Model 12 Operations; Preparing The Unit; Connecting With A Computer; Starting Daw Control Mode - Tascam 12 Manual

Preparing the unit

Audio when in DAW control mode
When in DAW control mode, only audio input through Model 12
channels 1-2 can be heard.
Make the following settings as necessary.
o To control the DAW while listening to the DAW master audio
through this unit, set the MODE switch for channels 1-2 on
the Model 12 to "PC" and set the DAW master audio output to
these channels.
o On the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen, set to any setting other
than "PRE COMP" (default value). To send channel 1-2 LIVE
input from this unit to the computer, set the MODE switch to
"LIVE" (this disables monitoring of sound from the DAW).
NOTE
The state of the audio sent to the computer differs according
to the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen setting. See "MTR/USB
SEND POINT screen settings" on page 4 for details.

Connecting with a Computer

Refer to "Connecting a computer" in "3 – Preparation" of the
Model 12 Owner's Manual, and connect to a computer.
Refer also to "12 – USB audio interface functions" and make
settings.

Starting DAW control mode

1.
Set the channel 1-2 MODE switch on the Model 12
according to use.
2.
When the Model 12 recorder is stopped, select DAW
CONTROLLER on the MENU Screen, and open the MODE
Screen.
For operation instructions, see "Menu operation
procedures" in "2 – Names and Functions of Parts" of the
Owner's Manual.
3.
Select the control mode for the DAW being used.
For details about settings, see the manual of the DAW
application being used.
Options: MACKIE - Live, HUI - Pro Tools, MACKIE - Cubase,
MACKIE - Cakewalk, MACKIE - Logic, MACKIE - DP
4.
Press the MULTI JOG dial.
A confirmation message will appear.
NOTE
Press the F1
button to return to the MODE Screen.

Model 12 operations

Press the F4
5.
button.
This opens the DAW CONTROLLER screen and enables DAW
operation.
NOTE
i Immediately after connecting with the DAW as well as after
settings have been made in the DAW, the DAW settings and
the state and positions of the Model 12 buttons, knobs and
faders will not match. In this case, adjust the DAW settings to
match the Model 12 settings, or use the Model 12 buttons,
knobs and faders to match the DAW settings.
i If the unit is turned off while in DAW control mode, it will still
be in DAW control mode when restarted. To use it in ordinary
mode, end DAW control mode with the F1

Ending DAW control mode

Press the F1
1.
button to open the following message.
Press the F4
2.
button to end DAW control.
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