Roland U-8ST Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and

“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Getting Started should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all the instructions before using the product.

1. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a

2. bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is

3. recommended by the manufacturer. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

4. and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. The product should be located so that its location or position

5. does not interfere with its proper ventilation. The product should be located away from heat sources such

6. as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. The product should be connected to a power supply only of

7. the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

10.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A.

The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or

The product has been exposed to rain; or

The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

11.

Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

For the USA

This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

For Canada

For Polarized Line Plug

CAUTION: ATTENTION:

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.

For the U.K.

BLUE: BROWN:

NEUTRAL LIVE

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Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

U S I N G

T H E

U N I T

S A F E L Y

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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Getting Started.

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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been damaged.

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• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page.

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• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 20).

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• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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• Should you remove the optical connector caps, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on page 2 and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 , please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

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• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

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• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

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• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

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• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

Maintenance

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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a storage device (e.g., hard disk or MO disk), in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Handling CD-ROMs

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.

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• When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subjected to some of the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyrightprotection feature.)

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• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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Contents

IMPORTANT NOTES.........................4

Introduction ......................................6

Checking What’s in the Package............................6

What You Can Do with the U-8.............................8

Panel Descriptions.........................12

Getting Ready to Use the U-8........15

Connecting the Unit...............................................15

What Else You Need to Use the U-8.............19

Turning On the Power....................................20

Preparing for Use of the Included Programs.....20

Before You Install the U-8 Driver..................20

Getting Ready to Use the U-8 with a Computer

(Installing the U-8 Driver).....................22

Making Audio and MIDI Settings in Windows.. 25

Preparing the Programs for the U-8

(Installing the included software).......28

Installing Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 (VSC 3.0) ..35

Features.............................................................35

Installing VSC 3.0............................................36

Making the settings to stop using VSC 3.0..44

Confirming That Sound Is Produced ...........48

Information That You May Find Useful66

How to Match the Input Levels...........................66

How to Adjust the MIC/A and GUITAR/B

Input Levels ............................................66

Selecting the Auxiliary and Digital Inputs

and Setting the Levels ...........................66

The U-8 Driver........................................................67

Settings for the U-8 Driver.............................67

Deleting the U-8 Driver..................................67

Deleting Unneeded Drivers Installed with

the U-8 Connection................................69

Removing (Uninstalling) a Program...................70

Effect Algorithm List.............................................72

Effect Parameter List .............................................73

The Included Song Data........................................78

The Preset Effect Patch List ..................................78

The Style Data (SMF).............................................78

System Requirements............................................79

System Requirements for VSC 3.0.......................80

Specifications.................................81

Index................................................83

Creating Songs with the U-8 and

Cubasis VST U-8.............................51

What Are Audio and MIDI?..........................51

Getting Ready to Record.......................................53

Step 1: Use the Start Button to Prepare the Song 53

Step 2: Create the Backing Data ....................53

Recording the Guitar, Vocals and Chorus..........55

Step 3: Press the GUITAR/INST Button or

the MIC Button to Get Ready to Record.55

Using Effects to Create Sounds .....................58

Finishing Up the Song...........................................59

Step 4: Press the MIX DOWN Button and

Mix the Song While Adding System Effects 59

Step 5: Recording a Song on an MD or

DAT Recorder.........................................62

How to View the Online Manuals..63

Viewing the Cubasis VST U-8 manual................63

Installing Acrobat Reader ..............................63

If There’s a Problem, Read “Troubleshooting”..64

Viewing the Other Online Manuals ....................65

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Introduction

We want to thank you for your purchase of the U-8. The U-8 is a digital studio that you can connect to your computer to compose songs using a sequencer program.

Checking What’s in the Package

The U-8 includes the following items. When you open the package, first check to make sure that all the included items are present. If something is missing, contact the dealer where you bought it.

U-8 Main Unit

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OUTPUT

INPUT

AUX

MIC

AUDIO+MIDI AUDIO MIDI

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MIDI

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B(R

GUITAR (

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Hi-Z

Power Cable

This is used to connect the power supply for the U-8. For more on how to connect it, take a look at “4. Connecting the Power Supply” (p. 18).

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FOOT SW OUTIN MIDI

OUTIN

DIGITAL

EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL

PEAK

MIXER

EFFECTS

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AUDIO

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PHONES

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MIC

START

USB DIGITAL STUDIO

U-8

REC

VALUE

MONITOR

CURSOR

MIDI

MASTER

EXITENTER

YES

EDIT

WINDOW

COMMAND

SELECT

AUTO PUNCH

SHIFTLOOP

SET

TAPNEXTPREV

MARKER

USB Cable

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This is used to connect the USB connector on the U-8 to the USB connector on the computer. For more on how to connect it, see “5. Connecting to the

Computer” (p. 19).

CD-ROM

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Before opening the included CD-ROM, be sure to read the separate

Roland License

The CD-ROM includes the following software.

Agreement.

U-8 Driver

This software is necessary to enable the computer to recognize the U-8. For information on how to install it, see “Getting Ready to Use the U-8 with a Computer (Installing the U-8 Driver) ”(p. 22).

* Before you install the U-8 driver, be sure to read “Before You Install the U-8

Driver” (p. 20).

Cubasis VST U-8

Cubasis VST U-8 is digital recording software you can use with the U-8. For information on how to install it, see “Preparing the Programs for the U-8 (Installing the included software)” (p. 28).

Do not touch or scratch the lower (data) surface of the disc. Doing so may make it impossible to read data correctly. If the disc

ecomes dirty, clean it with a commercially available CD cleaner designed for that purpose.

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Cubasis VST U-8 Manual

This describes the details of Cubasis VST U-8. You can view this manual using Acrobat Reader, supplied by Adobe Systems Incorporated. For more information on how to view this manual, see “How to View the

Online Manuals ”(p. 63).

U-8 Controller

This program controls the U-8’s mixer and effects. For information on how to set up the program, see “Preparing the Programs for the U-8 (Installing

the included software)” (p. 28). Also, for more information, refer to the U8 Controller Manual described below.

U-8 Tuner

This is a special U-8 feature for tuning electronic guitars. For details, refer to the U-8 Tuner Manual described below.

Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0

Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 (VSC 3.0) is a MIDI software synthesizer. When

used with the U-8, you can play and record MIDI data without an external sound module, using only your computer. For how to install VSC 3.0, refer to p.35.

Introduction

Demo Songs

These are demo songs for Cubasis VST U-8.

Style Data (SMF)

Style data comprise typical performance patterns representing a variety of musical genres that are stored as SMF performance data.

Online Manuals

You can view the online manuals shown below with a Web browser (Internet browser) such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. For more information about each of the online manuals, please see “How to

View the Online Manuals ”(p. 63).

Troubleshooting

If there’s a problem, such as no sound, viewing Troubleshooting will give you some possible solutions.

U-8 Technical Guide

This describes the details of effects, special examples of connections with the U-8, exchange of MIDI messages with the U-8, the details of the U-8’s onboard digital mixer, and more.

U-8 Controller Manual

This describes how to use the U-8 Controller.

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Introduction

U-8 Tuner Manual

This describes how to use the U-8 Tuner.

Preset Effect Patch List

This is a list of preset data for effects.

Getting Started

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This is the document you are reading. Keep it by you for reference whenever you operate the U-8.

Roland License Agreement

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These are contracts by which Roland allows you, the customer, to use the software. Be sure to read these before opening the package of the CD-ROM.

Steinberg Product Registration Card

Please fill out and send in the registration card that comes in this package. Doing so will make sure you are entitled to technical suport and kept aware of updates and other news regarding Cubasis VST.

What You Can Do with the U-8

Achieving a Personal Digital Recording Studio in Combination with Your Computer.

You can use the U-8 with a sequencer program to achieve the same range of songmaking operations as a recording studio, including recording, mixdown, and mastering.

Easy Operation Using the U-8 Unit Together with a Sequencer

You can perform practically all tasks quickly and easily using just the U-8 itself, including song playback, recording, rewinding, fast forward, and effect settings.

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Professional Effects Processor That Draws on Roland’s Experience in Musical Equipment

The high-performance DSP multi-effect processor in the U-8 is provided with carefully selected algorithms for guitar, vocals, and recording. A special graphical controller enables easily understood control for effect parameters. The algorithms include Guitar Multi effects, allowing you to apply a rich range of guitar effects, Vocal Multi effects for a variety of vocal sounds, and finally, Mastering effects, which add power to mixed songs.

MIDI Interface

The unit is equipped with a MIDI interface that lets you connect an external MIDI sound module and play backing.

Simple Connection to Your Computer Via USB Cable

You can make connections even when the power is turned on. No special settings are required.

Introduction

Optical Digital Input/Output

You can digitally acquire sounds from MDs and CDs for use as backing data, or record mastered songs to DAT or MD directly in digital form.

About Copyrights

The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public performance, broadcast, sale, or distribution etc. of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned by a third party. Roland will take no responsibility for any infringement of copyright that you may commit in using the U-8.

About SCMS

SCMS stands for Serial Copy Management System. This is a function that protects the rights of copyright holders by prohibiting recording via a digital connection for more than two generations. When digital connections are made between digital recorders that implement this function, SCMS data will be recorded along with the audio data. Digital audio data which contains this SCMS data cannot again be recorded via a digital connection.

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Introduction

■ What Is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a new interface used to connect various peripherals to a computer. USB allows a variety of peripheral devices to be connected via a single USB cable, and is far faster than the earlier serial port, allowing audio to be recorded or played while playing MIDI data. It also allows peripheral devices to be connected or disconnected while the power is left on, and the computer will automatically recognize such devices. (For some peripherals, it may be necessary to make settings or perform other procedures.)

■ GM/General MIDI

fig.GM Logo

General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that meet the General MIDI standard bear the General MIDI logo (). Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.

■ GM 2/General MIDI 2

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The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 ( ) recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo. In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.

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■ GS

Introduction

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The GS Format ( ) is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive.

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

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* Cubasis VST and VST are registered trademarks of Steinberg Soft-und Hardware

GmbH.

* Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

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* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating

system.”

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* Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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* MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

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* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should

typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

* The functions of the top panel controls may differ depending on the sequencer used in conjunction with your U-8. For more detailed

information, refer to your sequencer’s manual.

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1.TIME/VALUE Dial

Moves the song position (the present time) forward and backward. When setting a parameter value, turn it clockwise to raise the value or counterclockwise to lower it.

2.ENTER Button

When setting a parameter, this “locks in” the present value as the parameter’s new value. At other times, it’s used to answer “yes” to questions or to press the button under the cursor.

3.EXIT Button

When setting a parameter, this cancels the setting. At other times, it’s used to answer “no” to questions.

4.CURSOR Buttons

Move the cursor and item selections up, down, left, and right.

5.Record Indicator

Lights up during recording.

6.Playback Indicator

Lights up to show the progress of playback or recording.

7.Record Button

This initiates recording.

8.Play Button

Starts playback or recording.

9.Stop Button

Stops playback or recording.

10.Fast-forward Button

Fast-forwards the song.

11.Rewind Button

Rewinds the song.

12.To Start of Song Button

Rewinds to the start of the song.

13.START Button

Starts songmaking. A dialog box appears and guides you through the procedure.

14.GUITAR/INST (Guitar/Instrumental) Button

Starts recording for a guitar or another instrument. A dialog box appears and guides you through the procedure.

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Panel Descriptions

15.MIC (Microphone) Button

Starts recording with a microphone. A dialog box appears and guides you through the procedure.

16.MIX DOWN Button

Starts mix-down. A dialog box appears and guides you through the procedure.

17.WINDOW Button

Switches the top window displayed with the sequencer program.

18.MENU Button

Displays the menu for the sequencer program.

* Cubasis VST U-8 does not use this button.

19.SELECT Button

This selects the target of an operation according to circumstances with the sequencer program.

20.COMMAND Button

This calls up editing commands or the like according to circumstances with the sequencer program.

* Cubasis VST U-8 does not use this button.

21.LOOP Button

When the button has been pressed and the LED is lit up, this performs loop playback or recording in a range specified by Locate points.

27.MIXER Button

Displays the Mixer Control screen.

28.EFFECTS Button

Displays the Effects Edit screen.

29.EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL 1 to 4 Knobs

When the Effects Edit or Mixer Control screen has been displayed by pressing the EFFECTS or MIXER button, these controls change the values of the parameters assigned to each one.

30.Input A Peak Indicator

Lights up when the signal from A input or Mic input is too high.

31.Input B Peak Indicator

Lights up when the signal from B input or Guitar input is too high.

32.Input A Sensitivity Volume Knob

This adjusts the signal level for A input or Mic input.

33.Input B Sensitivity Volume Knob

This adjusts the signal level for B input or Guitar input.

How to Adjust the Input A/B Level For instructions on adjusting the Input A/B levels, refer to “How to Match the Input Levels” (p. 66).

