User manual STEINBERG HD8

[. . . ] Within control surface mode, select "Mackie Control" as operation mode. Computer MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector HD8/HD16 MIDI interface 1. 3. Perform the following steps at the HD8/HD16 to select the connection type. At the main screen of the HD8/HD16, hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 2 (CONTROL SURFACE). An indication for confirming the switch to control surface mode appears. (1) From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/ UTILITY] key and then use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "SYSTEM" on the second line of the display. 2. Press the [ENTER] key. The HD8/HD16 switches to control surface mode. Stat:Mute Bank:1 PAN 3. Press the [FUNCTION] key. The CTRLR SETUP screen for making control surface mode settings appears. REC UTILITY 4/10 >SYSTEM (2) Press the [ENTER] key. The display indication changes as follows. SYSTEM 1/7 >FOOT SWITCH 4. (3) Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "CONTROL SURFACE" on the second line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key. CTRLR SETUP 1/1 >MODE SELECT Verify that the indication "MODE SELECT" is shown on the second line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The control surface mode selection screen appears. Control Surface USB This indication shows the currently selected connection type. Mode Select Generic Remote This screen allows selection of two operation modes. · (4) Turn the dial to select "USB" (connection via USB port) or "MIDI I/O" (connection via MIDI IN/ OUT connectors). The remote operation signals will be sent via the interface selected here. (5) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the main screen. Generic Remote This setting serves for controlling Cubase LE in Generic Remote mode. NOTE It is not possible to operate Cubase LE 4 in Generic Remote mode. [. . . ] 2. Perform steps 1 - 3 of "Importing by drag & drop" to open the Cubase LE 4 project. From the Cubase LE 4 menus, select "File" "Import" "Audio File". The "Import Audio" window appears. 3. Select the file or files in the "TAKE" folder of the desired project and click the "Open" button. When you drag & drop files, a window for selecting how to sort these files in Cubase LE 4 appears. 6. Click on "Different tracks" or "One track" to select the desired import method. When you select a file or files, the "Import Options" window appears. Normally, you should select "Different tracks". This will cause tracks to be automatically created as needed according to the number of imported files. When you select "One track", files are lined up horizontally on a single track. 4. Select the "Copy File to Working Directory" check box, and click the OK button. When you have selected the import method, the "Import Options" window appears. 7. In the "Import Options" window, select the "Copy Files to Working Directory" check box, and click the OK button. A window for selecting how to sort the imported files in Cubase LE 4 appears. 5. Click on "Different tracks" or "One track" to select the desired import method. The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE 4 tracks. Normally, you should select "Different tracks". This will cause tracks to be automatically created as needed according to the number of imported files. When you select "One track", files are lined up horizontally on a single track. The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE 4 tracks. Cubase LE 4 Installation Guide/Control Surface Operation Guide 7 Cubase LE 4 Installation Guide/ Control Surface Operation Guide Control surface mode functions at a glance HD8/HD16 control Parameter knob The table below lists the functions that are assigned to the various controls when the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode (operation mode: Mackie Control). Supplied template sample entry Assigned function Adjusts panning for respective track HD8: Adjusts panning for respective track HD16: Not assigned Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for respective track HD8: Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for respective track HD16: Not assigned Adjust volume of respective track HD8: Adjust volume of respective track HD16: Not assigned Adjust master volume Switch status key target Open CTRLR SETUP menu Same as cursor keys on computer Move project cursor position Rewind Move cursor to beginning of project (zero locate) Fast forward Move cursor to end of project Stop Play Record Parameter knob [RHYTHM] Status key Fader section Status key [RHYTHM] Fader Fader [RHYTHM] Fader [MASTER] [SELECT] key [FUNCTION] key Cursor left/right/up/down keys Dial [REW] key [REW] key + [USB] key [FF] key [FF] key + [USB] key [STOP] key [PLAY] key [REC] key [NEW PROJECT] key [PROJECT/UTILITY] key [TRACK PARAMETER] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [BOUNCE] key [SCENE] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key [CLEAR] key [CLEAR] key + [USB] key [MARKER U] key [MARKER I] key [MARK] key [CD-R/RW] key [CD-R/RW] key + [USB] key [CONTROL SURFACE] key [CONTROL SURFACE] key + [USB] key [CONTROL SURFACE] key + [SHIFT] key [USB] key [USB] key + [SHIFT] key [INSERT EFFECT] key [INSERT EFFECT] key + [USB] key [CHORUS/DELAY] key [REVERB] key [REVERB] key + [USB] key [PATTERN] key [PATTERN] key + [USB] key [SONG] key [SONG] key + [USB] key [KIT/PROG] key Function/ transport section CYCLE PUNCH < BANK BANK > MIXER PROJECT < CHANNEL CHANNEL > SAVE PREVIOUS NEXT ADD LEFT RIGHT Switch cycle mode on/off Switch punch-in on/off Switch to previous bank Switch to next bank Open/close mixer window Make project window active Switch to previous channel Switch to next channel Save project Save as new project Go to previous marker Go to next marker Add marker Move project cursor to punch-in point Set left-side locator (punch-in point) Move project cursor to punch-out point Set right-side locator (punch-out point) Terminate control surface mode Control section MC SHIFT UNDO REDO SOLO DEFEAT READ WRITE FLIP MC (Mackie Control) shift key Enable/disable mass storage mode Undo Open "Edit History" dialog Redo Cancel Solo for all channels Cancel Mute for all channels Switch automation read on/off Switch automation read for all channels on/off Switch automation write on/off Switch automation write for all channels on/off Flip fader and parameter knob functions 8 Cubase LE 4 Installation Guide/Control Surface Operation Guide rev1. 