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Support News is where you'll find the latest announcements from our Product Support department. This page keeps you up to date on new software updates for Roland, BOSS and Edirol products, and other important new product information.

11/17/09 - New Windows 7 Drivers for Edirol by Roland

We are pleased to announce the release of several new Windows 7 USB drivers for our Edirol by Roland products.

11/11/09 - New Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Drivers Now Available

Roland is pleased to announce the release of new USB drivers for Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) for several products.

10/26/09 - GW-8 Version 2 ReleaseNote Booklet

The new, free Version 2 GW-8 operating system software is a big update for the GW-8, adding lots of new features. We've prepared a new GW-8 Operating System Version 2.00 ReleaseNote booklet to help you get the most from this amazing update.

10/23/09 - GT-Pro Snow Leopard Drivers Now Available

10/15/09 - Fantom-X Series Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

Roland is pleased to announce the release of Windows 64-bit USB drivers for the Fantom-X Series.

09/29/09 - R-09HR System Update Version 2.0

Roland is pleased to announce the release of version 2.0 for the R-09HR, the next chapter in the "R-Series" revolution! Version 2.0 adds a suite of of new music applications and new onboard editing functions making the R-09HR that ultimate all-in-one solution for musicians, podcasters, and recording enthusiasts.

09/09/09 - New EDIROL Snow Leopard Drivers

The future comes fast these days, and we’re pleased to announce new Snow Leopard drivers for our EDIROL products. These drivers provide compatibility with Apple’s New Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system.

09/01/09 - GW-8 Update Version 2.0 Now Available

Version 2.0 for the GW-8 adds the ability to create your own user styles, record songs and more.

07/27/09 - JUNO-Di Workshop 02: Using the JUNO-Di with a Computer Now Available

07/16/09 - JUNO-Di Workshop 01: Getting to Know the JUNO-Di is now available

The JUNO-Di is packed with Roland’s latest, greatest sounds and a surprising array of performance tools. Its light weight and the fact that it can run on batteries make it an awesome portable synth and MIDI controller. This booklet provides a quick tour of its main features.

07/06/09 - VB-99 Workshop Series: 03 and 04 Now Available

Two new Workshop Series support documents for the VB-99 are now available.

07/01/09 - Fantom-G6/-G7/-G8 System Update Version 1.30 is Now Available

Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the release of Version 1.30 for the Fantom-G series workstations. This is a major update, loaded with new features.

04/30/09 - Fantom-G, SonicCell, and V-Synth GT 64-bit Drivers Posted

USB drivers for Microsoft's Vista 64-bit operating system have now been posted for the Fantom-G6/G7/G8, SonicCell, and V-Synth GT.

03/31/09 - V-Synth GT, VP-550, R-09HR, TD-12, and RMP-5 Q&A Documents Posted

We've just published five new Q&A PDFs. Each one pulls together the most popular knowledge-base articles for a specific product. V-Synth GT, VP-550, R-09HR, TD-12, and RMP-5 owners will each find a new Q&A for free downloading on their product's Support tab.

03/19/09 - RD-300SX, RD-300GX and JUNO-STAGE added to the Patch Script Builder

The patches and rhythm kits for the RD-300SX, RD-300GX and the JUNO-STAGE have been added to our Patch Script Builder. Looking to connect your Roland keyboard or synth to your computer running Cakewalk, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer or Cubase? Get a patch script that’ll let you select your Roland sounds from inside your sequencing software.

03/17/09 - RD-700GX and JUNO-D LE Patches added to the Patch Script Builder

The patches and rhythm kits for the RD-700GX and the JUNO-D LE have been added to our Patch Script Builder. Looking to connect your Roland keyboard or synth to your computer running Cakewalk, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer or Cubase? Get a patch script that’ll let you select your Roland sounds from inside your sequencing software.

03/16/09 - New Q&A PDFs Are Up for the JUNO-STAGE, MC-808, and SH-201

Owners of the JUNO-STAGE, MC-808, and SH-201 can now find new Q&A PDFs on their products’ Support tab for free downloading.

03/12/09 - Three New Q&A PDFs Available

If you own an SPD-S, HPD-10 HandSonic 10, or HPD-15 HandSonic 15, we’ve got a new Q&A PDF you may want to check out.

03/04/09 - Two New Q&A PDFs Released

We’ve just released two new Q&A PDFs for owners of the Roland GR-20 Guitar Synthesizer and the Roland GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface.

02/18/09 - More Q&A Support Documents

We are pleased to announce the release of five more Q&A support PDFs. These free documents provide answers to the most common questions we receive about our products.

02/11/09 - New Q&A Support Documents

We are pleased to announce the release of our first Q&A support PDFs. These free documents provide answers to the most common questions we receive about our products.

01/21/09 - Fantom-G Workshop 09: Manipulating Sounds in Realtime Now Available

A new Workshop Series support document is now available for the Fantom-G series.

01/06/09 - VG-99 Workshop 05: Working with Patches Now Available

A new Workshop Series support document is now available for the VG-99.

09/08/08 - New Workshop Booklet Library Opens

For the last few years, we’ve been releasing special Workshop booklets for users of certain Roland/BOSS/EDIROL products. These popular booklets are free, downloadable, and designed to take users deeper into these products, with clear, simple instructions and explanations. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve now collected the Workshop booklets in a single online library so it’s easier than ever to take advantage of all the Workshop booklets have to offer.

