Compatibility with Windows


Last updated: Sep 08, 2025

Our product's compatibility information with Windows is as follows.

Please also refer to the following pages.
Support for Windows 11 2024 Update
Support for Windows 11 2023 Update
Support for Windows 11 2022 Update

If you are using a Roland product with a connection to a Windows computer, we recommend that you stay with old OS until the results of our verification process are published.
For compatibility information for Roland brand products, please see here.
For compatibility information for Professional A/V category products, please see here.

* Please also check the System requirements for the audio/MIDI application and the operating system you're using.

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[Recorder] [Mixers] [Effects] [Backing & Rhythm] [Guitar Synthesizers]
[Loop Station] [Vocal Effects] [Acoustic] [Amplifiers] [Foot controllers]

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Yes(Standard): Fully Compatible Compatible with the target Windows. Operates using the built-in Windows driver and software—no additional installation required.
Yes(Download): Fully Compatible Compatible with the target Windows. Requires installation of dedicated software available via the provided link.
  * ARM-based PCs are not supported.
  * It cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment.
  * Windows running on Mac is not supported.
Limited(Standard): Partially Compatible Works with the target Windows, but some features may be limited. Operates using the built-in Windows driver and software.
Limited(Download): Partially Compatible Works with the target Windows, but with limited functionality. Requires installation of dedicated software available via the provided link.
  * ARM-based PCs are not supported.
  * It cannot be used in a virtual Windows environment.
  * Windows running on Mac is not supported.
No: Not Compatible We’re sorry—there are no plans to support the target Windows version.
Under Testing Compatibility with the target Windows is currently being verified. Please use a previously supported version in the meantime.
- There is no corresponding item or it is not supported.

Recorder [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
BR-800 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Limited
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
 Storage of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
MICRO BR BR-80 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Limited
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
 Audio of USB 3.0 ports do not work properly.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Mixers [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
Gigcaster 5 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Gigcaster 8 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Effects [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
DD-500 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
ES-5 Hardware & Driver - -  
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
ES-8 Hardware & Driver - -  
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-001 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-1 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-1B Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-10 Hardware & Driver No Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application No Yes
(Download)
GT-10B Hardware & Driver No Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application No Yes
(Download)
GT-100 Ver.2 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-1000 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Except GT-1000 AIRD Output Select Library.
Exclusive Application Limited
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-1000CORE Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Except GT-1000 AIRD Output Select Library.
Exclusive Application Limited
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GT-Pro Hardware & Driver No No  
Exclusive Application No No
GX-10 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GX-100 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
IR-200 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
IR-2 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Pocket GT Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
MD-500 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
ME-80 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
ME-90 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
ME-90B Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
MS-3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RV-500 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
SDE-3000D Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
SDE-3000EVH Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
SL-2 Hardware & Driver - -  
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Backing & Rhythm [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
eBand JS-10 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
eBand JS-8 Hardware & Driver - No  
Exclusive Application - No
Guitar Synthesizers [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
GM-800 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
GP-10 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
SY-300 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
SY-1000 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
VG-800 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Loop Station [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
RC-10R Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
Yes
(Standard)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-202 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
Yes
(Standard)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-30 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
Yes
(Standard)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-300 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-5 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
Yes
(Standard)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-500 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
Yes
(Standard)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-505 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE only).
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-505mkII Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE, MIDI).
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
RC-600 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows11:
 Compatible with Windows built-in driver(for STORAGE, MIDI).
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Vocal Effects [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
VE-1 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
VE-2 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
VE-500 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
VE-8 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
VE-22 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
Acoustic [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
Acoustic Singer Live Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application - -
Acoustic Singer Live LT Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Windows10:
 Your computer automatically downloads the Windows driver from the Internet when the unit is connected to the computer.
Exclusive Application - -
Acoustic Singer Pro Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
AC-22LX Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
AD-10 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
Amplifiers [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
DUAL CUBE LX Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
DUAL CUBE BASS LX Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100/212 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-50 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-Artist Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-HEAD Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100 Mk II Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100/212 Mk II Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-50 Mk II Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-50 Mk II EX Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-Artist Mk II Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-Artist Mk II HEAD Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-HEAD Mk II Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100 Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-100/212 Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-50 Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-50 EX Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-Artist Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-Artist HEAD Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-HEAD Gen3 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-500 BASS HEAD Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-AIR Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
KATANA-AIR EX Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application - -
KATANA-210 BASS Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
KATANA-110 BASS Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Nextone Artist Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Nextone Special Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Nextone Stage Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
WAZA Amp Head Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
WAZA Amp Head 75 Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
WAZA Tube Amp Expander Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
WAZA Tube Amp Expander Core Hardware & Driver Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
 
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
Foot controllers [ Top ]
Model Name Target Windows11 Windows10 Remarks
EV-1-WL Hardware & Driver Yes
(Standard)
-  
Exclusive Application - -
FS-1-WL Hardware & Driver - -  
Exclusive Application Yes
(Download)
Yes
(Download)
* The following products are not supported:
BR-600, BR-900CD, MICRO BR, ME-25, DR-880, CUBE Street II, KATANA:GO