JU-06A isn't visible on my MacBook

[wezo00]

**THEAD REVIVAL**
Instead of posting a new thread about the same issue, i decided to give a new life to this one.

Same issue with my JP-08.
OS 10.15.7 Catalina on MBP Early 2015

Looking for a solution. Who can help me (and maybe other)?

[karltru]

Hello,

I also have this problem.

however I am on Monterey 12.2.1 (Intel macbook), so maybe there are no good drivers yet? I tried the drivers for Big Sur and they didn't work. After restarting my computer and connecting the JU-06A nothing happens (can't see anything in System Preferences or in the Security panel)

Anyone know what to do?

[Ilmostro]

If you go to the Apple Symbol (top left menu). The first item is "About This Mac", but if you hold down Alt, it will change to "System Information" (I'm sure you already knew that).

In Sys Info you can see a list of USB devices. BTW make sure the device is already on and plugged in before going to this menu.

If you can see the Boutique in the USB list that means the USB cable is good, then assuming the drivers are installed (and you probably need to check you've got the latest driver, as some were updated - https://www.roland.com/global/promos/roland_boutique/ )

Then it should appear in Audio / MIDI Setup.

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[karltru]

If you go to the Apple Symbol (top left menu). The first item is "About This Mac", but if you hold down Alt, it will change to "System Information" (I'm sure you already knew that).

In Sys Info you can see a list of USB devices. BTW make sure the device is already on and plugged in before going to this menu.

If you can see the Boutique in the USB list that means the USB cable is good, then assuming the drivers are installed (and you probably need to check you've got the latest driver, as some were updated - https://www.roland.com/global/promos/roland_boutique/ )

Then it should appear in Audio / MIDI Setup.


MacOS MIDI.png

Thanks I got it working! I changed my cable and used my USB A -> USB C adapter and then it worked for some reason.
Stupid question, but can I use the built in JU06A synth sounds when recording in Garageband for example? Or do I have to use the sounds that are in garageband..?

Edit: nvm, changed Input type and I got the built in sounds! Sweet

[Ilmostro]

Great stuff!

[evilpants]

Here's something hilarious: I never got the JU-06a connected to my MacBook. I packed it away and forgot all about it.

I got a new MacBook Air a few months ago, and today I decided to set up my JU-06a. I just can't get it set up. 4 years since I gave up, I still can't get it working on my laptop.

So I googled to see if anyone had experienced the same issue, and this thread is the top google result. I couldn't believe it when I saw it

I don't know if anyone will read this, but I'd love some help. The MacBook is powering the JU-06a, and the driver seems to have installed fine.

But it's not showing as an audio input/output device or a MIDI device.

I'm sure it isn't supposed to be this hard 🙂