The VR-09, VR-09B, and VR-730 can connect to a computer so they can be integrated with music software applications. There are two ways to make this connection:
- Direct USB connection. This will use a standard USB cable connected to the square "USB COMPUTER" port on the back of the VR-09/09B/730 and then to a standard USB port on your computer. This connection allows MIDI control.
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- Connection using a MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface. This will use the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports as well as the Main Out (Left/Right) jacks (optional) on the back panel of the VR-09/09B/730, which will connect to the interface, and the interface will then connect to a standard USB port on your computer. Depending on the interface you use, this connection can allow MIDI and Audio transfer.
Connecting your VR-09/09B/730 to a computer using the direct USB connection
1. Connect a USB cable from the square "USB COMPUTER" jack on the back panel of the VR-09/09B/730 to a USB port on your computer.
The VR-09/09B/730 are "Class Compliant" which means they do not require a special USB driver to be installed for it to connect with your computer.
2. Confirm that the computer is communicating correctly with the VR-09/09B/730.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the VR-09/09B/730 is listed in the MIDI Studio window.
- On a PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the VR-09/09B/730 is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
3. Activate or enable the VR-09/09B/730 in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this.
Connecting your VR-09/09B/730 to a computer using a separate MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface
1. Download and install the USB driver for your the interface (if necessary).
2. Confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly and that the computer is communicating correctly with the interface.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the interface is listed in both the Audio and MIDI Studio windows if it is a Audio and MIDI interface, or only in the MIDI Studio window if it is a MIDI interface.
- On a PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the interface is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers."
3. Activate or enable the interface in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this.
4. Connect the VR-09/09B/730 to the interface (you will need 2 MIDI cables and possibly 2 audio cables).