DJ-808 Driver Ver.1.0.3 for Windows® 10

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Driver for Windows 10

Your computer downloads the Windows® 10 driver for DJ-808 automatically from the Internet when DJ-808 is connected to the computer.

*When using a touch-enabled PC, replace the words "click" and "right-click" in this document with "tap" and "press and hold", respectively.

System requirements

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit Edition/32-bit Edition)
*Windows 10 Mobile is not supported.
Computer
Windows-compatible PC equipped with USB port
*Intel chipset is recommended.
*DJ-808 may not perform to its full specs when used with an added USB 2.0 interface card.
*This product cannot be used with a USB 3.0 port that is not compatible with USB 2.0 specification.
*If this product does not work correctly when connected to a USB 3.0 port, you will need to connect it to a USB 2.0 port.
*Even if connected to a USB 3.0 port, the performance of the product will not change.
*This driver cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment, such as Hyper-V or Virtual PC.
*Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.
Other
Internet connection
*The Internet connection is needed to download the driver.

Cautions and Limitations


Installation

*To reinstall or update the driver, refer to "To reinstall."
  1. Disconnect all USB devices except keyboard and mouse, and then start Windows.
  2. Check that the computer is connected to the Internet.
  3. On Windows, close the "Sound" settings screen of the Control Panel and all running applications.
  4. Turn on the power of DJ-808 and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
    The driver will be installed automatically.
  5. A few minutes later, click the start button.
    *If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
  6. Open the Roland folder.
    If the "DJ-808" icon is displayed, the installation is completed.
  7. *Under normal conditions, the driver installation is completed in several minutes.It may take about 10 minutes depending on the Internet connectivity or if there are other drivers being installed for other devices.
    *A problem may have occurred if DJ-808 is connected but cannot be used after waiting for 10 minutes.Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Before you begin

Input/output device settings for your application

In order to obtain optimal performance from your applications, specify the input/output device for your applications as described below. (For details on making these settings, refer to the owner's manual for your application.)

*Ensure that the DJ-808 and the application are set to the same sampling frequency. If the sampling frequency settings do not match, error messages may be displayed and recording/playback errors may occur.
*If you are unable to select the DJ-808 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

Audio Playback/Recording devices

Of the total audio input/output channels provided by the DJ-808, there are 14 INs and 12 OUTs
You can use the Playback/Recording devices shown below.

[Playback devices]
DECK1 AUDIO (DJ-808)
DECK2 AUDIO (DJ-808)
DECK3 AUDIO (DJ-808)
DECK4 AUDIO (DJ-808)
CUE OUTPUT (DJ-808)
TR-S OUT (DJ-808)
*If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.
 
[Recording devices]
DECK1 AUDIO IN (DJ-808)
DECK2 AUDIO IN (DJ-808)
DECK3 AUDIO IN (DJ-808)
DECK4 AUDIO IN (DJ-808)
MASTER RECORD (DJ-808)
TR-S IN (DJ-808)
MIC RECORD (DJ-808)
*If you've specified a different name in the "Sound" settings of the Control Panel, the name you specified will be displayed.
 

Setting the playback/recording device in Windows

Set DJ-808 as the default device to allow its use in "Groove Music" and Windows Media Player.

  1. Right-click the start button and then click "Control Panel".
  2. Click "Hardware and Sound" and then click "Sound".
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
  3. In "Playback," right-click the device that you want to use for playback (such as the DJ-808's "DECK1 AUDIO"), and choose "Set as Default Device."
    *A problem may have occurred if the devices above cannot be selected.
  4. Similarly, in "Recording," right-click the device that you want to use for recording (such as the DJ-808's "DECK1 AUDIO IN"), and choose "Set as Default Device."
    *A problem may have occurred if the devices above cannot be selected.
  5. Click [OK] to close "Sound."

Device settings for ASIO-compatible applications

When using the DJ-808 with an ASIO-compatible application, select "DJ-808 ASIO" as the ASIO setting for your application.

