Zoom R16 manual

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Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 1 T able of Contents T abl e of Con tents ········································································································ 1 Audi o inter face a nd c ont rol s ur f ace ·········[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 2 Ef fec ts in a udi o inter face m od e Ins er t ef fe ct ································································································································[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 3 Audio interface and contr ol surface Functions of the audio interface and control surface This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and control surface with DA W softwar e installed on your computer . Control surface functions The on-board control surface functions can [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 4 Multifunction tuner In addition to standard chromatic tuning, the multifunction tuner also has on-board support for 7-string guitar , 5-string bass and various drop tunings. Comprehensive built-in mixer Using the R16’ s mixer , you can make a mix for monitoring live and playback. When simultaneously recording [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 5 ➊ ➋ Cubase LE 4 installation overview By using the R16 between a computer and external devices and instruments, their signals can be recor ded using programs such as DAW software. Instrument types that require Hi-Z or phantom power can also be connected. Using the fader or keys on the R16, you can control tr[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 6 R16 audio interface system envir onment T o use DAW s o f t war e w i t h t hi s uni t , yo u n ee d t o in s t al l i t a nd m a ke s e t t in gs in i t f or t he R1 6. T hi s i s an ex p la n at io n fo r doi ng s o wi t h Cub a s e LE 4. Please refer to the USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide for detailed instructi[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 7 Conn ect i ng an d disc onn ect i ng in au dio i nter fac e mode Reference: “USB/Cubase LE 4 Install Guide” Install/setup details 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 Gu[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 8 · The audio interface and control surface functions of the R16 can be used by drawing power through the USB bus. Power from batteries or the adapter is not necessary . · W e recommend always using the latest R16 system software. Operating the R16 with an older system could result in it not being recognized by [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 9 Using the contr ol surface functions 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 . HINT Assigning Keys For a list of functions that can be assigned to the knobs and keys of the R16, as well as other transport/funct[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 10 T ransport section By setting up the control surface, the R16’ s transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE 4 ［REW］ キー ［FF］ キー ［STOP］ キー ［PLAY］ キー ［REC］ キー ［F1］ キー ［F5］ キー ［F2］ キー ［F3］ キー ［F4］ キー ?[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 11 Fader section operation By using the faders and status keys of the R16 fader section, you can contr ol the volume and muting, pause recor ding and switch solo on and off in the corr esponding Cubase LE 4 tracks. Operating the fader section 1 As sig n th e des ir ed C uba se 4 LE tr acks (ch an ne ls) to the f a[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 12 3 Pre ss t he MA STE R tr ack s t atu s key to cycle th ro ug h the f unc ti ons of the in div idu a l tr ack s t atus keys . By pressing a track status key , you can toggle solo, mute and record enable on and off for the corr esponding track. R16 level meters (audio interface use) Ea ch l eve l me te r oth er [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 13 Setting up function keys The ve keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and assigned as you desire. Function key setup method 1 Ope n th e Devi ce S etu p Di alo g Box in Cub as e 4 LE 2 Commands can be assigned in the three columns d[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 14 Contr ol Surface Functions Quick Refer ence Sheet These functions are for Cubase LE 4, Cubase 4, Logic Pr o, SONAR, Ableton Live and Digital Performer . Control Explanation Fader section Status Key T oggles mute, record enable or solo on the track on/of f. [MASTER] Status Key Switches the function of the status[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 15 Recor ding with Cubase LE 4 In this chapter , we explain how to record into Cubase LE 4 using the R16. Create a new pr oject Copy th e ZOOM R1 6 pro je ct temp late s to the c om pute r . Run C uba se L E 4. 1 2 Cho ose “ New P roj ec t ” fr om t he File m enu . Choose a new project template from the Ne w P[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 16 NOTE •  Set the recor ding quantization (bit depth) of Cubase LE 4 or the DAW softwar e that you are using to 24-bit in order to achieve the best audio quality when recor ding. (See the software manual for how to make this setting.) •  The inspector displays information?