RC300 - Using The RC-300 as a USB audio interface

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shawnb

Quote from:  shawnb on March 17, 2015, 02:11:30 PM
The RC-300 does not send or receive live audio over the USB...

Surprising discovery going thru the RC-300 manual today. 

On the manual, bottom of page 35 & top of page 36, in two brief mentions, it does say there is a mode for two-way exchange of audio over USB.  It looks like you can switch between "storage" and "audio" USB modes. 

I have not used this feature.  It would be interesting to know if others are successfully using it. 
Address the process rather than the outcome.  Then, the outcome becomes more likely.   - Fripp

Elantric


aliensporebomb

Quote from: shawnb on May 18, 2015, 09:04:49 AM
Surprising discovery going thru the RC-300 manual today. 

On the manual, bottom of page 35 & top of page 36, in two brief mentions, it does say there is a mode for two-way exchange of audio over USB.  It looks like you can switch between "storage" and "audio" USB modes. 

I have not used this feature.  It would be interesting to know if others are successfully using it.

I use it all of the time as an audio interface.  Not only is it clean, quiet and stereo but on my Corei7 iMac it allows for 24-bit 48 khz operation which isn't documented anywhere apparently.
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shawnb

Quote from: Elantric on May 18, 2015, 09:18:38 AM
see above posts

In the above posts, we helped him use his Focusrite.   Might have been possible to use USB, as was his initial request.   I haven't used the feature, I don't know if it would have helped him with his specific configuration.   But the RC-300 does provide audio support & can in fact work as an audio device - without the Focusrite.   

Just gotta switch from "storage" to "audio" & experiment...

(I'm feeling a little chagrined...)
Address the process rather than the outcome.  Then, the outcome becomes more likely.   - Fripp

Elantric

#54
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In the above posts, we helped him use his Focusrite.

https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=7995.msg56806#msg56806

Quote"Not only is it clean, quiet and stereo but on my Corei7 iMac it allows for 24-bit 48 khz operation which isn't documented anywhere apparently.

Setting up the RC300  as a USB audio interface is documented - but you need to understand Roland's arcane method of communication

http://www.bossus.com/products/rc-300/downloads/
http://www.bossus.com/support/by_product/rc-300/updates_drivers/7171


All Roland / Boss USB driver download files include a file named :

"README.HTM"

Which MUST be read
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RC-300 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for OS X 10.10

Note
In no event shall Roland Corporation ("Roland") be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for loss of business profits or business information arising from the use of, or inability to use this product. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
*   All files and other material contained in this folder are copyrighted by the Roland. Any alteration, modification, duplication, distribution, or reproduction of this material is prohibited. Additionally, Roland reserves the right to make changes to these programs and files without prior notice.
*   Apple and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*   All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About this driver

This is a driver for using the RC-300 on OS X 10.10.
To use this driver, you must set the USB Mode of the RC-300 to "AUDIO."
Features

Compatible with Apple's standards of CoreAudio
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 v10.10

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 RC-300 to your computer and turn on the power of RC-300.
Do not turn off the power of the RC-300 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 RC-300's power or disconnect the USB cable.
You must disconnect the RC-300 from the computer before performing a software update for OS X. If you performed the OS X software update with the RC-300 left connected, you will need to re-install the driver.
If the RC-300 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode or after restarting the operating system, you should exit all applications that use the RC-300, and then disconnect the USB cable of the RC-300 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 "RC300_USBDriver1010.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 RC-300 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 RC-300 driver.

*   The Readme file and driver uninstaller are installed in the Applications - Roland - RC-300 Driver folder.
Before you begin

*   To use this driver, you must set the USB Mode of the RC-300 to "AUDIO."
Settings for audio input and output on OS X

Use a USB cable to connect the RC-300 to your computer and turn on the power of RC-300.
Open "System Preferences" and click [Sound].
Select "RC-300 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
Before you use the RC-300 with software

Use a USB cable to connect the RC-300 with your computer. Then, start up the software you will be using.
Select "RC-300 44.1kHz" in the audio 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 RC-300 to your computer and turn on the power of RC-300.
Open "System Preferences" and click "RC-300."
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 RC-300 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 RC-300 device

Is the RC-300's USB Mode set to "AUDIO"?
Be sure to set the RC-300's USB Mode to "AUDIO."

