README_EN - FA-06 08 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for Windows® 10

FA-06 08 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for Windows® 10

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Driver for Windows 10

Your computer downloads the Windows® 10 driver for FA-06 08 automatically from the Internet when FA-06 08 is connected to the computer.

This driver also supports ASIO(Steinberg Audio Stream I/O Interface).

*	To use this driver, you must set the SYSTEM - USB Driver of the FA-06 08 to "VENDOR."

*	When using a touch-enabled PC, replace the words "click" and "right-click" in this document with "tap" and "press and hold", respectively.

System requirements

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit Edition/32-bit Edition)

*	Windows 10 Mobile is not supported.

Computer

Windows-compatible PC equipped with USB port

*	Intel chipset is recommended.
*	FA-06 08 may not perform to its full specs when used with an added USB 2.0 interface card.
*	This product cannot be used with a USB 3.0 port that is not compatible with USB 2.0 specification.
*	If this product does not work correctly when connected to a USB 3.0 port, you will need to connect it to a USB 2.0 port.
*	Even if connected to a USB 3.0 port, the performance of the product will not change.

* This driver cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment, such as Hyper-V or Virtual PC.

* Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.

Other

Internet connection

*	The Internet connection is needed to download the driver.

Cautions and Limitations

Sound interruption or other less-than-perfect outcomes may be experienced if your computer's performance and specifications are somewhat inadequate. The types of applications you use and the way in which you use them can also influence the experience you receive.
If the PC is started up while the FA-06 08 is still connected to the PC with its power turned on, the driver may not be loaded properly and you may not be able to use the FA-06 08. In such cases, connect the FA-06 08 to another USB port or turn on the power of FA-06 08 after the PC starts up.
If the FA-06 08 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the FA-06 08, and then turn the power of the FA-06 08 off and on again.
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the FA-06 08 is in use, or if the power of the FA-06 08 is turned off, then on again, it may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, after resuming, you should exit all applications that use the FA-06 08, and turn the power of the FA-06 08 off, then on again.
If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load, such as when accessing a CD-ROM Drive or network while the FA-06 08 was being used, the FA-06 08 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the FA-06 08, then turn the FA-06 08 off and then on again.
Audio clicks and pops may occur during playback or recording if you connect or disconnect other USB devices (such as USB memory) or turn another USB device on/off while using the FA-06 08.
In some cases, you may not obtain the expected level of performance if you're using a USB-connected hard disk at the same time as the FA-06 08. Do not use a USB-connected hard disk as the storage destination for the audio that you're playing back or recording.

Installation

*	Before installing the driver, you must set the SYSTEM - USB Driver of the FA-06 08 to "VENDOR."
*	To reinstall or update the driver, refer to "To reinstall."

Disconnect all USB devices except keyboard and mouse, and then start Windows.
Check that the computer is connected to the Internet.
On Windows, close the "Sound" settings screen of the Control Panel and all running applications.
Turn on the power of FA-06 08 and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
The driver will be installed automatically.
A few minutes later, click the start button.
* If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
Open the Roland folder.
If the "FA-06 08" icon is displayed, the installation is completed.

*	Under normal conditions, the driver installation is completed in several minutes.It may take about 10 minutes depending on the Internet connectivity or if there are other drivers being installed for other devices.
*	A problem may have occurred if FA-06 08 is connected but cannot be used after waiting for 10 minutes.Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Before you begin

Input/output device settings for your application

In order to obtain optimal performance from your applications, specify the input/output device for your applications as described below. (For details on making these settings, refer to the owner's manual for your application.)

*	Ensure that the FA-06 08 and the application are set to the same sampling frequency. If the sampling frequency settings do not match, error messages may be displayed and recording/playback errors may occur.
*	If you are unable to select the FA-06 08 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Audio Playback/Recording devices

[Playback devices]

OUT (FA-06 08)

*	If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.

[Recording devices]

IN (FA-06 08)

*	If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.

Setting the playback/recording device in Windows

Set FA-06 08 as the default device to allow its use in "Groove Music" and Windows Media Player.

Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
* If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."

In "Playback," right-click FA-06 08's "OUT," and choose "Set as Default Device."

*	The "Set as Default Device" message does not appear if the device is already set as the default device.
*	A problem may have occurred if the devices above cannot be selected. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Similarly, in "Recording," right-click FA-06 08's "IN," and choose "Set as Default Device."

*	The "Set as Default Device" message does not appear if the device is already set as the default device.
*	A problem may have occurred if the devices above cannot be selected. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Click [OK] to close "Sound."

Device settings for ASIO-compatible applications

When using the FA-06 08 with an ASIO-compatible application, select "FA-06 08" as the ASIO setting for your application.

*	To prevent an audio feedback loop or double monitoring, make settings on your application to turn monitoring off.
*	The FA-06 08 main unit does not support ASIO Direct Monitor, but if you use Cubase, by enabling Direct Monitoring in the Cubase setting, you can prevent loop oscillation of audio equipment and duplicate monitoring.
*	When using the FA-06 08 with ASIO, we recommend that you set your application so that it does not use the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. (In order to decrease the load, and for convenience when changing Audio Buffer Size of the driver.)

MIDI input/output device

*	In the Windows Media Player, the MIDI input/output device of FA-06 08 cannot be used. Please select the following device in your MIDI compatible application.

[MIDI OUT devices]: FA-06 08; FA-06 08 DAW CTRL; FA-06 08 CTRL
[MIDI IN devices]: FA-06 08; FA-06 08 DAW CTRL; FA-06 08 CTRL

Opening online document

When the driver installation is completed, you can open the Readme file (this document) by following the procedure described below.
Use this file for troubleshooting and for checking how to set up the driver.

Click the start button.
* If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
Open the Roland folder and then click "FA-06 08 Readme".
The online document for the driver is displayed.

Changing/checking driver settings

When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the FA-06 08. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.

*	Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
*	If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings. Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.

Click the start button.
* If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
Open the Roland folder and then click "FA-06 08".
The "FA-06 08 Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
* For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."

About the items in the Settings dialog box

Audio Buffer Size

You can adjust the audio input/output buffer size. (By default, this will be the sixth position from the left.)

Decreasing the buffer size will shorten the latency and improve realtime performance, but might make it more likely that you will experience audio clicks and pops, depending on your computer's processing power and the song data load.
Increasing the buffer size will lengthen the latency, but will make audio streaming more stable, and it will be less likely for audio clicks and pops to occur.

In general, you'll probably want to decrease the buffer size for better realtime performance if you're playing a software synthesizer in real time, or if you're monitoring an audio input that's being passed through your DAW software.
Conversely, you can increase the buffer size to prevent audio clicks and pops if you're recording or playing back song data that contains numerous tracks and presents a heavy processing load.

By changing the buffer size as appropriate for your situation, you can obtain the right balance between realtime performance and audio streaming stability.

* Note!
If you use an application with an audio equipment test function, after changing the buffer size, carry out a test.

ASIO Buffer Size

This is the minimum buffer size that can be set by the ASIO application.

Depending on the application you're using, there may be other buffer sizes that can be set in addition to the minimum buffer size, and the buffer size shown here might not match the actual buffer size.
For details on setting and checking the buffer size, refer to the owner's manual for your application.

"Use Smaller ASIO Buffer Size" check box

If this check box is selected, the buffer size when using ASIO-compatible applications will be made smaller.

If you experience pops or clicks when this check box is selected, deselect this check box.

*	You must deselect this check box when adjusting the "Audio Buffer Size."

The "Light Load" check box

Normally, you should leave this check box cleared.

*	The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the FA-06 08 on/off.

"Show README" button

This button displays the README file (this document).

Information

This field shows the driver version.

To reinstall

Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."

* When you uninstall, the settings of the Driver Settings dialog box will be initialized. For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."
Install the driver as described in "Installation."

