Owner's Manual - Roland

Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)Exchanging MIDI Messageswith Your Computer(MIDI Mode)Driver Installation and SettingsIn order to use the Fantom-X as a USB MIDI device from yourcomputer, you must first install the USB MIDI driver. The USB MIDIdriver is on the included “Fantom-X Driver CD-ROM.”In order to use USB in MIDI mode, you must install the driver fromthe included CD-ROM into your computer.The correct driver and the installation procedure will depend onyour system and on the other programs you are using. Be sure toread the Readme file on the CD-ROM before installation.What is the USB MIDI Driver?The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data betweenthe Fantom-X and the application (sequencer software, etc.) thatis running on the USB-connected computer.The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to theFantom-X, and passes data from the Fantom-X to theapplication.fig.23-001_50ApplicationUSBDriverUSB connectorWindows XP/2000\Win2kXP\Readme_e.htmWindows Me/98/98SE\Win98Me\Readme_e.htmMac OS 9 (9.04 or later)\Fantom-X Driver OS9 (E)\Readme_e.htmMac OS X\Fantom-X Driver OSX (E)\Readme_e.htmComputerUSB connectorUSB cableCaution whendisconnecting the USB cableYou must shut down your computer before disconnectingthe USB cable. Disconnecting the cable while yourcomputer’s power is on may destabilize its operation.Fantom-X222