The JU-06 can connect to a computer so it can be integrated with music software applications. There are two ways to make this connection:
- Direct USB connection. This will use a USB cable connected to the Micro USB connector on the back of the JU-06 and then to a standard USB port on your computer.
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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 1/8th inch Stereo Output jack on the back panel of the JU-06, which will connect to the interface, and the interface will then connect to a standard USB port on your computer.
The functionality and operation of the JU-06 and your computer-based application(s) will be the same no matter which type of connection you are using - the only difference is how the MIDI and Audio signals are routed.
Connecting your JU-06 to a computer using the direct USB connection
- Download and install the JU-06 driver for your computer and connect the USB cable. You can download the latest drivers from our website https://www.roland.com/global/products/ju-06/downloads/.
Make sure you download the driver that corresponds to the type of computer you have (Mac or Windows-based) and the version of operating system you are using. Once downloaded, you will need to run the setup application to install the driver into your system. This may include re-starting your computer. - Confirm that the USB driver is installed correctly and that the computer is communicating correctly with the JU-06.
- On a Macintosh, look in the Audio MIDI Setup utility and confirm that the JU-06 is listed in both the Audio and MIDI Studio windows (it will be listed as "Boutique").
- On a Windows PC, open the Device Manager and confirm that the JU-06 is listed under "Sound, video, and game controllers" - it will be listed as "Boutique."
- Activate or enable the JU-06 in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this, but usually there is a preferences menu where you will need to enable the JU-06 so it can be used by your software.
This will allow you to transfer both MIDI and Audio data between the JU-06 and your computer.
Connecting your JU-06 to a computer using a separate MIDI or Audio/MIDI interface
- Download and install the USB driver for your the interface (if necessary).
- 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."
- Activate or enable the interface in your music software. You will need to consult with the documentation for your specific application for this.
- Connect the JU-06 to the interface (you will need 2 MIDI cables and an audio cable).