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Contents Audio interface manual Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Audio interface and control surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cubase LE 5 Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Audio interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control surface . . .
Audio interface manual The mixer in audio interface mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Volume, reverb send, pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Stereo link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio interface and control surface Audio interface manual This section explains how to connect the unit with a computer and how to set up and use the audio interface and control surface functions of the R24 with a DAW and other software. Functions of the audio interface and control surface [INPUT 1-8] 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.
The 8 onboard jacks accept XLR and standard phone plugs and include one high-impedance input and two inputs with phantom power (24V or 48V). Many sources are supported from highimpedance guitars and basses to dynamic and condenser microphones and linelevel devices like synthesizers. In addition, built-in high- performance condenser microphones are convenient for recording acoustic guitars and vocals.
Cubase LE 5 installation overview Audio interface manual To use the R24 with DAW software, after installing that software, a driver must be installed and set to recognize it. We explain how to do this with Cubase LE 5. ❶ Audio interface ❷ Control surface By using the R24 between a computer and external audio devices and instruments, their signals can be recorded using a DAW or other software. Instruments and mics that require Hi-Z or phantom power can also be connected.
R24 Audio Interface system requirements Windows Windows® XP SP2 or later (32-bit) Windows® Vista SP1 or later (32-bit, 64-bit) Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) 32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or faster 64-bit: Intel® Pentium® Dual Core 2.
Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode Audio interface manual This is an overview of connecting and disconnecting the R24 to a computer with a USB cable. For details, see the included Cubase LE 5 Startup Guide guide. Connecting the R24 to a computer for the first time 1 2 R24 setup and connection Follow these procedures when connecting again. Install the Cubase LE 5 DAW software on the computer. 1 Install the audio driver on the computer from the included CD-ROM. 2 Press USB.
Audio interface manual 4 Disconnecting Connect the USB cable to the R24. 1 Press the 2 Select YES. below or . Change menu USB DEVICE indicator lights Press ENTER. 5 Connect the USB cable to the computer. 3 Disconnect the USB cable USB icon appears when connection completes. NOTE Select CONTINUE to use the same settings as last time. • INSERT EFFECT settings • SEND RETURN EFFECT settings • Mixer settings • TUNER settings Select RESET to restore default settings for each item.
Using control surface functions Audio interface manual When using the R24 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R24 keys and faders can be used to control Cubase LE 5’s transport and mixer. About the control surface Control surface setup In control surface mode the keys and knobs on the R24 can be assigned to particular Cubase LE 5 functions. See R24 setup and connection steps 1–5 on P7~8 6 7 Transport section P.10 About banks P.11 Fader section P.11 Then, launch Cubase LE 5.
Audio interface manual Transport section By setting up the control surface, the R24’s transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE 5.
Fader section operation Audio interface manual Using the faders and status keys of the fader section, you can adjust the volume of corresponding Cubase LE 5 tracks, mute and solo them, and arm them for recording. About banks Operating the fader section After setting up control surface operation, the main parameters of Cubase LE 5 can be operated using the R24’s fader and status keys. A group of tracks operated by the faders and status keys is called a “bank.
Audio interface manual R24 level meters (Audio interface use) Each level meter other than the MASTER displays the signal immediately before sending it to the computer. The master level meter displays the returning signal from the computer. Checking DAW recording levels Set “REC SIGNAL” (in the INSERT EFFECT menu) to “WET” (signal with effect) or “DRY” (no effect) to send signals to the computer with or without being processed by the insert effects.
Setting the function keys Audio interface manual The five keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and assigned as desired. Function key setup 1 2 Open the “Device setup…” dialog in Cubase LE 5. 5 Select “Mackie Control”. Commands can be assigned using the three columns displayed on the right side of the window. 6 3 4 13 Choose the type of Cubase LE 5 function from the Category pop-up menu. The items in this pop-up menu will differ depending on the category chosen.
Control surface functions quick reference guide Control Fader section Display section Audio interface manual These functions work with Cubase LE 5, Cubase 5, Logic Pro, SONAR, Ableton Live and Digital Performer.
Recording with Cubase LE 5 In this chapter, we explain how to record into Cubase LE 5 using the R24. Audio interface manual Create a new project Copy the ZOOM R24 project templates to the computer. From the CubaseLE5_template folder on the CD included with R24, copy the templates to the location where Cubase LE 5 is installed. 3 Create a new project After copying the R24 project templates to the designated folder, the R24 project templates will be displayed when creating a new project.
Set the save location and click the “OK” button (“Choose” button on Mac OS X). The project file save location window is displayed. Audio interface manual 4 Create a new audio track 5 Set-up the audio tracks that were made as follows. To add a new audio track, select “Add Track” from the “Project” menu and then choose “Audio” from the sub-menu that appears.
Recording With Cubase LE 5 Audio interface manual Connect an instrument 8 Enable the track for recording. Channel corresponding to an audio track 6 Master Channel Connect an instrument such as a guitar to an R24 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. See the following for information about how to choose the R24 input signal.
9 10 Audio interface manual Adjust the recording level After adjusting the recording level, click the Monitor button to turn off the light. While playing the instrument, adjust the R24 input level and set the Cubase LE 5 recording level. Monitor button Level Meter This turns off display of the input level, and mutes the signal from the computer to the R24. When the Monitor button is off, the signal just before it is sent to the computer can be monitored from the R24 PHONES and OUTPUT jacks.
Recording with Cubase LE 5 Audio interface manual Recording 12 Check the recording (playback) Click the Record button on the Transport Panel to start recording. Stop button 1 Lower the master channel fader. Record button 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 Click the |< button in the Transport Panel to return to the beginning of the project.
