Compatibility with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition

Published at 2012/10/26

Here you can get the current status of Roland / BOSS product's compatibility with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition.
For the products introduced after Windows 8, please refer to each product information page on the Roland.com website.


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[ Organ ]    

Legend
Yes: Compatible Compatible with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition
Limited: Limited compatibility Compatible with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition with limited operation.
No: No plan for compatible version We are sorry but we have no plan to make it compatible with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition
To be updated Will be compatible with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition
To be verified Will be verified with Windows(R) 8 64-bit Edition

Regarding the 32-bit Edition, please refer to Compatibility with Windows(R) 8 32-bit Edition.

Audio Interface
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
DUO-CAPTURE
(UA-11)		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
DUO-CAPTURE EX
(UA-22)		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
FA-101 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
Cakewalk FA-66 Limited - Driver: Compatible driver here.
EDIROL FA-66 Limited - Driver: Compatible driver here.
OCTA-CAPTURE
(UA-1010)		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
QUAD-CAPTURE
(UA-55)		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
TRI-CAPTURE
(UA-33)		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-1000 No -  
UA-101 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-1EX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-1G Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-20 No -  
UA-20X No -  
UA-25 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-25EX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-3FX No -  
UA-4FX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UA-5 No -  
UA-700 No -  

MIDI Interface
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
UM-1/1EX/1S/1SX/1X Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-1G Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-2/2C/2E/2EX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-2G Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-3EX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-3G Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-550 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-880 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
UM-ONE
UM-ONE mk2		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.

MIDI Keyboard Controller
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
A-300PRO
A-500PRO
A-800PRO		 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
A-49 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
A-500S Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
A-88 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
PC-50 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
PC-80 No -  
PCR-1 No No  
PCR-30
PCR-50
PCR-80
PCR-M1
PCR-M30
PCR-M50
PCR-M80		 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • PCR Editor : Cannot work
PCR-300
PCR-500
PCR-800		 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • PCR Editor : Sorry but it is out of support.
PCR-A30 No No  

V-STUDIO
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
V-STUDIO 100 Yes Limited Driver: Compatible driver here.
Exclusive Software:
  • SONAR VS : Compatible with the bundled version *1 *2

*1: Your projects might be saved or loaded as Cakewalk bundle file format incorrectly. When you would like to exchange your projects on the same host application between Windows 8 and Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP, you must use Cakewalk project file format.
*2: Works as 32-bit application.

Dimension Pro LE: Cannot work
V-STUDIO 20 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
V-STUDIO 700 -   Please refer to each hardware compatibility information for V-STUDIO 700 CONSOLE and V-STUDIO 700 I/O.
V-STUDIO 700 CONSOLE Yes - Driver ( VS-700C ): Compatible driver here.
V-STUDIO 700 I/O Yes Yes Driver ( VS-700 ): Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:

Software Product
Model name Compatibility Remarks
R-MIX Under
testing		 [ Important Notice ]
We have confirmed situations in which installation is not possible. For more information, refer to "Apology and Notice Regarding R-MIX Installation Failure." ( 2014.10.31 )

When the ".NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)" installation dialog box appears during the installation of R-MIX, click [Skip this installation] (This software framework is not required for the R-MIX operation.).
* For the installation procedure, click here.

[Installation procedure]
To install R-MIX, refer to the following and the attached installation guide.
  1. Start your personal computer and logon as an administrator.
  2. After the desktop screen appears, click the [Explorer]button.
  3. Click [Computer] and set a software DVD-ROM on the DVD drive of the personal computer.
  4. Right-click the DVD-ROM icon shown in the Explorer screen, and click [Open].
  5. Double-click [Setup(.exe)] to start the installation. For the detailed procedure, refer to the attached installation guide.

Other DTMP Products
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
M-16DX Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
MA-1EX Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
Mobile
Studio Canvas
(SD-50)		 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
SD-20 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • SD-20 Editor: Cannot work
  • SD-20 MIDI File Converter : Cannot work
SD-80 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • SD-80 Editor: Cannot work
SD-90 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • SD-90 Editor: Cannot work

Pro Audio and Video Products
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
AR-100
AR-200
AR-2000
AR-200R
AR-200S
AR-3000
AR-3000R		 - Yes Exclusive Software:
F-1 Yes Yes STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
M-200i Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
M-300 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
M-380 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
M-400 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
M-480 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
R-1000 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
M-48
S-0808
S-0816
S-1608
S-4000H
S-4000M
S-4000S-0832
S-4000S-3208
S-4000S-MR
S-MADI		 - Yes Exclusive Software:

Synthesizer
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
AX-Synth Yes No Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • AX-Synth Editor: Cannot work
Fantom-G6
Fantom-G7
Fantom-G8		 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
stand-alone
  • Fantom-G Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Fantom-G Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
plug-in
  • Fantom-G Editor: Cannot work
Fantom-X6
Fantom-X7
Fantom-X8		 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.
* Fantom-X6/7/8 Audio Track Expansion version only (Ver.1.xx is not supported).

Exclusive Software:
  • Fantom-X Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Fantom-X Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Fantom-X Sample Converter: Sorry but it is out of support.
Fantom-XR Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.
* Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion version only (Ver.1.xx is not supported).

