E-Mu 202 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
© 2006 E-MU Systems
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................. 5
Package Includes .......................................................................... 6
Computer Requirements ............................................................... 7
Windows ..........................................................................................................7
OS X .................................................................................................................7
Software Installation .................................................................... 8
Windows XP ......................................................................................................8
Note About Windows Logo Testing ................................................................8
Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications ................................................8
Macintosh OS X .................................................................................................9
Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications ............................................11
Connection Diagram .................................................................. 12
Controls & Headphone Output ................................................... 13
Input/Output ............................................................................. 14
E-MU USB Audio Control Panel ................................................... 15
Direct Monitoring ....................................................................... 16
Tutorials ..................................................................................... 17
Introduction ....................................................................................................17
Before you Begin... ......................................................................................17
Getting Started with Steinberg Cubase LE (Windows) .......................................17
1 - Setting up Cubase LE ..............................................................................17
2 - Basic Multitrack Recording .......................................................................19
3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX .................................................21
Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows only) ..................................24
1 - Setting up Sonar LE .................................................................................24
2 - Basic Multitrack Recording .......................................................................27
3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX .................................................29
Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/OS X) .................................33
Before you Begin: ........................................................................................33
1 - Setting up the Preferences .......................................................................33
2 - Playing Audio Clips ..................................................................................35
3 - Recording Audio into Ableton Live ...........................................................36
4 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only) .....................37
Other Cool Tips ............................................................................................41
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 42
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Internet References .................................................................... 43
Forums ........................................................................................................ 43
Technical Specifications .............................................................. 44
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................... 46
Index ......................................................................................... 49
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. This
interface brings an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to the Mac or PC, with
pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low jitter clock, and Class-A,
ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. The signal-to-noise specs of the
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market!
From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design, to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, the USB will forever change
your expectations of USB audio. The USB also comes complete with the powerful
E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle so that you have everything you need to
create, record, edit, mix and burn your music right out of the box.
Some of the other key features are detailed below:
• Record and Playback support for a multitude of sample rates : 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k,
96k, 176.4k, 192k. (176.4k &192k available on PC version only)
• Independent ground lift switches for both analog inputs help to solve potential
ground loop problems
• Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier with level control
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NOTE
There are some limitations
when operating at higher
sample rates. See page 15
for details.
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Package Includes
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 AudioPod
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Installation Guide
E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (OS X /Windows)
• Window XP and x64 Drivers
• Mac OS X Drivers
• Owner’s Manual and Tutorials
E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (Windows)
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Cakewalk Sonar LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial)
E-MU Proteus VX CD-ROM (Windows)
• E-MU Proteus VX (with over 100 sounds)
E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (OS X)
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BIAS Peak Express
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial)
Ableton Live Lite for E-MU CD-ROM (OS X, Windows)
• Ableton Live Lite
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Computer Requirements
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The minimum computer system requirements for the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are
listed below.
Windows
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Intel® or AMD® processor — 1.2 GHz or faster
Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP 2 or greater) or Windows XP x64
1 available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port *
256 MB System RAM
900 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
XVGA Video (1024 x 768)
OS X
• Apple® Macintosh® G4 —800 MHz or faster
NOTE: For more information on Intel Mac support see the included ReadMe file, and/
or www.emu.com for latest information.
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Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)
1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port †
512 MB System RAM
500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
* When using a USB 1.1 port, performance is limited to16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording
and playback.
† USB 1.1 is not supported on the Macintosh
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Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Windows XP
Follow these instructions to install the 0202 USB 2.0 software and E-MU
Production Tools software bundle on a Windows XP computer.
1. First connect the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer using the supplied USB
cable, and turn it on.
2. If Windows prompts you with an Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.
3. Insert the E-MU software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If
Windows AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts
running automatically. If not, from your Windows desktop, click Start->Run
and type d:\setup.exe (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive). You can also simply open the CD and double-click Setup.exe.
4. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation. You will have the option to install 0202 USB 2.0,
and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
5. Choose “Continue Anyway” when you encounter the “Windows Logo
Testing” warning screen. See the note below.
6. When prompted, restart your computer.
7. Be sure to register your 0202 USB 2.0 so we can advise you of future software
updates and special offers. You can register online at: www.emu.com/register
8. Your 0202 USB 2.0 is now ready to use.
9. Insert the Windows Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
10. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.
Note About Windows Logo Testing
When you install the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers, you will see a dialog box that informs
you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing.
However, the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers have been rigorously tested using the same test
procedures that a signed driver requires, and it passes in all important categories,
including those that measure the relative stability of the driver. So, it is perfectly
safe to install these drivers on your computer.
Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications
At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0202 USB 2.0 application and
device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated
drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control
application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed.
1. Click Start -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button).
4. Select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 entry and then click the Change/Remove
button.
5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove ALL option.
6. Click the Yes button.
7. Restart your computer when prompted.
You may now re-install existing or updated E-MU device drivers or applications.
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Software Installation
Macintosh OS X
Follow these instructions to install the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers and software on a
Macintosh OS X computer. First, connect the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer as
shown on page 12.
Install the 0202 USB 2.0 Software
1. Insert the E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the E-MU icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click on the Install icon to start the installation.
4. The installation Welcome screen appears. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
5. When the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter the administrator password
you chose when you installed OS X.
6. Continue to follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
You will be given the option to install:
• Easy Install: Installs the following applications and drivers.
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application
• Custom Install: allows you to choose which components are installed.
7. Easy Install is recommended. The software will be quickly installed. When
prompted, restart your computer.
8. Be sure to register your 0202 USB 2.0 so we can advise you of future software
updates and special offers. You can register online at: www.emu.com/register
Set-up the 0202 USB 2.0 as your Default Audio Device
9. Click Go -> Utilities from the menu bar.
10. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup, then click the Audio Devices button if it’s
not already selected. The window shown on the following page appears.
11. Select the 0202 USB 2.0 for the following: Default Input, Default Output,
System Output, Properties For.
12. Play a song on iTunes to verify that the 0202 USB 2.0 is the default device for
audio playback.
13. Quit iTunes.
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Software Installation
Setup the MIDI Devices
If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard, now would be a good time to set up your MIDI
devices. Connecting a MIDI keyboard will allow you to use the virtual instruments
provided in the software bundle and get the most out of your purchase. You’ll also
need a MIDI interface such as the E-MU Xmidi 2x2 or Xmidi 1x1.
14. Click the MIDI Devices button. The window shown below appears.
15. Click the Add Device button. A new external
device icon like the one shown at left appears.
16. Double-click on the new external device if you
want to set the MIDI Keyboard Properties. You
have the option to name and change the icon
for the device. Click Apply, then click the Close
button to close the Properties window.
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17. Connect the new external device to the E-MU 0202|USB by dragging between
the input and output connectors.
18. The window below shows a properly connected MIDI device.
19. Press the close button
to close the Audio MIDI Setup window.
Install the Production Tools Software Bundle
20. Insert the Macintosh Production Tools CD into your CD-ROM drive.
21. Double-click on the installer package.
22. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.
