Roland SPD-SX - Connecting Your Computer via USB

Getting Ready to Play
Getting Ready to Play
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Connecting Your Computer via USB
If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the SPD-SX’s COMPUTER connector to a USB port on your computer,
you’ll be able to do the following things.
SPD-SX Wave Manager
You can use the “SPD-SX Wave Manager” on the included CD-ROM to import audio les from your computer (p. 40).
USB Audio
Sounds played by your computer can be sampled (p. 29), or sounds played by the SPD-SX can be recorded as audio on your
computer.
USB MIDI
Performance data (MIDI data) from the SPD-SX can be recorded into DAW software on your computer.
Installing the USB Driver
In order to use USB audio and USB MIDI functionality, you must rst install the USB driver. (SPD-SX Wave Manager can be used
without installing the USB driver.)
* If you want to use USB audio and USB MIDI, set USB MODE to “AUDIO/MIDI” (p. 63).
1. Install the USB driver into your computer.
The USB driver is provided on the included CD-ROM.
For the operating requirements, refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the CD-ROM.
The procedure for installing the USB driver will depend on the system you’re using, so carefully read the “ReadmeEN.txt” le on
the CD-ROM before you proceed.
Switching the USB Operating Mode (USB MODE)
This setting species how operation will occur when the SPD-SX is connected via USB to your computer. For details, refer to
“USB MODE” (p. 63).
Connecting the SPD-SX to the Computer
1. Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the SPD-SX ‘s COMPUTER connector to a USB port on your
computer, you’ll be able to do the following things.
Computer
USB cable
(Supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Use the rear panel cable
hook to secure the USB cable
as shown in the illustration
at right. This will prevent USB
communication errors from
being caused by vibration
when the SPD-SX is struck.
For a thick USB cable
For a thin USB cable
* Use a USB cable that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
* Turn on the SPD-SX’s power before you start up the DAW software on your computer. Do not turn the SPD-SX’s power on/
o while your DAW software is running.