To uninstall

Disconnect all USB devices except keyboard and mouse, and then start Windows.
* Be sure to also remove the FA-06 08's USB cable.
Exit all applications before you begin the uninstallation.

* Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
Right-click the start button and then click "Apps and Features" or "Programs and Features".
In the list, select FA-06 08 Driver, and then click "Uninstall" or "Uninstall/Change".
* The driver is not installed if FA-06 08 Driver is not displayed in the list.You do not need to uninstall the driver.
If a message confirming the uninstallation appears, click "Uninstall".
If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
* If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation.
The display will indicate "The installed FA-06 08 Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
When the message "Uninstallation was completed." is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.

Troubleshooting

Cannot install the driver

Check the status of the device: Under normal conditions, the driver installation is completed in several minutes.; If the FA-06 08 is connected but cannot be used after waiting for 10 minutes, follow the procedure below and check the status of the device.; If the message in this field is "This device is working properly.", the driver installation is completed.; Otherwise, the driver installation may have failed.; See other topics in Troubleshooting for driver installation problems.
Is your computer connected to Internet?: To install this driver, your PC must be connected to the Internet.; Check that your PC is connected to the Internet (for example by using a Web browser), and then install the driver again by following the steps described in the "Installation" section.
Reconnect FA-06 08: The device recognition may have failed.; Disconnect FA-06 08's USB cable, turn off the power of FA-06 08 and turn it on again, and then reconnect it to your PC.
Install the driver manually: Depending on the Internet connectivity, the driver may not be installed automatically.; If this is the case, follow the procedure below to install the driver.; The installation is completed if the "Windows has successfully updated your drivers" or "Windows has successfully updated your driver software" message is displayed. Click "Close".; If the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
If Windows Update is running, you may not be able to install the driver.: When Windows Update is completed, install the driver again according to the Installation procedure.

Is the FA-06 08's SYSTEM - USB Driver set to "VENDOR"?: Be sure to set the FA-06 08's SYSTEM - USB Driver to "VENDOR."

Cannot select/use the FA-06 08 device

Was the driver installed correctly?: The driver may not be installed properly.See the "Cannot install the driver" section.; If you cannot use FA-06 08 after the driver is installed, reinstall the driver by following the procedure described in the "To reinstall" section.
Could the FA-06 08 be in use by other software?: Exit all applications that are using the FA-06 08, and turn the power of the FA-06 08 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
Is the FA-06 08 WAVE/MIDI device name displayed?: If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the FA-06 08, and turn the power of the FA-06 08 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
Did the computer enter a Sleep mode while the FA-06 08 was connected with its power turned on?: If the FA-06 08 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the FA-06 08, and then turn the power of the FA-06 08 off and on again.
Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the FA-06 08 was being used, or was the power of the FA-06 08 turned off, then on again?: If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the FA-06 08 is in use, or if the power of the FA-06 08 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the FA-06 08, and turn the power of the FA-06 08 off, then on again.
If the PC is started up while the FA-06 08 is still connected to the PC with its power turned on, the driver may not be loaded properly and you may not be able to use the FA-06 08.: In such cases, connect the FA-06 08 to another USB port or turn on the power of FA-06 08 after the PC starts up.

A number such as "2-" is now displayed at the beginning of the device name

Could you have connected the FA-06 08 to a different USB port?

If you connect the FA-06 08 to a different USB port, the operating system may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name.
Even if this occurs, it will not cause any problems with the operation of the FA-06 08.

*	If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the FA-06 08 to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "To reinstall."

The screen indicates "Device currently used by another application." and driver settings cannot be made

Are you using another application?: The driver settings cannot be changed while it is being used by an application.
If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings.: Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

Was the driver installed correctly?
Could the FA-06 08 be in use by other software?
Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the FA-06 08 driver could be used?: The FA-06 08 cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."
Could you have entered Sleep mode during playback or recording?: If the FA-06 08 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the FA-06 08, and then turn the power of the FA-06 08 off and on again.
During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the FA-06 08 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?: If you turn the power of the FA-06 08 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the FA-06 08 will no longer be able to play back or record. Stop playback or recording, and then start playback or recording once again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the FA-06 08, then turn the FA-06 08 off and then on again.
Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver: If the size of the driver's audio buffer is too small, sound may not be produced, or it may be impossible to carry out normal playback and recording.; In such cases, you should refer to "Changing/checking driver settings," and increase the size of the buffer.

