VB-99 STAGE EXPERT Soundset

Detlef Blanke, a professional bass player from Bremen, Germany, has been involved in numerous live and studio projects with international lineups. He has toured extensively around the world, and worked as a producer and bassist for Steinberg’s “Virtual Bassist” and as musical director for “Virtual Guitarist 2.” Detlef has used the Roland VB-99 live and in the studio for many years to expand his palette of bass sounds. Now, he shares his top 20 signature sounds with you—all tried and proven on stage. You will also find an audio demo to accompany each sound.

VB-99 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows 10

This contains information on the VB-99 driver compatible with Microsoft Windows 10.

VB-99 Editor/Librarian Version 1.00 (PC)

VB-99 Editor/Librarian for Windows

VB-99 Editor/Librarian Version 1.00 (MAC)

This installer includes two programs: VB-99 Editor - a program for editing the parameters for the VB-99 on your computer, and VB-99 Librarian - a program for patch management for the VB-99 on your computer.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.1 for Windows 8/8.1

IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

This is the VB-99 driver for Microsoft® Windows 7.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

This is the VB-99 driver for Microsoft® Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition

This is the VB-99 driver for Microsoft® Windows® Vista™.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

This is the VB-99 driver for Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ 64-bit Operating Systems.

VB-99 Driver Ver.1.0.1 for OS X 10.11

This is the VB-99 driver for OS X 10.11.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows XP

This is the latest driver for connecting the Roland VB-99 to Microsoft® XP.

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.1 for Mac OS X Mavericks (10.9)

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.1 for Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10)

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.8

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.7

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.6

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

VB-99 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.

Owner's Manual

Patch List

MIDI Implementation

VB-99 Workshop 01: Introduction to the VB-99

The VB-99 is hands-down the most powerful bass processor ever made, capable of transforming your instrument with sounds both familiar and unreal. This booklet introduces you to the VB-99’s creative possibilities and discusses some of the technologies that are part of it.

VB-99 Workshop 02: Pickup Settings

This booklet gives you the lowdown on using a divided pickup with the VB-99, including the Roland GK-3B and third-party piezo-type systems. Using the normal pickups in your bass is covered as well.

VB-99 Workshop 03: On-the-Gig Sound Settings

The VB-99 makes it easy to tweak its overall sound for different performing environments without changing the sounds stored in the individual patches. This booklet shows you how.

VB-99 Workshop 04: Using the Built-in Tuner

When working with the VB-99, you’ll find the built-in chromatic tuner to be one of its most often-used features. This booklet discusses how to use the tuner and control it with external switches.

VB-99 Workshop 05: Working with Patches

A VB-99 patch stores all the parameter settings that make up a particular sound. In this booklet, we show you how to select, save, and manage your patches in the VB-99.

InFocus 02: Roland’s Librarian Software

If you’re the kind of person who digs into your Roland/BOSS gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. It’s for users like you that we include a computer-based Librarian application for backing up and organizing your data. This booklet explains the Roland/BOSS Librarian.