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Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:46 pm
by st4everfree
I recently did a long overdue update to Finale 26.0 on Windows 10. I am having trouble connecting to my device which is a Roland G70 Workstation.... several years old. I'm using a USB. Its been a while since I have done arranging/writing and am not very tech-savvy. My computer recognizes the device but Finale does not. Help?

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 5:49 pm
by zuill
What are the symptoms that Finale is not recognizing the Roland?

Zuill

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:14 pm
by st4everfree
When I go to MIDI Set Up (under Device Set Up), there are no midi devices recognized... just says "none." Also, I have attempted to hyperscribe a few notes on a staff to test this and get nothing. My control panel recognizes the G70 but I can't get it to interact with Finale.

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:59 pm
by miker
Just a WAG; have you started the Roland before launching Finale? Have you launched Finale before starting the Roland?

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:40 pm
by zuill
I don't have v26 yet, but one of the features touted is that it sets up everything MIDi automatically. Maybe I misread that.

Maybe regenerating preferences will fix that.

Zuill

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:51 pm
by zuill
From the Finale 26 manual:

MIDI setup
•Launching Finale. MIDI setup is automatically configured when Finale is first launched and after preferences are cleared. Manual configuration can still be made in the MIDI Setup dialog box.

Zuill

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:50 am
by st4everfree
Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. I'm beginning to think this is an issue with my G70 and drivers. I've downloaded multiple drivers but none seem to change my issue. Also, after I set up my "MIDI/USB on the Roland, it connects to my laptop (shows in my control panel), but when I exit the window on my G70, it immediately gives me a "Driver Unavailable" notice. Ugh... I'll keep trying. Also trying to locate my original G70 CD... maybe tomorrow. Thanks again for your input and help.

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:58 am
by zuill
Are you using USB to USB, or MIDI to USB?

Zuill

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:40 pm
by st4everfree
USB to USB

Re: Finale update vs Roland G70

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:49 am
by zuill
That might require a firmware update. Try a MIDI to USB connection. That might work without the update.

Zuill