but will make audio streaming more stable, and it will be less likely for audio clicks and pops to occur.
In general, you'll probably want to decrease the buffer size for better realtime performance if you're playing a software synthesizer in real time, or if you're monitoring an audio input that's being passed through your DAW software.
Conversely, you can increase the buffer size to prevent audio clicks and pops if you're recording or playing back song data that contains numerous tracks and presents a heavy processing load.
By changing the buffer size as appropriate for your situation, you can obtain the right balance between realtime performance and audio streaming stability.

"Recording Margin"
If the recorded audio data contains sound dropouts or noise even after you've adjusted the audio buffer size in your software and also adjusted the above "Audio Buffer Size," try increasing this "Recording Margin" setting.
*   For some software, it may not be possible to adjust the buffer size.

"Recording Timing"
If the timing of the recorded audio data is not correct, adjust this value.

Note)
If you click the [Apply] while your audio software is running, the setting changes won't be immediately reflected. Only after all audio software have been quit, and the software is then started once again will the settings become effective.
To uninstall

Start computer with all USB cables disconnected.
(except the keyboard and mouse)
Double-click "Uninstaller."
The display will indicate "This uninstalls VB-99 driver from this Mac."; click [Uninstall].
*   If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message.
The display will indicate "Are you sure you want to uninstall the driver?"; click [OK].
A dialog box will ask you for a password; enter your password and click [OK].
The display will indicate "Uninstllation is completed."; click [Restart]. Your computer will then restart.
*   It may take some time for restarting the computer.
Troubleshooting

Cannot install/uninstall the driver

Follow the procedure described below to start the installer/uninstaller.
Hold down the Control key and click the installer/uninstaller icon.
On the menu that appears, select "Open."
When you are prompted to confirm that you want to start the application, click "Open."
Check the security settings.
In "System Preferences," click "Security & Privacy."
Click the lock icon on the bottom left. When a dialog box requesting a password appears, enter the administrator's password to unlock.
On the General tab, change the "Allow apps downloaded from"/"Allow applications downloaded from" setting to "Mac App Store and identified developers."
*   When you finish installing or uninstalling the driver, change the setting back to the original setting using the same procedure.
Cannot select the VB-99 device

Did the computer enter a Sleep mode while the VB-99 was connected with its power turned on?
If the computer entered a Sleep mode while the VB-99 was connected with its power turned on, it may not operate correctly. In this case, after resuming, exit all software that are using the VB-99, and then turn on the power of the VB-99 once again.

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

Could you have entered Sleep mode during playback or recording?
If you entered Sleep mode during playback or recording, it will no longer be possible to play back or record from the VB-99. Exit all currently playing or recording software, and switch the power of the VB-99 off, then back on again.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver
If the size of the driver's audio buffer is too small, sound may not be produced, or it may be impossible to carry out normal playback and recording.
In such cases, you should refer to "To change or verify settings," and increase the size of the buffer.

Occasional disruptions in the sound or noises occur

Try adjusting the audio buffer size for the software you're using.
First, try adjusting the audio buffer size for the software you're using.
If sound dropouts or noise still occur during playback or recording, try adjusting the "Audio Buffer Size" in the Driver Settings panel.
*   For some software, it may not be possible to adjust the buffer size.

Could you have performed a OS X software update while the device was still connected?
If you performed the OS X software update with the device left connected, drop-outs may occur in the sound. If this occurs, please re-install the driver.

Is the VB-99 connected to a USB hub?
Try connecting the VB-99 directly to the USB connector of your computer itself.

Occasional disruptions in the sound or noises are in the recorded audio data

If the recorded audio still contains sound dropouts or noise even after you've adjusted the audio buffer size as described in "Occasional disruptions in the sound or noises occur" (above), try increasing the "Recording Margin" in the Driver Settings panel.
*   For some software, it may not be possible to adjust the buffer size.


ped

Thanks, yep I've got that driver installed.

Elantric

Look in OSX Audio MIDI Setup and verify you see the Roland VB-99 under MIDI devices.

ped

Nothing in mine... driver must be working though as I can record and play music back through it?

Elantric

#5
QuoteNothing in mine... driver must be working though as I can record and play music back through it?

Audio is different than MIDI

On the actual VB-99, verify the DRIVER MODE Settings are set to "Advanced Mode"
http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/VB-99_OM.pdf



FWIW - If DRIVER MODE is set to "STANDARD" you will never get MIDI I/O over USB (and thus can never connect to the VB-99 Editor or VB-99 Librarian using a USB cable) , and the VB-99 becomes a USB Audio Class Compliant device, bit restricted to 16 bit audio. Must use  DRIVER MODE set to ADVANCED" to obtain 24 bit Audio and MIDI I/O over USB, and requires the Roland VB-99 USB Driver for OSX to be installed.

ped

Ah!!!! That's done it!! Thanks so much for the help and screenshots, very useful.

Elantric

#7
Glad to hear your success!
(and yes, Pictures are worth 1,000 words!)