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[. . . ] 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 "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. 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. When you select a file or files, the "Import Options" window appears. 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. ■ Windows XP When you insert the supplied "Cubase LE" CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer, the Installer starts up automatically. ■ 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. HD8/HD16 MIDI interface Computer 3. Perform the following steps at the HD8/ HD16 to select the connection type. (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). 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. ■ MacOS X Double-click on the Cubase LE icon that was placed in the "Applications" folder during installation. 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 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. [. . . ] -EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq and Q are shown in turn EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq and Q are shown in turn EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq, and Q are shown in turn EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq, and Q are shown in turn HD8/HD16 key [TRACK PARAMETER] key [INPUT SOURCE] key [BOUNCE] key [SCENE] key [AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key [A-B REPEAT] key Display indication Cubase LE parameter SEND1 – SEND4 PAN EQ:LOW EQ:LO MID EQ:HI MID EQ:HI SEND1 – SEND4 PAN EQ1 EQ2 EQ3 EQ4 For example, pressing the [TRACK PARAMETER] key repeatedly cycles through the following parameters for control: SEND1: OnOff → SEND1: Level → SEND2: OnOff → SEND2: Level. Changing the pad sensitivity You can adjust the volume that is produced according to the force with which you hit the pads (pad sensitivity). 3. Turn the parameter knob for the target track to adjust the parameter. 1. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 1 (CD-R/RW). The display indication changes as follows. Using the pads Also while the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode, the pad playing information is output as MIDI messages. In control surface mode of the HD8/HD16, the following pad settings are possible. Pad Sense Normal Pad sensitivity setting Switching the pad bank When you switch the pad bank in control surface mode, the set of note numbers assigned to each bank changes. (For information on MIDI note numbers for each pad, see page 205 of the Operation Manual. ) For information on available settings, see page 125 of the Operation Manual. 2. Turn the dial to select the pad sensitivity settings. [. . . ]