Roland V-STUDIO 100, VS-100 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTES

Handling DVD-ROM/CD-ROMs

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

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.

Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

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

Additional Precautions

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a hard disk etc. once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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).

Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.

Before you open the included DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or contents of this package are subject to change without prior notice.

Use of the demosongs or 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 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.

While under most conditions, a computer similar to the “System Requirements” printed on package will permit normal operation of the SONAR V-STUDIO, Roland cannot guarantee compatibility solely on these factors. This is due to numerous variables that may influence the processing environment, such as differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved.

Cakewalk is registered trademark of Cakewalk Inc.

SONAR and Cakewalk logo are trademarks of Cakewalk Inc.

Microsoft and Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

Windows

ASIO and VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies AG.

All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Hardware Manual p. 3) and “MPORTANT NOTES” (Hardware Manual p. 6). 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, Hardware Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

About This Manual

This manual (SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Getting Started) provides basic information about how to set up the SONAR V-STUDIO 100, make initial settings, and set up your system. It also provides troubleshooting information.

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This manual uses the following icons to call your attention to explanations of terms or to important points you should note. These contain important information, so please be sure to read them.

Explanation of terms, or tips

Points you should be aware of

Related information or detailed explanations

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In order to explain operations as simply as possible, this manual uses the following conventions.

• The steps for selecting a menu item are delineated by “|” (vertical bar) symbols. For example,

File|New

• Material that is distinct from the main text or operating procedure, such as operating tips or related information, is enclosed by a heavy border.

• Unless otherwise specified, Windows Vista and Windows XP are referred to simply as

• Unless otherwise specified, the SONAR VS software included with this product is referred to simply as

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SONAR is designed to be flexibly customized for a wide range of systems in order to be used in a broad range of ways. Unless otherwise specified, this manual assumes that SONAR is in the state immediately after installation. If you have customized SONAR, the explanations and operating procedures described in this manual may not produce the intended result.

means that you are to choose the “

File

menu command

New

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Windows

SONAR

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If you have difficulty understanding the explanations of the operations (for example, when you’re using Windows for the first time), please refer to the documentation for your computer or for Windows.

About This Manual......................................................................................................................................... 3

Checking the Contents of the Package .........................................6

Installation and Registration .........................................................7

Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver .......................................................................................... 7

To Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver....................................................................... 7

Windows Vista Users .......................................................................................................................8

Windows XP Users..........................................................................................................................10

Macintosh Users..............................................................................................................................14

Connecting your audio equipment.......................................................................................................17

Register SONAR.............................................................................................................................................18

Installing SONAR ..........................................................................................................................................19

To Install SONAR .............................................................................................................................19

To Uninstall SONAR .......................................................................................................................19

Running SONAR for the First Time.........................................................................................................20

Initial Settings ...............................................................................21

Audio Driver Settings .................................................................................................................................21

Select the Drivers............................................................................................................................21

Other Audio Driver and Audio-Related Settings ................................................................23

MIDI Devices Settings.................................................................................................................................25

MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings........................................................................................................ 27

Loading the VS-100 Plug-in........................................................................................................27

VST/VSTi Registration and Settings.......................................................................................................28

Playing a Demo Song .................................................................................................................................29

Playing an Audio Demo Song....................................................................................................29

Recording audio ...........................................................................................................................................32

1. Connect your instrument or microphone.........................................................................32

2. Create a new file.........................................................................................................................34

3. Select the input for the track.................................................................................................35

4. Adjust the level...........................................................................................................................36

5. Arm the desired track for recording....................................................................................37

6. Turn on the metronome..........................................................................................................38

7. Record your performance....................................................................................................... 39

8. Try out a plug-in effect.............................................................................................................40

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................41

Problems When Installing Driver or Changing Settings ................................................................42

Problems When Installing SONAR or Changing Settings..............................................................43

Problems at Startup with SONAR...........................................................................................................44

Problems with Playback ............................................................................................................................45

