If you connect two STUDIO-CAPTURE units to a computer, you’ll be able to use them as a 32-in/20-out audio interface. The following procedure will guide you through setting up two STUDIO-CAPTUREs to be used simultaneously with Windows.
NOTE:
- The STUDIO-CAPTURE driver must be installed prior to following the setup below. You may install the driver from the included setup disc or download the driver by clicking here.
- A maximum of two STUDIO-CAPTURE units can be synchronized.
- When using two units, they cannot be used with the 96 and 192 kHz setting.
Before you start making settings, disconnect both STUDIO-CAPTURE units from the computer and turn off their power.
- Switch on the power to the second STUDIO-CAPTURE unit. The second STUDIO-CAPTURE unit will be the timing master.
- Specify the sampling rate of your choice:
a. Press the VALUE knob to access the SYSTEM screen.
b. Use the CURSOR arrow buttons to choose “SAMPLE RATE.”
c. Turn the VALUE knob to change the sample rate to a desired setting. - Use the CURSOR arrow buttons and VALUE knob to make the following system settings:
- Switch on the power to the first STUDIO-CAPTURE unit.
- Set the first unit to the same sampling rate as the second unit and then make the following settings in the SYSTEM screen:
- In order to digitally synchronize the two units, use a digital coaxial cable to connect the second unit’s COAXIAL OUT (9/10) to the first unit’s COAXIAL IN (15/16).
- Connect the both STUDIO-CAPTURE units to the computer.
NOTE: Connect the two USB cables to USB ports that are near each other. - Configure the STUDIO-CAPTURE in your computer:
When using with Windows, the two STUDIO-CAPTURE units must be connected to the same USB controller.
Windows 10/11:
a. Click the Start button and then click "All apps".
b. Open the Roland folder and then click on "STUDIO-CAPTURE".
c. Select the "STUDIO-CAPTURE Control Panel" to open it.
d. In the STUDIO-CAPTURE Control Panel, click on "Driver" on the top left of the window and then click on "Driver Settings."
e. Continue to step 9 below
Windows 8:
a. Move the mouse to the top-right of the screen. The Charms bar appears on the right hand side of the screen.
b. Click on "Settings".
c. Click on "Control Panel".
d. On the top-right of the Control Panel window, set the “View by:” to “Small Icons”.
e. Double-click on the STUDIO-CAPTURE icon.
f. Continue to step 9 below
Windows 7, Vista & XP:
a. Click on the Windows (or Start) icon on the bottom left of your screen.
b. Click on "Control Panel".
c. On the top-right of the Control Panel window, set the “View by:” to “Small Icons" (7 and Vista only).
d. Double-click on the STUDIO-CAPTURE icon.
e. Continue to step 9 below. - In the STUDIO-CAPTURE Driver Settings window, select the VS EXPAND check box. Make sure that the “OK” indication is shown.
NOTE: If this does not indicate “OK,” proceed as directed below:
- If “USB controller does not match” is shown:
Connect the second STUDIO-CAPTURE unit to a different USB port and keep trying other USB ports until the indication is “OK” or “Sampling rate does not match.”
* Alternatively, you can ensure that the two STUDIO-CAPTURE units are connected to the same USB controller by connecting them both to a USB 2.0 compliant hub. - If “Sampling rate does not match” is shown:
Disconnect both USB cables from the computer, turn off the power of the first unit, and start again from step 4. Connect each STUDIO-CAPTURE unit to the same USB port. - If nothing is shown in the VS EXPAND section:
Disconnect both USB cables from the computer, turn off the power of both STUDIO-CAPTURE units, and start again from step 1.
- If “USB controller does not match” is shown:
- Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack of the first STUDIO-CAPTURE unit. The number of audio ports will increase, allowing you to record and play back using 32-in/20-out.
