Roland TD-50X Prismatic V-Drums Sound Module - Manual (Page 43)

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Using the Utilities
Connecting to Your Computer
You can connect this unit to your computer and record 32 channels of
multi-track audio onto your DAW software, or record your performance
as MIDI data. You can also play back audio from the computer and
listen to it through the TD-50X.
USB cable (sold separately)
NOTE
5 This might not work correctly for some models of computer. Refer
to the Roland website for details on the operating systems that are
supported.
5 A USB cable is not included. You can purchase one from the dealer
where you purchased the TD-50X.
5 Use a USB 2.0 cable.
5 Use a USB port on your computer that supports USB2.0 Hi-Speed.
Installing/Setting Up the USB Driver
Installing the USB driver
The USB driver is software that transfers data between your computer
software and the TD-50X.
In order to transmit and receive audio as USB audio, the USB driver
must be installed.
MEMO
5 Before installing the USB driver, change the USB driver settings on
the TD-50X to “VENDOR.”
5 For details on downloading and installing the USB driver, refer to
the Roland website.
https://www .roland .com/support/
5 It may take a while to finish the USB driver settings.
Specifying the USB driver
Here’s how to switch between the TD-50X’s dedicated USB driver and
the driver provided by your operating system.
1 . In the SETUP MENU 1 screen (p. 57), press the [F2]
(USB AUDIO) button.
The USB AUDIO SETUP screen appears.
2 . Move the cursor to Driver Mode, and use the [-] [+]
buttons or the dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Driver Mode
GENERIC
Uses the driver provided by the
operating system.
Operation is limited to USB MIDI.
VENDOR
Uses the TD-50X’s dedicated
driver provided by Roland.
USB MIDI and USB audio can be
used.
3 . Connect the USB cable.
If you’ve already connected this unit to the computer via USB cable,
unplug the USB cable and reconnect it.