Topic: Roland R-07, Part 2

[Niels]

has anyone figured out how to transfer audio files from the R-07 to an iPad?
i'm at a festival this weekend, and would like to save back up / safety copies of each day's recordings when i get back to my B&B each night
not planning to take a laptop - but will have an up-to-date iPad (2022 iPad Air 5th gen)
...
but if anyone has a tip, i'd be most grateful

I transfer my Roland R-07 files to my iPad with this adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter

It has a lightening connection, which fits my somewhat dated iPad Air 2.
The description only mentions photos and video, but it works for audio as well.
With this adaptor you can also use the Roland R-07 as an audio interface and record directly to the iPad if you wish.
In the dongle end, there is an Lightening input next to the USB which can be used for charging while using the USB input. It is the most useful iPad gadget I have purchased so far.

I am not up to date with the latest iPads, but I would be surprised if Apple doesn't have an equivalent to the above that works with their new products.

[rayrad]

has anyone figured out how to transfer audio files from the R-07 to an iPad?
i'm at a festival this weekend, and would like to save back up / safety copies of each day's recordings when i get back to my B&B each night
not planning to take a laptop - but will have an up-to-date iPad (2022 iPad Air 5th gen)
...
but if anyone has a tip, i'd be most grateful

I transfer my Roland R-07 files to my iPad with this adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter

It has a lightening connection, which fits my somewhat dated iPad Air 2.
The description only mentions photos and video, but it works for audio as well.
With this adaptor you can also use the Roland R-07 as an audio interface and record directly to the iPad if you wish.
In the dongle end, there is an Lightening input next to the USB which can be used for charging while using the USB input. It is the most useful iPad gadget I have purchased so far.

I am not up to date with the latest iPads, but I would be surprised if Apple doesn't have an equivalent to the above that works with their new products.

Thanks so much!

The only input on the recent iPads is a USB-C - rather than lightning

But the principal should be the same

So my question is where the files show up on the iPad

When you connect your R-07 to your iPad, where do you look for the files?

I feel like I’m being very dense about this!

But very grateful for any insight

[rayrad]

has anyone figured out how to transfer audio files from the R-07 to an iPad?
i'm at a festival this weekend, and would like to save back up / safety copies of each day's recordings when i get back to my B&B each night
not planning to take a laptop - but will have an up-to-date iPad (2022 iPad Air 5th gen)
...
but if anyone has a tip, i'd be most grateful

never mind!  i figured it out

you go into ‘files’ on the iPad and there’s the SD card

and you can save each file to garageband

thanks agin for your help though


I transfer my Roland R-07 files to my iPad with this adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter

It has a lightening connection, which fits my somewhat dated iPad Air 2.
The description only mentions photos and video, but it works for audio as well.
With this adaptor you can also use the Roland R-07 as an audio interface and record directly to the iPad if you wish.
In the dongle end, there is an Lightening input next to the USB which can be used for charging while using the USB input. It is the most useful iPad gadget I have purchased so far.

I am not up to date with the latest iPads, but I would be surprised if Apple doesn't have an equivalent to the above that works with their new products.

Thanks so much!

The only input on the recent iPads is a USB-C - rather than lightning

But the principal should be the same

So my question is where the files show up on the iPad

When you connect your R-07 to your iPad, where do you look for the files?

I feel like I’m being very dense about this!

But very grateful for any insight

[Niels]

Thanks so much!

The only input on the recent iPads is a USB-C - rather than lightning

But the principal should be the same

So my question is where the files show up on the iPad

When you connect your R-07 to your iPad, where do you look for the files?

I feel like I’m being very dense about this!

But very grateful for any insight

I don't have my iPad at hand but I just refreshed my memory by connecting my iPhone to the R07. It should be largely the same:

Connect dongle to iPhone (iPad) and the USB cable between dongle and Roland R07.
Turn on R07 and select "Storage" on the R07.
On iPad select "Files" (it has an icon like a regular app)
In "Files" tab "Browse"
Your Roland device is on the list - tab it.
Your sound files on the Roland will show.
There should be a circle with 3 dots - if you tab it, you get the option of selecting multiple files.
After you have marked the files you want to move, you tab the icon that resembles a folder and it will say "Choose a new location to move these items"
Your options will be "On My iPad", "iCloud Drive", "ROLAND R-07" - and any other drives that may be attached to your iPad.
Follow the option you desire to move your files.

You can access the moved files on the iPad by browsing via the "Files" app.

[ts]

Just picked up one of these. It has an older firmware and trying to update. It gets stuck on "now connecting" Never advances to "program update" or "update". Any ideas? Tried it both ways. Thanks.

Edit: got it. Damn, this things finicky!

[PaulCayard]

[ Ver.1.112 ] MAR 2024

Additional Functions

R-07 itself

- Added a function to limit the volume when using headphones.
(Because there is a risk of damage to hearing when recording / playing at high volume for a long time.)
When using headphones, if the volume is set to 55 or higher, the message "Increase volume? It may damage your hearing." appears.
If the volume is set to 55 or higher and the headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack, the message "Keep volume high? It may damage your hearing." appears.
If you choose "No" and press [ REC ], the volume is limited to a maximum of 54.
If you choose "Yes" and press [ REC ], the volume limit will be lifted for the next 20 hours of continuous playback.

- The initial value of "Date & Time Adj." ([ MENU ] - "Bluetooth" - "Remote Control") was changed to "ON."

R-07 Remote

- Added a function to limit the volume when using headphones with the R-07 itself.
(Because there is a risk of damage to hearing when recording / playing at high volume for a long time.)

[Niels]

[ Ver.1.112 ] MAR 2024

Additional Functions

R-07 itself

- Added a function to limit the volume when using headphones.
....

I was excited for a second - new firmware - improvements!!. But, it looks like a regulatory or lawsuit update.
I doubt Roland will give us any more improvements to this unit - which is OK, I am happy with it.