22.AUTO PUNCH Button

When the button has been pressed and the LED is lit up, this performs auto punch in/out or recording in a range specified by Locate points.

23.SHIFT Button

After pressing this button to light it up, activates the other button’s alternate function.

24.Locator [1] Button (PREV)

This moves the song position to Locate point [1]. When pressed at the same time with the Locator Set button, it sets Locate point [1].

What Is a This is a feature for remembering a song position. For details, see the manual of the sequencer program.

Locator?

25.Locator [2] Button (NEXT)

This moves the song position to Locate point [2]. When pressed at the same time with the Locator Set button, it sets Locate point [2].

26.Locator Set Button (TAP)

Pressing the Locator [1] or [2] button while holding down this button sets the present song position as the corresponding Locate point.

34.Track Status Buttons

Change the status of the tracks (play, mute, or the like).

35.Track Volume Faders

Set the volume for tracks.

36.REC (Record) MONITOR Button

Switches the Record monitor (the sound output during recording). When lighted, only the sound being recorded is output. When dark, all sound is output.

37.Master Volume Fader

Adjusts the overall volume level.

38.Track Group Indicators

These show the present assignments of the Track Volume faders and the Track Status buttons.

39.Track Group Select Button

Used to select the Track Groups assigned to the Track Volume faders and the Track Status buttons.

40.Headphones Volume Knob

Adjusts the volume level of the output from the headphones jack. Turn it counterclockwise to lower the volume, or clockwise to raise it.

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Panel Descriptions

Side Panel

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1.Line Output Jacks

These are for connecting equipment such as an external stereo set or speaker with built-in amplifier.

2.AUX Input Jacks

These are for connecting external equipment, such as a MIDI sound module, or CD and MD players.

3.Mic Input Jack

This is for connecting an XLR type (unbalanced input) microphone.

* The pin assignments for the XLR type connectors are as shown below.

Before making any connections, make sure that these pin assignments are compatible with that of all your other devices.

fig.03-04

1:GND

* Because pin 3 is connected to ground (GND), when connecting a

balanced-output device, make sure that unbalanced connection is possible.

* When using the A Input jack at the same time, the signal from the A Input

jack takes priority, and the signal from the Mic Input jack is not input.

2:HOT 3:GND

34567

Rear Panel

fig.03-03

4.A Input Jack

This is for connecting standard output from a 1/4 inch phone mike, a TRS-phone (unbalanced input) mike, synthesizer, or the like.

* The pin assignment of a TRS-phone mike is as shown below. Before

making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is compatible with all your other devices.

* Because RING is connected to ground (GND), when connecting a

balanced-output device, make sure that unbalanced connection is possible.

fig.03-05

HOT (TIP)

GND (SLEEVE)

COLD (RING)

5.B Input Jack

Connect the guitar after routing it through your multieffects processor or similar equipment. It’s also for connection to synthesizer output.

6.Guitar Input Jack

This is for direct high-impedance connection to a guitar.

* When using the B Input jack at the same time, the signal from the B Input

jack takes priority, and the signal from the Guitar Input jack is not input.

7.Headphones Jack

This is for connecting headphones. Sound is output from the Line Output jacks even when headphones are connected.

1.AC Inlet

This is for connecting the power cord.

2.Power Switch

This switches the power on and off.

3.USB Connector

By connecting this to a computer using a USB cable, you can exchange audio signals, MIDI signals, and U-8 control signals.

4.MIDI OUT Connector

This is for connecting to the MIDI input on another MIDI instrument to send MIDI messages.

5.MIDI IN Connector

This is for connecting to the MIDI output on another MIDI instrument to receive MIDI messages.

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6.Foot Switch Jack

This is for connecting a foot switch. When the U-8 Mixer is activated, you can use this switch to inclement an effect patch in the Effect Patch Manager. Otherwise, this switch works as the same as the Record Button.

7.Digital Output Connector

This is for making the connection for digital output to digital audio equipment such as a DAT or MD device.

8.Digital Input Connector

This is for making the connection for digital input from equipment such as a CD, MD, or DAT device.

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Connecting the Unit

To use the U-8, you need to connect a computer, and headphones or an amplifier. Refer to the explanation below, and make the connections that best suit your setup.

Before making connections, make sure that (1) the power switch is turned off and (2) the Master Volume fader is lowered all the way.

fig.04-09.e

1. 2.

ON OFF

POWER

Switch off the power button. Lower all the way.

REC

MONITOR

MASTER

You will need to acquire and have on hand whatever equipment or cables (other than what came with the U-8) that you need. When doing this, take care to ensure that the configuration of the cable connectors is compatible.

1. Making Connections for Hearing Sound

To hear sound from the U-8, use one of the methods below to make the connections.

Connecting a Speaker with a Built-in Amp or a Stereo Set

fig.04-03.e

OUTPUT L

Powered Speaker

INPUT

OUTPUT R

Left

Right

OUTPUT

AUX IN

LINE IN

INPUT

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

U-8

Stereo Set

Use the Master Volume fader on the top panel of the U-8 or the volume knob on the speaker with built-in amp or stereo set to adjust the volume level.

(921)

Connecting Headphones

fig.04-02

AUX IN

OUTPUT

Use the Master Volume fader or the Headphones Volume knob on the top panel to adjust the volume level for headphones.

INPUT

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

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.

When making a digital connection between the U-8 and a stereo set, connect the Digital Output connector on the U-8 to the Digital Input connector on the stereo set. For more information, refer to

“Making a Digital Connection” in “U-8 and External Equipment” in

the U-8 Technical Guide.

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2. Making Connections for Recording

To record sound through the U-8, use one of the methods below to make the connections.

Connecting a Guitar

fig.04-04.e

AUX IN

OUTPUT

Multiple Effects Processor

In general, when connecting a guitar directly, connect it to the Guitar Input jack, and when connecting a guitar through an multiple effects processor, or the like, connect it to the B Input Jack.

INPUT

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

GUIT AR (Hi-Z)B INPUT

Connecting a Microphone

fig.04-05.e

AUX IN

OUTPUT

MIC

XLR type

If the connector on the cable connected to the mike is an XLR one, connect it to the Mic Input jack. If it is a 1/4” phone plug, connect it to the A Input jack.

983

* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to

speakers. This can be remedied by:

1) Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2) Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3) Lowering volume levels.

INPUT

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

A INPUT

1/4" phone type

)

Microphone

Make sure that the microphone you’re connecting to the Mic Input

ack or the A Input jack complies with the pin assignments described for the Mic Input jack or the A

Input jack under “Side Panel” (p. 14).

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Connecting a Device Such As a CD Player, MD Player, or DAT Player

fig.04-06

U-8

OUTPUT

AUX IN

INPUT

RLR

AUX IN

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

Connect the analog output from the CD player, MD player, DAT player, or the like to the AUX Input jack on the U-8.

CD/MD/DAT

LINE OUT

Be careful of loop connections

fig.04-06a.e

AUX IN

OUTPUT

AUX INOUTPUT

U-8

INPUT

RLR

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

MD/DAT/CD-R

LINE OUT

LINE IN

U-8

INOUT

FOOT SW

OUTPUT INPUT

MIDI

DIGITAL

INPUTOUTPUT

When making a digital connection between the U-8 and the CD player, MD player, DAT player, or the like, connect the digital output from the CD, MD, or DAT player to the Digital Input connector on the U-8. For more information, refer to

“Making a Digital Connection” in “U-8 and External Equipment” in

the U-8 Technical Guide.

MD/DAT/CD-R

OUTPUTINPUT

Example of an Analog Loop Connection Example of a Digital Loop Connection

When the U-8 is connected as shown in the above diagram to a device that passes the input sound through to its output (an MD/DAT/CD-R that is recording), the U-8 and that device will form a loop that can cause oscillation, producing an unexpectedly loud sound.

This type of connection can cause malfunction and damage to speakers and other equipment; take care to avoid these conditions.

In addition to the above figure, take a moment now to check your connections for the following conditions.

• Could there be a looped connection between the analog and digital realms?

• Has any looped connection resulted from insertion of a mixer or other piece of equipment

between the devices?

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3. Making Connections for Using an External MIDI Sound Module

This connection is made when playing MIDI data for backing using an external sound module, such as the SC-8850, SC-8820, or SC-88Pro.

Connecting to the Output on a MIDI Sound Module

fig.04-07

U-8

MIDI sound module

OUTPUT

AUX IN

RLR

AUX IN

INPUT

)

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

Connect the analog output on the external MIDI sound module to the AUX Input jack on the U-8.

Connecting a MIDI Sound Module and the U-8 with MIDI

fig.04-08

U-8

ON OFF

USBPOWERAC IN

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

INOUT

FOOT SW

MIDI

Make the connection with a MIDI cable to enable the external MIDI sound module and the U-8 to exchange messages.

4. Connecting the Power Supply

Connect the power cable to the AC inlet and a power outlet.

fig.04-10

AC IN

U-8

(941)

OUTPUT INPUT

DIGITAL

LINE OUT

MIDI sound module

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

When inputting MIDI messages from another MIDI instrument or controller, refer to the

“Connecting a MIDI Instrument or Controller” in “U-8 and External Equipment” in the U-8

Technical Guide.

After properly making the connections explained up to this point in the instructions, be sure to follow the procedure described in “Turning On the Power” to turn on the power to the U-8. Errors in this process may result in malfunction or in damage to the connected speakers.

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5. Connecting to the Computer

Making the connections described below while the computer and the U-8 are powered up causes installation of the U-8 driver software to start. If installation starts, follow the steps on p. 20 to install the U-8 driver.

fig.04-11

USB connector

( )

OFF

USBPOWERAC IN

USB

INOUT

FOOT SW

MIDI

■ What Else You Need to Use the U-8

External Amp, Speakers, Headphones, Microphone, and Cables to Connect Them Are Not Included

The external amp, speakers, or headphones and the cables for connecting them that you will need in order to hear the sound from the U-8 are not included. A microphone for connection to the U-8 to input audio must also be purchased separately. You will need to provide these items yourself.

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

OUTPUT INPUT

DIGITAL

U-8

MIDI Sound Module Is Not Included

A MIDI sound module for playing backing performances using a sequencer is not included. MIDI performances are also possible with software MIDI synthesizers, but in cases of real-time MIDI input and the like, we recommend connecting a hardware sound module such as the SC-8850, SC-8820, or the SC-88Pro.

CD, DAT, or MD Devices and the Cables for Connecting Them Are Not Included

You can make digital connections to a CD player, DAT recorder, MD recorder, and the like, but these devices and cables for making the analog or digital connections to them are not included. You will need to provide this yourself.

Web Browser (Internet Browser) Is Not Included

In order to read the Online Manuals on the included CD-ROM, an Web browser (Internet browser) such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer must be already installed and set up on your computer. You will need to provide this yourself.

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■ Turning On the Power

When Turning On the Power for the First Time

If the U-8 and the computer are connected with USB, then when you turn on the power to the U-8 for the first time, a dialog box shown below appears, and preparations for using the U-8 start. Refer to “Getting Ready to Use the U-8 with a Computer (Installing the U-8 Driver)” and prepare the U-8 for use.

fig.05-01.e.eps_50

(942) (943)

When Turning Off the Power

Make sure that all the programs on the computer that are using the U-8 and that are using audio or MIDI have finished, then turn off the U-8 unit.

Before you turn on the power, follow the steps on p. 15 to make the connections correctly.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Preparing for Use of the Included Programs

■ Before You Install the U-8 Driver

Consider the following note before you install the U-8 Driver.

You cannot use the U-8 with Windows95 and Windows NT.

If an older version of the U-8 Driver is already installed in your computer, you must delete it as explained in “Deleting the U-8 Driver” (p. 67).

Exit all other Windows applications before you install the U-8 driver.

If you will be connecting your computer to both the U-8 and another Roland USB-compatible device such as the UM-4 (Super MPU64) and using them at the same time, you must disconnect the other device (UM-4 etc.) from the USB connector before installing the U-8 Driver. If the UM-4 etc. remains connected at the time that the U-8 Driver is installed, the U-8 Driver may not be installed correctly.

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If using a computer upgraded from Windows95 to Windows98, be sure to note the following points.

In the Control Panel of your computer, the Preferred device list for Playback or Recording in Multimedia-Audio may contain a voice modem device such as Voice Modem Wave #00 Line or Voice Modem Wave #00 Handset. (The name may differ depending on your computer.)

If these are already present when you install the U-8 Driver and you re-start Windows, it may be impossible to start (re-start). The operation of your computer may also become unstable.

If using a computer upgraded from Windows95 to Windows98, use the following procedure to first set the Voice Modem Wave #00 Line and/or Voice Modem Wave #00 Handset devices to the Disabled state.

1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings and select Control Panel. Next, in the Control Panel, double-click System. The System Properties dialog box will appear.

