Roland VS-2480CD - Manual (Page 7)

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2—Preparing Your Computer Software
In order for your computer-based sequencing/recording software to recognize the
VS-2480CD as a control surface, you may need to install VS-2480CD driver software and
configure the sequencing/recording software. This chapter explains how to prepare the
software for which the VS-2480CD provides control surface templates.
Obtaining the Necessary Drivers
If your sequencing/recording software requires a driver for the VS-2480CD Control
Surface mode, you can download it from the Roland US Web site at:
http://www.RolandUS.com
If you don’t have Internet access, call Roland US Product Support at 323-890-3700.
Preparing Emagic Logic 5.X
Emagic’s Logic Version 5.X is available on both Mac and Windows platforms. On the
Mac side, it’s available in Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X versions. Though each Logic flavor
has its own driver installation process, the simple configuration process is identical for
all three versions.
Installing the Control Surface Driver in Logic for Mac OS X
1. Download the Logic for Mac OS X control surface driver from www.RolandUS.com.
You’ll find the driver on the VS-2480CD’s Updates and Drivers page.
2. Un-stuff the driver using an un-stuffing tool such as StuffIt Expander (available
from www.aladdinsys.com). The driver is called “SI-24.bundle.”
3. Locate the Logic application on your Mac.
4. While holding down the keyboard’s ctrl key and click the Logic application to
reveal its contextual menu.
The control surface drivers are relatively small files, so any Internet connection should
suffice for downloading.
The VS-2480CD’s Control Surface mode uses the same drivers that Roland’s SI-24 uses.
For this reason, driver files are named for the SI-24 not the VS-2480CD.