Audio interface manual Tips to improve performance 4 Raise the master channel fader to a suitable playback level. When using Cubase LE 5, application performance could become extremely delayed or error messages such as “cannot synchronize with USB audio interface” might be displayed. Should such occurrences become frequent, the following measures might improve the situation. ➊ Terminate programs other than Cubase LE 5 that are running.
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 5 Audio interface manual By connecting a computer and the R24 with a USB cable and setting the R24 to function as a card reader, you can import audio data as WAV files into Cubase LE 5 audio tracks. Importing by drag & drop 1 2 3 Connect the computer and the R24 DEVICE port with a USB cable. 5 Press USB. Launch Cubase LE 5. Open the Cubase LE 5 project into which you want to import audio data. Select READER. Change menu Press Enter.
Select the file (or files) that you wish to import from the “AUDIO” folder and drag and drop them into the Cubase LE 5 project window. 9 Audio interface manual 7 In the “Import Options” window click the “Copy Files to Working Directory” check box, and click the OK button. The audio files are loaded into Cubase LE 5 tracks. HINT When a file is dragged and dropped, a window will open asking how Cubase LE 5 should place the file.
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 5 Audio interface manual Using the “Import” command 1 2 3 Connect the computer and the R24 DEVICE port with a USB cable. Select READER. Change menu Access the R24 from the computer. コンピューターからR24を操作 23 Open the Cubase LE 5 project into which you want to import audio data. Press USB. Press ENTER. 4 5 Launch Cubase LE 5. 6 From the Cubase LE 5 “File” menu select “Import” and “Audio File…” The “Import Audio” window opens.
Select the desired audio file (or files) from the “AUDIO” folder of the project from which you wish to import. Click “Open.” 9 Audio interface manual 7 When importing multiple files at one time, select either “Different Tracks” or “One Track” as the import method. The audio data is assigned to one or more Cubase LE 5 tracks. Importing files will cause the “Import Options” window to appear. 8 In the “Import Options” window click the “Copy File to Working Directory” check box, and click the OK button.
The mixer in audio interface mode Audio interface manual In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the R24’s internal mixer. In addition, you can adjust the balance of the internal mixer and the sound from the computer. Volume, reverb send, pan You can be adjust the reverb send, pan, volume and stereo link settings as in recorder mode. Stereo link Link even and odd numbered INPUTS to handle them as stereo pairs. Operation is the same as in recorder mode.
Tuner The R24 tuner can be used as when recording. For details, see the Operation Manual. HINT TOOL > TUNER 1 2 • The default value of the standard pitch is 440 Hz. • Tuners other than the chromatic tuner can also be used. Reference: Operation Manual ) Press TOOL. Select TUNER. Change menu Press ENTER. 3 4 5 Audio interface manual Chromatic tuner NOTE Tuner settings are saved when you terminate (EXIT) audio interface mode and can be used again the next time.
Effects in audio interface mode Audio interface manual The R24’s 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. Insert effect Send return 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.
Working with patches Patch operations Patch initialization (factory reset) For both insert and send return effects EFFECT > INITIAL Patch operation menu 1 Selecting insert effect/reverb patches Press EFFECT. Turning effects on/off To use an insert effect, select an algorithm and a patch. To use a send reverb effect, select a patch. (Reference: Operation Manual ) Insert effect Press the beneath . beneath .
Control surface setup for other DAWs Audio interface manual You can set up the R24 as a controller for use with a variety of DAW software besides Cubase LE 5. Please refer to the manual for the software that you are using. Logic Control surface setup 1 Select “Preferences” > “Control surfaces” > “Setup…” from the “Logic Pro” menu. Function key setup 1 This opens the “Setup” window. 2 3 Click on the top left “New” and select “Install” from the pull-down menu.
Audio interface manual SONAR Control surface setup 1 Select “Controller/Surface” from the “Options” menu to open the “Controller/Surface” dialog. If a controller/surface has already been selected, click on the “Delete” button to delete it. 2 Click the “Add” button and open the “Controller/Surface Setup” dialog. 3 Choose “ZOOM R16_R24” from the drop-down menu of the “Controller/ surface” column. Select “ZOOM R16_R24” in the input/output port column.
Control surface setup for other DAWs Audio interface manual Live Control surface setup 1 Select “Preferences” from the “Option” (Windows) or “Live” (Mac) menu. The Preferences window will open. 2 Click the “MIDI” setting tab on the left side of Preferences window to select it. The setup window related to MIDI will open. 3 Select “Mackie Control” in the pulldown menu of the Control Surface column. 4 Select “ZOOM R16_R24” from the pull-down menus of the Input and Output columns.
Control surface setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 Launch the Audio MIDI Setup application (/Applications/Utilities). Open the MIDI Studio window (Window > Show MIDI Window) and confirm that “ZOOM R24” is displayed. Click “Add Device.” A “new external device” will be added. Click the “new external device” to select it, and then click the “Show Info” button. Enter the name “R24” in the “Device Name” field.
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Cubase LE 5 Startup Guide Windows This Cubase LE 5 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 5 on a computer, make connections and other settings for the R24. To connect the R24 to a computer running Windows 7 (or Windows Vista, XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. The installation description uses Windows 7 as an example. Insert the supplied “Cubase LE 5” DVD-ROM into the DVD drive of the computer.
Continued from front Windows Mac OS X Start Cubase LE 5. Then access the “Devices” menu, select “Device Setup...” and click “VST Audio System” To start Cubase LE 5, double-click the Cubase LE 5 shortcut icon which was created on the desktop. After startup, select “ZOOM R16_R24 ASIO Driver” as the ASIO driver in the right section of the Device Setup window. When you change the ASIO driver selection, a confirmation message appears. Click the “Switch” button.