23. Continue to install applications from the bundle as desired,
Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications
At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0202 USB 2.0 application and
device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated
drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control
panel application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be
removed.
1. Open the Applications folder.
2. Open the Creative Professional folder.
3. Open the E-MU USB Audio folder.
4. Click the E-MU USB Audio Unistaller and follow the instructions.
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Connection Diagram
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Microphone
or Line
WARNING!
Use only a USB 2.0
certified Hi-Speed cable
(like the one supplied) for
the USB connection. Using
a USB 1.1 cable may cause
erractic behavior and
degraded performance.
Outputs
USB 2.0
R
L
Inputs
Stereo
R - Hi Z / Line
L - Mic
L - Line
Mic
Computer
1/4” male to 1/4” male
(unbalanced)
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Controls & Headphone Output
CONTROLS & HEADPHONE OUTPUT
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2
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5
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1. Signal Level & Clip Indicators
The LED signal level indicators show that you are inputing a proper signal
level. With a proper input level, the green signal LED should be flickering, but
the red clip indicator should NOT ever be lit.
The clip indicators light and show that the input level has exceeded0 dBFS.
2. Left/Right Gain Controls
These controls set the input gain from 0dB to +60dB for the two inputs.
3. Direct Monitor Level Control
This encoder controls the amount of direct monitor signal mixed into the
outputs. The level is adjustable from -24dB to off.
4. Direct Monitor On/Off & Mono-Stereo Switch
Press the button to turn Direct Monitoring on and off and to switch modes.
The stereo LED illuminates. The left and right channels are passed through to
their respective outputs at the level set by the Direct Monitor Level control.
Press the button again to sum the left and right direct monitor channels to
mono. Mono mode is useful when the two inputs are being used for separate
instruments. See “Direct Monitoring” on page 16.
5.
Headphone Jack
Connect your stereo headphones here.
6.
Headphone Level Control
This knob controls the volume of the headphone output. This switch also
turns the 0202 USB 2.0 on or off.
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Input/Output
INPUT/OUTPUT
Outputs
USB 2.0
R
L
Inputs
Stereo
R - Hi Z / Line
L - Mic
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L - Line
Mic
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7. USB
Connects the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer via the supplied USB cable. The
USB connection provides two-way communication when connected to the
computer.
NOTE to PC Users:
When using a USB 1.1 port,
performance is limited to
16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz
recording and playback.
The 0202 USB 2.0 receives its power from the USB. Always connect to the USB
jack on the computer itself and NOT to a low-power USB connection that
may be present on your computer keyboard or other USB peripheral.
8. Main Outputs
The unbalanced outputs are normally connected to your monitoring system.
The signal is duplicated on a stereo 1/8¨ jack for easy connection to desktop
stereo speakers. The outputs are designed using a special noise-cancelling
circuit which reduces problems relating to ground loops.
9. R - Hi Z / Line Input
This 1/4¨ input can be used as a Hi-Z instrument input (guitar/bass, etc.) or a
line level input. The input is balanced, but accepts either balanced or unbalanced signals.
10. L - 1/8¨ Mic Input
Connect microphones with 1/8¨ plugs to this jack.
11. L - Hi-Z / Line / Mic Input
Use the XLR connector for microphones or balanced line level signals. Use the
1/4¨ in the center of the XLR jack as a Hi-Z input for guitar/bass, or as a line
level input. The input is balanced, but accepts either balanced or unbalanced
signals.
Ground Lift Switches
There are “ground lift” switches for both analog inputs located on the bottom
of the unit. These switches can be used to safely stop the hum if a ground loop
occurs in your setup. See page 42 for more information.
R-GND LIFT
L-GND LIFT
Input Ground Lifted
Input Grounded
The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is closest to the GND LIFT label.
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E-MU USB Audio Control Panel
E-MU USB AUDIO CONTROL PANEL
After you have successfully installed the audio drivers, launch the E-MU USB
Audio control panel. The E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below.
• Windows: The E-MU USB Audio control icon will be visible in the Taskbar,
which is normally located in the bottom right of the screen. It can
also be launched from the Start Menu
(All Programs, Creative Professional, E-MU USB Audio Application).
• OS X
The E-MU USB Audio control application is located in the Applications folder
. You can also open the E-Control Application
using the icon on the desktop.
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4
5
1. Skin
Choose between different appearances for the E-MU USB Audio control
panel.
2. View
Hide the application (Ctrl+H, Windows) You can restore the application by
clicking the E-MU icon
in the System Tray (Windows), or by clicking the
E-MU icon in the Dock (OS X).
3. Help
About E-MU 0202 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates
4. Device
If you are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can choose
which unit is currently being controlled.
5. Sample Rate
Allows you to set the system sample rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
176.4kHz or 192kHz.
NOTE
There are some limitations
when operating at 176.4/
192k sample rates.
PC - No Direct Monitor
Mac - Disabled
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Direct Monitoring
DIRECT MONITORING
Direct monitoring allows you to monitor inputs without having any software
open. It can also be used as an alternative to software monitoring if you desire the
lowest latency monitoring possible.
When using a computer for digital recording, an audible time delay occurs while
the audio signal is being input to the computer, processed by the software and then
returned to the output for monitoring. This time delay is called Latency.
Latency becomes a problem when you have to use high buffer settings to conserve
CPU resources. Because the 0202 USB 2.0 has hardware direct monitoring, you can
enjoy zero latency regardless of your buffer setting.
NOTE
Direct monitoring is not
available at 176.4 or
192 kHz.
The Direct Monitor feature connects the input signals to the output when recording
so that you can hear your performance without delay. The Direct Monitor level
control lets you adjust the volume of the input signal in relation to the recorded
tracks.
Direct monitoring is controlled manually from the Direct Monitor switch on the
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Latency (delay)
US
B
Software Monitoring
Direct Monitoring
Direct Monitoring allows you to listen to the direct sound of your instrument during
recording, without the delay incurred by going to the computer and back.
Direct Monitoring vs. Software Monitoring
Direct monitoring is lower latency and can also be used without software running
(or even without a computer!).
Software monitoring has the advantage of allowing audio effects or EQ added in
the host software to be heard on the output. Its roundtrip latency depends on what
latency is chosen in the ASIO configuration. If you choose to software monitor,
make sure to disable direct monitoring. If both are enabled, you will experience a
‘comb filter’ or doubling effect.
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Tutorials
TUTORIALS
Introduction
This guide contains step-by-step walk-throughs of basic recording operations using
your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 interface with software applications for your Windows
computer. We encourage you to perform the steps on your computer as you read
so that you become familiar with the process. The first tutorial only takes about
half an hour to complete, by which time you’ll know how to make a multitrack
recording.
NEED MORE HELP?
If you need additional help with the bundled applications, please see:
• Windows: Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0202
USB\Documents\3rdParty.htm.
• OS X:
Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0202 USB\
3rdParty.htm
Before you Begin...
