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[. . . ] AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
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Contents
Audio interface manual
Contents . 33
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Audio interface and control surface
This section explains how to connect the unit with a computer and how to set up and with a DAW and other use the audio interface and control surface functions of the software. Audio interface manual
Functions of the audio interface and control surface
INPUT jacks Guitars and other musical instruments, built-in stereo mic
PHONES jack Playback device like headphones or an audio system
OUTPUT jacks Stereo system, speakers with built-in amplifiers, etc.
Windows/Mac
DAW software
USB Cable
Cubase LE, etc. Audio driver
Audio interface
The inputs and outputs can be used as a Hi-Speed USB 2. 0 audio interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs at quality up to 24-bit/96kHz. [. . . ] (Reference: Operation Manual P. 29)
0–127 (increments of 1) Default value: 100
REV SEND
Adjust the reverb send levels of INPUTS 1–2.
Balance
In audio interface mode, the balance of the input monitoring signal and the signal from DAW software (the computer) can be adjusted with the BALANCE knob.
0~100 (increments of 1) Default value: 0 Reverb only affects the monitored signal (as in recording mode).
Left
Only the INPUT 1–2 signals
Right
Only the DAW stereo signal
PAN (BALANCE)
Adjust the pan for INPUTS 1–2.
NOTE
L100~R100 (increments of 2) Default value: Center (as in recording mode)
The reverb send, pan, volume and stereo link s e t t i n g s a r e a l l s ave d w h e n yo u e n d ( EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next time.
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Tuner
The tuner can be used as when in audio interface mode. Audio interface manual
Chromatic tuner
TOOL > TUNER
HINT
• The default value of the standard pitch is 440 Hz. • Tuners other than the chromatic tuner can also be used.
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Press TOOL. Select TUNER.
Change menu
☞ Reference: Operation Manual
Tuner
P. 108
NOTE
Tuner settings are saved when you end (EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next time.
Press ENTER.
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☞ Reference: Operation Manual
Tune the instrument.
Tuner
P. 108
4
To change the standard pitch, beneath . the
5
Select the standard pitch.
Change the standard pitch
5
Change the tuner type.
Change the tuner type
Press ENTER.
Press ENTER.
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Effects in audio interface mode
The insert and send-return effects can both be used when the sampling frequency is set to 44. 1 kHz. Basic operation is the same but there are a few differences in the menus. Audio interface manual
Insert effect
As in recording mode, you can select the insert location and the insert effect algorithm, as well as the effect patches to be applied to the signal being recorded.
Send return effect
When used as an audio interface, the send reverb can only be used for monitoring. As in recorder mode, use the SEND REVERB EFFECT menu to change the patch and use the PAN/EQ menu to set the REV SEND level that adjusts the reverb depth.
INSERT EFFECT menu options
Select the insert location
Insert on any INPUT 1–2.
Setting the reverb send level
REVERB SEND
Adjust the amount of reverb using the REV SEND level of the PAN/EQ menu.
(Reference: Operation Manual P. 45)
(Reference: Operation Manual P. 44) (Reference: Audio interface manual – Mixer P. 26)
Apply the effect only to monitoring
The effect can be set to only be applied to the monitoring signal and to not affect signals recorded in DAW software.
NOTE
(Reference: Operation Manual P. 89)
• Effects can only be used when the sampling rate is 44. 1 kHz. • Insert and send return effect settings are saved when you end (EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next time.
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Working with patches
After making many changes, you can restore a patch to its pre-edited settings by initializing it. Audio interface manual
Patch operations
For both insert and send return effects
Patch initialization (factory reset)
EFFECT > INITIAL
Menus used for patch operations
Selecting patches
INSERT EFFECT/SEND REVERB Select a patch from an algorithm to use an insert or send reverb effect. Selecting effect type
Insert effect
Press the
Send return effect
beneath beneath
. .
Press the
Editing patches (EDIT)
By adjusting effect module parameters and levels, you can create the desired result. . 84 (Reference: Operation Manual P )
The following example is of an insert effect.
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Turn the effect On.
Importing patches (IMPORT)
All effect algorithms (and reverb patches) or a single one can be imported from a selected . project on the (Reference: Operation Manual P. 87)
In audio interface mode, one complete set of effect data is saved for the mode. There are no project based settings.
Change
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Select INITIAL.
Change menu
Saving patches (SAVE)
Edited patches can be saved.
(Reference: Operation Manual P. 86)
Initializing patches (INITIAL)
Patches can be restored to their original factory settings. (This option is only available in audio interface mode. )
Press ENTER.
Changing patch names (RENAME)
The name of the currently selected patch can be changed.
(Reference: Operation Manual P. 88)
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Select YES.
Change menu
Press ENTER.
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Control surface setup for other DAWs
You can set up the as a controller for use with a variety of DAW software besides Cubase LE. Audio interface manual
Logic
Control surface setup
Function key setup
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Select “Preferences” > “Control surfaces” > “Setup…” from the “Logic Pro” menu. Click on the top left “New” and select “Install” from the pull-down menu. Select “Mackie Designs/Mackie Control/Logic Control” from the list in the “Install” window and click the “Add” button. “Mackie Control” will be added to the setup window.
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Select “Preferences” > “Control surface” > “Controller Assignments…” from the “Logic Pro” menu. This opens the “Controller Assignments” window.
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From the “Zone” column select “Control Surface: Mackie Control. ” Change the functions as you like. The names of the menus, for example, might be different in a different version of Logic. [. . . ] When you change the ASIO driver selection, a confirmation message appears. Click the “Switch” button.
To connect the to a computer running Mac OS X and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. This installation description uses Mac OS X v10. 6. 5 as an example.
INPUT jack Guitar, other instrument or built-in stereo mic
PHONES jack Audio system, headphones or other playback equipment
Insert the supplied Cubase LE installation DVD-ROM into the DVD drive of the Mac and start installation.
The contents of the DVD-ROM should be shown automatically. If they are not shown, double-click the “Cubase LE 5” icon displayed on the desktop (or in a Finder window). [. . . ]
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