Sound played by your computer is inaudible or too soft

Could you have turned down the volume of the device or application in the Volume Mixer?

The system's Volume Mixer lets you adjust the volume for each device or application.

Open the "Control Panel," and switch "View by:" to "Category."
Click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Adjust system volume."
The Volume Mixer will appear. From the "Device" pulldown menu, choose the device that you're using for playback, and adjust the volume.

Are you using voice communications software?

If you're using voice communications software, the volume of the audio device might be automatically adjusted according to the status of communications.
If so, disable automatic volume adjustment as follows.

Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
* If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
In the "Communications" tab, change the setting of the item "When Windows detects communications activity" to "Do nothing."
Click [OK] to close "Sound."

Part of the playback is wrong: e.g., notes are broken off prematurely, or some notes are lost

Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of your software

If your software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size, try changing the setting.

Normally, clicks and pops can be eliminated by increasing the buffer size.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver

If your software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size, or if adjusting the buffer size in your software does not solve the problem, you may be able to solve the problem by changing the driver’s audio input/output buffer size.

Try adjusting the buffer size as described in "Changing/checking driver settings."

Try updating the driver of your display adaptor

You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.

Windows Update / Microsoft Update

You may be able to solve the problem by updating your system with "Windows Update" or "Microsoft Update" provided by Microsoft.

Check the power management settings

Click the start button and then click "Settings()".
Click "System" and then click "Power & sleep".
In Related settings, click "Additional power settings".
In "Choose or customize a power plan," choose "High performance."
* If the "High performance" plan is not shown, click "Show additional plans."
In the High performance area, click "Change plan settings."
Click "Change advanced power settings."
In the Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for "Hard Disk," and click the “+”symbol for "Turn off hard disk after" to open it.
Click "Setting (Minutes)," and click the down arrow to change the setting to "Never."
Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.
Close the "Edit Plan Settings" screen.

"Performance Options" settings of System Properties

Open File Explorer.
Right-click on "This PC" in the Navigation pane on the left side and select "Properties".
At the left, click "Advanced system settings."
If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
* If you are asked to enter the password of an Administrator account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, then perform the settings again.
Click [Settings] of the Performance section, and then click the [Advanced] tab.
Select "Background services," and click [OK].
Click [OK] to close "System Properties."

Do the sample rate settings match?

You must set the sampling frequency that's been specified through the audio settings of the application so it matches the FA-06 08's sampling frequency.

Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?

If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, the input sound might be heard in duplicate (doubled), or a feedback loop (oscillation) might occur.
If so, disable the Windows monitoring function as follows.

Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
* If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
In "Recording," select FA-06 08's "IN," and click "Properties."
* A problem may have occurred if the devices above cannot be selected. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
Open the "Listen" tab, and clear the check box "Listen to this device."
Click [OK] to close "Properties."
Click [OK] to close "Sound."

Audio clicks and pops occur in the playback or recording immediately after the system has started up, or immediately after the computer has been woken from a Sleep state

Wait a few moments before you perform playback or recording.

Clicks or pops may occur in the sound if a LAN is operating

Try disabling the LAN in the Device Manager.

Such problems may be solved if you check the "Light Load" check box in the Driver Settings dialog box.

If you wish to modify or verify the settings, use the procedure described in "Changing/checking driver settings."

*	The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the FA-06 08 on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting.

Playback or recording is interrupted, and then you cannot resume playback or recording

Was your computer experiencing a heavy processing load?: If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load while the FA-06 08 was being used, the FA-06 08 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again.
If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the FA-06 08, then turn the FA-06 08 off and then on again.

*	This driver cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment, such as Hyper-V or Virtual PC.
*	Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.