Problems with Recording..........................................................................................................................47

Other Problems.............................................................................................................................................48

Eliminating Clicks and Dropouts ............................................................................................................49

Appendix .......................................................................................51

VS-100 Driver settings................................................................................................................................51

Windows Users................................................................................................................................51

Macintosh Users..............................................................................................................................52

Uninstalling VS-100 Driver........................................................................................................................ 53

Windows Vista Users .....................................................................................................................53

Windows XP Users..........................................................................................................................53

Macintosh Users..............................................................................................................................54

Giving Priority to Background Service (Windows XP).....................................................................55

About Sampling Rates................................................................................................................................56

About Mixing Latency ................................................................................................................................57

Multi-user Use ...............................................................................................................................................58

Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components....................................................................................58

Shortcut reference.......................................................................................................................................59

Checking the Contents of the Package

As soon as you open the package, check that you have all of the included items.

If anything is missing, contact your dealer.

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SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware

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Getting Started

This is the manual you’re reading. It explains how to get SONAR V-STUDIO 100 up and running. It also explains what you need to know when setting up this product, and what you should know when using it.

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SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware Manual

This explains how to use the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware, as well as points of caution that you should remember. Keep this manual at hand for reference.

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SONAR VS Installation DVD-ROM

This DVD-ROM contains SONAR VS, VS Production Pack and Guitar Rig 3 LE.

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SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver CD-ROM

This CD-ROM contains the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver.

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USB cable

Use this cable to connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to the USB connector of your computer.

* Please use only the included USB cable. If you require a replacement due to loss or damage, please contact the nearest

Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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AC Adaptor

This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware. Do not attempt to use any other adaptor with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

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Ferrite Core

The ferrite core should be attached to the cord of your headphones.

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Here’s how to install the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver and SONAR on your computer.

Please note before installing

When installing, you must log on as a user with administrative privileges

In order to install SONAR, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges. Once installed, the program can also be used by users who do not have administrative privileges.

Close system monitoring software before installing

If system monitoring software such as anti-virus programs are installed on your computer, you must close them until you’ve finished installing SONAR. You must also remember to close applications that are not shown in the Windows taskbar.

Installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver

What is a Driver?

A driver is software that transfers data between the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware and application software on your computer when your computer and the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware are connected via a USB cable. You will need to install the driver before connecting the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware with your computer.

Log on to Windows as a user whose account type is administrator (such as the Administrator account).

• Windows Vista Users: p. 8

• Windows XP Users: p. 10

After installing the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 driver and SONAR VS, see

20) for information on how to configure the SONAR.

• Macintosh Users: p. 14

To Uninstall the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver

Refer to

“Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components”

(p. 58).

“Running SONAR for the First Time”

(p.

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Windows Vista Users

Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start

up Windows.

Close all currently running software (applications).

Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well.

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.

Select “Start-Run” and enter “d:\drivers\vista32\setup.exe” to start the driver installer.

(where d:\ is your disc drive).

* If a message informs you that

Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, and then perform the installation.

A confirmation screen regarding User Account Control appears, click [Continue].

“Driver installation must be performed by an administrator,”

you must log on to

The message “VS-100 Driver will be installed on your computer.” appears. Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.

Click [Next] to begin installation.

If a dialog box regarding Windows Security appears, click [Install].

The message “Ready to install the driver.” appears.

Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point.

* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.

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Perform the following procedure before you connect the SONAR V-STUIDO 100 hardware to your computer.

1. Minimize the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware’s [MAIN MIX] knob.

2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

Power Cord

to Power Outlet

3. Turn on the POWER switch of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

4. Use the included USB cable to connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to your computer.

AC Adaptor

DC IN

USB cable (Included)

USB connector

Computer

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The lower right corner of the screen will indicates “Installing device driver software,” and the driver will be installed automatically.

* If any other message is displayed, note the contents and close the message.

When the “Installation has been completed.” message appears, installation has been completed.

12.

Click [Close] to close the

13.

