User guide

TRACKERpre Reference Manual 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................. 5
Package Includes .......................................................................... 6
Computer Requirements ............................................................... 7
Windows ..........................................................................................................7
OS X .................................................................................................................7
Software Installation .................................................................... 8
Windows XP or Windows Vista ..........................................................................8
Note About Windows Logo Testing ................................................................8
Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications ................................................8
Macintosh OS X .................................................................................................9
Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications ............................................11
Basic Connections ......................................................................12
Insert Connection Example ......................................................... 13
Controls & Headphone Output ................................................... 14
Input/Output .............................................................................15
E-MU USB Audio Control Panel ...................................................16
Direct Monitoring ....................................................................... 17
Tutorials ..................................................................................... 18
Introduction ....................................................................................................18
Before you Begin... ......................................................................................18
Getting Started with Steinberg Cubase LE 4 (Windows, OS X) ..........................19
1 - Setting up Cubase LE 4 ...........................................................................19
2 - Basic Multitrack Recording .......................................................................21
3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX (Windows only) ........................23
Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar 6 LE (Windows) ......................................26
1 - Setting up Sonar 6 LE ..............................................................................26
2 - Basic Multitrack Recording .......................................................................29
3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX .................................................31
Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 6 (Windows/OS X) .................................36
Before you Begin: ........................................................................................36
1 - Setting up the Preferences .......................................................................36
2 - Follow the Live 6 Lessons ........................................................................38
3 - Running Proteus VX from Ableton Live (Windows only) ............................39
4 - Record a MIDI Track in Live using your MIDI Keyboard .............................42
Other Cool Tips ............................................................................................45