Roon Optimized Core Kit (ROCK)
Formatting ROCK Internal Storage
To start, let's connect to your RoonOS Web Interface. Next, confirm that your drive is shown. If an HDD or SSD is attached to the ROCK's internal SATA connector, you will see the "Internal Music Storage" section in the Web Administration Interface. ...
Migrating To ROCK
If you're setting up ROCK, and your Roon Server had previously been running on Mac, Windows, or Linux, you'll need to migrate your Roon database. Your database includes your playlists, edits, play history, tags, settings, and more. This guide will ...
ROCK: Importing Music
ROCK makes it simple to add new music to your collection, no matter where it's stored. There are two primary methods for importing music, and both work seamlessly with internal, external, or network storage. For more information about setting up ...
ROCK Install Guide
Roon Optimized Core Kit (ROCK) comes with a “factory reset” disk image, which is meant to be flashed onto a USB flash drive. When the device is booted from this USB flash drive, it will partition, format, and initialize your SSD. 1. Prepare your ...
ROCK: Storage Basics
ROCK offers a few different options for storing your music, each with advantages and disadvantages. Whatever storage configuration you're using with ROCK, you'll want to read this article about importing your music into Roon. If you are using ...
ROCK: Configuring BIOS On Your NUC
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for configuring your NUC's BIOS. Proper BIOS setup is essential for ROCK to install and run correctly, ensuring stability and access to all features. A detailed video walkthrough of the BIOS ...
Roon Optimized Core Kit
Let's first explain what Roon OS is, and then we can talk about Roon Optimized Core Kit. Roon OS is a custom Linux-based operating system, tailored for running Roon Server and providing a best-in-class, appliance-type user experience. Roon OS boots ...
Roon OS Data Directory
Roon OS automatically exposes a shared network folder (SMB share) called `/Data`. Be careful modifying files or folders in this directory, as this could lead to permanent data corruption and/or loss. Some reasons you might want to access the shared ...
Roon OS Missing Codecs
Background Roon does not ship with patented codecs such as MP3 and AAC on any platform. On Android/iOS, Roon does not decode audio formats. On Windows/Mac, it uses the built-in system codecs. On Linux, Roon expects to find the codecs installed as ...