2. Click the Device Manager tab.

3. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.

A list of devices will appear. If the list of devices does not contain Wave Device for Voice Modem, click OK to end the procedure.

fig.02-02.e.eps

4. Double-click Wave Device for Voice Modem. The Wave Device for Voice Modem Properties dialog box will appear.

fig.02-03.e.eps

The name “Wave Device for Voice Modem” may differ depending on your computer system. If so, select a device named Voice Modem.

5. Click the General tab and in the Device usage area, click the check box for Disable in this hardware profile, and then click OK.

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■ Getting Ready to Use the U-8 with a Computer

(Installing the U-8 Driver)

After completing the connections between the U-8 and your computer and peripheral devices (p. 15), turn on your computer and start up Windows, and then turn on the U-8.

Windows will automatically search for unknown devices, and the following dialog box will appear.

fig.05-01.e.eps_50

If the U-8 driver is already installed in the computer that you are using, delete the previously installed U-8 driver before performing the installation. For details on deleting the U-8 driver, refer to “The U-8 Driver” (p. 67).

* If the display indicates Unknown Device instead of USB Composite Device,

the installation procedure cannot be continued, so click Cancel to terminate the installation procedure.

Afterwards, while referring to “If Installation Doesn’t Proceed As It Should, Check the Following Points” (p. 24), proceed to check the status

of your computer.

2 3

Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and click Next.

Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want, and click Next.

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Click Have disk ....

fig.05-03a.e.eps_50

The Install From Disk dialog box will appear. input E:\Driver in the Copy manufacturer’s files from, and click OK.

fig.05-03.e.eps_50

Alternatively, you can click Browse, select the Driver folder on the CDROM drive, and click OK.

Verify that Roland U-8 USB Driver is displayed as the model, and click Next.

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In this explanation we are assuming that your CDROM drive is drive E:, but the drive letter may differ on your computer. If the drive letter is different on your computer, input the appropriate letter. To check the drive letter of your CDROM drive, double-click the My Computer icon.

Click Next.

fig.05-05.e.eps_50

Installation of the U-8 Driver will begin.

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When installation is completed, the following dialog box will appear, so click Finish.

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If Installation Doesn’t Proceed As It Should, Check the Following Points

Is the included CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive?

Make sure the CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.

Is there enough free hard-disk space?

• Free up more hard-disk space.

Delete unneeded files (move them to the Recycle Bin), then rightclick the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.

• Add another hard disk.

For details on installing an additional hard disk, refer to the owner’s manuals for your computer and for Windows.

Was another program running during installation?

Quit all other programs, then repeat the installation.

The “U-8 Driver Settings Dialog Box” are described in the “U-8 Driver” section of the U-8 Technical Guide on the included CD-ROM. For information on how to view the U-8 Technical Guide, see

“

How to View the Online

Manuals

” (p. 63).

For details on deleting the U-8 driver, refer to p. 67. Furthermore, refer to “Deleting Unneeded Drivers Installed with the U-8 Connection” (p. 69) before reinstalling the driver.

In addition to this, “Troubleshooting” on the included CD-ROM has pointers to remedies for trouble during setup or installation.

1. Place the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then use Windows Explorer to go into the Manual folder and open the TechnicalGuide folder.

2. Start Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

* You need to provide for an Web browser separately.

3. From Windows Explorer, drag troubleshoot.htm to the Web browser you started in step 2.

4. Scroll down the window, then view “Points Involving the USB Connection and Installation of the Driver.”

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■ Making Audio and MIDI Settings in Windows

This section explains the settings according to your computing setup for how the sounds that Windows outputs (warning beeps and audio output from Media Player or the like) are handled.

fig.12-10.e

Audio output from Cubasis VST U-8

Audio output such as warning sounds in Windows

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

2 1

U-8

PEAK

OUTPUT

INPUT

50dBm

AUX

MIC

AUDIO+MIDI

1234

1-8

AUDIO

1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7 /15 8/16

1-8

MIDI

)

A(L

9-16

MIDI

)

B(R

GUITAR (

)

Hi-Z

PHONES

010

FOOT SW OUTIN MIDI

DIGITAL

PEAK

MIXER

EFFECTS

50dBm

AUDIO

USB

POWER

OUTIN

EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL

EZ RECORDINGINPUT SENS

4321

GUITAR

MIX

/INST

DOWN

MIC

START

USB DIGITAL STUDIO

U-8

REC

TRACK STATUS

RHYTHM BASS ACC 1 ACC 2

VALUE

MONITOR

CURSOR

MIDI

MASTER

EXITENTER

YES

EDIT

WINDOW

COMMAND

SELECT

AUTO PUNCH

SHIFTLOOP

SET

TAPNEXTPREV

MARKER

Stereo set etc.

(A) Sounds from Windows are output from the sound

Stereo set etc.

(B) Everything is output through the U-8 card, and sequencer sounds are output from the U-8 (recommended)

You can make the settings so that the sequencer audio and sound from

Windows are both output with the U-8, but when you do this, operation is as follows.

• Playback of audio data with a sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz (such as the default warning sounds in Windows) may not be possible.

• Because high-volume audio data is used for warning sounds, when they are output together with the sequencer’s audio data, the volume may be very loud.

• While using the U-8’s audio with Cubasis VST U-8, warning sounds may not be heard, or effects may be applied to warning sounds, or warning sounds may be produced from the computer’s internal sound card.

Issues like the ones just described don’t occur for audio input or MIDI output. Follow the steps on the next page to make the settings that correspond to your computing setup.

U-8

POWER

USB

FOOT SW OUTIN MIDI

OUTIN

DIGITAL

EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL

EZ RECORDINGINPUT SENS

PEAK

4321

GUITAR

MIX

MIXER

EFFECTS

/INST

START

DOWN

MIC

USB DIGITAL STUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT

50dBm

AUX

TRACK STATUS

MIC

AUDIO

AUDIO+MIDI

1234

RHYTHM BASS ACC 1 ACC 2

1-8

AUDIO

1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7 /15 8/16

1-8

MIDI

)

A(L

9-16

MIDI

)

B(R

GUITAR (

)

Hi-Z

PHONES

010

When outputting and

from the U-8, you need

U-8

REC

VALUE

MONITOR

CURSOR

MIDI

MASTER

EXITENTER

YES

EDIT

WINDOW

COMMAND

SELECT

AUTO PUNCH

SHIFTLOOP

SET

TAPNEXTPREV

MARKER

to specify wave files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz for all warning sounds in Windows (From Control

Panel, double-click Sounds, then use the Sounds Properties dialog

ox to make the settings). For more information, refer to the help or documentation of Windows.

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Making the Settings for the Input and Output Destinations for the Audio Data That Windows Handles

2 3

In Windows, click the Start Button, and from the list of Settings choose Control Panel. Then, in Control Panel, double-click Multimedia.

The Multimedia Properties dialog box appears.

Click the Audio tab.

Under Playback, the sound card installed in your computer is normally specified, so if you don’t want to send the audio data from Windows to the U-8, then you can leave the settings for Playback unchanged and jump to step 4.

For Playback, at Preferred device , click and choose 1:U-8 WAVE OUT

1 [MASTER] to output warning sounds from Windows, audio output from Media Player, or the like from the U-8.

Normally, for Playback, you should select the sound card installed in the computer. This can avoid problems such as no output of warning sounds from Windows (p. 25). For information about the sound card in your computer, refer to the documentation for the computer.

For Recording, at Preferred device, click , and from the displayed list, select 1:U-8 WAVE IN.

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This causes sounds recorded with Sound Recorder and the like in Windows to be input from the U-8.

Click OK to finish making the settings.

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Making the Settings for a MIDI Output Destination

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

2 3

In Windows, click the Start Button, and from the list of Settings choose Control Panel. Then, in Control Panel, double-click Multimedia.

The Multimedia Properties dialog box appears.

Click the MIDI tab.

At MIDI Output, from the Single Instrument list, select 1:U-8 MIDI OUT. This causes MIDI-data output from Media Player and the like to be output

from the MIDI OUT connector on the U-8.

fig.12-12.e.eps_50

Click OK to finish making the settings.

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■ Preparing the Programs for the U-8 (Installing the

included software)

Follow the steps below to install U-8 Controller, U-8 Tuner, Cubasis VST U8, WaveLab Lite, and the online manuals on your computer.

Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

* Exit all other Windows applications before you install the software.

Click the Windows Start button, and then click Run. The Run dialog will appear.

In the Open text box, input E:\Setup.exe and then click OK. Alternatively, you can click Browse, then open the CD-ROM drive, select

the Setup.exe file, and click Open. Then click OK.

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The installer will start up. Click Next.

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If the “Welcome” Dialog Box Is Not Displayed

In certain computing environments, you may find that the “Welcome” dialog box does not appear in the display.

Case 1

In Step 4, a dialog box with a message telling you to restart your computer may appear instead of the Welcome dialog box.

In this case, select After restarting your computer, perform the entire installation procedure over again from Step 1.

Case 2

If the U-8 Driver Not Found dialog box is displayed instead of the Welcome dialog box, you will first need to install the U-8 Driver, by following the procedure on p. 20.

If the Welcome dialog box still does not appear, even with the driver installed, then the driver was not installed correctly. Carry out the following steps to reinstall the driver.

Yes, I want to restart my computer now.

and click OK.

1. Following the procedure on p. 67 and p. 69, delete the U-8 Driver and

unneeded drivers installed with the U-8 connection.

2. Turn off the U-8’s power and restart Windows.

3. Follow the procedure on p. 20 to install the U-8 Driver.

The Choose Destination Location dialog box will be displayed. To install to the specified destination, click Next. If you want to install to a different folder, click Browse... and select another folder.

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In the Select Components dialog box, confirm that the required software has been checked, then click Next.

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If you select Cubasis VST U-8 to be installed, a dialog appears which asks you whether you want to install Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is a program that is necessary for reading document regarding Cubasis VST U-

8. If you want to install the program, click Yes.

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If you select Cubasis VST U-8 to be installed, a dialog appears which asks you whether you want to install the demo songs. Check the song names that you want to install, and click NEXT. You can also install them later.

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The software to be installed is shown in the Start Copying Files dialog box; after confirming what is indicated is correct, click Next, and follow the instructions on your screen.

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After this, install each component by following the instructions on your screen.

You will be asked whether you want to restart your computer. To make the settings effective, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now in the dialog box, then click Finish. Windows will restart.

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After you have installed the components of Cubasis VST U-8 and Acrobat Reader, you may be asked whether you want to restart your computer.In this case, click No to skip ahead. Even if you press Yes, you cannot restart the computer in that stage.

This completes the installation.

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Making the settings for Cubasis VST U-8

After installing Cubasis VST U-8, you need to make the following settings to use the program. If you will be using Cubasis VST U-8 with VSC3.0, skip ahead to p. 35.

Settings for the AUDIO device

1 2

3 4

From the Windows Start menu, select Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST - ASIO Multimedia setup to execute it.

If the following message appears, click No to close the dialog.

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In the ASIO Multimedia Setup window, click the Advanced Options button to open the ASIO Multimedia Setup - Advanced Options dialog.

In the Device Name for Output Ports, check 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER] and 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 2 [EFFECTS]. Clear the check boxes for all the other devices.

Confirm that Sync Reference for 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER] is set to Yes. If not, click 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER], then press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

In the Device Name for Input Ports, check 1:U-8 WAVE IN, then press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

Clear the check boxes for the other devices if you do not need to use them.

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1 2

Click OK to finish the settings. If the following dialog appears, press No.

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Settings for the MIDI device

From the Windows Start menu, select Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST - Setup MME to execute it.

Click and select the device to use for MIDI Input from the MME Inputs. If you will be using the MIDI IN Connector on the U-8, click 1:U-8 MIDI IN.

Press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

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Click OK to finish the settings.

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Starting up Cubasis VST U-8

1 2

Start Cubasis VST U-8.

The following dialog appears.

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Click Yes, then the Audio system test starts.

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If the test finished successfully, this completes the settings for Cubasis VST U-8. If it does not finish successfully, exit Cubasis VST U-8, and restart the program to test the sysytem once again.

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Installing Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 (VSC 3.0)

This section describes how to run Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 (VSC 3.0). More detailed explanations on the VSC 3.0’s buttons and operations are featured in VSC 3.0 Help. Help can be displayed in the following ways:

• Click Start, and from the list of Programs click Virtual Sound Canvas

3.0 Help in the Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 group.

• Click the VSC Helper Icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar, and select Help in the menu.

■ Features

• You can play music files using only your computer, no external sound module is necessary.

• VSC 3.0 is compatible with GM and GM2 System, as well as GS Format, a form of music files conforming to specifications for Roland sound modules. Additionally, VSC 3.0 sounds are compatible with sounds from other models in Roland’s line of GS sound modules, including the SC-55(mkII), SC-88, and SC-88Pro (not compatible with the SC-8850), allowing you to play music files exclusive to these devices. (In certain situations, VSC 3.0 may play back the music files differently due to the difference in the specifications.)

