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VE-500 Editor Ver.1.00 for macOS / OS X

For details on the operating procedures, see "VE-500 Editor Owner's Manual".

Preparing in advance to use VE-500 Editor

Before you use VE-500 Editor, the appropriate USB driver for the product you’re using must be installed on your computer.

Downloading and unarchiving the compressed file

Read the Software License Agreement at the bottom of this screen and tick the "I Agree..." checkbox.
Click the "Download" button to download the installer.
Double-click the file to unzip it if the file is not already unzipped.

* For the latest information, see Compatibility with macOS.

Installing the app

Double-click "VE-500 Editor Installer (.pkg)" in the unzipped folder.
The installer starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

Launching the app

Use a USB cable to connect the VE-500 to your computer, and then turn on the power of the VE-500.
*Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
Go to Launchpad or Application/BOSS folder, and double-click the "VE-500 Editor (.app)".

System requirements

This application has the following requirements.

Operating system
Compatibility with macOS Refer to the [Exclusive Application].

Computer
* Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.

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Roland Software License Agreement


This is a legal agreement between you (an individual or a corporation) and Roland Corporation (herein referred to as "Roland") regarding the usage of this software product (herein referred to as "SOFTWARE"). Please read carefully the terms of this License Agreement before installing or using the SOFTWARE. By installing, copying, or starting the use of the SOFTWARE, you hereby consent to the terms of this License Agreement.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Roland grants you the following non-exclusive rights to use the SOFTWARE in accordance with the terms of this License Agreement.
(a) You may only use the SOFTWARE on a specific single computer at one time. Use of the SOFTWARE shall include loading the SOFTWARE into temporary memory (i.e., RAM) or installing the SOFTWARE into storage media (i.e., hard disk) of the computer on which you will use the SOFTWARE.
(b) You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE for backup purposes only (on floppy disk, magneto optical disk, DAT or the similar media), but you are prohibited to make any other copy.

2. COPYRIGHT

The SOFTWARE and its copyrights are the property of Roland and are protected by all international copyright laws and treaties.
Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material (i.e., a book or a CD). All rights that are not provided for herein are reserved by Roland.

3. OTHER RESTRICTIONS

(a) You shall not modify, change, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE and the copyright notice and copyrighted logo.
Unauthorized copying, uploading to another network, distributing, modifying and/or attaching this software to other media or any other sales item is expressly forbidden.
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(c) If this SOFTWARE contains multiple templates of media (such as floppy disks and CD-ROM) and these media contain the same software, you may use only the one form of media that is appropriate for your computer. You shall not use the remaining form(s) of media on another computer.
(d) You may not use the SOFTWARE from multiple locations of a multi-user or networked system at any time.
(e) The SOFTWARE may use open source software and other third party software ("OSS, etc."). The OSS, etc. in the case shall be subject to the OSS, etc. license ("OSS License"). Roland will display the OSS, etc. used in Company products on the product screen, on Company's website, or in the Owner's Manual for the products. You shall check these and comply with the OSS License. If there are any differences between the terms of this License Agreement and the OSS License, the OSS License shall prevail and the terms of this License Agreement shall not apply.

4. SOFTWARE UPDATE OF NETWORK-CONNECTED PRODUCTS

Some of Roland's products can be connected to the network (hereinafter referred to as "Such Products"). If Such Products are connected to a network, end-users may from time to time be able to download SOFTWARE updates via the connected network. If you decide to use this functionality and download a SOFTWARE update via the connected network and install such SOFTWARE into Such Products, you acknowledge and agree that additions to, changes, or deletions of any function of the SOFTWARE may occur as a result of the SOFTWARE update. Roland shall not be liable for any loss or alterations of data resulting from a SOFTWARE update downloaded and installed by you. You further acknowledge and agree that this License Agreement shall also apply to the SOFTWARE update that you have downloaded via the network and installed. 

5. NO WARRANTY

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6. NO LIABILITY

Roland can not reply to inquiries regarding this system software updater. Please read the instructions completely, and please note that you should use the SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In no event shall Roland be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or inability to use this product. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Even if the SOFTWARE has any material, verifiable, and reproducible program errors, Roland shall have no liability to modify such errors.

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Roland reserves the right to terminate this License Agreement if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such termination, you shall immediately stop using the SOFTWARE.

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(a) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without affecting, impairing or invalidating the remaining provisions hereof.
(b) Roland may, in its sole discretion, update this Term at any time. Any changes that Roland makes to this Term will only apply to Your use that occur after Roland posts those changes online or on an appropriate location.
(c) This License Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of California without reference to the principles of conflicts of laws.


For EU Countries, 
Manufacturer:
Roland Corporation
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN
Importer:
Roland Europe Group Limited
Hive 2, 1530 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 4SA United Kingdom
Responsible Person / Authorized Representative:
Roland Central Europe N.V
ENA 23 Zone 1 nr. 1620 Klaus-Michael Kuehnelaan 13, 2440 Geel, BELGIU

For the U.K.,
Manufacturer:
Roland Corporation
2036-1 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1304, JAPAN
Importer:
Roland Europe Group Limited
Hive 2, 1530 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 4SA United Kingdom

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VE-500 Editor Ver.1.00 for macOS / OS X

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