DR-880 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows® 10

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Driver for Windows 10

Your computer downloads the Windows® 10 driver for DR-880 automatically from the Internet when DR-880 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
*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 DR-880 and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
    The driver will be installed automatically.
  5. After several minutes, click the start button and then click "All apps".
    Open the BOSS folder. If the "DR-880" icon is displayed, the installation is completed.
  6. *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 DR-880 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 the application(s) that you intend to use, specify the MIDI device they are to use. (For details on this setting, refer to the owner's manual for your application.)

*If you are unable to select the DR-880 device, a problem may have occurred. Refer to "Troubleshooting."

MIDI input/output device

*In the Windows Media Player, the MIDI input/output device of DR-880 cannot be used.
Please select the following device in your MIDI compatible application.
[MIDI OUT devices]
DR-880
 
[MIDI IN devices]
DR-880
 

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 and then click "All apps".
  2. Open the BOSS folder and then click "DR-880 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 DR-880. This is unnecessary when only checking the settings.
  2. Click the start button and then click "All apps".
  3. Open the BOSS folder and then click "DR-880".
  4. The "DR-880 Driver Settings" dialog box will appear.
    *You can also open the DR-880 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 DR-880 icon.
  5. To modify the settings, make the changes and click [OK]. To simply check the settings, be sure to click [Cancel] after viewing the settings.
    *For details on the setting items, refer to "About the items in the Settings dialog box."

About the items in the Settings dialog box

The "Light Load" check box
Normally, you should leave this check box cleared.
*The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the DR-880 on/off.
 
"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 DR-880'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 "DR-880 Driver", and click "Uninstall/Change."
    *The driver is not installed if DR-880 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 DR-880 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 DR-880 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 DR-880 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 DR-880 device.
  5. When the DR-880 device appears, double-click it to open the "DR-880 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 DR-880
The device recognition may have failed.
Disconnect DR-880's USB cable, turn off the power of DR-880 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 DR-880 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 DR-880 device.
  5. When the DR-880 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.
 

Cannot select/use the DR-880 device

Was the driver installed correctly?
The driver may not be installed properly.See the "Cannot install the driver" section.
If you cannot use DR-880 after the driver is installed, reinstall the driver by following the procedure described in the "To reinstall" section.
 
Could the DR-880 be in use by other software?
Exit all applications that are using the DR-880, and turn the power of the DR-880 off, then on again.
If this does not solve the problem, use the procedure described in "To reinstall" to reinstall the driver.
 
Is the DR-880 MIDI device name displayed?
If the device name is not displayed, exit all applications that are using the DR-880, and turn the power of the DR-880 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 DR-880 was connected with its power turned on?
If the DR-880 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the DR-880, and then turn the power of the DR-880 off and on again.
 
Was the USB cable disconnected and reconnected while the DR-880 was being used, or was the power of the DR-880 turned off, then on again?
If the USB cable is disconnected and reconnected while the DR-880 is in use, or if the power of the DR-880 is turned off, then on again, it may no longer operate correctly. If this occurs, exit all applications that are using the DR-880, and turn the power of the DR-880 off, then on again.
 
If the PC is started up while the DR-880 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 DR-880.
In such cases, connect the DR-880 to another USB port or turn on the power of DR-880 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 DR-880 to a different USB port?
If you connect the DR-880 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 DR-880.
*If you want to restore the device name that does not have this added number, connect the DR-880 to the same USB port as when you installed it, or reinstall the driver as described in "To reinstall."

No sound is heard; cannot playback or record

Was the driver installed correctly?
 
Could the DR-880 be in use by other software?
 
Did you make settings as described in "Before you begin" so that the DR-880 driver could be used?
The DR-880 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 DR-880 does not work correctly after resuming from Sleep mode, you should exit all applications that use the DR-880, and then turn the power of the DR-880 off and on again.
 
During playback or recording, did you turn the power of the DR-880 on/off, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable?
If you turn the power of the DR-880 on/off or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable during playback or recording, the DR-880 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 DR-880, then turn the DR-880 off and then on again.
 

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 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."
Such problems may be solved if you check the "Light Load" check box in the Driver Settings dialog box.
If you wish to modify or verify the settings, use the procedure described in "Changing/checking driver settings."
*The modified setting will take effect after you turn the power of the DR-880 on/off. Unless you experience problems, use the unchecked (initial) setting.

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