06/20/08 - R-09HR & R09 System Updates Bring 32GB SD Card Support

R-09HR version 1.04 and R-09 version 1.31 provide support for up to 32GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards.

06/16/08 - SonicCell Application Guide Now Available

In this handy application guide, you’ll learn why the SonicCell is the ultimate next-generation sound module for live performance and recording.

06/11/08 - Fantom-G Update Version 1.10

Version 1.10 of the Fantom-G operating system is now available.

05/13/08 - SonicCell Workshop Series Now Online

Want to get the most out of your Roland SonicCell? Take a look at the SonicCell Workshop booklets now online.

05/15/08 - Google Maps Added to Service Center Locator

We’re proud of our authorized Service Centers for the excellent work they do and support they provide. And now it’s easier than ever to find one.

04/08/08 - BR-900CD System Update version 2.10

Version 2.10 of the BR-900CD Operating System is now available.

01/09/08 - Roland VG-99 System Update Version 1.04

Version 1.04 of the VG-99 Operating System is now available.

11/16/07 - Edirol M-16DX System Update Version 2.0

Version 2.0 of the M-16DX operating system is now available.

11/16/07 - Three New Releases for the M-16DX Workshop Series

In our effort to provide unmatched support, we have just uploaded three more booklets in the M-16DX Workshop Series.

11/08/07 - EDIROL Releases Leopard-compatible Drivers

In coordination with Apple's October 26 Leopard roll-out, EDIROL is proud to announce full Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) compatibility for 38 EDIROL products.

09/25/07 - Product Specs Added to RolandUS.com

In our ongoing efforts to provide the most comprehensive information about Roland, BOSS and Edirol products, we have recently added technical specifications to more than 400 products on RolandUS.com.

09/21/07 - M-16DX Workshop Series Now Online

Want to get the most out of your Edirol M-16DX? Take a look at the M-16DX Workshop booklets now online.

09/12/07 - R-09 System Update Version 1.30

An updated operating system for the popular R-09 digital field recorder is now available.

05/08/07 - Microsoft Windows Vista Support

Keep up to date with the latest information on Roland, BOSS and Edirol support for Vista, Microsoft’s newest operating system.

02/08/07 - Juno-G System Update Version 1.06

The Juno-G system update Version 1.06 is now available.

01/31/07 - R-09 System Update Version 1.20 Now Available

System Version 1.20 for the R-09 is now available for download. This update adds several new features.

01/18/07 - Get a Backstage Pass with Roland

Roland is pleased to unveil the next step in online customer support: Roland Backstage.

01/18/07 - Now Online: MV-8800 Workshop Booklets

The MV-8800 Workshop booklets can help you become an MV-8800 master with clear and simple explanations of many of the MV-8800’s features.

12/28/06 - RC-50 Workshop Series Now Online

Want to get the most out of your RC-50 Loop Station? Take a look at the RC-50 Workshop booklets now online.

11/03/06 - Now Online: GR-20 Workshop Booklets

Need a little help with your GR-20? Check out the GR-20 Workshop booklets now online.

09/13/06 - Fantom-Xa Patches Added to the Patch Script Builder

The patches and rhythm kits for the Fantom-Xa have been added to our Patch Script Builder. Looking to connect your Fantom-Xa to your computer running Cakewalk, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer or Cubase? Get a patch script that’ll let you select Fantom-Xa sounds from inside your sequencing software.

09/06/06 - Email-Based Product Support

Product support is now available online through our email product support service.

08/29/06 - New Macintosh Universal Binary Support for the UA-1000 and UA-101

Two new USB drivers have just been released that add Universal Binary support for the Edirol UA-1000 and the Edirol UA-101.

08/29/06 - Juno-G Patches Added to the Patch Script Builder

Roland's Patch Script Builder has been updated with the patches from the new Juno-G.

05/10/06 - Motion Dive Console—New Macintosh Intel Driver Available.

Edirol by Roland has just released an updated driver for Intel based Macintosh computers.

05/10/06 - SP-404 Operating System Update Version 1.04

A new operating system is now available for the SP-404.

04/25/06 - Important Notification for PDX-8 Users

Roland Corporation has some important information for all PDX-8 V-Pad users. Some PDX-8 pads may experience a problem with the rim sensor causing inconsistent triggering of rim shots resulting in no or very low sound volume.

04/17/06 - XV-5080 and SRX-12 Patches Added to the Patch Script Builder

The Roland Patch Script Builder database has been updated with the patches from the XV-5080 Sound Module and the SRX-12 "Classic EPs" Expansion Board.

04/07/06 - Patch Script Builder Added to Roland Backstage

Looking for a patch list for your sequencing program? The Roland Patch Script Builder is here to help. We're rolling out the first version of the Patch Script Builder, available when you log in to Roland Backstage.

03/31/06 - Intel Based Mac Drivers for Roland Keyboard Products

Roland has released new drivers for several products. These drivers add support for Intel based Macintosh Computers.

03/17/06 - Fantom-X6/-X7/-X8 Version 2.10

Now you can sample or record audio tracks with multi-effects! Version 2.10 makes it possible.

03/17/06 - Fantom-X Series Editor/Librarian Update

The Fantom-X Editor has been updated to support the new SRX-12 Expansion Board.