• You should have already installed the E-MU software on your computer
• You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0
and your speakers when you play a CD or an MP3 using Windows Media
Player or iTunes. If not, make sure your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 is properly
connected according to the diagram on page 12.
• A source of audio should be connected to the inputs (a microphone, musical
instrument, or CD/MP3 player).
WARNING!
Windows Users - After
checking your audio, be
sure to quit Windows Media
Player.
Getting Started with Steinberg Cubase LE (Windows)
Steinberg Cubase LE is a 24-bit, multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with highquality effects, automation, virtual instruments (VSTi), and many other professional features.
The following step-by-step tutorials are designed to get you recording as quickly as
possible.
1 - Setting up Cubase LE
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that Cubase LE runs smoothly the first
time. Cubase LE will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.
1. Open Cubase LE from the Start
menu. An ASIO multimedia driver
test dialog box will pop up to ask if
you want to run the ASIO test.
Choose No, because you won’t be
using the driver anyway.
2. Select New Project from the File
menu.
3. Select Empty and click OK.
4. A Select Directory pop-up dialog
box will appear. Choose a location
on your hard disk where you want to
store your audio files, then click OK.
TIP . . .
If you have two or more
hard disks, it’s better to
store audio files on a disk
that isn’t running your
OS.
5. The Cubase LE Project window appears.
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6. Select Device Setup… from the Devices menu.
7. Select VST Multitrack from the Devices list.
8. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0202|USB. A pop up
dialog box asks, if you want to keep or switch the ASIO driver. Select Switch.
Buffer Latency Setting
9. Click the Control Panel button.
The pop-up dialog box shown at
right appears.
10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low
as your computer will allow and
click OK.
(10ms is a good starting point.)
A low latency setting is important to
assure fast response when using virtual instruments and to minimize
delay when monitoring through Cubase. If you hear crackles or other audio
problems, try increasing the Buffer Size.
11. Close the Device Setup screen by clicking OK.
12. Note: If the Cubase LE application crashes for any reason, it is recommended
that you re-boot the computer.
13. Select Project Setup from the Project menu. This is where you set the Sample
Rate and Record Format (bit depth), among other things. Set the Record
Format to 24-bits and the Sample Rate to 44.1kHz.
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14. Select VST Inputs from the Devices menu. This is where you enable the inputs
you wish to use. Make the inputs active.
2 - Basic Multitrack Recording
This tutorial assumes you’re using a single input or a pair of inputs. For more
advanced recording, refer to the Cubase LE manual.
Add an Audio Track
1. From the Cubase LE menu bar, select Project, Add Track, Audio. An audio
track is added to the project window.
Inspector button
Monitor
Stereo/Mono button
Track Input
2. The screen shows the “L” input of the 0202|USB. Note that IN 1 is shown in
the Track Input field (Input L =IN1, Input R =IN2). If you want to record in
stereo, turn the Stereo/Mono button On and select IN 1 + IN 2 for the Track
Input.
3. Make sure the Monitor button
through the 0202 USB 2.0.
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NOTE
If the Inputs aren’t available,
check Devices, VST Inputs.
is OFF. You will be monitoring the input
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4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202|USB 2.0. If you are
recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct
Monitor button again.
Get Ready To Record
5. Plug in your instrument or microphone and set the input gain control for a
good signal level. The green -12 signal LED should come on, but the clip LED
should never come on.
6. You should be hearing your instrument or microphone through your monitor
speakers or headphones. If not, go back to steps 4 and 5.
NOTE
Turning on the metronome
adds a 2-bar lead-in before
recording begins.
7. Optional Step - Metronome: To toggle the Metronome on and off, press C on
the computer keyboard. To adjust the metronome output level, press the
transport Play control, then select Metronome Setup... from the Transport
menu. Use the volume slider to set the desired metronome level.
8. Press the Go to Start button
.
9. Make sure the Record Enable button on the track is on (it should be by
default).
Record Enable
10. Press the Record button on the Cubase transport control panel. The button
turns red and you’re recording.
Record
Go to Start
Stop
Play
11. When you’re finished recording your track, press the Spacebar, or press the
Stop button on the Cubase Transport Control.
12. Press the Go to Start button
.
13. Press the Spacebar or press the Play button to play back your new Track.
Record Another Track
14. Press the Go to Start button
.
15. Drag the audio chunk you just recorded down below itself and release the
mouse button. A new track is automatically created with your recording. This
is a quick and easy way to set up a new track in Cubase. Now you’re all set to
record again on Track 1.
Drag
16. Press the Record button on the Cubase transport control panel and you’re
recording again. You’ll hear your first track playing along with you.
17. Repeat steps 12-14 to record more audio tracks.
18. Press the Mute button
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3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX
You’ll need a MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI input device)
for this tutorial.
Make the Connections
1. Connect the MIDI out of your MIDI keyboard to the MIDI input of your MIDI
interface.
2. From the Project menu, select Add Track, MIDI.
The Cubase Project Window should now look more or less like the one below
with one or more Audio tracks and one MIDI track:
MIDI Track
3. Click the Devices menu, and select VST Instruments.
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4. From the VST Instruments window, select E-MU, then ProteusVX.
The VST Instruments window now looks like this.
Edit Button
5. Take a look at the Inspector area on the left side of the Cubase LE project
window. Make sure the input to the MIDI track is connected to the input of
your MIDI Interface or USB MIDI controller.
6. The Output is not yet connected to anything. Click on the Output and select
ProteusVX.
7. Click the Edit button
of the VST Instruments window to open the Proteus
VX. Alternatively, you could click on the Edit button of the track Inspector to
open Proteus VX.
8. Next, you need to load the Proteus X Composer bank. Select Proteus VX from
the File menu. The banks is installed here: “Program Files/Creative Professional\ E-MU Sound Central\Proteus X Composer.” Loading takes a few
seconds.
9. Bring up the mini keyboard
by clicking the icon on Proteus VX and play a
few notes. You should be hearing sound. If not, verify that the 0202 USB 2.0 is
properly configured.
10. Play your MIDI controller and verify that it plays Proteus VX.
11. Change the Preset using the inc/dec keys of the prg: field of the inspector.
The preset on Proteus VX should change to follow the one
in Cubase LE. If not, make sure the Receive Program Changes box is checked
in Proteus VX (Options, Preferences..., MIDI).
12. Feel free to play around for awhile and don’t worry about losing anything.
Nothing is made permanent until you Save the bank, so have fun.
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To Record a MIDI Track
13. Make sure the Record Enable button on the MIDI track is on (it should be by
default).
Record Enable
14. Click Record on the Cubase LE Transport control and start playing your MIDI
controller.
Record
15. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.
16. Press the Go To Start button
17. Press Play
.
on the Cubase Transport to play back your track.
To Record a MIDI Track on another MIDI Channel
18. From the Project menu, select Add
Track, MIDI. Notice that the channel
number in the Inspector section is now
set to chn:2.
Channel
19. Select Proteus VX as the Output destination in the Inspector section.
20. Select a new Preset for this track using the inc/dec keys
inspector.
of the prg: field of the
TIP . . .