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

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 RC-300 connected to a USB hub?
Try connecting the RC-300 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.

VGA-7

Has anyone had any luck using the RC-300 as an audio interface with windows 8.1? I'm unable to download driver. ???
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Elantric

#56
Download the RC-300 USB driver for Win8.1
http://www.bossus.com/support/by_product/rc-300/updates_drivers/6650

and MUST READ THE Installation Instructions contained within the included READ_ME.HTM file

QuoteRC-300 USB Driver Ver 1.0.1 for Windows 8/8.1
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
* When you use this driver version, the RC-300 system program MUST be updated to the latest version (Ver.1.03 or later).
* When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
Click [ More info ].
Click [ Run anyway ].
* Skip Step 1 if your PC is not connected to the internet.


--


RC-300 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for Windows® 8/8.1

About this driver

This is the RC-300 driver for Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1.
This driver also supports ASIO(Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).
*   To use this driver, you must set the USB Mode of the RC-300 to "AUDIO."
*   For touch-enabled PCs, replace the word "click" in this document with "tap" when operating.
System requirements

This driver has the following requirements.

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1 (64-bit Edition/32-bit Edition)
*   This driver will not work on Windows RT.
Computer
Windows-compatible PC equipped with USB port
*   Intel chipset is recommended.
*   RC-300 may not perform to its full specs when used with an added USB 2.0 interface card.
*   This product cannot be used with a USB 3.0 port that is not compatible with USB 2.0 specification.
*   If this product does not work correctly when connected to a USB 3.0 port, you will need to connect it to a USB 2.0 port.
*   Even if connected to a USB 3.0 port, the performance of the product will not change.
*   This driver cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment, such as Hyper-V or Virtual PC.
*   Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.
Cautions and Limitations

Sound interruption or other less-than-perfect outcomes may be experienced if your computer's performance and specifications are somewhat inadequate. The types of applications you use and the way in which you use them can also influence the experience you receive.
On some computers, the driver does not load correctly if the RC-300 is already connected when Windows is started up. As a result, it will not be possible to use the RC-300 via USB. If this occurs, wait until after Windows has started to turn on the power of the RC-300 (or to connect it).
If the RC-300 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the RC-300, and then turn the power of the RC-300 off and on again.
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the RC-300 is in use, or if the power of the RC-300 is turned off, then on again, it may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, after resuming, you should exit all applications that use the RC-300, and turn the power of the RC-300 off, then on again.
If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load, such as when accessing a CD-ROM Drive or network while the RC-300 was being used, the RC-300 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the RC-300, then turn the RC-300 off and then on again.
Audio clicks and pops may occur during playback or recording if you connect or disconnect other USB devices (such as USB memory) or turn another USB device on/off while using the RC-300.
In some cases, you may not obtain the expected level of performance if you're using a USB-connected hard disk at the same time as the RC-300. Do not use a USB-connected hard disk as the storage destination for the audio that you're playing back or recording.
Installation

*   Before installing the driver, you must set the USB Mode of the RC-300 to "AUDIO."
*   To reinstall or update the driver, refer to "To reinstall."
Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except for keyboard and mouse)
Exit all applications before you begin the installation.
On the Start screen, click the Desktop.
Double-click the Setup icon.
*   If a confirmation screen regarding Windows SmartScreen appears, click [Run anyway].
A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control will appear, click [Yes].
The message "RC-300 Driver will be installed on your computer. ---" will appear. Click [Next].
*   If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.
Click [Next] to begin installation.
If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install].
The message "Ready to install the driver. ---" will appear.
*   If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.
Use a USB cable to connect the RC-300 to your computer, then turn on the RC-300.
The driver will be installed automatically.
When the "Installation has been completed." message appears, installation has been completed.
Click [Close] to close the "Driver Setup" dialog box.
If the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
Refer to "Before you begin," and make the necessary settings for using the RC-300. You won't be able to use the RC-300 unless you make these settings.
*   If you are unable to use the RC-300 after connecting it, it's possible that a problem has occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Before you begin

Input/output device settings for your application

In order to obtain optimal performance from your applications, specify the input/output device for your applications as described below. (For details on making these settings, refer to the owner's manual for your application.)