If the “System Settings Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

If the installation was not completed successfully, disconnect the USB cable from the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware, and uninstall the driver by executing install the driver once again, being careful to follow the instructions for the installation procedure.

Windows XP Users

Disconnect all USB cables (except those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse, if used), then start

up Windows.

Close all currently running software (applications).

Also close all windows that are open. If you are using software such as antivirus programs, be sure to close these programs as well.

“Driver Setup”

dialog box.

“Uninstall”

, found in the same folder as the driver setup. Then

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM

drive.

Select “Start-Run” and enter “d:\drivers\XP\setup.exe” to start the driver installer.

(where d:\ is your disc drive).

* If a

“Install Program As Other User”

installation as an administrative account.

The message “VS-100 Driver will be installed on your computer.” appears. Click [Next].

* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.

dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to quit the installation and then perform the

Click [Next] to begin installation.

* If the

“Software Installation”

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting was not set to “Ignore,” a “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears.

dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the installation.

A dialog box with a “!” symbol appears.

1. Click [Continue Anyway] and continue the installation.

A dialog box with a “x” symbol appears.

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 10) and re-install the driver from the beginning of the

procedure.

The message “Ready to install the driver.” appears.

Leave the screen open; do not close it at this point.

* If any other message appears, follow the directions of the message.

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Perform the following procedure before you connect the SONAR V-STUIDO 100 hardware to your computer.

1. Minimize the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware’s [MAIN MIX] knob.

2.Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

Power Cord

to Power Outlet

3.Turn on the POWER switch of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

4.Use the included USB cable to connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to your computer.

AC Adaptor

DC IN

USB cable (Included)

USB connector

Computer

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Wait until the lower right of the screen indicates “Found New Hardware” and the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

* It may take some time for the

If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose “No” and then click

[Next].

Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click [Next].

If the “Hardware Installation” dialog box appears, click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the

installation.

* If you cannot proceed with the installation, click [OK] to cancel the installation, and then refer to

Options setting.”

If the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, Click [Finish].

10.

When the “Installation has been completed.” message appears, installation has been completed.

11.

Click [Close] to close the

If the “System Setting Change” dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.

12.

“Found New Hardware Wizard”

“Driver Setup”

dialog box.

to appear.

“Driver Signing

“Uninstall”

, found in the same folder as the driver setup. Then

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Macintosh Users

* Do not connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to your computer until you are directed to do so.

* If the Authenticate dialog box or the dialog that indicates “Installer requires that you type your password” appears

during the installation, enter your password and click OK.

* What you actually see on the screen may differ depending on your system.

Start up computer without the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware connected.

* Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used).

Close all currently running software.

Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver CD-ROM” into your CD-ROM drive.

In the “Driver(MacOS X)” folder of the CD-ROM, double-click the “VS100USBDriver.pkg.”

In some cases, the display will indicate “This Installer package needs to run a program to determine if it can be installed. Do you want to continue?” or “This package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed. Are you sure you want to continue?”; click [Continue].

The display will indicate “Welcome to the VS-100 Driver Installer”; click [Continue].

If the display indicates “Select a Destination,” click the drive on which the system is installed, then click [Continue].

The display will indicate “Easy Install” or “Standard Install”; click [Install] or [Upgrade].

The display will indicate “Installing this software requires you to restart...”; click [Continue Installation].

The display will indicate “Click Restart to finish installing the software”; click [Restart]. Your

10.

computer will then restart.

* It may take some time for restarting the computer.

This completes installation of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Driver driver.

Installing the software

This is a package containing AU and VST compatible plug-ins.

It contains a variety of plug-ins including plug-in effects, sample players, and plug-in synthesizers.

This is included on the SONAR VS INSTALLATION DVD-ROM, and installation will begin automatically when you insert the DVD-ROM into your computer.

For details, refer to the online documentation of the installed plug-ins.