Proteus VX VSTi can play
back up to 16 MIDI tracks at
once. It’s much more
efficient to use several
channels on one VSTi than
to use multiple VSTi’s with
one channel each.
21. When you’re ready, click Record on the Cubase LE Transport and start playing.
22. Click Stop when you’re finished recording, press the Go to Start button on
the transport, then Play. Proteus VX now plays both MIDI channels.
On Your Own
Cubase LE and Proteus VX include excellent online documentation and help files.
Take the time to learn all the features of these powerful programs, and most of all
have fun.
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Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows only)
Sonar LE is a 24-bit multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with high-quality effects,
automation, virtual instruments (VSTi/DXi), and many other professional features.
IMPORTANT: During installation of Sonar LE you will be asked to run the
Cakewalk VST Adapter. You must do this in order for Sonar to recognize Proteus
VX or any other VST plug-ins.
The following step-by-step tutorials are designed to get you recording on Sonar LE.
After you finish the tutorial we encourage you to read the Sonar LE PDF manual in
order to learn about the many features of this comprehensive program.
1 - Setting up Sonar LE
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that Sonar LE runs smoothly the first
time. Sonar LE will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.
Run Sonar LE for the first time
1. Open Sonar LE from the Start menu or by double-clicking on the desktop
shortcut. The first time you run Sonar LE, the following dialog box appears:
2. Click No to close the dialog box. (The tests do not apply to the 0202 USB 2.0.)
Sonar LE opens and the following dialog box appears.
3. Click Close to close the dialog box. The Sonar Project Window appears.
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Set-up the Audio Options
4. From the Options menu, select Audio. The following dialog box appears.
5. Click on the Advanced Tab to access the next window.
6. Select ASIO as the Driver Mode and click OK. You’ll get a pop-up dialog box
explaining that the ASIO settings won’t take effect until the next time you start
Sonar LE.
7. Close Sonar LE completely and restart the application.
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Return to the Audio Setup Options
8. Once Sonar LE has restarted, select Audio from the Options menu.
9. Click the ASIO Panel. The pop-up dialog box
shown at right appears.
10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low as your computer will allow. A low latency setting is important to assure fast response when using virtual
instruments and to minimize delay when monitoring through Sonar LE. If you hear crackles or
other audio problems, try increasing the Buffer
Size.
11. Close the Audio Options screen by clicking OK.
Note: If the Sonar LE application crashes for any
reason, it is recommended that you re-boot the
computer.
Set the Location of your Audio Files
TIP . . .
If you have two or more
hard disks, it’s better to store
audio files on a disk that
isn’t running your OS.
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12. From the Options menu, select Global.
13. Select Audio Data, then select a location for the Global Audio Folder.
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2 - Basic Multitrack Recording
This tutorial assumes you’re using a single input or pair of inputs. For more
advanced recording, refer to the Sonar LE manual. Sonar opens by default with
with 2 audio tracks and 2 MIDI tracks.
The Sonar Project Window
Inspector
Restore Strip Size
Track Record Enable
Step 3
1. Click the Restore Strip Size
button for Track 1. This reveals
the input and output routing of
the track. The E-MU 0202 USB
2.0 will already be selected as the
output destination.
Input
Click
Here
Output
2. Select the input source by clicking on the small triangle on the input field. If
you wish to record a mono signal on the Left input of the 0202 USB, select
Left ASIO E-MU 0202|USB Analog In A. To record both inputs in stereo select
Stereo ASIO E-MU 0202|USB Analog In A.
3. The Input Echo button
should be OFF. You will be monitoring the input
through the E-MU 0202.
4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0. If you are
recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct
Monitor button again.
5. Press the Track Record Enable button
for the track. (See the diagram
above.) The track turns a dull red color to indicate that it is record-enabled.
You should now see activity on the Track Input Meter when feeding a signal
into the 0202 USB 2.0.
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If you don’t see meter
activity on the track, check
the Input for the track.
Make sure you are selecting
the proper input source.
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Input Select
Output Select
6. If your input signal is either too weak or too strong, adjust the input level
control on the 0202 USB 2.0.
7. Optional Step - Metronome: First, select Toolbars from the View menu and
check the Metronome Toolbar. Next turn Metronome During Record On by
clicking the
button.
Record a Track
8. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.
Stop
Return-To-Zero
Record
Play
9. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.
10. Press Play on the Sonar LE Transport to play back your track.
11. If you want to dump the track and start over, Right-click over the waveform
display in the track and choose Delete.
Record Another Track
TIP . . .
You can create a new track
by selecting Clone, from the
Track menu. This handy
feature duplicates the
currently selected track
complete with input/output
routings.
12. Select Track 2 and click the Restore Strip Size button
and output routing.
to expose the input
13. Set the Input source for the track. Click on the little triangle
side of the track Input box.
on the right
14. Disable record for Track 1 by clicking on the Track Record button Off.
15. Enable recording for Track 2 by clicking on the Track Record button On.
16. Press the transport Record button and you’re recording.
Hot Tip: A quick way to record additional tracks using the same input is to simply
drag the Part (audio region) you just recorded up or down to another track in the
Sonar Project Window, then just hit Record again and go. (Choose Blend Old and
New when asked in the Drag & Drop Options.)
Save your Project
17. Choose Save As… from the Sonar LE File menu to save your project. Choose a
name and location that will make the project easy to find later.
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3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX
These instructions explain how to start Proteus VX from within Sonar LE. You’ll
need a MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI input device) for this
tutorial.
• Important: If Sonar was installed BEFORE Proteus VX VSTi, you will have to
run the Cakewalk VST Adapter before Sonar can use the VSTi. (Start,
Programs, Cakewalk, Cakewalk VST Adapter).
1. Connect the MIDI output of your MIDI keyboard to the MIDI input of your
MIDI interface.
Select the Virtual Instrument
2. Select Synth Rack from the View menu. The following window appears:
Click Here
3. Click on the + symbol to add an instrument. Follow the path shown above
and select Proteus VX from the list of VST instruments. The following pop-up
dialog box appears.
4. Select the default options (MIDI Source Track & First Synth Output) as shown.
Click OK to continue. (This may a take a few seconds.)
5. Proteus VX now appears in the Synth rack and two new tracks have been
added to the bottom of the track list. (You may have to scroll down to see the
new tracks.)
New Proteus VX Tracks
Audio Output from Proteus VX
MIDI input to Proteus VX
Click Here to view the strip controls.
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The MIDI Connection
6. Select the blue MIDI Input track by clicking on it. The MIDI Input connection
appears in the strip to the left of the MIDI tracks.
MIDI Input Select
7. Your MIDI Interface should already be selected as the MIDI input in Omni
mode as shown above. “MIDI Omni” allows Proteus VX VSTi to receive on all
16 MIDI channels from your MIDI keyboard. (Proteus VX VSTi is “multitimbral” and can assign a different preset to each of the 16 MIDI channels.)
TIP . . .
Check the Sonar MIDI
Monitor in the SysTray to
verify that you’re receiving
MIDI.
