Roland Software Activation Instructions
Getting started
In this guide we will show you how to activate, download, and install your new Roland virtual instrument! Follow the instructions below to get started.
Create a Roland Cloud account
The first step in the process is to create a Roland Cloud account. Once created, you’ll download the Roland Cloud manager, which is where you’ll access your software. Follow the sections below to get started.
- Log in to your Roland account. If you don’t have one, you can create one here.
- Go to the Roland Cloud Manager download page, and click Download Now.
- On the next page, click Downloads, then choose click Download for the OS you’ll use.
- Navigate to your Downloads folder and launch the installer.
- PC: Double-click the Roland-Cloud-Manager-Installer .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Mac: Double-click the .dmg file, double-click the .pkg file, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Click the image to download Roland Cloud Manager
Activate the software
Now that you’ve created an account, the next step is to register the activation key on the Roland Cloud website. Please note that you must be logged in to your account to register your product.
- Go to the Registration page, then enter the serial number you received from your Sweetwater Sales engineer.
- Click Submit.
Click the image to register your virtual instrument.
Download and install the virtual instrument
The final step in the process is to download and install your virtual instrument. This will be all done within the Roland Cloud Manager app, so be sure to open that beforehand.
- Launch Roland Cloud Manager, select Software Instruments, and locate your plug-in.
- If you are downloading an expansion pack for Roland hardware, click Hardware Instruments.
- Click the Download icon located next to your plug-in. Alternatively, click My Library then click Install.
- Launch your DAW, then load the virtual instrument onto an instrument track.
- Enjoy your new software!
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