Exchanging Midi Messages With Your Computer (Midi Communication); Driver Installation And Settings; Switching The Usb Function - Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 Owner's Manual

Exchanging MIDI messages with your
computer (MIDI Communication)

Driver installation and settings

In order to allow MIDI communication between
the DR-880 and your computer, you must first
install the USB MIDI driver.
* The USB MIDI driver is included on the CD-ROM
"DR-880 Driver."
What is the USB MIDI driver?
The USB MIDI driver is software that passes
MIDI messages between the DR-880 and an
application running on your computer (e.g.,
recording software or sequencing software)
when your computer and the DR-880 are
connected via a USB cable.
The USB MIDI driver sends MIDI messages
from your application to the DR-880, and
sends MIDI messages from the DR-880 to
your application.
fig.09-040
Application
USB
MIDI
driver
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
DR-880
Installing the USB MIDI driver
The program and procedure for installing the
USB MIDI driver will depend on the computer
system you are using. Please read
"InstallManualE.pdf" (PDF file) included on the
CD-ROM, and proceed as directed.
* You will need Adobe Reader in order to read
"InstallManualE.pdf."

Switching the USB function

If you want to use the USB connector for MIDI
communication with your computer, set the USB
Mode to "MIDI" (p. 134).
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