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Table of Contents Audio interface manual Table of Contents········································································································· 1 Audio interface and control surface············································································ 3 Install and setup Cubase LE 4 Installation overview····························································································································5 R16 audio interface system environment ···············
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Audio interface and control surface Audio interface manual This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and control surface with DAW software installed on your computer. Functions of the audio interface and control surface [INPUT 1-8] jacks Guitars and other musical instruments, internal stereo mic [PHONES] jack Playback device like headphones or an audio system [OUTPUT] jacks Stereo system, speakers with built-in amplifiers, etc.
The 8 onboard jacks, which accept XLR and standard phone plugs, include one high-impedance input and two with 48V phantom power. From high-impedance guitars and basses to dynamic and condenser microphones and line-level devices like synthesizers, many sources are supported. In addition, the built-in highperformance condenser microphones are convenient for recording acoustic guitar and vocals.
Cubase LE 4 installation overview Audio interface manual To use the R16 with a DAW, you need to install an R16 driver and set the DAW so that it can recognize the R16. Here, we explain how to do this with Cubase LE 4. ➊ Audio interface ➋ Control surface By using the R16 between a computer and external Using the fader or keys on the R16, you can control devices and instruments, their signals can be transport operation and mixing in digital audio recorded using programs such as DAW software.
R16 audio interface system environment R16 audio interface system requirements Windows Windows® XP SP2 or later/Windows® Vista SP1 or later 1.8GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster 1GB RAM minimum Cubase LE 4 installation guide Please refer to the USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide for detailed instructions for installing the R16 audio driver and Cubase LE 4.
Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode Audio interface manual This is a brief overview of connecting and disconnecting when a computer is hooked to the R16 by USB cable. For details, please refer to the separately attached “Installation Guide.” Connecting the R16 to the computer for the first time 1 2 3 1 Download the latest ZOOM R16 audio driver from the ZOOM website (see below). 2 Select >AUDIO INTERFACE. Press [USB]. USB >AUDIO INTERFACE Install the audio driver on the computer.
Connect the USB cable to the R16. Sample Rate=44.1kHz s:Solo The [DEVICE] USB indicator will light. AUDIO INTERFACE icon blinks 6 Connect the USB cable to the computer. Disconnecting 1 Press [USB]. 2 Terminate the connection. Audio interface manual 5 AUDIO INTERFACE Terminate? Press [Enter]. 3 Remove the USB cable. When connection is complete the AUDIO INTERFACE icon appears.
Using the control surface functions Audio interface manual When using the R16 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R16 keys and faders can be used to control Cubase LE 4’s transport and mixer. About the control surface Control surface settings In control surface mode the keys and knobs on the R16 can be assigned to particular Cubase 4 LE functions. Transport section p.10 About banks p.11 Fader section p.11 See R16 setup and connection steps 1~6 on P.7~8. 7 Launch Cubase LE 4.
By setting up the control surface, the R16’s transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE 4 [ ［F1］ F 1 ] Kキー ey [［F2］ F2] K ey キー ［REW］ キー [REW] Key ［FF］ キー [STOP] ［STOP］ キー ［PLAY］ [FF] Key Key [PLAY] キー Key ［REC］ [REC]キー Key 巻き戻し 早送り [ F 3 ] キー Key ［F3］ 停止 [ F 4 ] キー Key ［F4］ 再生 Audio interface manual Transport section [ F 5 ]キー Key ［F5］ 録音 10
Fader section operation Audio interface manual By using the faders and status keys of the R16 fader section, you can control the volume and muting, pause recording and switch solo on and off in the corresponding Cubase LE 4 tracks. About banks Operating the fader section After setting up control surface operation, the main parameters of Cubase LE 4 can be operated using the R16’s fader and status keys.
Press the MASTER track status key to cycle through the functions of the individual track status keys. R16 level meters (audio interface use) By pressing a track status key, you can toggle solo, mute and record enable on and off for the corresponding track. Each press of the MASTER track key changes the function in mute>rec>solo order. Sample Rate=48.0kHz s:Solo Audio interface manual 3 T h e m a ste r i n g l eve l meter displays the returning signal from the computer.