Control surface functionality

If you’ll be using the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 as a control surface for DAW software other than SONAR, set the SONAR V-STUDIO 100’s system setting “DAW Select” to “Other.”

If the system setting “DAW Select” is set to “Other,” your DAW software will recognize the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 as a Mackie Control.

For details on how to change system settings, refer to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware manual.

Example) Settings for Logic

* Refer also to the Logic owner’s manual.

Choose the “Logic Pro | Environment Settings | Control Surfaces | Setup” command to open Setup.

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Click the Mackie Control icon, and in the lower left of the setup screen, change “Track indication”

to “Arrange.”

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Connecting

Minimize the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware’s [MAIN MIX] knob.

Connect the included AC adaptor to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

Power Cord

to Power Outlet

Turn on the POWER switch of the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

Use the included USB cable to connect the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware to your computer.

AC Adaptor

DC IN

USB cable (Included)

USB connector

Computer

Connecting your audio equipment

Connect your headphones and/or speakers to the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

* This package does not include sound reproduction equipment such as headphones or speakers.

If you connect headphones or monitor speakers as shown in the illustration, you’ll be able to monitor the playback

audio.

Stereo Headphones

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Monitor amplified speakers

Computer

For details about on the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware itself, refer to the included SONAR V-STUDIO 100 Hardware

Manual as well.

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Register SONAR

Before you install SONAR, take a minute to register the software so we can let you know when updates become available and provide you with technical support. To register anytime, log onto

http://www.cakewalk.com/register

or call 888-CAKEWALK (U.S.) or +1 (617)-423-9004 (outside the U.S.) between 9 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. If you live outside of North America, please visit our distributor’s page at

http://www.cakewalk.com/ Dealers/International.asp

to get the telephone number of your local distributor.

You’ll need to supply your serial number, your name, and a valid email address.

Installing SONAR

SONAR is easy to install. All you need to do is choose the folder where the program and sample project files should

be stored. Before you start, make sure you have your serial number handy. Your serial number is located on the back

of the SONAR VS Installation DVD-ROM case.

To Install SONAR

Start your computer.

Close any open programs that are running.

Place the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 INSTALLATION DVD-ROM in your disc drive.

If you have autorun enabled, the SONAR Setup Wizard opens automatically. If autorun is not enabled, you can open the SONAR AutoRun menu by selecting “ your disc drive).

Click the [Next] button.

Start-Run”

and enter “

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d:\VS_Production_Pack\Setup.exe”

(where d:\ is

Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

To Uninstall SONAR

Refer to

“Uninstalling SONAR and Other Components”

(p. 58).

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Running SONAR for the First Time

Before SONAR VS can communicate with the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware, you must enable and assign the VS-

100 MIDI ports in SONAR, then insert the VS-100 control surface plug-in.

Power up the SONAR V-STUDIO 100 hardware.

The first time you run SONAR, the following message appears: “SONAR VS will now personalize

your setting by copying...,” Click [OK].

The following message appears: “Do you have a MIDI controller that you would to use to control track/bus and plug-in parameters?” Click [Yes] to open the “Controllers/Surfaces” dialog.

Click [MIDI Devices] to open the “MIDI Devices” dialog.

In the “Inputs” and “Outputs” lists, select the following VS-100 MIDI devices that you will use with

SONAR.

Input Output

MIDI (VS-100) CONTROL (VS-100)

Click [OK] to close the “MIDI Devices” dialog and return to the “Controllers/Surfaces” dialog.

Click the [Add New Controller/Surface] button

dialog.

In the “Controller/Surface” box, select “VS-100.”

Assign both “Input Port” and “Output Port” to “CONTROL (VS-100).”

Click [OK] to close the “Controller/Surface Settings” dialog.

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In the “Controllers/Surfaces” dialog, select the “WAI” and “ACT” check boxes and click [Close].

11.

If you have already run SONAR VS and skipped these instructions, see

“MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings”

(p. 27).

to open the “Controller/Surface Settings”

“MIDI Devices Settings”

(p. 25), and

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