8. Set the MIDI Channel for the track to
channel 1 as shown at right. This “rechannelizes” the incoming MIDI data on any
MIDI channel to channel 1.
Open Proteus VX
9. Double-click on the number (or on the Proteus VX name) to open the Proteus
VX editor.
Synth Rack with Proteus VX
Double-Click Here
to Open Proteus VX
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10. After a few seconds, the Proteus VX editor screen shown below appears.
Play the Proteus X Composer Bank.
11. Select the 16 channel tab. This page allows you to select presets for all 16 MIDI
channels.
16 Channel Tab
Select Preset
12. Select a preset for MIDI Channel 1 by clicking the little triangle.
13. Play your MIDI keyboard and verify that it plays Proteus VX.
14. Feel free to play around for awhile selecting presets and exploring Proteus VX.
Don’t worry about losing anything. Nothing is made permanent until you
Save the bank, so don’t worry and have fun.
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To Record a MIDI Track
15. Minimize the Proteus VX window by pressing the minimize button
.
16. Record-Enable the MIDI Track by pressing the track Record button (R). The
track turns a dull red color to indicate that it is record-enabled.
• Important: Be sure to turn Track Record Enable OFF for any tracks you don’t
want to record on, such as previously recorded tracks.
Track Record Enable
17. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.
18. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.
19. Press Play on the Sonar LE Transport to play back your track.
To Record a MIDI Track on another MIDI Channel
Proteus VX VSTi can play back up to 16 MIDI tracks at once. It’s much better to use
several channels on one VSTi than to use multiple VSTi’s with one channel each.
20. Select MIDI Track from the Insert menu.
21. Select the MIDI input for the new MIDI track. Select MIDI Omni as you did
before.
22. Select Proteus VX as the Output destination for the track.
23. Select MIDI Channel 2 in the Ch. field as shown below.
Input Select
Output Select
MIDI Ch. Select
Chan. 2
Selected
24. Restore Proteus VX by clicking on the Restore Up
button on the minimized
Proteus FX window. Select a preset for channel 2 by clicking the little triangle
on channel 2 in the 1-16 channel view of Proteus VX.
25. Play your MIDI keyboard to listen to the presets during the selection process.
Click OK when you’ve made your selection.
26. Record Enable the track by pressing the Track Record Enable button
. If
you want to record multiple tracks simultaneously, simply turn Record Enable
on for each track you wish to record.
27. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.
28. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the second track.
On Your Own
Now that you’ve had a taste of what Proteus VX can do, please read the Proteus VX
Operation Manual PDF to learn all about this exceptional instrument.
Sonar LE also includes useful online documentation and help files to help you
learn about the features of this powerful program.
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Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/OS X)
This guide contains a basic walk-through of Ableton Live Lite 4 (E-MU Edition) to
get you recording and playing back audio. A Proteus VX tutorial is also included for
Windows users. We encourage you to perform the steps on your computer as you
read so that you can “learn by doing.”
Ableton Live Lite 4 is an innovative composition and performance tool. Live
combines digital recording, virtual instruments, and digital effects with an original
interface design that many people find more intuitive than traditional designs.
The following step by step tutorials are designed to get you recording as quickly as
possible. After you’ve finished the tutorial we encourage you to follow Ableton
Live’s excellent interactive Lessons and read the Ableton Live reference manual pdf
in order to learn more about the program.
Before you Begin:
• You should have already installed the 0202 USB 2.0 and software on your
computer according to the instructions in your printed “Getting Started”
manual.
• You should have already installed the Ableton Live Lite 4 software on your
computer according to the instructions provided with the Ableton software.
• You should hear sounds from Ableton Live Lite 4 when you play the Ableton
demo.
• You should have your MIDI interface and keyboard connected if you want to
record MIDI.
1 - Setting up the Preferences
Unlock Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU by following the instructions in the Preferences menu. (Windows - Options menu, Preferences; OS X - Live menu, Preferences)
Read the following instructions to configure the Audio and MIDI preferences. Live
will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.
NOTE
The first time you run Live,
you may get the message,
”Audio is disabled. Please
choose an audio output
device from the Audio
Preferences.” Simply follow
the instructions in “1-Setting
up the Preferences” to
correct the situation.
Set up the Plug-ins
The following steps allow Ableton Live Lite 4 to find the VST Plug-ins and Proteus VX.
1.
Click on the Plug-ins tab of the Preferences dialog box under the Options
menu (Windows) or Live menu (OS X). The following screen appears.
OS X
Windows
Locate: Steinberg\VSTplugins
1. Turn On: “Use Audio Units “ & “VST Plug-in System Folders”
2. Re-Scan Plug-ins
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OS X Users
2. Turn on Use Audio Units.
3. Turn on Use VST Plug-in System Folders.
4. Press the Re-scan Plug-ins button. (You may have to wait a few seconds.)
Windows Users
5. Press the Browse button, then locate VST Plug-ins located in the Steinberg
folder. (Default path: C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugIns\)
NOTE
Windows Users: If the plugins do not appear after
selecting the proper folder,
press the Re-scan button.
6. After selecting the VST plug-ins folder, press OK. (You may have to wait a few
seconds while Ableton locates the plug-ins.)
Set up the Audio Parameters
7. Click the Audio tab of the Preferences dialog box. The Audio Setup page
appears.
OS X
Windows
Set up the Audio Parameters as shown above.
8. Windows Users:Select ASIO and ASIO E-MU 0202|USB as the Audio Device.
OS X Users: Select Core Audio and E-MU 0202|USB as the Audio Device.
NOTE
Live enables every MIDI
input by default
Set up the MIDI Parameters
9. Click the MIDI/Sync tab of the Preferences dialog box. The MIDI Setup page
appears.
OS X
Windows
Select
MIDI
Interface
10. Your MIDI interface or USB MIDI keyboard should appear in the list. Make
sure it’s selected.
11. Preference Setup is now complete. Click the close button to close the window.
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2 - Playing Audio Clips
Ableton Live Lite contains a bunch of great pre-recorded audio clips. In this short
section, you’ll learn to select and play clips.
1. Select New Live Set from the File menu. A new Ableton Live set opens with
two audio tracks and two MIDI tracks such as the one shown below. If the
window doesn’t look like the one below, click the Session View button.
Session View Button
Click Here
File Browser 1
Open Folder
Starter Sets
Open Folder
breaks Sounds
Drag & Drop
Drum Clips
Note...
On the Macintosh,
the folder “Starter
Sets” is located
inside the “Demos
and Tutorials” folder.
Show/Hide In/Out Section
2. Follow the three steps shown above in the diagram to open the “breaks
Sounds” folder. Note: On the Macintosh, the folder “Starter Sets” is located
inside the “Demos and Tutorials” folder.
3. Drag and drop the drums01-1.wav and drums01.wav clips over to Audio
Track 1.
4. Now click on the Clip Launch Button (little triangle)
on one of the
clips you just dragged over. The loop begins playing. To stop playing, press the
Stop button on the transport.