*   Ensure that the RC-300 and the application are set to the same sampling frequency. If the sampling frequency settings do not match, error messages may be displayed and recording/playback errors may occur.
*   If you are unable to select the RC-300 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Audio input/output device

Of the total audio input/output channels provided by the RC-300, there are 2 INs and 2 OUTs

[WAVE OUT Devices]
OUT (RC-300)
*   If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.

[WAVE IN Devices]
IN (RC-300)
*   If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.

[ASIO device]
When using the RC-300 with an ASIO-compatible application, select "RC-300" as the ASIO setting for your application.
*   To prevent an audio feedback loop or double monitoring, make settings on your application to turn monitoring off.
*   The RC-300 main unit does not support ASIO Direct Monitor, but if you use Cubase, by enabling Direct Monitoring in the Cubase setting, you can prevent loop oscillation of audio equipment and duplicate monitoring.
*   When using the RC-300 with ASIO, we recommend that you set your application so that it does not use the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. (In order to decrease the load, and for convenience when changing Audio Buffer Size of the driver.)
Setting the playback/recording device in Windows

Set RC-300 as the default device to allow its use in "Music" and Windows Media Player.

Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
In "Playback," right-click RC-300's "OUT," and choose "Set as Default Device."
*   If the above WAVE ports cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Similarly, in "Recording," right-click RC-300's "IN," and choose "Set as Default Device."
*   If the above WAVE ports cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Click [OK] to close "Sound."
To change the settings

To change or verify settings

When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the RC-300. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
*   Exit not just Desktop applications but Windows Store Apps as well. Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
*   If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings. Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.
Display the "Start screen"/"Apps view" and click "RC-300."
*   On the "Start screen"/"Apps view", if "RC-300" does not exist, then open the "Control Panel," switch "View by:" to the icon view (Large icons or Small icons), and then click "RC-300."
The "RC-300 Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
To modify the settings, make the changes and click [OK]. To simply check the settings, be sure to click [Cancel] after viewing the settings.
*   For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."
About the items in the Settings dialog box

Audio Buffer Size
You can adjust the audio input/output buffer size. (By default, this will be the sixth position from the left.)
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.
* Note!
If you use an application with an audio equipment test function, after changing the buffer size, carry out a test.

ASIO Buffer Size
This is the minimum buffer size that can be set by the ASIO application.
*   Depending on the application you're using, there may be other buffer sizes that can be set in addition to the minimum buffer size, and the buffer size shown here might not match the actual buffer size.
For details on setting and checking the buffer size, refer to the owner's manual for your application.

"Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size" check box
If this check box is selected, the buffer size when using ASIO-compatible applications will be made smaller.
If you experience pops or clicks when this check box is selected, deselect this check box.
*   You must deselect this check box when adjusting the "Audio Buffer Size."

"Show README" button
This button displays the README file (this document).

Information
This field shows the driver version.
To reinstall

Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."
*   When you uninstall, the settings of the Driver Settings dialog box will be initialized. For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."
Install the driver as described in "Installation."
To uninstall

Start up Windows with all USB cables disconnected.
(except for keyboard and mouse)
Exit all applications before you begin the uninstallation.
*   Exit not just Desktop applications but Windows Store Apps as well. Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
Open "Control Panel" and click "Uninstall a program."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Programs and Features."
In the list, choose "RC-300 Driver", and click "Uninstall/Change."
If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
*   If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation.
The display will indicate "The installed RC-300 Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
When the message "Uninstallation was completed." is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.
Troubleshooting

Cannot install/uninstall the driver

Are you signed into Windows with the appropriate user rights?
You must sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator.
*   For more information regarding this, consult your computer system administrator.


