Windows 8 and vArranger

[Deane]

I am installing Windows 8 on my pc and will report back later today about how varranger
runs on it.  This is a Preview version offered by Microsoft so there might be differences in
the product released later.  My PC does not have a touch screen so it will be interesting to see how
the mouse works.

Deane

[Dan]

Cool. I downloaded yesterday the Windows 8 to try it too
Need to find some hours to test

[Deane]

The download is taking about 45 minutes to complete.  I will start trying it out as soon as I have it set to go.  I'll try to get some pictures too.

Deane

[Deane]

Windows 8 loaded, running, and setup for use.  vArranger does start and run but - it now will now "see" the correct midi ports.  All I see for midi ports
are the maple ports.  Any ideas?  I have restarted all equipment and unplugged and replugged all cables - all connections are in place and the software should see the ports.

deane

[Dan]

yes, you have to install your roland midi interface drivers from the website

[Deane]

Dan,
the only Midi drivers for my Roland A-800 Pro controller are for Windows 7 and they WILL NOT load on Windows 8.  When I try top load them the setup process terminates with the message the operating system is not supported.  I guess for now I won't be able to use vArranger with Windows 8 unless you come up with a solution.

Deane

[Dan]

Strange. Can you send me your Support ID, so I can see?

[Deane]

email me how to do that again and I'll send it right away.
Deane

[Dan]

http://www.varranger.fr/vforum/index.php/topic,189.0.html

[Deane]

Ok,
restarted now and ready.
Deane

[Deane]

Today Dan spent over an hour trying to get my Roland A-800Pro controller to work with Windows 8 - nothing worked.  The problem seems to be
there is no midi driver supplied by anyone that will work with Windows 8 and my Roland A-800Pro.   Lesson learned here is simple - make sure you have
a working midi driver for the hardware and software combinations you intend to use.   If a solution surfaces I'll post it here.

I sent an email to Roland support - waiting for the reply.

Deane

[Deane]

Here is the reply I got today from Roland Support:

Hello Deane,

We expect drivers to be available around the time Windows 8 is released - the last we have heard on that is October of this year.

Sincerely,
Roland US Product Support"

Looks like I am out of luck until then trying to use vArranger with my Roland A-800Pro controller and Windows 8.

Deane

[Dan]

If you want, you can try the Tyros, and install the Tyros Midi USB diver