Roland OCTA-CAPTURE Hi-SPEED USB Audio Capture Expansion Guide

About this manual

This document provides instructions for using the Roland OCTA-CAPTURE to expand the input/output capabilities of the VS-100 or VS-700 audio recording systems. It details specific operating requirements, such as necessary hard disk drive speeds and SATA connections for high sampling rates.

The guide focuses on updating the host system software and drivers required to enable the OCTA-CAPTURE functionality. It includes step-by-step procedures for checking current versions of the VS-100 and VS-700 systems and performing firmware updates via USB connection.

What's inside

• Operating Requirements
• Updating the Driver
• Updating the System Program (VS-100)
• Updating the System Program (VS-700)
• Checking Version Numbers

Frequently asked questions

What hard disk drive speed is required for this setup?

An internal hard disk drive that is 7200 rpm or faster is required.

What hard disk drive is needed for 96 kHz or higher sampling rates?

A separate SATA hard disk drive is required as the audio recording destination.

How long does the VS-700C console update take?

The update will require approximately one minute.