5. Click the Clip Launch Button on the other clip. The new clips begins as soon
as the first one is finished.
6. Try out more pre-recorded audio clips. (To delete a clip, just select it and press
Delete.)
7. Press the Stop button
in the Transport to stop playing.
8. When you’re finished exploring, and are ready to go on to the next tutorial,
just make sure that you have at least one drum clip in Audio Track 1 and one
empty slot in Audio Track 2.
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3 - Recording Audio into Ableton Live
1. Select an empty Audio Track with no clips.
2. From the View Menu on Ableton Live, select In/Out.
(Alternatively, you could also click the “Show/Hide In/Out Section
button” as shown in the diagram on the previous page.) Several
more options now appear in the mixer strips.
3. Input channels 1/2 are selected by default (stereo). If you
want to record a mono track select input 1 or 2 from the
drop-down menu.
NOTE
Direct monitoring can be
turned Off on the 0202 USB
2.0 since we’re monitoring
through Ableton Live
(Auto).
4. Feed an input signal into the 0202|USB 2.0 from a guitar, keyboard, CD
player or other audio source. A mini-meter appears in the input selection field.
The mini-meter should appear green. If not, reduce the input level.
5. Press the Arm Session Record button
located at the bottom of the strip.
The button turns red. You should now hear your input signal if Monitor is set
to Auto.
6. Start one of the Drum Clips and practice playing along with a short riff.
7. When you’re ready to record, click on the empty circle in one of the empty
clips in Track 2. Recording begins immediately. After recording a bar or two,
hit the Space Bar to Stop.
8. Double-click on the audio clip you just recorded and it appears below the
mixer section as shown below. Play both clips back by clicking Play button
above the mixer section. Make sure your recorded loop plays in time with the
drums. If not, delete the audio clip and re-record it.
9. Click and drag the 1 Warp Marker over to the beginning of your recording as
shown below.
TIP . . .
If your clip doesn’t loop,
make sure the Loop button
is pressed.
1 Warp Marker
10. Next, drag the Loop End marker to make your loop the desired length.
Loop End Marker
11. Press Play. Your loop should now play in time with the drum loop.
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4 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only)
These instructions explain how to run Proteus VX from within Ableton Live Lite 4.
Ableton Live’s forte is making it easy to combine pre-recorded audio and MIDI
clips in new and exciting ways. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use a MIDI
keyboard or the pre-recorded MIDI loops that come with Ableton Live Lite 4 to
play Proteus VX.
NOTE
These instructions also
apply to Proteus X or
Emulator X.
1. Select New Live Set from the File menu. A new Ableton Live set opens with
two audio tracks and two MIDI tracks such as the one shown below. If the
window doesn’t look like the one below, click the Session View button.
3. Drop Here
Session View button
1. Click
Here
to open
Plug-ins
2. Drag
Proteus VX
Select Proteus VX as a Virtual Instrument
2. Click on the Plug-in Device Browser button
on the left side of the window.
The list of Ableton Plug-ins appears at the left side of the window.
3. Select Proteus VX from the Plug-ins list and drag it
over the MIDI Track heading as shown above. Wait a
second or two, then you’ll see the Proteus VX VSTi
appear in the MIDI Track View area below the mixer.
Load the Proteus VX Bank
4. Click on the wrench icon
on Proteus VX in the area
below the mixer. See the image at right.
Step 4:
Select Wrench Icon
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5. The Proteus VX application window shown below appears.
Mini Keyboard
Load the Proteus X Composer Bank
6. Proteus VX is now running, but you need to load a bank of sounds.
7. Choose Open from the File menu on Proteus VX. Locate and load the Proteus
X Composer bank, which is located here: (“Program Files/Creative Professional/E-MU Sound Central”). This big bank takes a few seconds to load.
TIP . . .
If you’re not hearing sound,
go to the Ableton Preferences and make sure that
the Driver Type is set to
ASIO and the Audio Device
is set to ASIO E-MU
0202|USB.
Play the Proteus X Composer Bank
8. Bring up the mini keyboard
few notes.
by clicking the icon on Proteus VX and play a
9. Change the Preset using the preset inc/dec keys.
Cool sounds!
Whenever you’re ready, drag the Proteus VX window off to the side so you can
access the Ableton window.
10. From the View Menu on Ableton Live, select In/Out. Several
more options now appear in the mixer strips.
11. Select your MIDI interface in the “MIDI From” field and turn
Monitor On as shown at right. Now you can use your MIDI
keyboard.
12. Feel free to play around for awhile and don’t worry about
losing anything. Nothing is made permanent until you Save
the bank.
13. When you’re ready to move on, set the Monitor to Auto, select preset P0004 A
KuStq, then close the Proteus VX editor by clicking on the close box
.
Play MIDI Clips
14. Locate MIDI Loops by Keyfax in the Factory Content section of the Ableton
Live Lite 4 Browser.
15. Click on the folder to open it. You’ll see a bunch of other folders.
Step 14:
Locate MIDI Loops
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16. Open the first folder, BRK_120. Next, open the next folder BRK-Bass.mid.
Now, you’ll see a MIDI file named BRK-Bass.
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17. Click and drag BRK-Bass over one of the clip slots in the 3 MIDI strip as
shown below.
Stop
Show/Hide In/Out Section
18. Now click on the Clip Launch Button (little triangle)
on the MIDI clip you
just dragged over. The MIDI bass loop begins playing the bass preset on
Proteus VX. To stop playing, press the Stop button.
19. Find some other MIDI loops and drop them into the other slots of the track.
Hint: look in different folders. Click on the Clip Launch Buttons to switch
between clips.
Add Another MIDI Track
Ableton Live Lite 4 allows four MIDI tracks, so let’s play a different MIDI loop and
sound on track 4 MIDI.
20. Choose a different MIDI loop such as House-Lead, (located in the HOUSE120 folder) and drop it onto one of the 4 MIDI clip slots.
21. Currently, the MIDI To box reads “No Output”. Instead, select 3-MIDI.
Another option box labeled “Track In” now appears beneath 3-MIDI.
Select
3-MIDI
22. Click on the Track In box to see the list of MIDI channels.
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23. Select MIDI Channel 2 as shown at right.
24. Click on the Clip Launch Button
on the 4 MIDI clip to get it started. You
won’t hear anything because you haven’t yet assigned a preset to MIDI
channel 2 on Proteus VX.
Choose a Sound for MIDI Channel 2
25. Click on the 3 MIDI heading to show the Proteus VX VSTi. Next, click on the
wrench icon
again (in the MIDI Track View) to open Proteus VX.
26. Select MIDI Channel 2 using the channel inc/dec keys
.
27. Select a Preset on Channel 2. Place the cursor in the preset number field and
use the up/down arrow keys on your computer keyboard to scroll through the
list until you find a preset you like.
•
Note: There are several ways to select presets. See the Proteus VX Operation
manual pdf for details.
28. Now you should be hearing the sound you chose on channel 2. If not, check
to make sure both clips are playing (green triangle). Each clip plays a different
preset.
