Additionally, the JUNO-DS have the ability to enable "DAW Control Mode." This provides even more functionality by allowing you to control the transport (Play / Stop / Fast Forward / Rewind) controls from the JUNO-DS as well as use many of the other controls on the JUNO-DS (pads, faders, etc.) to control your DAW. You do not need to use DAW Control Mode when connecting to a computer, but it does provide additional functionality that is often useful.
Note: You first will need to install a USB Driver in your computer so it can communicate correctly with the JUNO-DS. You can download the latest USB drivers from our website here.
Three of these templates (Logic Pro, Sonar, and Cubase) use an industry standard protocol called "Mackie Control" to communicate with the DAW, so they can be used with other applications that support this same protocol. The "User" template is useful when your software does not support the "Mackie Control" protocol.
Setting up the JUNO-DS for DAW Control Mode
- Use a USB cable to connect the JUNO-DS to your computer.
A confirmation message appears. - Move the cursor to “YES,” and press the [ENTER] button.
DAW Control mode is on, and the DAW CONTROL screen appears. - Move the cursor to “CONTROL MAP”, and use the value dial to select the DAW software that you’re using.
- LOGIC PRO
- SONAR
- CUBASE
- USER
- Use the cursor </> buttons to select the “Controller” tab.
- Turn the Local Switch “OFF”.
This step is not required, but in most cases you will find it more useful to have the Local Switch set to "OFF" when recording with a computer-based application.
Setting up your Computer for use with DAW Control Mode on the JUNO-DS
In your DAW software, open the project file that you want to control. Before you continue, confirm that the “JUNO-DS” is selected as the MIDI input device and output device. For details on how to do this, refer to the owner’s manual of your DAW software.
For more information, please refer to the "Using the JUNO-DS with DAW Software" section in the JUNO-DS Parameter Guide. https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/juno-ds61/owners_manuals/