*To prevent an audio feedback loop or double monitoring, make settings on your application to turn monitoring off.
*The DJ-808 main unit does not support ASIO Direct Monitor, but if you use Cubase, by enabling Direct Monitoring in the Cubase setting, you can prevent loop oscillation of audio equipment and duplicate monitoring.
*When using the DJ-808 with ASIO, we recommend that you set your application so that it does not use the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. (In order to decrease the load, and for convenience when changing Audio Buffer Size of the driver.)

MIDI input/output device

*In the Windows Media Player, the MIDI input/output device of DJ-808 cannot be used.
Please select the following device in your MIDI compatible application.
[MIDI OUT devices]
DJ-808
 
[MIDI IN devices]
DJ-808
 

Opening online document

When the driver installation is completed, you can open the Readme file (this document) by following the procedure described below.
Use this file for troubleshooting and for checking how to set up the driver.
  1. Click the start button.
    *If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
  2. Open the Roland folder and then click "DJ-808 Readme".
  3. The online document for the driver is displayed.

Changing/checking driver settings

Changing/checking driver settings

  1. When changing driver settings, always make sure to first quit all applications using the DJ-808. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
    *Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
    *If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings. Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.
  2. Click the start button.
    *If "All apps" appears, click "All apps."
  3. Open the Roland folder and then click "DJ-808".
  4. The "DJ-808 Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
    *You can also open the DJ-808 Driver Settings dialog box from the Windows Control Panel.In the Control Panel, click View by: and change it to an icon display, and then double-click the DJ-808 icon.
    *For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."

About the items in the Settings dialog box

Audio Buffer Size
You can adjust the audio input/output buffer size. (By default, this will be the sixth position from the left.)
Decreasing the buffer size will shorten the latency and improve realtime performance, but might make it more likely that you will experience audio clicks and pops, depending on your computer's processing power and the song data load.
Increasing the buffer size will lengthen the latency, but will make audio streaming more stable, and it will be less likely for audio clicks and pops to occur.
In general, you'll probably want to decrease the buffer size for better realtime performance if you're playing a software synthesizer in real time, or if you're monitoring an audio input that's being passed through your DAW software.
Conversely, you can increase the buffer size to prevent audio clicks and pops if you're recording or playing back song data that contains numerous tracks and presents a heavy processing load.
By changing the buffer size as appropriate for your situation, you can obtain the right balance between realtime performance and audio streaming stability.

* Note!
If you use an application with an audio equipment test function, after changing the buffer size, carry out a test.

ASIO Buffer Size
This is the buffer size that can be set by the ASIO application.
 
"Show README" button
This button displays the README file (this document).
 
Information
This field shows the driver version.

To reinstall

  1. Delete the driver as described in "To uninstall."
    *When you uninstall, the settings of the Driver Settings dialog box will be initialized. For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."
  2. Install the driver as described in "Installation."

To uninstall

  1. Disconnect all USB devices except keyboard and mouse, and then start Windows.
    *Be sure to also remove the DJ-808's USB cable.
  2. Exit all applications before you begin the uninstallation.
    *Please wait for about 10 seconds until these applications exit completely.
  3. Right-click the start button and then click "Programs and Features".
  4. In the list, choose "DJ-808 Driver", and click "Uninstall/Change."
    *The driver is not installed if DJ-808 Driver is not displayed in the list.You do not need to uninstall the driver.
  5. If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
    *If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation.
  6. The display will indicate "The installed DJ-808 Driver will be uninstalled." and click the [OK].
  7. When the message "Uninstallation was completed." is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.

Troubleshooting

Cannot install the driver

Check the status of the device
Under normal conditions, the driver installation is completed in several minutes.
If the DJ-808 is connected but cannot be used after waiting for 10 minutes, follow the procedure below and check the status of the device.
  1. Turn on the power of DJ-808 and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
  2. Right-click the start button and then click "Device Manager".
  3. In the View menu, click "Devices by type".
  4. Click "Sound, video and game controllers" or "Other devices" to display the DJ-808 device.
  5. When the DJ-808 device appears, double-click it to open the "DJ-808 Properties" screen.
  6. Under the General tab, check the "Device status" field.
If the message in this field is "This device is working properly.", the driver installation is completed.
Otherwise, the driver installation may have failed.
See other topics in Troubleshooting for driver installation problems.
 