Add MIDI Clips
NOTE
Proteus VX sounds are
called Presets or Programs.
Ableton Live Programs are
offset by +1 from Proteus
VX.
29. Drop a few more MIDI clips into both MIDI channel slots. Play around with
the Clip Launch buttons.
Preset Change
Here’s another way to change the MIDI Program (Preset in E-MU speak) without
going into the Proteus VX editor.
30. Double-click on one of the currently playing MIDI clips. The Clip View
appears at the bottom of the window.
31. Select the Show/Hide Notes Box
located in the lower left corner of
the Clip View window. The Notes box appears in the Clip View section.
Notes Box
32. Select a Program number. You’ll hear the Proteus VX sound change. Keep
selecting until you find one you like.
• Hint: Use the Up/Down Arrow keys to select Programs. Use Sub-Banks 2-8
to select presets higher than 128.
33. As an added bonus of selecting programs this way, the program (sound) you
selected is now associated with the MIDI clip. Whenever you select this MIDI
clip, the sound will also be selected.
34. Select another clip and assign a different program number. Notice that the
Preset changes when you switch back and forth between clips.
Save the Set
Select
Preset
35. Save your work by selecting Save Live Set As… from the File menu. The next
time you load the set, the Proteus VX bank will automatically load as well.
Record a MIDI Track using your MIDI Keyboard
36. You can use the MIDI Track you set up on MIDI channel 2. Make sure there is
at least one empty slot in the MIDI track. (Select and hit backspace to delete a
clip.)
• If your MIDI interface isn’t already connected, you’ll have to quit Ableton
Live Lite 4, connect the MIDI interface, then restart Ableton Live Lite 4 before
continuing.
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37. Set up the MIDI track as shown at left.
a. Select your MIDI Interface in the “MIDI from” field.
b. Set the input to listen to MIDI channel 2.
c. Monitor should be set to Auto.
d. This field routes the MIDI data to track 3 (which contains Proteus VX).
e. Set the output to MIDI channel 2.
f. Turn record On (red).
38. Set your MIDI Keyboard to transmit on MIDI channel 2.
39. Play the keyboard. You should hear Proteus VX playing the last sound you
selected on channel 2. Go ahead and change the sound if you wish. (Doubleclick the top of Track 3, then click the Wrench icon on the Device Title Bar.
Make sure you’re changing the sound on channel 2.)
Ready to Record
a
40. Start up the bass line on track 3 MIDI and practice playing along with it.
41. Optional: You can set the Global Quantization value to time correct your
playing. Set it to anything other than “None”.
b
c
d
Quantize
e
42. Click one of the round MIDI Clip Record buttons to begin recording.
43. Click the Clip Launch button, the Clip Stop button, or the Spacebar to stop
recording.
On Your Own
Now you’ve had a taste of what Proteus VX and Ableton Live Lite 4 can do. But
don’t stop now! Read the Proteus VX Operation Manual pdf to learn all about this
exceptional instrument.
f
Ableton Live Lite 4 includes several excellent hands-on tutorials to help you learn
all the features of this ground-breaking music application.
Other Cool Tips
•
To control Proteus VX with the knobs on your MIDI keyboard:
Go to the MIDI Preferences on Proteus VX (Options, Preferences, Controllers
tab) and make sure the MIDI Continuous Controller numbers match the ones
your keyboard is sending. You can change the controller numbers on either
your MIDI keyboard or Proteus VX, just as long as they both match.
•
To control Proteus VX with the Assignable X/Y Controls in Live:
Simply select the Proteus VX Channel and Proteus VX controller letter A-M for
each axis of the X/Y controller. Open Proteus VX to see what controllers A-M
are controlling. For more information about MIDI controllers please refer to
the Proteus VX pdf manual.
Assign Controllers
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Can’t hear Windows Media Player in Windows
If you have, or ever have had, another audio device installed in your PC, you may
have to set the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the “Default Audio Device”.
1. Open the Control Panel, then select Sounds and Audio Devices.
2. Click the Audio tab and select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the Default device
under Sound Playback.
3. Click the Volume button under Sound Playback and turn up Wave volume.
You cannot record or monitor ASIO and WAVE at the same time. The first audio
application you open controls the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0.
Lost Communication
Should you lose communication between your E-MU 0202 and an audio application (Ableton Live, Cubase, Sonar, etc.), the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 drivers may
need to be re-selected in your application.
1. Go to your application's I/O settings, de-select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 for
both input and output.
2. Apply these changes and exit the dialog.
3. Re-enter the application's preference settings and re-select the E-MU 0202 USB
2.0 drivers. If this doesn’t work, the application may need to be restarted.
Ground Loops
In digital audio devices and computers, audio ground loops may appear as pitched
tones, digital hash in the background, as well as the familiar 60 cycle hum.
Ground loops are caused by a difference in ground potential between two pieces of
equipment. Computer audio devices are particularly susceptible to ground loops
because most computers were not designed with high quality audio in mind.
The E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 contains built-in “ground lift” switches for both analog
inputs in order to safely break the loop if a ground loop occurs in your setup.
R-GND LIFT
L-GND LIFT
Input Grounded
Input Ground Lifted
The ground-lift switches are located on the bottom of the unit, close to the rear
panel. The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is closest to the GND
LIFT label.
Pops & Crackles
Pops and crackling noises in the audio are most often caused by having the ASIO
Buffer Size set too low. Adding audio tracks and VST plug-ins increases the load on
your computer’s CPU. If your computer cannot keep up with all the tasks you are
asking it to perform, pops and crackles may occur. In effect, increasing the ASIO
buffer gives your computer “more time” to complete its assigned tasks. The
hardware Direct Monitor feature of the 0202 USB 2.0 allows you to increase the
ASIO Buffer setting without the associated latency problems during recording and
overdubbing.
USB hubs can create problems with digital audio and should be avoided whenever
possible.
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Simultaneous WDM/ASIO Playback (PC only)
The 0202 USB 2.0 only supports playing back one stream format at a time on the
PC. Each of the three mentioned stream types has an associated priority. If a higher
priority stream type is opened while a lower priority stream is already playing, the
lower priority stream will stop playing. The stream priorities, from highest to
lowest, are ASIO, WDM.
USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1 Operation (PC only)
The 0202 can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode on the PC. 96 kHz and 192 kHz
sample rates are only available while operating in USB 2.0. The included E-MU
USB Audio Control panel software includes an indicator to let the user know
which mode the device is running in.
0202 USB comes up in USB 1.1 mode (PC only)
Always turn the 0202 USB power off before connecting or disconnecting the USB
cable. Hot-plugging the unit with the power on can cause the 0202 to power-up in
USB 1.1 mode. If you see the Windows message, “This device could perform
faster…”, simply turn power off, wait a few seconds, then turn power on again.
INTERNET REFERENCES
The internet contains vast resources for the computer musician. A few useful sites
are listed here, but there are plenty more. Check it out.
