The following article will guide you through setting up the VS-20 to be used with Logic Pro X software.
Note: The V-STUDIO 20 driver for your operating system must be installed prior to performing the setup below. You may download and install the driver for your operating system here:
V-STUDIO 20 Downloads
Audio I/O Setup:
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Select Logic Pro X in the menu bar and navigate to Preferences.
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Click on “Audio...”
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Under the Devices tab, set your Output Device and Input Device to “VS-20 44.1kHz”--if it is not already set.
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Click “Apply Changes”.
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Close the Preferences menu.
Note: The sample rate of your Logic Pro X project must be 44.1kHz--as the VS-20 only operates in this sample rate. To change a Logic project’s sample rate:
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Select Recording in the menu bar and navigate to Record Settings.
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Under the Recording tab, set the Sample Rate to 44.1kHz.
Control Surface Setup:
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Close Logic Pro software.
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Download the VS-20 Control Surface Plugin for Logic from the link below:
V-STUDIO 20 Control Suface Plugin for GarageBand & Logic -
Double-click the “VS20ControlSurfacePlugin.pkg” and install it as directed by the messages in the screen. The plug-in will be installed and the V-STUDIO 20 will automatically be setup as a control surface for Logic Pro.
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You may view information regarding using the VS-20 with Logic Pro in the “Readme_E.pdf” document included with the Control Surface Plugin for GarageBand and Logic download.
Note: If you have any issues with the V-STUDIO 20 controlling Logic after following the automatic setup above, you may manually setup the V-STUDIO 20 as a control surface:
Manual Setup:
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Select Logic Pro X in the menu bar.
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Navigate to Preferences and then click on “Advanced Tools….”
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Under “Additional Options”, place a checkmark next to “Control Surfaces” and then close the Preferences window.
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Select Logic Pro X in the menu bar.
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Navigate to Control Surfaces and then click on “Setup...” A Setup window will appear.
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Right-click on any control surface image in the Control Surface Setup window and then select “Delete” so that there are no control surfaces present.
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Click on “New” and then select “Install…” An Install window will appear.
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Select “Roland (Manufacturer) / VS-20 (Model) / VS-20 (Module) and then click “Add”.
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In the Setup window, expand the Mackie Control section and assign both the Out Port and Input Port to “CONTROL”.
Note: If the Setup window does not appear, right-click on the Mackie mixer image and then select “Hide/Show Inspector” -
Close the Control Surface Install and Setup windows.