A-90/EX Expandable Controller
Loading the A-90/EX Operating System
Tools Required:
* Sequencer capable of loading and transmitting Standard
MIDI Files
* A-90/A-90EX
* MIDI Cable
* 2 1/4" (guitar type) audio cables
* System Update Files
Use the following procedure to update the operating system:
1) Power off the A-90/EX.
2) Connect the MIDI OUT of the sequencer to the MIDI IN2 of the
A-90/90EX.
3) Connect 1/4" cables to the HOLD and FS1 jacks of the A-90/EX.
4) Load the _00001.MID MIDI file into your sequencer.
NOTE:This procedure will erase the contents of the user memory
of the A-90/EX. As necessary, save the user memory to a memory
card or to a sequencer via system exclusive.
5) While holding down the OUT 1 button, turn the power on.
6) The LCD should display 'UPDATA [******-*].'
7) Playback the first .MID file (_00001.MID).
8) After the sequence has completed playback, press ENTER on the
A-90/90EX.
9) After 'B1: 4FFF Update?' is displayed, press ENTER again.
10) After 'Erase -> Write -> CE9A-CE9A OK' is displayed, press ENTER.
11) Repeat steps 8-11 with MIDI files '_00002 - 00008.'
12) After the last file has been completed and verified, turn off the
A-90/90EX.
13) Hold down the MANUAL button and turn the power on to enter the
Factory Reset mode.
14) Press ENTER to complete the initialization.
* When using the Roland XP-50/80 it will be necessary to play these
files directly from disk.
NOTE: If you are not able to operate the BENDER/MODULATION lever after
following the above procedure, you may need to reassign this
controller to its initial settings. Use the following procedure:
1) Press EDIT so that it is lit.
2) Move the BENDER/MODULATION lever to the right and use the VALUE INC/DEC
buttons to select 'Ch.M > PITCH BEND.'
3) Move the BENDER/MODULATION lever forward and use the VALUE INC/DEC
buttons to select 'CC > MOD :1.'
** New Features **
Version 2.11 adds the ability to control the new VE-GSPro Voice Exansion
Board directly from the A-90 front panel.
(c)1999 Roland Corporation U.S. Loading the A-90/EX Operating System
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.