• VSC 3.0 is a multitimbral sound module featuring 16 parts, for a maximum of 128voices. In addition, VSC 3.0 comes with 902 sounds and 26 drum sets (using SC-88Pro Map-compatible sound sets) built in, making spectacular ensemble performances possible (you can also switch to SC-55 Map-compatible and SC-88 Map-compatible sound sets).

• VSC 3.0 features audio file conversion, which makes converting Standard MIDI Files to audio files a snap.

• Not only can you play music files in the Player window, you can also change the tempo and key. You can also compile the songs you like in sets and save them as Song Lists.

• In the Controller window, you can easily switch sounds (instruments), adjust volume levels, and change parts in other ways, as well as mute parts.

• Internal reverb, chorus, and delay effects lend greater musical expression to your performances.

• The integrated TVF (Time Variant Filter) provides more natural expression when you play.

• You can display the levels and monitor the processor load for each part, a useful reference when checking on the status of the performance and making custom settings.

• You can freely make settings affecting processor load, sound quality, effects, and more, so you can customize the settings to match the performance capabilities of your computing environment.

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• You can also set expression response (however, you may be unable to change the response in certain environments).

• You can use VSC 3.0 as a sound module for a variety of software outputting MIDI messages.

• With a computer equipped with the Intel Pentium III processor, you can enjoy even greater performance.

• VSC 3.0 is compatible with DirectSound, thus allowing synchronization of game sound effects and other sounds with on-screen action (available only with applications compatible with DirectSound).

• The Help icon in the Windows Taskbar lets you make settings for VSC

3.0 easily, right from the desktop.

■ Installing VSC 3.0

2 3

Start up Windows.

* If you have already started other software, quit them beforehand.

Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Click the Windows Start button, and then click Run....

This displays the Run dialog box.

fig.1-1

Type E:\VSC3.0\SETUP in the Open text box, then click OK. Alternatively, you can click Browse, the Setup file on the CD-ROM drive,

then click on Open.

fig.1-2

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The installer will start up. Click Next.

fig.1-3

A message appears asking you if you agree to the terms of the license agreement. Read the agreement carefully; if you agree to the terms, click Yes. Clicking No cancels the installation.

fig.1-4

The following confirmation dialog will be displayed if you already have VSC-55/88 installed on your computer. If this message does not appear, then please go to Step 9.

fig.1-5

If you want to easily reinstall the currently installed VSC 3.0 or VSC-55/88, choose “Creating backup copies of the previously installed VSC,” and click on “Next.” After installation, the [VSC Restore] icon is created on the Desktop. You can restore the original conditions by double clicking this icon. If it is all right to overwrite the currently installed VSC 3.0 or VSC-55/88, clear the check, then click on “Next.”

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The Installation Type dialog box is displayed. With both items checked, click on Next.

fig.1-6

The MIDI output and audio playback device are set to VSC 3.0, so you can use VSC 3.0 from other software.

Check this if you want to open a .mid file using VSC 3.0 from Windows Explorer etc. (When installing other software afterwards, .mid files may be registered to the software other than VSC 3.0.)

fig.1-7

The Question dialog box will appear. If the displayed settings are correct, click Next.

The installation starts.

fig.1-8

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Making the settings to use Cubasis VST U-8 with VSC 3.0

1 2

You will be asked whether you restart your computer. To make the settings effective, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now in the dialog box, then click OK. Windows will restart.

fig.1-9

This completes the installation of VSC 3.0.

After installing VSC3.0, you need to make the following settings to use Cubasis VST U-8 with VSC3.0.

Preparation to use VSC 3.0

Make sure that the power on the U-8 is turned on, then start up Cubasis VST U-8.

In Cubasis VST U-8, choose System from the Audio menu to open the

Audio System Setup dialog. If Roland U-8 ASIO device is specified for ASIO Device, choose ASIO Multimedia Driver. Then, click OK.

5 6

If the following message appears, click Proceed, or click Save Song if you need to save the song first.

fig.1-10

If the following message appear, click YES.

fig.1-11

Click OK to close the Audio System Setup dialog.

Then exit Cubasis VST U-8.

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Settings for VSC 3.0

1 2

3 4 5

Click the VSC Helper Icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar, and select VSC 3.0 Settings - Performance to open the VSC 3.0 Settings Window.

Click 44.1KHz for the Sampling Rate.

fig.1-12

Click the Device tab.

Click Select Windows audio and MIDI settings from VSC.

Click DirectSound Off, and select 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER] for the Audio output device.

fig.1-13

Click the OK button to finish the VSC 3.0 settings.

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Settings for the AUDIO device

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

1 2

3 4

Select Windows Start - Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST - ASIO Multimedia setup to open the ASIO Multimedia Setup window.

If the following message appears, click No to proceed.

fig.1-14

Click the Advanced Options button to open the ASIO Multimedia Setup - Advanced Options dialog.

In the Device Name for Output Ports, click the check box beside Roland

VSC 3.0 and make sure only the Roland VSC 3.0 is selected. Confirm that Sync Reference for Roland VSC 3.0 is set to Yes.

fig.1-15

Click OK to finish the settings, then click OK to close the ASIO Multimedia Setup dialog.

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1 2

If the following dialog appears, press No.

fig.1-16

Settings for the MIDI device

From the Windows Start menu, select Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST-Setup MME to open the Steinberg Setup MME dialog.

Select Roland VSC 3.0 for MME Outputs, and press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

fig.1-17

Click OK to close the dialog.

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Starting up Cubasis VST U-8

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

1 2

Start Cubasis VST U-8.

The following dialog appears.

fig.1-18

Click Yes, then the Audio system test starts.

fig.1-19

If the test finished successfully, this completes the settings to play songs via VSC 3.0. If it does not finish successfully, exit Cubasis VST U-8, and restart the program to test the system once again. Raising the Buffer Size (Samples) for Roland VSC 3.0 in the ASIO Multimedia Setup - Advanced Options dialog box (p. 41) may also solve the problem.

Performance Settings for VSC 3.0

Depending on your computing environment, there may be interruptions in the audio sound or lower performance of the application. In this case, lower the value for CPU Load Limit in the VSC 3.0 Settings Window dialog shown below. You can open this dialog by clicking the VSC Helper Icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar, and then Performance from VSC 3.0 Settings group in the list.

Pressing the Detect Buffer Size button will set a suitable value for the buffer size automatically.

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■ Making the settings to stop using VSC 3.0

If you want to use other hardware sound module than VSC, while VSC is still installed on your computer, you need to make the following settings.

1 2

3 4

Exit Cubasis VST U-8.

Click the VSC Helper Icon ( ) on the Windows taskbar, and select VSC 3.0 Settings - Device.

Click Select Windows audio and MIDI settings from VSC.

Click DirectSound Off, and choose Selecting Automatically, or a device other than 1:U-8 WAVE OUT1/2.

fig.1-21

Check

Select Windows audio and MIDI settings not from VSC

appropriate devices for the

fig.1-22

* This sets the devices that Windows handles and have nothing to do with Cubasis

VST U-8. You can set the same devices as Cubasis VST U-8.

Click OK to close the dialog.

Audio output device

and the

, and set

MIDI output

device.

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Settings for the MIDI device

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

1 2

From the Windows Start menu, select Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST-Setup MME to open the Steinberg Setup MME dialog.

Select a MIDI device for MME Outputs, and press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

fig.1-23

Click OK to close the dialog.

Settings for the AUDIO device

1 2

Select Windows Start - Programs - Steinberg Cubasis VST - ASIO Multimedia setup to open the ASIO Multimedia Setup window.

If the following message appears, click No to proceed.

fig.1-24

Click the Advanced Options button to open the ASIO Multimedia Setup - Advanced Options dialog.

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In the Device Name for Output Ports, click the check box beside 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER] and 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 2 [EFFECTS]. Confirm

that Sync Reference for 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER] is set to Yes. If not, click 1:U-8 WAVE OUT 1 [MASTER], then press the Move up button so that it appears at the top of the list.

fig.1-25

Click OK to finish the settings, then click OK to close the ASIO Multimedia Setup dialog.

If the following dialog appears, press No.

fig.1-26

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Starting up Cubasis VST U-8

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

1 2

Start Cubasis VST U-8.

The following dialog appears.

fig.1-27

Click Yes, then the Audio system test starts.

fig.1-28

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■ Confirming That Sound Is Produced

Loading the demo songs

Follow the steps below to load the demo songs on the included CD-ROM. If you did not install the demo songs, insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

1 2

Select Open from the File menu to open the Open dialog.

Double click the folder for the demo song from the list. Here, you double click “Special_U.”

* If you cannot find the folder for the demo song, go to the folder by clicking the ( )

button to move the folder up one level, or by using Look in.

fig.1-29

Follow the instructions

elow after connecting the U-8, your computer, and other external devices.

Usually, the demo songs are located in C:\Program

Files\Roland\U-8\Demo Song.

(1) Click the demo song from the list. (Here, you select Special_U.ALL.) (2) Click the Open button.

fig.1-30

The dialog closes, and the demo song you selected is loaded into the application.

* If the included CD-ROM is not inserted in the CD-ROM drive, a dialog may open

that asks you whether to replace the wave files. In that case, insert the included CDROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click Retry.

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Listening to the Demo Song

After the demo song has loaded, follow the steps below to play it back.

* The MIDI parts of the demo song use sounds from the 88Pro Map. To play back

the data correctly, use the included VSC 3.0 software, or a sound module that supports the 88Pro Map, such as the SC-88Pro, SC-8850, or SC-8820.

Getting Ready to Use the U-8

Make sure the Track Group Indicators are positioned as shown below. If not, press the Track Group Select button to position them.

fig.05-12b

AUDIO+MIDI

1-8

AUDIO

1-8

MIDI

MIDI 9-16

Set the Track Volume Faders as shown below, and lower the Master Volume Fader to the bottom. If you are listening through headphones,

raise the Headphones Volume to an appropriate level. If you connect the U-8’s output to a stereo system or the like, raise its volume to an appropriate level.

fig.05-12

TRACK STATUS

AUDIO

1234

1/9 2/10 3/11

4/12

MIDI

RHYTHM BASS A CC 1 ACC 2

5/13 6 /14 7/15 8/16

MONITOR

MASTER

REC

Press the Play Button on the U-8 console, and playback begins. Raise the Master Volume Fader gradually to the level shown below. If the

volume is too loud or too low, adjust the Headphones Volume or the volume of the stereo system or the like that is connected to the U-8.

fig.05-12a

REC

MONITOR

MASTER

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4 5

Press the Stop Button to stop play.

To quit Cubasis VST U-8, choose Quit from the File menu.

Is the demo song played back correctly?

If the song is played back correctly, the connection and the software installation have been made successfully. If not, check the following points first.

• Are the Track Volume Faders and Master Volume Fader turned up?

• If the U-8’s output is connected to your stereo system or the like, check

its settings. If you are using headphones, check whether the Headphones Volume knob is turned up. If you still do not hear any sound, refer to the “Points Related to Audio” under “Troubleshooting” in the online manual. You may find items that provide a solution to the problem.

* If you are using VSC 3.0, lower the CPU Load, referring to the “Performance

Settings for VSC 3.0 (p. 43).”

* If you load wave data for a song from the CD/DVD-ROM drive, the sound may be

cut off, depending on your environment. This is because the speed of loading the data from the CD/DVD-ROM drive is so slow that it cannot keep up with the song. Should this be the case, you can copy the song data in the “Demosong folder” to your hard disk before using it.

To learn how to view the troubleshooting, refer to

“

How to View the Online Manuals

For further information on the included demo songs, refer to “The Included

Song Data (p. 78).”

(p. 63).”

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The process used to create songs using the U-8 and Cubasis VST U-8 is as follows:

1) Prepare to create the song data.

2) Create the backing parts using MIDI or audio data.

3) Record the vocals and guitar.

4) Mix down the song. This section presents an outline of this process of creating songs using Cubasis VST U-8.

■ What Are Audio and MIDI?

Data in each of the two different formats, Audio and MIDI, has particular characteristics, so when using the U-8 in combination with a sequencer, select either Audio or MIDI based on the type of recording device being used.

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Software

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RHYTHM BASS ACC 1 ACC 2

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)

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USB MIDI

U-8

MIDI data

(Performance messages)

USB DIGITAL STUDIO

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WINDOW

COMMAND

SELECT

AUTO PUNCH

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SET

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MARKER

Sound module

(Sound played and produced)

Audio data

Audio Data

The sound data recorded from microphones, guitars, and devices such as CD players and MD players is called audio data. In addition to what you record through the U-8, you can also work with wave files (files with the extension .WAV) as audio data. One feature of audio data is that, like cassette tapes and MDs, you can faithfully record any sound. However, one minute of audio data in stereo uses up about 10 MB of disk space, so your computer needs to have a large amount of free disk space in order to work with audio data.