Exclusive Software:
  • Fantom-X Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Fantom-X Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Fantom-X Sample Converter: Sorry but it is out of support.
GAIA SH-01 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
GW-8 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • GW-8 Playlist Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • GW-8 Style Converter: Sorry but it is out of support.
INTEGRA-7 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
JUNO-Di Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • JUNO-Di Editor/Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Playlist Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
JUNO-G Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • JUNO-G Editor/Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
JUNO-Gi Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
JUNO-STAGE Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • JUNO-STAGE Editor/Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • Playlist Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
JUPITER-50 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
JUPITER-80 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
Lucina AX-09 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
SH-201 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
stand-alone
  • SH-201 Editor/Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
plug-in
  • SH-201 Editor : Cannot work
SonicCell Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
stand-alone
  • SonicCell Editor/Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
  • SonicCell Playlist Editor: Sorry but it is out of support.
plug-in
  • SonicCell Editor : Cannot work
V-Synth GT Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • V-Synth GT Librarian: Sorry but it is out of support.
Model name Compatibility Remarks
GAIA SYNTHESIZER SOUND DESIGNER:
Software for SH-01 [SD-SH01]		 Yes  
Hyper Canvas
(HQ-GM2)		 No  
VSC-MP1 No  

Arranger
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
BK-3 /
BK-5 /
BK-5 OR /
BK-7m /
BK-9		 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
EXR-3 /
EXR-3s /
EXR-40 OR /
EXR-46 OR /
EXR-5 /
EXR-5s /
EXR-7 /
EXR-7s		 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
G-70 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Accordion
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
FR-18 diatonic Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
FR-1x Button type /
FR-1x Piano type		 Yes   Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
FR-8x Button type /
FR-8x Piano type /
FR-8xd		 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Recorder
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
BR-1200CD Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
BR-1600CD Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
BR-600 Yes Yes STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8. *1

Exclusive Software:
  • BR-900CD Rhythm Editor: Ver.1.00 or later *2
  • BR Series Wave Converter: Ver.3.10 or later *2

*1: Storage of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
*2: Works as 32-bit application.
BR-800 Yes Yes AUDIO/MIDI Driver: Compatible driver here.
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8. *1

Exclusive Software:
  • BR-800 Rhythm Editor: Ver.1.00 or later *2
  • BR Series Wave Converter: Ver.3.10 or later *2

*1: Storage of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
*2: Works as 32-bit application.
BR-900CD Yes Yes STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8. *1

Exclusive Software:
  • BR-900CD Rhythm Editor: Ver.1.00 or later *2
  • BR Series Wave Converter: Ver.3.10 or later *2

*1: Storage of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
*2: Works as 32-bit application.
MICRO BR Yes Yes STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
  • BR Series Wave Converter: Ver.3.10 or later *1

*1: Works as 32-bit application.
MICRO BR
BR-80		 Yes Yes AUDIO/MIDI Driver: Compatible driver here. *1
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
  • eBand Song List Editor: Ver.1.01 or later *2
  • BR Series Wave Converter: Ver.3.10 or later *2

*1: Audio of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
*2: Works as 32-bit application.
R-05 Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-09 Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-09HR Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-1 Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

* When your PC went into "Restart", "Sleep" or "Hibernate" with R-1 connected to the USB 3.0 port, R-1 might not be recognized on the PC's booting up or resuming.
R-26 Yes - AUDIO Driver: Compatible driver here.
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-4 Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-44 Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
R-4Pro Yes - STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Guitar and Bass Guitar related products
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
DR-880 Limited - Driver: Compatible driver here.
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8. ( *1, *2 )

*1: The PC operation "Safely remove hardware" is required before removing the USB cable because this product is not able to detect the disconnection.
*2: Storage of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
eBand JS-10 Yes Yes Compatible with eBand JS-10 System Program Ver.1.01 or later.

Driver: Compatible driver here.
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
eBand JS-8 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.
STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
GR-55 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
GT-10 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
GT-100 Ver.1 /
GT-100 Ver.2		 Yes Yes Compatible with GT-100 System Program Ver.2.02 or later.

Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
GT-10B Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
GT-Pro Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
ME-25 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
RC-3 Yes - Compatible with RC-3 System Program Version 1.40 or later.

STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
RC-30 Yes - Compatible with RC-30 System Program Version 1.40 or later.

STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
RC-300 Yes - Compatible with RC-300 System Program Version 1.05 or later.

Driver: Compatible driver here.
VB-99 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
VG-99 Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:

Drums & Percussion
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
OCTAPAD
SPD-30		 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
SPD-SX Yes Yes Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
TD-11 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
TD-15 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
TD-30 Yes - Driver: Compatible driver here.
Model name Compatibility Remarks
V-Drums Tutor
DT-1		 Yes  

CLUB(DJ/VJ)
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
P-10 Yes No STORAGE: Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

Exclusive Software:
  • P-10 Image Converter: Sorry but it is out of support.
SP-404SX - Yes Exclusive Software:
SP-555 Yes No Driver: Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
  • SP-555 Wave Converter: Sorry but it is out of support.

Digital Piano
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
DP90 / DP90S Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
F-120R Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
FP-4F Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
FP-7F Yes Yes Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
HP503 / 505 / 507 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
HPi-6F Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
HPi-7F Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
LX-15 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
MT-90U Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
RD-300GX Yes Yes Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
RD-300NX Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
RD-700GX Yes Yes Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
RD-700NX Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
RG-1F Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
RG-3F Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
RP301R Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.
V-Piano Yes Yes Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:
V-Piano Grand Yes Yes Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
* Compatible driver here.

Exclusive Software:

Organ Products
Model name Hardware&
Driver		 Exclusive
Software		 Remarks
AT-100 / 300 / 500 / 75 Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
AT-350C Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
AT-800 / 900 / 900C Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.
AT-900 Platinum Edition Yes - Compatible with the original driver came with Windows 8.

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