Elantric

Cannot select/use the RC-300 device

Was the driver installed correctly?
If you can't use the RC-300 even though you've installed the driver, the driver might not be installed correctly. Use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.

Could the RC-300 be in use by other software?
Exit all applications that are using the RC-300, and turn the power of the RC-300 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.

Is the RC-300 WAVE device name displayed?
If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the RC-300, and turn the power of the RC-300 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.

Did the computer enter a Sleep mode while the RC-300 was connected with its power turned on?
If the RC-300 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the RC-300, and then turn the power of the RC-300 off and on again.

Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the RC-300 was being used, or was the power of the RC-300 turned off, then on again?
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the RC-300 is in use, or if the power of the RC-300 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the RC-300, and turn the power of the RC-300 off, then on again.

On some computers, if the RC-300 is connected while Windows starts up, the driver will not be loaded correctly, and it will not be possible to use the RC-300 via USB.
If this occurs, start up Windows before you turn on the power of the RC-300 or connect it.

A number such as "2-" is now displayed at the beginning of the device name

Could you have connected the RC-300 to a different USB port?
If you connect the RC-300 to a different USB port, the operating system may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name.
Even if this occurs, it will not cause any problems with the operation of the RC-300.
*   If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the RC-300 to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "To reinstall."
The screen indicates "Device currently used by another application." and driver settings cannot be made

Is it being used by Windows Store Apps?
The driver settings cannot be changed while it is being used by an application.
Exit not just Desktop applications but Windows Store Apps as well. Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.

If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings.
Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

Was the driver installed correctly?

Could the RC-300 be in use by other software?

Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the RC-300 driver could be used?
The RC-300 cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."

Could you have entered Sleep mode during playback or recording?
If the RC-300 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the RC-300, and then turn the power of the RC-300 off and on again.

During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the RC-300 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
If you turn the power of the RC-300 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the RC-300 will no longer be able to play back or record. Stop playback or recording, and then start playback or recording once again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the RC-300, then turn the RC-300 off and then 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 the settings," and increase the size of the buffer.

Sound played by your computer is inaudible or too soft

Could you have turned down the volume of the device or application in the Volume Mixer?
The system's Volume Mixer lets you adjust the volume for each device or application.
Open the "Control Panel," and switch "View by:" to "Category."
Click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Adjust system volume."
The Volume Mixer will appear. From the "Device" pulldown menu, choose the device that you're using for playback, and adjust the volume.
*   Alternatively you can open the Volume Mixer by right-clicking the speaker icon located in the lower right of the Desktop and choosing "Open Volume Mixer."
Are you using voice communications software?
If you're using voice communications software, the volume of the audio device might be automatically adjusted according to the status of communications.
If so, disable automatic volume adjustment as follows.
Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
In the "Communications" tab, change the setting of the item "When Windows detects communications activity" to "Do nothing."
Click [OK] to close "Sound."
Part of the playback is wrong: e.g., notes are broken off prematurely, or some notes are lost

Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of your software
If your software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size, try changing the setting.
Normally, clicks and pops can be eliminated by increasing the buffer size.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver
If your software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size, or if adjusting the buffer size in your software does not solve the problem, you may be able to solve the problem by changing the driver's audio input/output buffer size.
Try adjusting the buffer size as described in "To change the settings."

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor
You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.

Windows Update / Microsoft Update
You may be able to solve the problem by updating your system with "Windows Update" or "Microsoft Update" provided by Microsoft.

Check the power management settings
Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "Power Options."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Power Options."
In "Choose or customize a power plan," choose "High performance."
*   If the "High performance" plan is not shown, click "Show additional plans."
In the High performance area, click "Change plan settings."
Click "Change advanced power settings."
In the Advanced Settings, click the "+" symbol for "Hard Disk," and click the "+"symbol for "Turn off hard disk after" to open it.
Click "Setting (Minutes)," and click the down arrow to change the setting to "Never."
Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.
Close the "Edit Plan Settings" screen.
"Performance Options" settings of System Properties
Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "System."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "System."
At the left, click "Advanced system settings."
If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
*   If you are asked to enter the password of an Administrator account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, then perform the settings again.
Click [Settings] of the Performance section, and then click the [Advanced] tab.
Select "Background services," and click [OK].
Click [OK] to close "System Properties."
Do the sample rate settings match?
You must set the sampling frequency that's been specified through the audio settings of the application so it matches the RC-300's sampling frequency.

Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?
If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, the input sound might be heard in duplicate (doubled), or a feedback loop (oscillation) might occur.
If so, disable the Windows monitoring function as follows.
Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
*   If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
In "Recording," select RC-300's "IN," and click "Properties."
*   If the above WAVE ports cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Open the "Listen" tab, and clear the check box "Listen to this device."
Click [OK] to close "Properties."
Click [OK] to close "Sound."
Audio clicks and pops occur in the playback or recording immediately after the system has started up, or immediately after the computer has been woken from a Sleep state
Wait a few moments before you perform playback or recording.

Clicks or pops may occur in the sound if a LAN is operating
Try disabling the LAN in the Device Manager.

Playback or recording is interrupted, and then you cannot resume playback or recording

Was your computer experiencing a heavy processing load?
If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load while the RC-300 was being used, the RC-300 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again.
If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the RC-300, then turn the RC-300 off and then on again.

VGA-7

OOPS !, Mahalo Nui Loa , Elantric! Thank you so much I didn't see the 8.1 driver when I downloaded 7. I'll give it a shot! Thanks for responding so quickly ,you ROCK!
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VGA-7

All is well,driver was loaded successfully seems to be working  ;D! Thanks again for the help!
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Elantric


celneto

Quote from: Elantric on March 17, 2015, 02:42:15 PM
Most get something like the Scarlet 18i20 - and put the RC300 in a sidechain Stereo Loop" - not interfere with the Main DAW Output
Hello man, was reading this discussion here and got curius about it, what do you meen by it?

dswitkin

Hi folks,

I just discovered a big problem. I want to record a special gig this Thursday on my Mac via USB to get the cleanest signal (I also don't have another USB Mac interface to accept 1/4 etc.). However I'm hearing the click track in those recordings. My setup is:

Rhythm: MAIN
USB Mode: Audio
Headphones jack: my earbuds (i.e. need click)
SUB out: mixer/PA

There's no problem with me hearing the click in my headphones and the audience not hearing it, that's great. But I can't eliminate the rhythm/click from my USB recordings. Apparently the "USB IN Out Select" only affects how the RC-300 outputs the USB audio FROM the computer. There's no "USB OUT In Select" to determine which audio is SENT to the computer.

Any suggestions? If I set the rhythm to SUB it'll fix the USB issue but I'll lose it in my earbuds which is a dealbreaker. Please help!

dswitkin

Any ideas on how to solve this? I'm running out of time.

aliensporebomb

#64
Do you absolutely have to use a click?  I generally turn mine off altogether. 
If you absolutely need it you may need to do a different method.....  analog sub out to the Mac doing an analog recording.
Won't be as pristine but...

There is another way - instead of using a click - shut the click off and watch the leds on the RC-300 control panel as a timing method rather
than click.

When I do recordings live I don't typically use the USB connection to a PC but rather actually save the entire looped song onboard the RC-300 and save these later for "instant live records" of my gigs.  Then when the data is transferred I delete the tunes off the looper to free up space.

But if you were to look at my RC-300 now, I've got about 80 or 90 loops from shows I need to transfer.


My music projects online at http://www.aliensporebomb.com/

GK Devices:  Roland VG-99, Boss GP-10, Boss SY-1000.

dswitkin

Thanks for the suggestions. I definitely need the click as I've preset all the tempos, plus two songs have two different drum parts, so for me to beatbox them evenly in serial mode I need to hear the tempo. Yeah analog out from sub R (with sub L going to the PA system) seems like the best choice except I don't have an interface to record with. It's such a shame the headphone and USB outputs are both tied to the same bus.

P.S. I'm using all three tracks on many songs so using a spare track to record the whole live song isn't an option.