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MIDI Data

MIDI data is data that records performance messages. Whereas audio data

is a faithful recording of the sounds of played instruments, MIDI data corresponds to the musical score of the played instruments. Some features of MIDI data are that it is much smaller in size than audio

data, and can also easily be edited later. MIDI data is played using a MIDI sound generator. A software MIDI synthesizer lets you play MIDI data

using just your computer, but by using an external MIDI sound module such as the SC-8850, SC-8820 or SC-88Pro, you can play sounds of even greater variety and higher quality.

However, since MIDI has trouble handling information about anything other than the pitch, it cannot be used to get realistic sounding vocals.

With the U-8, it’s assumed that backings such as drums and bass will be handled as MIDI data, and that guitars, vocals, and the like will be recorded with audio data.

For more information about MIDI supported by the U-8, see “U-8 and MIDI” in the U-8 Technical Guide.

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Getting Ready to Record

This section outlines the preparations made in creating songs, up to the creation of backing parts.

■ Step 1: Use the Start Button to Prepare the Song

Pressing the U-8’s Start Button initiates the preparations for recording a song.

fig.pushstart

■ Step 2: Create the Backing Data

Backing parts are created in the following ways.

• The sequencer MIDI editing function is used to add MIDI backing data.

• Backing parts are loaded from commercially available MIDI data

collections.

• Backing parts are made from audio data (Wave files).

• Import sound from a CD, MD, or the like to the sequencer program and

use it as backing for what you play.

Recording Material from the AUX Input/Digital Input

You can import sound from a CD, MD, or the like to an audio track of the sequencer program and use it as backing for what you play.

Connect your CD or MD player to the U-8’s AUX Input jacks or Digital Input connector and record the sound from the CD or MD directly to a track. This example explains how to make the setting to record the sound from a CD player connected to the AUX Input jacks (AUX IN) or the Digital Input jack (DIGITAL INPUT).

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From Cubasis VST U-8’s Audio menu, select U-8 Mixer. The U-8 Mixer will start up.

(1) Click AUX +4 in INPUT AUX and select either AUX +4, AUX -10 or

DIGITAL to match the connector to which the device is connected. (2) Click AUX in RECORD so that it is lit, selecting AUX for recording. (3) Raise or

lower the INPUT AUX Volume fader to the appropriate level.

fig.11-01s.e

For more on selecting AUX+4 or AUX-10 to get the proper recording level, refer to “Selecting the

Auxiliary and Digital Inputs and Setting the Levels” (p. 66).

You can also adjust the level with the ACC2 Track Volume fader.

3 4

Set up the sequencer to record audio tracks, select 1:U-8 WAVE IN for the recording device, and put the sequencer in record standby.

The preparation for recording is now complete. Start the recording with the sequencer, and begin playback of the CD, MD, or the like; the sounds input from these gear are recorded to the sequencer.

For more information, refer to the corresponding sections in the online manuals.

•“Connecting CD, MD, DAT, or Other Audio Equipment” in “U-8 and

External Equipment” in the U-8 Technical Guide.

The law prohibits the unauthorized recording, public performance,

roadcast, sale, or distribution, etc., of a work (CD recording, video recording, broadcast, etc.) whose copyright is owned

y a third party. Roland will take no responsibility for any infringement of copyright that you may commit in using the U-8.

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Recording the Guitar, Vocals and Chorus

Now here is an overview of how to record the guitar and vocals, and then add effects to these recorded sounds.

■ Step 3: Press the GUITAR/INST Button or the MIC

Button to Get Ready to Record

When the U-8’s GUITAR/INST Button or MIC Button is pressed, a wizard guides you through the recording preparations. The following preparations for recording of the guitar are made when the U-8 Controller is used.

Click and select a recording track in the Arrange Window of Cubasis VST U-8. If you want to record in STEREO, set the track to STEREO in the Inspector.

fig.10-30f

GUITAR

Pressing the GUITAR/INST (Guitar/Instrumental) button on the U-8 displays the EZ-RECORDING [Guitar/Other Instrument] Input Setting dialog box.

At the EZ-RECORDING [Guitar/Other Instrument] Input Setting dialog box, connect the guitar to the U-8 as directed. After checking the connections, press the NEXT button or click Next.

fig.10-30a.e.eps_50

/INST

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At the EZ-RECORDING [Guitar/Other Instrument] Input Volume Setting dialog box, use the Input B Sensitivity Volume knob to adjust the input level. After adjusting the level, press the NEXT button or click Next.

fig.10-30c.e.eps_50

At the EZ-RECORDING [Guitar/Other Instrument] Effect Setting dialog box, (1) press the U-8’s SELECT button to select whether to apply effects, then (2) press the CURSOR buttons or turn the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor, and press the ENTER button to select the

SELECT

VALUE

ENTER

effect patch. After making the selection, press the NEXT button or click Next.

For information on how to adjust the Input B Sensitivity Volume knob, see the explanation on p. 66.

In this example, (1) select Apply Insertion Effect, then (2) select the Mild Lead patch from Guitar Hard.

fig.10-30d.e

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The settings you’ve made so far complete the preparations. At the EZRECORDING [Guitar/Other Instrument] Finish Getting Ready for Recording dialog box, press the NEXT button or click Finish to close

the dialog box.

fig.10-30e.e.eps_50

While the above describes the process of setting up for recording guitars and other instruments, you can set up for recording vocals using the same procedures after pressing the MIC button.

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■ Using Effects to Create Sounds

In “Step 3: Press the GUITAR/INST Button or the MIC Button to Get Ready to Record,” a patch containing the effect of a guitar distortion sound was selected. Now, we will see how to use the Effects Edit screen.

Applying Delay Effect to Vocals

The U-8 provides Vocal Multi allowing you to apply a rich range of effects. In this example, we’ll use Wet Vocal to add reverberations to vocals.

With the U-8 Mixer opened, press the EFFECTS button to open

EFFECTS

Effects Edit screen, and press the CURSOR buttons to move the cursor to MANAGER, then press the ENTER button to open the Effects Patch Manager.

fig.10-31.e.eps_40

Press the CURSOR buttons or turn the TIME/VALUE dial to choose the Wet Vocal patch from Vocal, then press the ENTER button to change the

sound to the patch. After making the selection, press the EXIT button to close the Effect Patch Manager.

Use Effects/Mixer Control knobs to adjust the parameter value and create the sound. In this example, turn the EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL knob 3 to adjust the reverb time, and the CONTROL knob 4 to adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

fig.10-41.e.eps_40

There are other patches besides the Wet Vocal patch that use Vocal Multi. Refer to the settings for these patches when making vocal sounds.

To save the sound you’ve created, click WRITE and click Store into New Patch, then specify the name of the file to save to. For more information, refer to “Effects Edit Screen” in the U-8 Controller Manual.

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To record the effect-applied sounds without using the EZ RECORDING function, specify the Input source to MIC/A and put on the INSERT button on the INPUT INST track. Press the INST button in the RECORD section, then record the sounds.

Clicking ADVANCED in the effects edit screen opens the Advanced Edit screen where you can make adjustments to all of the effect’s parameters. If there are more than four parameters, you can freely create the sounds from within this window. For more information, refer to the “Advanced Edit Screen” in “Effects Edit Screen” in the U-8 Controller Manual.

Finishing Up the Song

This outline explains how to get a final mixdown of the song, and then record the song to an external tape recorder, MD, or other device.

■ Step 4: Press the MIX DOWN Button and Mix the Song

While Adding System Effects

When the U-8’s MIX DOWN Button is pressed, a wizard guides you through the preparations for mixdown. The following preparations for mixdown are made when the U-8 Mixer is used.

You can audition the effectapplied sounds by pressing the REC MONITOR button on the U-8 Mixer, and can adjust the final mix level while listening the sounds.

1 2

MIX

Pressing the MIX DOWN button on the U-8 displays the EZRECORDING [Mixdown] Effect Setting dialog box.

At the EZ-RECORDING [Mixdown] Effect Setting dialog box, use the CURSOR buttons to select whether to apply effects. After making the

selection, press the NEXT button or click Next.

fig.10-60a.e.eps_50

In this example, select Apply System Effect.

DOWN

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What are Insertion Effects and System Effects?

Insertion effects, which are used when recording guitars and mic sources,

are applied to a single input, whereas the System effects are used for adding effects to the overall mix. As shown in the figure below, when System effects are used, the signals are sent to the effect from the inputs little by little, and the effect output is mixed with the source sound.

fig.ins-sys.e

Insertion Effects

Sound from

guitar, mic, etc.

Sound from

guitar, mic, etc.

At the EZ-RECORDING [Mixdown] Selecting Effect Patch dialog box, use the CURSOR buttons or the TIME/VALUE dial to move the cursor, then press the ENTER button to select the effect patch. After making

Effects

ENTER

System Effects

Effects

VALUE

Mix

To line output,

headphones, or other output

To line output,

headphones, or other output

the selection, press the NEXT button or click Next. In this example, select the Final RV patch from System Effects.

fig.10-60c.e.eps_50

Keeping the INPUT INST (mic and guitar input) or INPUT AUX (auxiliary and digital input) faders raised may allow the introduction of noise into the sound. During mixdown, either mute any unused inputs, or lower the faders for those inputs.

At the EZ-RECORDING [Mixdown] Finish Getting Ready for Recording dialog box, press the NEXT button or click Finish to close the dialog box.

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Adjust each track's volume in the VST Mixer.

If you want to apply effects, put on the effect switch of the tracks.

fig.10-60de.eps_50

Use the Effect Send knob to adjust the send level to the effect. The sounds of the track whose effect switch is on are mixed together into the

U-8 Mixer's WAVE 2 EFFECT track.

* If you want to adjust the send level for a monaural track, the sound will be sent from

the VST Mixer to the left side of the U-8 Wave2 Effect.

* If you want to adjust the send level for the stereo track separately, rotate the knob

using the mouse while holding the ALT key.

After settling the final mix level, select the record track and press the Record Button to record the song.

You can audition the effectapplied sounds by pressing the REC MONITOR button on the U-8 Mixer, and can adjust the final mix level while listening the sounds.

If you change the controllers of a stereo track on the VST Mixer, the two tracks move synchronized. Use the mouse while holding the ALT key to separately control the knobs, switches, and faders for the stereo tracks.

A Note on Adjusting the System Effects

The send level to the effects from each input is adjusted with the SEND for each input, while the outputs to which the effects output is mixed is adjusted using the RETURN in EFFECTS.

fig.send.e, fig.return.e

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■ Step 5: Recording a Song on an MD or DAT Recorder

You can record a mastered song on an MD or DAT recorder connected to the U-8’s Line Output jacks or Digital Output connector.

Connect the recording device you’re using (MD recorder, DAT recorder, or the like).

fig.10-70.e

U-8

ON OFF

USBPOWERAC IN

DIGITAL OUTPUT

INOUT

MIDI

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OUTPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

Portable MiniDisc Recoeder, DAT etc.

DIGITAL INPUT

Optical digital cable

U-8

OUTPUT

AUX IN

Audio cable

INPUT

BAMIC

GUITAR (Hi-Z

INPUT

)

On the U-8, press the To Start of Song Button to rewind, or use the sequencer to rewind.

Cables for digital output or line output are not included. You’ll need to provide cables that match the type of input connectors on the MD recorder, DAT recorder, or other equipment you’re using.

Operate the recording device to start recording. When recording starts, press the Play button to start playback of the song, or use the sequencer to play back the data.

When the song ends, stop recording on the recording device, then press the

Stop button to stop playback, or use the sequencer to stop playback.

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How to View the Online Manuals

The included CD-ROM contains manuals that go into greater detail. While using the U-8 itself or if you encounter something you don’t understand, take a look at the online manuals.

Viewing the Cubasis VST U-8 manual

■ Installing Acrobat Reader

For more detailed information about Cubasis VST U-8, you can view the online manual using Acrobat Reader, supplied by Adobe Systems

Incorporated. Start Acrobat Reader and open Cubasis VST U-8 manual.pdf to see the manual. If you did not install Acrobat Reader when

installing Cubasis VST U-8, follow the steps below to install the program.

Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Usually, Cubasis VST U-8

Manual.pdf is located in C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Cubasis VST U-8\Manual.

Click the Windows Start button, and click Run. The Run dialog will appear.

In the Open text box, input E:\Acrobat Reader\ar405eng.exe and then click OK.

Alternatively, you can click Browse, then open the CD-ROM drive, select the ar405eng.exe in the Acrobat Reader folder, and click Open. Then click OK.

The installer will start up. After this, install the program by following the instructions on your screen.