Software Updates, Tips & Tutorials.. http://www.emu.com/support
Setting up a PC for Digital Audio..... http://www.musicxp.net
MIDI Basics .......................................... Search for “MIDI Basics” (many sites)
MIDI & Audio Recording ................... http://www.midiworld.com
MIDI & Audio Recording ................... http://www.synthzone.com
Sonar Users Group ............................ http://www.cakewalknet.com/index.php
Cubase, ASIO & Digital Audio .......... http://www.steinberg.net
ASIO, Cubase & Digital Audio .......... http://www.steinbergusers.com/cubasele/
le_support.php
Cubase Users Group........................... http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/
cubase/messages
Forums
Unofficial E-MU Forum ..................... http://www.productionforums.com/emu
Sound-On-Sound Forum................... http://www.soundonsound.com
Computer Music Forum..................... http://www.computermusic.co.uk/main.asp
Home Recording Forum .................... http://homerecording.com/bbs
Studio Central Forum ........................ http://www.tweakheadz.com
KVR Forum........................................... http://www.kvr-vst.com/forum/search.php
MIDI Addict Forum ........................... http://forum.midiaddict.com/search.php
Sound Card Benchmarking ............... http://audio.rightmark.org
Driver Heaven Forum......................... http://www.driverheaven.net
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Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal with no
sample rate conversion
(Note: 176.4k & 192k sample rates not supported on Macintosh)
Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates
2in/2 out channels
Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4/192kHz)
ASIO2, WDM MME, Apple Core Audio and Core MIDI drivers
Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off
Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: <100ps RMS
Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Hi-Z/Line Input (1)
Type: Balanced E-MU combo mic preamplifier and Hi-Z/line input
A/D converter: AK5385A
Input Impedance: 1.5 Kohms
Max Level: +6.5dBV (+8.7dBu)
EIN: (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted) -127dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, min gain) 113dB
THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain) -103dB (.0007%)
Gain Range: +60dB
Frequency Response: (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz) +0.0/-0.16dB
Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS) < -110dB
Hi-Z/Line Input (1)
Input Impedance: 1 Mohm
Max Level: +12dBV (14.2dBu)
Dynamic Range: (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain) 113dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, min gain) 113dB
THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain) -101dB (.0009%)
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Analog Line Outputs (2)
Type: unbalanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter
D/A converter: CS4392
Max Level: Consumer: +6.7dBV max (unbalanced)
Frequency Response: (20Hz - 20kHz) 0.00/-.01dB
Dynamic Range: (1kHz, A-weighted) 111dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) 112dB
THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS) -98dB (.0013%)
Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz at -1dBFS) < -120 dB
Headphone Amplifier
Type: Class-A power amplifier
D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out)
Gain Range: 60dB
Maximum Output Power: 16mW
Output impedance: 22ohms
Frequency Response: (20Hz–20kHz) +0.02/-0.08dB
Dynamic Range: (A-weighted) 110dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) 108dB
THD+N: (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load -98dB (.0013%)
Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load) < -91dB
Dimensions / Weight
Weight: 0.94 lb / 0.43 kg
Dimensions:
W: 6.5” H: 2.0” L: 5.5”
W: 165 mm H: 50.8 mm L: 140 mm
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Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Trade Name:
E-MU Systems
Model No.:
EM8740
Responsible Party:
E-MU Systems
Address:
1500 Green Hills Road, Suite 101
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cables must be used with the equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Compliance Information
United States Compliance Information
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using:
CISPR 22 (1997) Class B
ANSI C63.4 (2003) method
FCC Site No. 958979
Canada Compliance Information
ICES-0003 Class B using:
CISPR 22 (1997) Class B
ANSI C63.4 (2003) method
Industry of Canada File No. IC 5933
European Union Compliance Information
EN55024 (1998 w/A1:01 & A2:03)
EN55022 (1998) Class B
Australia/New Zealand Compliance Information
AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2002) Class B using:
EN55022 (1998) Class B
Japan Compliance Information
VCCI (April 2005) Class B using:
CISPR 22 (1997) Class B
ANSI C63.4 (2003) method
VCCI Acceptance Nos. R-2160 & C-2332
Attention for the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
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INDEX
H
Headphone Level Control 13
Headphone Output 14
I
Inputs 14
Inspector, Cubase LE 22
A
Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
changing presets 40
playing MIDI clips 38
running Proteus VX in 37
setting up 33
tutorial 33
Add Track, Cubase LE 21, 23
ASIO Buffer Latency 18, 26
C
Clip Indicators 13
Computer Requirements 7
Connection Diagram 12, 14
Continuous Controller numbers 41
Control Panel 18
Cubase LE
project window 17
setting up 17
tutorial 17
D
Device Select, E-Control 15
Device Setup, Cubase LE 18
Devices 21
Devices Menu, Cubase LE 18
Direct Monitor Controls 13
Direct Monitoring 16
Direct Monitoring vs Software Monitoring 16
E
E-Control Application 15
E-MU ASIO
Cubase LE 18
Sonar LE 25
G
Gain Controls 13
Ground Lift Switches 14, 42
Ground Loops 42
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Latency 16
Lost Communication 42
M
MIDI
channels, using multiple 40
clips, Ableton Live
adding 40
playing 38
continuous controller numbers 41
track
adding in Ableton Live Lite 39
MIDI Channels, using multiple 23, 32
MIDI Connection
Cubase LE 22
Sonar LE 30
MIDI Track
recording in Cubase LE 23
recording in Sonar LE 32
Monitor Button, Cubase LE 19
Monitoring, direct vs software 16
Multitrack Recording
Cubase LE 19
Sonar LE 27
O
Options Menu, Sonar LE 25, 26
P
Package Contents 8
Playing Audio Clips, Ableton Live Lite 35
Pops & Crackles 42
Preset Changes, Ableton Live Lite 40
Project Window, Cubase LE 17
Proteus VX
editor screen 31
using with Ableton Live Lite 37
using with Cubase LE 21
using with Sonar LE 29
Proteus X Composer Bank, loading 38
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R
Recording a MIDI Track
Cubase LE 21
Sonar LE 29
Recording Audio
Ableton Live Lite 36
into Cubase LE 19
into Sonar LE 27
S
Save Live Set, Ableton Live Lite 40
Save Project, Sonar LE 28
Signal Level Indicators 13
Simultaneous WDM/ASIO/AC-3 Playback 43
Skin, selecting 15
Software Installation
Mac OSX 9
Windows XP 8
Sonar LE
multitrack recording 27
project window 27
Sub-Bank, Ableton Live Lite 40
T
Technical Specifications 44
Track Record Enable Button, Sonar LE 27, 32
Troubleshooting 42
Tutorials
Ableton Live Lite 4 33
Proteus VX with Ableton Live Lite 37
U
Uninstalling Drivers & App 8, 11
USB 1.1 port 14
USB 1.1 Warning Message 43
USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1 Operation 43
USB Jack 14
V
VST Instruments 21
VST Plug-ins, locating in Ableton Live Lite 33
W
WDM/ASIO Playback 43
Windows Logo Testing Note 8
Windows Media Player, no audio 42
X
X/Y Controller, Ableton Live Lite 41
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