Setting up function keys Audio interface manual The five keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and assigned as you desire. Function key setup method 1 Open the Device Setup Dialog Box in Cubase 4 LE 2 Select Mackie Control Commands can be assigned in the three columns displayed on the right side of the window. 5 6 Choose the type of Cubase LE 4 function from the Category popup menu.
Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet Control Explanation Status Key Toggles mute, record enable or solo on the track on/off.
Recording with Cubase LE 4 In this chapter, we explain how to record into Cubase LE 4 using the R16. Audio interface manual Create a new project Copy the ZOOM R16 project templates to the computer. From the CubaseLE4_template folder on the CD included with R16, copy the templates to the location where Cubase LE 4 is installed. 3 Create a new project After copying the R16 project templates to the designated folder, the R16 project templates will be displayed when creating a new project.
Set the save location and click the OK button (select button on Mac OS X). The project file save location window is displayed. Create a new audio track 5 Set-up the created audio track as follows. Inspector (area that allows setting of detailed track information) Audio interface manual 4 If the inspector is not shown, click here to show/hide the inspector. This will create a new project and the Cubase LE 4 project window will appear. Select the track input/output bus.
Recording With Cubase LE 4 Audio interface manual 8 Connect an instrument 6 Enable the track for recording. Channel corresponding to the audio track Master Channel Connect an instrument such as a guitar to an R16 [INPUT] jack and choose an effect patch. The chosen effect patch will be applied to the signal and recorded on the computer via the [USB] port. How to choose the R16 input signal Reference : R16 Operation Manual 7 Selecting an input signal P.13 Selecting an effect patch P.
playing an instrument, 9 While adjust the R16 input level and set adjusting the recording 10 After level, click the Monitor button to turn off the light. the Cubase LE 4 recording level. Level Meter Audio interface manual Set the recording level Monitor button For this operation the input level is not displayed, and the signal from the computer to the R16 is muted. For this operation the [PHONES] and [OUTPUT] ports of the R16 can only be used to monitor the signal sent to the computer.
Recording with Cubase LE 4 Audio interface manual Recording Check the recording (playback) the Record button on the 12 Click Transport Panel Stop button 1 Lower the master channel fader Record button Recording begins. As you play the instrument, a recorded waveform is drawn in real time in the project window. To stop recording, click the Stop button in the transport panel. 2 Using the Transport Panel buttons, return to the beginning of the project.
Raise the master channel fader to a suitable playback level. When using Cubase LE 4, the application’s actions could become extremely delayed or error messages such as “cannot synchronize with USB audio interface” might be displayed. Should such occurrences become frequent, taking the following measures might improve the situation. Audio interface manual 4 Tips to improve performance ➊ Terminate other running programs.
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 Audio interface manual By connecting a computer and the R16 with a USB cable and setting the R16 to function as a card reader, you can import audio data as WAV files into Cubase LE 4 audio tracks. Importing by drag & drop 1 2 3 Connect the computer and the R16 ([DEVICE] port) with a USB cable. 5 Start Cubase LE 4. 6 Open the project into which you want to import audio data. Press [USB]. Select >CARD READER USB >CARD READER Change menu Push [Enter].
Select the file or files that you wish to import from the “Audio” folder and drag and drop them into the Cubase LE 4 project window. Options” window 10 Inclickthethe“Import “Copy Files to Working Directory” check box, and click the OK button. Audio interface manual 8 The audio files are loaded into Cubase LE 4. When a file is dragged and dropped, a window asking what Cubase LE 4 should do with the file will open. 9 Select either “Different Tracks” or “One Track” as the import method.
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 Audio interface manual Using the “Import” command 1 2 3 Start Cubase LE 4. 6 Open the project into which you want to import audio data. 7 From the Cubase LE 4 “File” menu select “Import” and “Audio File…” Connect the computer and the R16 ([DEVICE] port) with a USB cable. Press [USB]. Select >CARD READER USB >CARD READER Change menu Push [Enter]. 4 5 Verify. CARD READER Enter? Push [Enter]. Access the R16 from the computer.