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How to View the Online Manuals

If There’s a Problem, Read “Troubleshooting”

If there’s a problem, such as no sound, viewing Troubleshooting will give you some possible solutions. Follow the steps below to display “Troubleshooting.”

After clicking the Windows Start button, go to Programs and select Roland U-8 Digital Studio, then Online Manuals, and then click Troubleshooting.

The browser window appears.

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A Web browser such as

Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer must be already

installed and set up on your computer in order to view the online manuals. You will need to provide this yourself.

The way the online manuals appear on screen may vary depending on the Web browser you’re using.

The web browser screen opens. After the screen title and table of contents is displayed, you can then click to jump to a desired item.

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Clicking the item jumps to the contents.

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Viewing the Other Online Manuals

The other online manuals are the U-8 Technical Guide, the U-8 Controller Manual, and the U-8 Tuner Manual. Take a look at each of these as required.

U-8 Technical Guide

This describes the details of effects, special examples of connections with the U-8, exchange of MIDI messages with the U-8, the details of the U-8’s onboard digital mixer, and more.

U-8 Controller Manual

This describes how to use U-8 Controller.

U-8 Tuner Manual

This describes how to use U-8 Tuner.

Click the item you want to read.

After clicking the Windows Start button, go to Programs and select Roland U-8 Digital Studio, then Online Manuals, and then click the

manual you want to read.

The web browser screen opens. After the screen title and table of contents is displayed, you can then click to jump to a desired item.

fig.11-50b.e(Technical Guide)

Table of contents shown here.

Click this first to show the

“How to Read This Manual.”

Jump to

“Troubleshooting.”

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How to Match the Input Levels

If guitar, mic, or auxiliary input levels are set too low, then the data actually recorded may need to amplified, which may result in noise. At the same time, recording with the input levels set too high may cause the sound to be distorted. Use the following measures to adjust the inputs to the most appropriate levels.

* The adjustment is made while playing loudly with a connected instrument or the

like, so take care to ensure that the output volume does not become too loud.

■ How to Adjust the MIC/A and GUITAR/B Input Levels

Carry out this procedure while outputting the highest sound levels to be used by the connected instrument.

1 2

Rotate the INPUT A and B Sensitivity Volume knobs clockwise until the INPUT A and B Peak Indicators light up.

Gradually rotate the INPUT A and B Sensitivity Volume knobs counterclockwise to the position at which the INPUT A and B Peak Indicators are no longer lit.

■ Selecting the Auxiliary and Digital Inputs and Setting

the Levels

When Connected to the Digital Input

In the Mixer window of the U-8 Controller, select DIGITAL for the INPUT setting in INPUT AUX.

When Connected to the Auxiliary Input (AUX IN)

In the Mixer window of the U-8 Controller, make the INPUT setting in INPUT AUX according to the device you have connected.

• Generally, when connecting to a component CD, MD, DAT, or similar

digital device, select AUX+4.

• Generally, when connecting to a portable CD or MD player, or other

such device, select AUX-10.

When setting to AUX-10, used the following procedure to match the levels.

If the indicator stays lit even when you turn the

INPUT A/B adjustment knob completely

counterclockwise, lower the output volume of the connected device.

Raising the input faders too high when inputting digital signals may cause the signal to become distorted.

To confirm which setting, AUX+4 or AUX-10, is used for the output of the device you actually are using, check the related information in the owner’s manual for the device.

1 2 3

Open U-8 Controller.

Select AUX -10 for INPUT in INPUT AUX in the Mixer screen.

Bring up the INPUT AUX fader and the Master Volume fader to 100.

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4 5

Confirm that CHECK and REC MONITOR are not lit, and output the highest sound level of the MIDI sound module or other connected device.

Adjust the output volume of the connected device so that the Peak Indicator occasionally lights in red.

The U-8 Driver

The U-8 driver is software that receives information sent from the U-8, and sends audio and MIDI data output by a program to the U-8. It must be installed correctly when using the U-8 connected to a computer. To reinstall it, first follow the steps described below in “Deleting the U-8

Driver” to delete the driver, and follow the steps in “Deleting Unneeded Drivers Installed with the U-8 Connection” (p. 69), then follow the steps in “Getting Ready to Use the U-8 with a Computer (Installing the U-8 Driver)” (p. 22) to install the driver.

■ Settings for the U-8 Driver

Depending on your computing setup, problems may occur in audio and MIDI playback. The U-8 driver provides several items you can make settings for to correct such problems. For more information, check “U-8 Driver Settings Dialog Box” in the “U-8 Driver” section of the U-8 Technical Guide.

For information on how to view the U-8 Technical Guide, take a look at p. 65.

■ Deleting the U-8 Driver

1 2 3

4 5

Connect the U-8 unit and the computer with a USB cable.

Turn on the U-8.

First delete the U-8 driver. In Windows, open Control Panel and doubleclick System.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Double-click Sound, video and game controllers to display the list of devices.

Continued on the next page

The explanations in this section assume an ordinary Windows environment. Please be aware that some folder names may be different on your computer.

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6 7 8 9

From the list, choose Roland U-8 USB Driver, then click Remove. At the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK.

In Sound, video and game controllers, make sure that Roland U-8 USB Driver is not listed, then click Close to close the dialog box.

Next, from the Start menu, start Windows Explorer, and from Windows Explorer’s View menu, choose Folder Options.

Click the View tab, and under Files and Folders (Advanced settings), in Hidden Files, click Show all files, then click OK.

fig.12-01c.e

11 12

In Windows Explorer, open the hard drive where the system is installed (usually the C: drive), and open the \Windows\Inf\Other folder. Next, Right-click Rolandrdif0002.inf to display the menu, and choose Delete.

In the same way, open the \Windows folder and delete rdin0002.ini.

Turn off the U-8 and restart Windows.

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■ Deleting Unneeded Drivers Installed with the U-8

Connection

If, after connecting the U-8 to your computer, you respond to the questions presented by Windows, the U-8 ends up being registered as a USB Composite Device in Universal Serial Bus Controllers. In addition, if the installation is cancelled due to a disconnected cable or other kind of trouble while the installation is in progress, then the U-8 is registered as Unknown Device or Composite USB Device in Other Devices.

Installation of these unnecessary drivers may make it impossible to make later installations.

If this occurs, use the following procedure to delete the USB Composite

device, Composite USB device and Unknown Device below Other Devices and Universal Serial Bus Controllers, then install the driver once

again.

2 3

Disconnect all USB devices connected to the computer except the U-8, USB mouse, and USB keyboard.

* The following procedure may delete drivers for USB devices that were not

disconnected. Be sure to disconnect such devices.

Click the Windows Start button, and from Settings, choose the Control panel. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

Click the Device Manager tab, and with View devices by type selected, make sure that there is no Other devices. If there is, double-click it, and if there are any USB Composite device, Composite USB device, or Unknown Device below it, click to select them, and then click the Remove button to delete them.

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4 5

In the Delete Device? dialog box, click OK.

Make sure that Other Devices, USB Composite Device, Composite USB Device, or Unknown Device are not displayed in the list.

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Double-click Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and if there are any USB Composite Devices below it, click to select them, and then click the Remove button to delete them.

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Make sure that there is no USB Composite Device below Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and click Close to close the dialog box.

Removing (Uninstalling) a Program

The programs on the included CD-ROM are compatible with the Add/ Remove Programs feature in Windows. If you no longer need a particular

program, you can remove it using the method described below.

Click the Start button, and from Settings, click Control Panel to open it. Control Panel will appear.

Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box will appear.

Click the Install/Uninstall tab.

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From the list displayed in the dialog box, click the name of the program you want to remove.

• To uninstall Cubasis VST U-8, select Cubasis VST U-8.

• To uninstall the U-8 Controller and U-8 Tuner, select Roland U-8 USB

Digital Studio.

In this case, you cannot uninstall one of the two programs. If you installed both of the programs, they are all uninstalled at the same time.

• To uninstall VSC 3.0, select Roland VSC 3.0.

• To uninstall Adobe Acrobat, select Adobe Acrobat 4.0.

• To uninstall WaveLab Lite, select WaveLab Lite.

At the lower-right area of the dialog box, click Add/Remove. The program you specified in step 4 will be removed.

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Effect Algorithm List

■ Space Multi

fig.66-01

■ Guitar Multi

fig.66-02

■ Vocal Multi

fig.66-04

■ 2ch RSS

fig.66-05

■ Mastering

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Effect Parameter List

Information That You Will Find Useful

■ Auto Wah

The wah effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response characteristics of a filter. Auto wah creates an automatic wah by cyclically changing the filter, or by changing the filter in response to the volume of the input.

AW Sw (switch) Turns the auto wah effect on/off.

Selection for the direction in which the ﬁlter will change in

AW Polarity

AW Sens (sensitivity)

AW Manual (manual frequency)

AW Peak

AW Rate

AW Depth

AW Level Adjusts the volume.

response to the input. Up: The frequency of the ﬁlter will rise. Down: The frequency of the ﬁlter will fall.

Adjusts the sensitivity at which the ﬁlter will change in the direction determined by the polarity setting. Higher values will result in a stronger response. With a setting of “0” the strength of picking will have no effect.

Adjusts the frequency at which the wah effect will apply.

Adjusts the way in which the wah effect applies to the area around the center frequency . Lower values will pr oduce a wah effect over a wide area around the center frequency. Higher values will produce a wah effect in a narrow area around the center frequency.

Adjusts the rate at which the wah effect will be cyclically modulated.

Adjusts the depth at which the wah effect will be cyclically modulated. If you do not want the wah effect to be cyclically modulated, set this to 0.

■ 2 Band Compressor

A compressor holds down high-level signals and boosts low-level signals, evening out the volume. With the 2 band compressor, you can split the frequency components of the direct sound into two bands, high and low, and make different settings for each band.

BC Sw (switch) Turns the 2 band compressor effect on/off.

Select the input source which will control the high/low compressor.

Off: The channel L and R compressors will be

controlled independently.

BC High Stereo Link BC Low Stereo Link

BC Crossover L BC Crossover R

BC Master Level This adjusts the volume of the 2 band compressor.

L: The input source of channel L will control the

compressor limiter.

R: The input source of channel R will control the

compressor limiter.

Mix: The input source whose level is higher will control

the compressor limiter.

InvMix: The highest level input source (either channel L or

inverse-phase channel R) will control the compressor limiter.

Adjusts the frequency at which the frequency components of the direct sound are split into high and low bands and the compressor is applied.

BCH Threshold BCHL Threshold BCHR Threshold BCL Threshold BCLL Threshold BCLR Threshold

BCH Ratio BCHL Ratio BCHR Ratio BCL Ratio BCLL Ratio BCLR Ratio

BCH Attack BCHL Attack BCHR Attack BCL Attack BCLL Attack BCLR Attack

BCH Release BCHL Release BCHR Release BCL Release BCLL Release BCLR Release

BCH Post Gain BCHL Post Gain BCHR Post Gain BCL Post Gain BCLL Post Gain BCLR Post Gain

Adjust the level at which the effect will begin to apply.

BCH: Both channel L/R of the high compressor BCHL: Channel L of the high compressor BCHR: Channel R of the high compressor BCL: Both channel L/R of the low compressor BCLL: channel L of the low compressor BCLR: channel R of the low compressor

Select the compression ratio that will apply when the Threshold Level is exceeded.

Adjust the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level to when the effect begins to apply.

Adjust the time from when the input level drops below the threshold level to when the effect ceases to apply.

Adjusts the output gain.

■ Chorus

A sound with a subtly shifted pitch is added to the direct sound, making the final output sound thicker and broader.

Select the type of ﬁlter.

CH Pre Filter

CH Cutoff Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the ﬁlter.

CH Pre Delay

CH Rate Adjusts the rate at which the chorus is modulated.

CH Depth

CH Phase Adjusts the spatial spread of the sound.

CH Balance

CH Level Adjusts the volume.

Off: a ﬁlter will not be used LPF: cut the frequency range above the Cutoff parameter HPF: cut the frequency range below the Cutoff parameter

Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound to be output after the direct sound has been output. By setting a longer Pre Delay time, you can obtain an effect that sounds like more than one sound is being played at the same time (doubling effect).

Adjusts the depth of the Chorus effect. To use it for doubling, set the value to “0”.

Adjust the balance between the chorus volume and the direct sound volume.

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■ Compressor Limiter

Depending on the setting of the parameters, this effect can be used as a compressor or as a limiter. A compressor holds down high-level signals and boosts low-level signals, evening out the volume. A limiter is used when you wish to hold down excessive input levels.

CL Sw (switch) Turns the compressor limiter effect on/off.

CL Threshold

CL Ratio

CL Attack

CL Release

CL Post Gain Adjusts the output gain.

CL Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the level at which the effect will begin to apply . To use this effect as a limiter, set a high Threshold Level.