0 Cubase LE Installation Guide/ Control Surface Operation Guide This document explains how to install the Cubase LE software on a computer and how to use the control surface mode of the HD8/ HD16. Cubase LE installation and setup Perform the following steps to install Cubase LE on a computer and set up the HD8/HD16 to function as a control surface for Cubase LE. Using USB HD8/HD16 USB port USB port USB cable Computer Using MIDI IN/OUT connectors NOTE For the following procedure, you will need the "Cubase LE" CD and the "Factory Recover CD" supplied with the HD8/HD16. MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector 1. Use the supplied "Cubase LE" CD to install the Cubase LE application on your computer. HD8/HD16 MIDI interface Computer The procedure differs, depending on the operating system. 3. Perform the following steps at the HD8/ HD16 to select the connection type. Windows XP When you insert the supplied "Cubase LE" CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer, the Installer starts up automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase LE. MacOS X When you insert the supplied "Cubase LE" CD into the CD-ROM drive of the Macintosh, a "Cubase LE" icon appears on the desktop. Double-click on the icon to open it and then use the Installer to install the software. (1) From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/ UTILITY] key and then use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "SYSTEM" on the second line of the display. REC UTILITY 4/10 >SYSTEM (2) Press the [ENTER] key. The display indication changes as follows. SYSTEM 1/7 >FOOT SWITCH (3) Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication "Control Surface" on the second line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key. The currently selected connection type is shown. 2. Connect the HD8/HD16 to the computer. You can connect the HD8/HD16 either via USB or via the MIDI IN/OUT connectors. (If you use MIDI, the computer must be equipped with a MIDI interface. ) Control Surface USB Cubase LE Installation Guide/Control Surface Operation Guide 1 Cubase LE Installation Guide/ Control Surface Operation Guide (4) Turn the dial to select "USB" (connection via USB port) or "MIDI I/O" (connection via MIDI IN/ OUT connectors). The remote operation signals will be sent via the interface selected here. (5) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the main screen. 5. Perform the following steps at the HD8/HD16 to activate the control surface mode. In the right side of the device setup window, select "Generic Remote" and click the "Add" button. This will add the "Generic Remote" entry to the list on the left side of the device setup window. (1) From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 2 (CONTROL SURFACE). A confirmation screen for switching to control surface mode appears. (2) Press the [ENTER] key. The HD8/HD16 switches to control surface mode, and the display indication changes as follows. Stat:Mute Bank:1 PAN 6. Start Cubase LE. The startup procedure differs, depending on the operating system. 8. Windows XP Double-click on the Cubase LE icon that was placed on the desktop during installation. A window appears, asking whether to test the audio I/O ports. Select "Yes" to perform the test. Select "Generic Remote" in the list on the left side of the device setup window, and click the "Setup" tab. The display indication changes as follows. "Import" button MacOS X Double-click on the Cubase LE icon that was placed in the "Applications" folder during installation. NOTE Be sure to start Cubase LE only after activating the control surface mode at the HD8/HD16. The following steps are the same for Windows XP and MacOS X. The screen examples shown here are from Windows XP. 7. After starting Cubase LE, select "Device Setup. . . " from the "Devices" menu, and click the "Add/Remove" tab. The device setup window gives access to the settings required for using the connected HD8/HD16 as control surface. 9. Click the "Import"button. The "Import Generic Remote" window appears. 10. Remove the "Cubase LE" CD from the CDROM drive of the computer and insert the "Factory Recover CD". 2 Cubase LE Installation Guide/Control Surface Operation Guide Cubase LE Installation Guide/ Control Surface Operation Guide 11. Use drag & drop to copy the folder "CTRL_SF" from the "Factory Recover CD" to the hard disk of the computer. When using MIDI Select the corresponding MIDI port of the interface. 12. In the "Import Generic Remote"window, select the setup file located in the "CTRL_SF" folder copied to the hard disk of the computer. Then click the "Open" button. The name of the setup file is as follows. HD8 setup file: . Click the "Apply" button and then click the "OK" button. The device setup window closes. [. . . ] Switching to bank 2 gives access to tracks 9 - 16. How banks are organized (HD8) Stat:Mute Bank:3 EQ1:Freq 2. Use the [SELECT] key to select the desired function. Each push of the key cycles the status key through the Mute Rec Solo function in turn. 3. Bank 1 (Tracks 1 ­ 8) Bank 2 (Tracks 9 ­ 16) Bank 3 (Tracks 17 ­ 24) Bank 4 (Tracks 25 ­ 32) Press the status key for the target track to switch the selected function on or off. Selecting a function to control with the parameter knob By using the parameter knobs of the HD8/HD16, panning, EQ, and effect send level can be adjusted for each track of Cubase LE. To select which of these functions is controlled by the knob, proceed as follows. 1. Use the cursor left/right keys to switch between banks. The currently selected bank is indicated on the first line of the display. Current bank number Use the cursor left/right keys to select the bank that includes the track to control. The function currently assigned to the parameter knob is shown on the second line of the display. Stat:Mute Bank:3 EQ1:Freq 2. Stat:Mute Bank:1 EQ1:Freq Function assigned to parameter knob Press the key corresponding to the parameter to adjust. The table on the next page shows the adjustable Cubase LE parameters and the corresponding HD8/HD16 keys. [. . . ]