Is your computer connected to Internet?
To install this driver, your PC must be connected to the Internet.
Check that your PC is connected to the Internet (for example by using a Web browser), and then install the driver again by following the steps described in the "Installation" section.
 
Reconnect DJ-808
The device recognition may have failed.
Disconnect DJ-808's USB cable, turn off the power of DJ-808 and turn it on again, and then reconnect it to your PC.
 
Install the driver manually
Depending on the Internet connectivity, the driver may not be installed automatically.
If this is the case, follow the procedure below to install the driver.
  1. Turn on the power of DJ-808 and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
  2. Right-click the start button and then click "Device Manager".
  3. In the View menu, click "Devices by type".
  4. Click "Sound, video and game controllers" or "Other devices" to display the DJ-808 device.
  5. When the DJ-808 device appears, right-click it, and then select "Update Driver Software".
  6. Select "Search automatically for updated driver software".
    Your PC starts searching for the driver, and the driver is installed automatically.
The installation is completed if the "Windows has successfully updated your driver software" message is displayed. Click "Close".



If the "System Settings Change" dialog box appears, click [Yes] to restart Windows.
 
If Windows Update is running, you may not be able to install the driver.
When Windows Update is completed, install the driver again according to the Installation procedure.
 

Cannot select/use the DJ-808 device

Was the driver installed correctly?
The driver may not be installed properly.See the "Cannot install the driver" section.
If you cannot use DJ-808 after the driver is installed, reinstall the driver by following the procedure described in the "To reinstall" section.
 
Could the DJ-808 be in use by other software?
Exit all applications that are using the DJ-808, and turn the power of the DJ-808 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
 
Is the DJ-808 WAVE/MIDI device name displayed?
If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the DJ-808, and turn the power of the DJ-808 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
 
Did the computer enter a Sleep mode while the DJ-808 was connected with its power turned on?
If the DJ-808 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the DJ-808, and then turn the power of the DJ-808 off and on again.
 
Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the DJ-808 was being used, or was the power of the DJ-808 turned off, then on again?
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the DJ-808 is in use, or if the power of the DJ-808 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the DJ-808, and turn the power of the DJ-808 off, then on again.
 
If the PC is started up while the DJ-808 is still connected to the PC with its power turned on, the driver may not be loaded properly and you may not be able to use the DJ-808.
In such cases, connect the DJ-808 to another USB port or turn on the power of DJ-808 after the PC starts up.
 

A number such as "2-" is now displayed at the beginning of the device name

Could you have connected the DJ-808 to a different USB port?
If you connect the DJ-808 to a different USB port, the operating system may automatically add a number to the beginning of the device name.
Even if this occurs, it will not cause any problems with the operation of the DJ-808.
*If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the DJ-808 to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "To reinstall."

The screen indicates "Device currently used by another application." and driver settings cannot be made

Are you using another application?
The driver settings cannot be changed while it is being used by an application.
 
If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, it won't be possible to change the driver settings.
Refer to "Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?" and disable monitoring.
 

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

Was the driver installed correctly?
 
Could the DJ-808 be in use by other software?
 
Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the DJ-808 driver could be used?
The DJ-808 cannot be used unless you make these settings. Refer to the sections on "Before you begin."
 
Could you have entered Sleep mode during playback or recording?
If the DJ-808 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the DJ-808, and then turn the power of the DJ-808 off and on again.
 
During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the DJ-808 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
If you turn the power of the DJ-808 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the DJ-808 will no longer be able to play back or record. Stop playback or recording, and then start playback or recording once again. If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the DJ-808, then turn the DJ-808 off and then on again.
 
Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver
If the size of the driver's audio buffer is too small, sound may not be produced, or it may be impossible to carry out normal playback and recording.
In such cases, you should refer to "Changing/checking driver settings," and increase the size of the buffer.
 