Select the compression ratio that will apply when the Threshold Level is exceeded. When using the effect as a limiter, you will normally set this to “inf.:1.”

Adjust the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level to when the effect begins to apply. When using the effect as a limiter, set a short Attack Time.

Adjust the time from when the input level drops below the threshold level to when the effect ceases to apply. When using the effect as a limiter, set a short Release Time.

■ Compression Sustainer

The compression sustainer is an effect that attenuates loud input levels and boosts soft input levels, thus evening out the volume to create sustain without distortion.

CS Sw (switch) Turns the compression sustainer effect on/off.

CS Sustain

CS Attack

CS Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level signals are boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain.

Adjust the time from when the input level exceeds the threshold level to when the effect begins to apply.

■ Distortion

This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain.

DS Sw (switch) Turns the distortion effect on/off.

Selects the type of distortion.

OD-1: A natural overdrive sound is obtained. OD-2: Allows you to obtain a rich effect just like

distortion, without losing the subtle nuance of the overdrive.

DS Type

DS Drive

DS Presence Adjusts the tone for the ultra high frequency range.

DS Level Adjusts the volume.

Blues: The processed distortion can faithfully reproduce

the tone changes created by picking nuances, or controlling the knobs on the guitar.

Hard Dist: Allows you to obtain a distortion sound with a rich

middle. Metal: A distortion for a powerful metal sound. Crunch: Allows you to obtain a crunch effect that creates a

natural distortion. Fuzz: This produces a basic fuzz sound with.

Adjusts the depth of distortion. A higher value will emphasize the distortion.

■ Enhancer

By adding sounds which are out-of-phase with the direct sound, this effect enhances the definition of the sound, and pushes it to the forefront.

EH Sw (switch) This parameter turns the enhancer effect on/off.

EH Sens (sensitivity)

EH Mix (mix level)

EH Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the manner in which the enhancer will be applied relative to the input signals.

Adjust the amount of the phase-shifted sound that is mixed into the input.

■ Equalizer

Adjusts the tone. Parametric control is provided for the middle range.

■ De-esser

A de-esser cuts the sibilant sounds of a voice, producing a gentler tone.

DE Sw (switch) Turns the de-esser effect on/off.

DE Sens (sensitivity)

DE Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the degree to which the de-esser effect will affect the input signal.

EQ Sw (switch) Switches the equalizer effect on/off.

EQ High Gain Adjusts the high frequency range tone.

EQ Mid Freq (middle frequency)

EQ Mid Q (middle Q)

EQ Mid Gain (middle gain)

EQ Low Gain Adjusts the low-middle frequency range tone.

EQ Level Adjusts the volume.

Specify the center of the frequency range that will be adjusted by the “EQ Mid Gain.”

Adjusts the width of the area affected by the EQ centered at the “EQ Mid Freq.” Higher values will narrow the area.

Adjusts the middle frequency range tone.

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■ Flanger

The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.

Select the type of ﬁlter.

FL Pre Filter

FL Cutoff (cutoff frequency)

FL Manual

FL Rate Adjusts the rate at which ﬂanger is modulated.

FL Depth Adjusts the depth of modulation for the ﬂanger.

FL Phase Adjusts the spatial spread of the sound.

FL Resonance

FL Balance

FL Level Adjusts the volume.

■

Flex Band Filter

Off: a ﬁlter will not be used LPF: cut the frequency range above the Cutoff parameter HPF: cut the frequency range below the Cutoff parameter

Adjusts the frequency where the harmonics contents of the sound is cut off.

Adjusts the center frequency at which the ﬂanging effect will be applied.

Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value will emphasize the effect, creating a more unusual sound.

Adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

The flex band filter cuts the high and low frequency range, and the frequencies for each range are freely adjustable. This is suitable for making lo-fi sounds such as radio tone.

BF Sw (switch) Turns the ﬂex band ﬁlter effect on/off.

BF High Cut

BF Low Cut

BF Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the frequency above which the ﬂex band ﬁlter cut the high frequency range.

Adjusts the frequency below which the ﬂex band ﬁlter cut the low frequency range.

■ Lo-Fi Saturator

This produces natural distortion like that obtained with older audio equipment or an AM radio. It’s ideal for creating lo-fi sounds.

ST Sw (switch) Turns the lo-ﬁ saturator effect on/off.

ST Drive This parameter adjusts the amount of distortion.

ST Color

ST Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the sound brilliance. Smaller values produce a rougher sound, and larger values produce a clearer sound.

■ Low Cut Filter

This is a filter that cuts unwanted low range noise, such as pops.

LC Sw (switch) Turns the low cut ﬁlter effect on/off.

LC Low Cut

Adjusts the frequency at which the low cut ﬁlter will begin to take effect.

■ Limiter

The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion.

LM Sw (switch) Turns the limiter effect on/off.

LM Threshold

LM Release

LM Post Gain Adjusts the output gain.

LM Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your guitar. When the input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied.

This adjusts the time from when the signal level drops below the threshold until when limiting is removed.

■ Noise Suppressor

The noise suppressor leaves the original sound unmodified, but mutes only the noise during the silent intervals.

NS Sw (switch) Turns the noise suppressor effect on/off.

NS Threshold

Adjusts the level at which the noise suppressor will begin to take effect. When the signal drops below the speciﬁed level, it will be muted.

■ Phaser

Phaser is an effect that adds a phase-shifted sound to the direct sound, making the sound more spacious.

PH Sw (switch) Turns the phaser effect on/off.

PH Manual Adjust the center frequency at which the phaser effect will apply.

PH Rate Adjust the rate at which the phaser will modulate.

PH Depth Adjust the depth of the phaser effect.

PH Phase Adjusts the spatial spread of the sound.

PH Resonance

PH Balance

PH Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjust the amount of resonance. Raising this value will produce a more distinctive tone.

Adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

■ Pan

Pan cyclically moves the stereo position between left and right (when stereo output is used).

Select the type of modulation.

Tri: The sound will be modulated like a triangle wave.

PN Waveform

PN Rate Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.

PN Depth Adjusts the depth of the effect.

PN Level Adjusts the volume.

Sqr: The sound will be modulated like a square wave. Sin: The sound will be modulated like a sine wave. Saw1, 2: The sound will be modulated like a sawtooth wave.

* The [teeth] in Saw1 and Saw2 point at opposite direction.

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■ Pitch Shifter

A Pitch Shifter shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound.

PS Pre Delay

PS Pitch

PS Fine

PS Mode

PS Feedback

PS Balance

PS Level Adjusts the volume.

Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is heard until the pitch shifted sounds are heard. Normally you can leave this set at “0 ms.”

Adjusts the amount of pitch shift (the amount of pitch change) in semitone steps.

Make ﬁne adjustments to the pitch shift.

* The amount of the change in the Fine “100” is equivalent to that of the Pitch “1.”

Higher settings of this parameter will result in slower response, but steadier pitch.

Adjusts the amount of feedback for the pitch shifted sound. Changing the feedback amount will affect the number of repeats of the pitch shifted sound.

Adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

■ RSS (2ch)

RSS (Roland Sound Space) is an effector that creates a three-dimensional sonic field. RSS can let you orient the sonic image at a position above, below, before, behind, or to one side or the other of the listener.

* To get the most out of the effects that RSS can provide, be

sure to read “Before using RSS” in the U-8 Technical Guide.

RSS Output Mode

RSS Azimuth

RSS Elevation

RSS Level Adjusts the volume.

Specify the method that will be used to hear the sound. The optimal 3D effect will be achieved if you select Speaker when using speakers, or Phones when using headphones.

This parameter moves the sound horizontally along the perimeter of an imaginary sphere. The setting can be made within a range of about 180 degrees to the left or right, with the standard setting (“0”) indicating a position directly in front of the listener.

This parameter moves the sound vertically along the perimeter of an imaginary sphere. The setting is made as the number of degrees from the front of the listener (0).

■ Reverb

Reverberation (or reverb) is the effect caused by sound waves decaying in an acoustic space, or a digital simulation thereof. This decay occurs because sound waves bounce off many walls, ceilings, objects, etc. in a very complex way. These reflections, coupled with absorption by various objects, dissipate the acoustic energy over a certain period of time (called the decay time). The ear perceives this phenomenon as a continuous wash of sound.

RV Sw (switch) Switches the reverb effect on/off.

This selects the Reverb Type. Various different simulations of space are offered.

* The available types will depend on the algorithm which is used.

RV Type

RV Time This parameter adjusts the duration (time) of the reverb.

RV Pre Delay

RV HF Damp

RV Density

RV Tone High Adjusts the tone for the high frequency range.

RV Tone Low Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.

RV Balance

RV Level Adjusts the volume.

Room: Simulates the reverberation in a small room. Hall: Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. Plate: Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that

uses the vibration of a metallic plate). Provides a

metallic sound with a distinct upper range.

This parameter adjusts the time interval between the direct sound and the beginning of the reverb sound.

This parameter adjusts the amount of damping for High Damp. No high-frequency damping occurs when set to “0.”

Adjust the density of the sound (Early Reﬂections) that arrives at the listener.

Adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

■ Speaker Simulator

This simulates the characteristics of various types of speakers.

SP Sw (switch) Turns the speaker simulator effect on/off.

Selects the type of speaker that will be simulated.

SP Type

SP Level Adjusts the volume.

Small: small amp BuiltIn: single-unit type amp 2-Stack: large double stack amp 3-Stack: large triple stack amp

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■ Stereo Delay

The delay effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creating special effects. This is a delay with stereo input and output that lets you set parameters separately for channels L and R.

DL Sw (switch) Turns the stereo delay effect on/off.

DL Time L DL Time R

DL Fine L DL Fine R

DL Fbk L DL Fbk R

DL HF Damp L DL HF Damp R

DL Balance L DL Balance R

DL Level L DL Level R

This parameter adjusts the delay time (i.e., the interval for which sound is delayed).

Performs ﬁne adjustment of the delay times. It’s possible to vary the delay times for DL Time L and R by up to +/-5 ms, in steps of 0.1 ms.

This parameter adjusts the amount of feedback. Changing the amount of feedback causes the number of time the delayed sound is repeated to change as well.

Adjust the degree of HF damping. With a setting of 0, there will be no damping. As the value is decreased, damping will become more pronounced.

Adjust the balance between the effect sound volume and the direct sound volume.

Adjusts the volume.

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■ Tremolo

Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume.

Select the type of modulation.

Tri: The sound will be modulated like a triangle wave.

TR Waveform

TR Rate Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.

TR Depth Adjusts the depth of the effect.

TR Level Adjusts the volume.

Sqr: The sound will be modulated like a square wave. Sin: The sound will be modulated like a sine wave. Saw1, 2: The sound will be modulated like a sawtooth wave.

* The [teeth] in Saw1 and Saw2 point at opposite direction.

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The Included Song Data

The CD-ROM that comes with the U-8 contains demo songs in the “Demosong” folder that you can enjoy with CubasisVST U-8. For a list of song and details about each one, see “Songlist.htm” with the web browser in the same folder.

(981b)

* 88Pro Map tones are used in the demo song MIDI parts. For proper playback of the

MIDI parts, use the SC-88Pro, SC-8850, SC-8820, VSC 3.0, or other sound module featuring the 88Pro Map.

The Preset Effect Patch List

For a list of preset data for effects, in the included CD-ROM, go into the Manual folder, open the EffectPatchList folder, and view “index.htm.” At the list, you can listen to sample sounds for some patches.

Use of the song data supplied with this product for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.

The Style Data (SMF)

Style data comprise typical performance patterns representing a variety of musical genres that are stored as SMF performance data in the “\Data\Style” folder in the included CD-ROM which can be used when loaded by a sequencing program. For details, refer to “Style Data” in “Supplementary Material” in the U-8 Technical Guide.

For information on how to view the U-8 Technical Guide, take a look at p. 65.

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System Requirements

Compatible Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows® 98 and Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition

Compatible Computer Hardware:

Windows® 98-compatible PCs equipped with one of the USB Host Controllers that we’ve tested successfully for compatibility, as listed on the package.

CPU/Clock Speed:

Pentium® II 300MHz (recommend: Pentium II 400MHz or higher)

Screen Resolution/Number of Colors:

800 x 600 or higher with 65,536 colors (16 bit High Color) or more

Memory:

64MB (recommend: 128MB or more)

Required Free Hard-disk Space:

100 MB or more

Information That You Will Find Useful

Hardware requirements:

CD-ROM Drive

Required Software:

Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or later Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later

986

* Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on

average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the U-8, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the U-8 based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

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Information That You Will Find Useful

System Requirements for VSC 3.0

Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows® 98/Windows® 95

* You cannot use with Windows® NT.

Computer:

IBM PC or compatible computers

* You cannot use with MWave audio device which is equipped on IBM PC.