9 Audio interface manual 8 Select the desired audio file or files from the “AUDIO” folder of the project from which you wish to import. Click “Open.” Importing files will cause the “Import Options” window to appear. In the “Import Options” window click the “Copy File to Working Directory” check box, and click the OK button. When a file is imported, a window opens asking what Cubase LE 4 should do with the files. 10 Select either “Different Tracks” or “One Track” as the import method.
The mixer in audio interface mode Audio interface manual In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the R16’s internal mixer. In addition, you can adjust the balance of the internal mixer and the sound from the computer. Volume, reverb send and pan You can be adjust the REVERB SEND, PAN, VOLUME and STEREO LINK settings as in recorder mode. Operation is the same as in recorder mode. (Reference: OPERATION MANUAL P.
Tuner CHROMATIC TUNER TOOL>TUNER>CHROMATIC 1 2 Press [TOOL]. Select >TUNER Audio interface manual The R16’s tuner can be used in the same way as in recorder mode. For further details please consult the OPERATION MANUAL. Change menu TOOL >TUNER Push [Enter]. 3 Select tuner type.
Effects in audio interface mode Audio interface manual The R16’s insert and send return effects can both be used when the sampling wavelength is set to 44.1 kHz. Basic operation is the same but there are a few differences in the menus. Insert effect Send return effect (reverb) As in recorder mode, select the insert location and the insert effect algorithm, as well as the effect patches to be applied to the recording signal. When in audio interface mode reverb can only be used for monitoring.
Working with patches Patch operations For both insert and send return effects Patch operation menus Patch initialization (factory reset) EFFECT> select patch> PATCH INITIAL 1 Select an insert effect or send return effect patch or Press Turn EFFECT On if Off Audio interface manual After you have made many edits, you might want to restore pre-edited settings by initializing the patch. This will return it to its factory preset condition. If “EFFECT Off” is displayed, press [ENTER].
Control surface setup for other DAWs Audio interface manual You can set and use the R16 as a controller in a variety of DAW software besides Cubase LE 4. Please refer to the manual for the software that you are using. Logic 7/8 Control surface setup 1 Select “Preferences” > “Control surface” > “Setup” from the “Logic Pro” menu. Function key setup 1 This opens the “Setup” window. Select “Preferences” > “Control surface” > “Controller Assignments…” from the “Logic Pro” menu.
Control surface setup 1 Choose option-controller/ surface menu to open the controller/surface dialog. If a controller/surface has already been selected, click on the "Delete" button and delete the controller/surface. 2 Click the “Add” button and open the “Controller/Surface Setup” dialog. 3 Choose “ZOOM R16” from the drop-down menu of the “Controller/surface” column. Select “ZOOM R16” in the input/ output port column. Function key setup 1 Choose “Option key bind” to open the “Key bind” dialog.
Control surface setup for other DAWs Audio interface manual LIVE 6/7 Control surface setup 1 After starting Live 7, select “Preferences” from the “Option” (Windows) or “Live” (Mac) menu. Function key setup 1 Press the MIDI button at the top right of the main LIVE window to open MIDI map mode. The Preferences window will open. 2 Click “MIDI” on the left side of Preferences window. 2 Interface elements that can be assigned will be highlighted in blue.
Control surface setup 1 be displayed at bottom. Launch the Audio MIDI Setup application. (/Applications/ Utilities). the MIDI Devices tab and 2 Click confirm that “ZOOM R16” is displayed. 3 Double-click the “new external to open its “Information” 4 device” window. Click “Add Device.” A “new external device” will be added. 5 “Mackie Control” from the 10 Select “Unit” pull-down menu that will Enter the name “R16” in the “Device Name” field.
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Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide Windows Vista / XP This Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and other settings for the R16. To connect the R16 to a computer running Windows Vista (or Windows XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. The installation description uses Windows Vista as an example. Start InstallShield Wizard Click [Next] to start installation.
Continued from front Windows Vista / XP Mac OS X This Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and other settings for the R16. Start Cubase LE 4. Then access the “Devices” menu, select “Device Setup...” and click “VST Audio System” To connect the R16 to a computer running Mac OS X and to enable audio input/output or control R16 as control surface for Cubase LE 4, proceed as follows.