[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 17 Recor ding With Cubase LE 4 HINT When the Monitor button is lit, the audio track input level in the level meter next to the fader will be displayed. When the light is off, the audio track output level will be displayed. Connect an instrument 6 Connect an instr ument such as a g uit a r to a n R1 6 [ INPU T ] ja[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 18 NOTE • If the Monitor button is on, the R16 input signal and the signal returning to the R16 via the computer will both be output from the R16 at the sametime which cancreate aanger-likesound. If you want to monitor accurately while adjusting the rec[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 19 Recor ding with Cubase LE 4 Check the recor ding (playback) Recording 12 1 Clic k the R ec or d bu t ton on t he T ranspor t Panel Stop button Record b utton Rec or di ng be gi ns . As you pla y the instrument, a recorded wav ef orm is drawn in real time in the project windo w . T o stop recording, click the St[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l Tips to improve performance 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 impr ove the situation. ➊ T [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 21 Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 By connecting a computer and the R16 with a USB cable and setting the R16 to function as acardr eader ,youcanimportaudiodataasWA VlesintoCubaseLE4audiotracks. Importing by drag & drop 5 St ar t Cub as e LE 4. 6 Ope n th[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 22 Select the file or files th at you wis h to i mpo r t fr om t he “ Audio” fol de r and dr ag and dr op them into the Cuba s e LE 4 pr oje c t win dow. 8 When a file is dragged and dropped, a window asking what Cubase LE 4 should do with the file will open. Sel ec t ei the r “D if fere nt T r ac ks” [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 23 Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 Using the “Import” command Select >CARDREADER 3 USB >CARDREADER Change menu Pus h [En ter]. 1 Con ne ct t he co mpu ter a nd t he R1 6 ( [D E VI CE ] po r t) with a U SB cab le. Pre ss [ USB ]. 2 4 Ve r i f y. CARDREADER Enter? Pus h [En ter]. Access the [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 24 Sel ec t th e des ir ed a udi o file o r file s fr om th e “ AUD IO ” fold er of the p roj ec t fr om w hic h you wi sh to impo r t. Cli ck “O pe n.” Impor ting files will cause the “Import Options” window to appear . 8 9 In the “ Im por t Opt ion s” win dow clic k the “ Copy Fi le to Work [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 25 The mixer in aud io i nterface mode 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 . NOTE The R16 REVERB SEND, P AN, VOLUME and STEREO LINK settings are all saved when you[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 26 Tu n e r The R16’ s tuner can be used in the same way as in recorder mode. For further details please consult the OPERA TION MANUAL. 1 Pre ss [ TOOL]. Select >TUNER 2 TOOL >TUNER Change menu Pus h [En ter]. CHROMA TIC TUNER TOOL>TUNER>CHROMA TIC 4 CHROMATIC440Hz Sel ec t th e ba [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 27 Ef fects in audio interface mode 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 ar e a few differ ences in the menus. NOTE · Effects can only be used when the sampling rate is 44.1 kHz. At all other times it is[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 28 W orking with patches After you have made many edits, you might want to restor e pre-edited settings by initializing the patch. This will return it to its factory preset condition. HINT Even if you have not imported patches the initial settings of patches that were used in the recorder mode can be used. 1 Pres [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 29 Contr ol surface setup for other DA Ws Y ou 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 softwar e that you are using. Logic 7/8 Control surface setup Function key setup Sel ec t “ Pref er enc es” > “Co ntr ol s ur face” [...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 30 SONAR 7/8 Control surface setup Function key setup Choose option-controller/ sur fac e men u to ope n th e controller/ sur face dialog. If a controller/surface has already been selected, click on the "Delete" b utton and delete the controller/surface . Clic k the “Add” but to n an d op en the “C[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 31 Contr ol surface setup for other DA Ws LIVE 6/7 Af ter s t ar ting L ive 7 , sele c t “Pr efe re nce s” fr om t he “O ptio n” ( W ind ows) or “L ive” (Ma c) menu . The Preferences windo w will open. Clic k “M ID I” on t he le f t si de of Pref er enc es w ind ow . The setup window related to MID[...]

Au di o i nt e r f ac e m an u a l 32 Digital Performer 5/6 La unc h th e Audi o MID I Se tup application. (/ Applications/ Utilities) . Clic k the M ID I Devi ce s ta b an d con fir m tha t “ZOOM R1 6” is display ed. Clic k “ Add Devi ce.” A “ne w e xternal device” will be added. Dou ble - c lic k the “n ew ex ter na l devic e” to[...]

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“PDF Manuals and Drivers” CD-ROM supplied with R16 Drivers>Windows “Setup.exe” or Download the latest “ZOOM R16 Audio Driver” from ZOOM homepage (http://zoom.co.jp) and install it on a computer. ZOOM R16 Audio Driver software is required to enable use of Cubase LE 4 for audio input and output with a computer. Refer to the read_me fil[...]

Rate=48.0Hz When the connection is operated on the R16, it is recognized by the computer. Op en t he “ A pp lica tion s” fold er an d th en th e “Ut iliti es” fold er, and doubl e - click “ Aud io M ID I S e t u p ”. The Au dio MI DI S etup scree n appea rs. Click “ Audio D evices” and chec k that “ZOOM R16 Driver” is se lected [...]