Sound played by your computer is inaudible or too soft

Could you have turned down the volume of the device or application in the Volume Mixer?
The system's Volume Mixer lets you adjust the volume for each device or application.
  1. Open the "Control Panel," and switch "View by:" to "Category."
  2. Click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Adjust system volume."
  3. The Volume Mixer will appear. From the "Device" pulldown menu, choose the device that you're using for playback, and adjust the volume.
    *Alternatively you can open the Volume Mixer by right-clicking the speaker icon located in the lower right of the Desktop and choosing "Open Volume Mixer."
Are you using voice communications software?
If you're using voice communications software, the volume of the audio device might be automatically adjusted according to the status of communications.
If so, disable automatic volume adjustment as follows.
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
  2. In the "Communications" tab, change the setting of the item "When Windows detects communications activity" to "Do nothing."
  3. Click [OK] to close "Sound."

Part of the playback is wrong: e.g., notes are broken off prematurely, or some notes are lost

Problems may be solved by making the settings shown below.

Try adjusting the audio buffer size of your software
If your software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size, try changing the setting.
Normally, clicks and pops can be eliminated by increasing the buffer size.
 
Try adjusting the audio buffer size of the driver
If your software does not allow you to adjust the buffer size, or if adjusting the buffer size in your software does not solve the problem, you may be able to solve the problem by changing the driver’s audio input/output buffer size.
Try adjusting the buffer size as described in "Changing/checking driver settings."
 
Try updating the driver of your display adaptor
You may be able to eliminate clicks and pops by updating the driver for the display adaptor installed in your computer.
 
Windows Update / Microsoft Update
You may be able to solve the problem by updating your system with "Windows Update" or "Microsoft Update" provided by Microsoft.
 
Check the power management settings
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "Power Options."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Power Options."
  2. In "Choose or customize a power plan," choose "High performance."
    *If the "High performance" plan is not shown, click "Show additional plans."
  3. In the High performance area, click "Change plan settings."
  4. Click "Change advanced power settings."
  5. In the Advanced Settings, click the “+” symbol for "Hard Disk," and click the “+”symbol for "Turn off hard disk after" to open it.
  6. Click "Setting (Minutes)," and click the down arrow to change the setting to "Never."
  7. Click [OK] to close the Power Options window.
  8. Close the "Edit Plan Settings" screen.
"Performance Options" settings of System Properties
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "System and Security," and then click "System."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "System."
  2. At the left, click "Advanced system settings."
  3. If a dialog box regarding User Account Control appears, click [Yes].
    *If you are asked to enter the password of an Administrator account, sign in to Windows as a user whose Account Type is Administrator, then perform the settings again.
  4. Click [Settings] of the Performance section, and then click the [Advanced] tab.
  5. Select "Background services," and click [OK].
  6. Click [OK] to close "System Properties."
Do the sample rate settings match?
You must set the sampling frequency that's been specified through the audio settings of the application so it matches the DJ-808's sampling frequency.
*After changing the setting of the DJ-808's sampling frequency, quit all programs that are using the DJ-808. Then, switch off the DJ-808 and turn it on again.
 
Could the Windows monitoring function be enabled?
If the Windows monitoring function is enabled, the input sound might be heard in duplicate (doubled), or a feedback loop (oscillation) might occur.
If so, disable the Windows monitoring function as follows.
  1. Open "Control Panel," click "Hardware and Sound," and then click "Sound."
    *If the icon view is selected for the Control Panel, click "Sound."
  2. In "Recording," select the device that you're using for input (such as DJ-808 "DECK1 AUDIO IN"), and click "Properties."
    *If the above WAVE ports cannot be selected, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."
  3. Open the "Listen" tab, and clear the check box "Listen to this device."
  4. Click [OK] to close "Properties."
  5. Click [OK] to close "Sound."
Audio clicks and pops occur in the playback or recording immediately after the system has started up, or immediately after the computer has been woken from a Sleep state
Wait a few moments before you perform playback or recording.
 
Clicks or pops may occur in the sound if a LAN is operating
Try disabling the LAN in the Device Manager.
 

Playback or recording is interrupted, and then you cannot resume playback or recording

Was your computer experiencing a heavy processing load?
If your computer was experiencing a heavy processing load while the DJ-808 was being used, the DJ-808 may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, stop the playback or recording, then try starting playback or recording over again.
If you are still unable to play back or record, quit all programs that are using the DJ-808, then turn the DJ-808 off and then on again.

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