CPU/Clock:

Pentium® processor with MMX® technology 166 MHz or higher, Pentium® II processor or Pentium® III processor

Memory(RAM):

32 MB or more

Hard Disk:

20 MB of free space

Resolution/Colors of Display:

640 x 480 or higher/32,000 colors or higher

Audio Device:

A built-in sound device or a sound card supporting Windows® 98/ Windows® 95 (16-bit stereo, 44.1/22.05/11.025 kHz sampling rate.)

CD-ROM drive Microsoft® Internet Explorer (version 3.01 or later) or Netscape

Navigator (version 3.01 or later)

* Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on

average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the software, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the software based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

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Specifications

U-8: USB Digital Studio

●USB Audio Port

Record: 1 ch, Stereo Playback: 2 ch, Stereo Full Duplex Data format:16 bit/44.1 kHz

●DSP Effects

Effect Modules: 23 Effect Algorithms: Guitar Multi, Vocal Multi, Space Multi,

2ch RSS, Mastering

Effects Patches: 136 (preset)

●Signal Processing

AD Conversion: 20 bit linear (64 times oversampling) DA Conversion: 20 bit linear (128 times oversampling) Internal Processing: 24 bit linear

●Sampling Frequency

Internal Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz Digital Input Sampling Rate: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Digital Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz

●Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)

●Total Harmonic Distortion

0.04 % or less (Input sens.: min, +4 Hz to 1 kHz at nominal output)

●Nominal Input Level

Mic Input jack/A Input jack/B Input jack: -50 to +4 dBm AUX Input jacks: -10/+4 dBm

●Nominal Output Level

Line Output jacks: -10 dBm

●Input Impedance

Mic Input jack/A Input jack/B Input jack/AUX Input jacks: 20 k ohms Guitar Input jack: 680 k ohms

●Output Impedance

Line Output jacks: 1 k ohms

●Recommended Load Impedance

Line Output jacks: 10 k ohms or greater Headphones jack: 20 to 50 ohms

●Residual Noise Level (input terminated with 1 k

ohms, A/B Input Sensitivity Volume Knob: min, Line Input jack: +4 dBm, IHF-A, typ.)

Line Output jacks: -96.0 dBm or less

●Connectors

Mic Input jack (XLR type, unbalanced) A Input jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type, unbalanced) B Input jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type, unbalanced) Guitar (Hi-Z) Input jack (1/4 inch phone type) AUX Input jacks (RCA phono type) Line Output jacks (RCA phono type) Headphones jack (stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Foot Switch jack (1/4 inch phone type) USB connector (USB TYPE B) MIDI connectors (in: 1, out: 1) Digital Input connector (Optical type) Digital Output connector (Optical type)

●Power Supply

AC 117 V, AC 230 V, or AC 240 V

●Power Consumption

11 W

●Dimensions

379 (W) x 239 (D) x 79 (H) mm 14-1/16 (W) x 9-9/16 (D) x 3-7/8 (H) inches

●Weight

1.9 kg/4 lbs 12 oz

●Accessories

Getting Started USB cable Power cord CD-ROM

●CD-ROM Contents

Cubasis VST U-8 Cubasis VST U-8 manual (PDF) U-8 Controller U-8 Tuner Virtual Sound Canvas 3.0 Driver for Windows® 98 Online Manuals (HTML) Demo Songs

●Options

Pedal switch: DP-2 Microphone: DR-20

962a, b

*In the interest of product improvement, the specifications ,

contents and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

0 dBm = 0.775 V rms

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fig.Service’99.06.11.EDIROL

Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland/EDIROL Service Center or authorized Roland/EDIROL distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

P.O. Box 2904, El Horrieh Heliopolos, Cairo, EGYPT TEL: (02) 4185531

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel

25 Rue Jules MermanZL Chaudron - BP79 97491 Ste Clotilde REUNION TEL: 28 29 16

SOUTH AFRICA

That Other Music Shop (PTY) Ltd.

11 Melle Street (Cnr Melle and Juta Street) Braamfontein 2001 Republic of SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105

Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.

17 Werdmuller Centre Claremont 7700 Republic of SOUTH AFRICA

P.O. Box 23032 Claremont, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA, 7735 TEL: (021) 64 4030

ASIA

CHINA

Beijing Xinghai Musical Instruments Co., Ltd.

6 Huangmuchang Chao Yang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 6774 7491

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 498 3079

INDONESIA

PT Citra Inti Rama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

Service Station

261 2nd Floor Nak-Won Arcade

Jong-Ro ku, Seoul, KOREA

TEL: (02) 742 8844

MALAYSIA

Bentley Music SDN BHD

140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2443333

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

SINGAPORE

CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 TEL: 243 9555

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 2248821

VIETNAM

Saigon Music

138 Tran Quang Khai St., District 1 Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TEL: (08) 844-4068

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation (NZ) Ltd.

97 Mt. Eden Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland 3, NEW ZEALAND TEL: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206A Buenos Aires ARGENTINA, CP1005 TEL: (54-11) 4- 393-6057

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

R. Coronel Octaviano da Silveira 203 05522-010 Sao Paulo BRAZIL TEL: (011) 3743 9377

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323 Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F. MEXICO TEL: (525) 668 04 80

La Casa Wagner de Guadalajara s.a. de c.v.

Av. Corona No. 202 S.J. Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico C.P.44100 MEXICO TEL: (3) 613 1414

PANAMA

Productos Superiores, S.A.

Apartado 655 - Panama 1 REP. DE PANAMA TEL: (507) 270-2200

URUGUAY

Todo Musica

Cuareim 1488, Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: 5982-924-2335

VENEZUELA

Musicland Digital C.A.

Av. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Parque de Cristal, Nivel C2 Local 20 Caracas VENEZUELA TEL: (02) 285 9218

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

Roland Austria GES.M.B.H.

Siemensstrasse 4, P.O. Box 74, A-6063 RUM, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 26 44 260

BELGIUM/HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Benelux N. V

Houtstraat 3 B-2260 Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880 DK-2100 Copenhagen DENMARK TEL: (039)16 6200

FRANCE

Roland France SA

4, Rue Paul Henri SPAAK Parc de l'Esplanade F 77 462 St. Thibault Lagny Cedex FRANCE TEL: 01 600 73 500

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Lauttasaarentie 54 B Fin-00201 Helsinki, FINLAND TEL: (9) 682 4020

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente Handelsgesellschaft mbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

155, New National Road 26422 Patras, GREECE TEL: 061-435400

HUNGARY

Intermusica Ltd

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

Audio House, Belmont Court, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 2603501

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie, 8 20020 Arese Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 273 0074

POLAND

P. P. H. Brzostowicz

UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 679 44 19

PORTUGAL

Tecnologias Musica e Audio, Roland Portugal, S.A.

RUA SANTA CATARINA 131 - 4000 Porto -PORTUGAL TEL: (02) 208 44 56

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Plata Libertatii 1. RO-4200 Cheorgheni TEL: (066) 164-609

RUSSIA

Slami Music Company

Sadojava-Triumfalnaja st., 16 103006 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: 095 209 2193

SPAIN

Roland Electronics de España, S. A.

Calle Bolivia 239 08020 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: (93) 308 1000

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (08) 702 0020

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG Musitronic AG

Gerberstrasse 5, CH-4410 Liestal, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 921 1615

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108 P.O. Box 180 295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 700139

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

Bab Al Bahrain Road, P.O. Box 20077 State of BAHRAIN TEL: 211 005

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.

17 Diagorou St., P.O. Box 2046, Nicosia CYPRUS TEL: (02) 453 426

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Fa'aliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yaho ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency

Prince Mohammed St. P.O. Box 825 Amman 11118 JORDAN TEL: (06) 4641200

KUWAIT

Easa Husain Al-Yousifi

P.O. Box 126 Safat 13002 KUWAIT TEL: 5719499

LEBANON

A. Chahine & Fils

P.O. Box 16-5857 Gergi Zeidan St. Chahine Building, Achrafieh Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 335799

OMAN

OHI Electronics & Trading Co. LLC

P.O. Box 889 Muscat Sultanate of OMAN TEL: 959085

QATAR

Badie Studio & Stores

P.O. Box 62, DOHA QATAR TEL: 423554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

P.O. Box 2154 ALKHOBAR 31952, SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

Khaled Ibn Al Walid St. P.O. Box 13520 Damascus - SYRIA TEL: (011) 2235 384

TURKEY

Barkat Muzik aletleri ithalat ve ihracat limited ireketi

Siraselviler Cad. Billurcu Sok. Mucadelle Cikmeze No. 11-13 Taksim. Istanbul. TURKEY TEL: (0212) 2499324

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Grand Floor DUBAI U.A.E. P.O. Box 8050 DUBAI, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 360715

AUSTRALIA

EDIROL Australia Pty. Ltd.

72 Central Avenue Oak Flats NSW 2529 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 4258 9040

U. S. A. / CANADA

EDIROL Corporation North America

808 Harrison Ave., Suite 2010 P.O. Box 4919 Blaine, WA 98231 U. S. A. TEL: (360) 332-4211

EUROPE

EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.

500 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5RG U. K. TEL: +44 (0) 181 956 2224

As of June 11, 1999 (EDIROL)

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Index

AC inlet ............................................................................18

Acrobat Reader ...............................................................63

Audio ...............................................................................51

CD Player ........................................................................17

Connecting ......................................................................15

DAT Player ................................................................17, 62

Deleting the U-8 Driver .................................................67

Deleting Unneeded Drivers ..........................................69

Effects .........................................................................56, 59

Effects Edit screen ..........................................................58

EZ-RECORDING ......................................................55, 59

Guitar .........................................................................16, 55

GUITAR/INST ...............................................................55

Headphones ....................................................................15

Included Song Data ........................................................78

INPUT A and B Sensitivity Volume ............................66

Insertion Effects ..............................................................60

Install

Installation Doesn’t Proceed As It Should ............24

Installing the included software .............................28

Installing the U-8 Driver ..........................................22

MD Player .................................................................17, 62

MIC (Microphone) ...................................................16, 55

MIDI .................................................................................51

MIDI Sound Module ......................................................18

MIX DOWN ....................................................................59

Online Manuals ..............................................................63

Power ...............................................................................20

Power Supply .................................................................18

Preset Effect Patch List ..................................................78

Rear Panel .......................................................................14

AC Inlet ......................................................................14

Digital Input Connector ..........................................14

Digital Output Connector .......................................14

Foot Switch Jack ........................................................14

MIDI IN Connector ..................................................14

MIDI OUT Connector ..............................................14

Power Switch ............................................................14

USB Connector ..........................................................14

Removing (Uninstalling) a Program ...........................70

Side Panel ........................................................................14

A Input Jack ...............................................................14

AUX Input Jacks .......................................................14

B Input Jack ...............................................................14

Guitar Input Jack ......................................................14

Headphones Jack ......................................................14

Line Output Jacks .....................................................14

Mic Input Jack ...........................................................14

Speaker with a Built-in Amp ........................................15

Specifications .................................................................. 81

Stereo Set .........................................................................15

Style Data ........................................................................78

System Effects .................................................................60

System Requirements ....................................................79

Top Panel .........................................................................12

AUTO PUNCH Button ............................................13

COMMAND Button .................................................13

CURSOR Buttons ......................................................12

EFFECTS Button .......................................................13

EFFECTS/MIXER CONTROL 1 to 4 Knobs .........13

ENTER Button ...........................................................12

EXIT Button ...............................................................12

Fast-forward Button .................................................12

GUITAR/INST (Guitar/Instrumental) Button ....12

Headphones Volume Knob .....................................13

Input A Peak Indicator ............................................13

Input A Sensitivity Volume Knob ..........................13

Input B Peak Indicator .............................................13

Input B Sensitivity Volume Knob ..........................13

Locator (1) Button (PREV) .......................................13

Locator (2) Button (NEXT) ......................................13

Locator Set Button (TAP) ........................................13

LOOP Button .............................................................13

Master Volume Fader ..............................................13

MENU Button ...........................................................13

MIC (Microphone) Button .......................................13

MIX DOWN Button .................................................13

MIXER Button ...........................................................13

Play Button ................................................................12

Playback Indicator ....................................................12

REC (Record) MONITOR Button ...........................13

Record Button ...........................................................12

Record Indicator .......................................................12

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Rewind Button ..........................................................12

SELECT Button .........................................................13

SHIFT Button .............................................................13

START Button ...........................................................12

Stop Button ................................................................12

TIME/VALUE Dial ..................................................12

To Start of Song Button ............................................12

Track Group Indicators ...........................................13

Track Group Select Button ......................................13

Track Status Buttons ................................................13

Track Volume Faders ...............................................13

WINDOW Button .....................................................13

U-8 Controller ...................................................................7

U-8 Driver ....................................................................6, 67

U-8 Tuner ..........................................................................7

USB ...................................................................................10

Virtual Sound Canvas ....................................................35

Vocal Multi ......................................................................58

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For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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