Using Pro Tracks; Installing Pro Tracks Software; Setting Up The Rpx400 Midi Device; Setting Up The Rpx400 For Hands-Free Recording - DigiTech RPX400 User Manual

The RPx400 and Recording

Using Pro Tracks

When Pro Tracks is first launched after installation, you will have to configure the MIDI device and Audio set-
tings to recognize the RPx400 as the hardware you want to use. These procedures must be followed to
ensure you will be able to record audio through all of the RPx400's inputs and to enable the hands-free
recording capabilities the RPx400 offers.
NOTE: Read the Software Installation sheet that came packaged with the RPx400 for instruc-
tions on installing USB drivers before connecting the RPx400 to the USB port on your comput-
er and using Pro Tracks.

Installing Pro Tracks Software

Pro Tracks software must be installed on your computer in order to use the recording capabilities of the
RPx400. To install Pro Tracks, please consult the installation instructions provided with the Pro Tracks
installation CD.

Setting Up the RPx400 MIDI Device

The RPx400 uses MIDI commands to communicate with Pro Tracks. These commands are used to deter-
mine which USB 1-2 Source and USB 3-4 Source settings have been selected so that Pro Tracks can func-
tion properly when using the RPx400's hands-free recording features. To configure Pro Tracks' MIDI set-
tings for use with the RPx400 follow the steps outlined below:
1. Start Pro Tracks application on your computer.
2. If the Tip of the Day window appears, click the Close button.
3. If no previous MIDI outputs have been selected, the No MIDI Outputs Selected window will
appear. Click the Choose MIDI Outputs Now button. The MIDI Devices window will open.
4. Under both Input and Output Selections, choose RPx400 USB MIDI. Do not select DigiTech USB
X-Edit or any other available selections. Click the Move Selected Devices to Top button.
5. Click the OK button and the window will close.
6. If the Quick Start window appears, click the Close button.

Setting up the RPx400 for Hands-Free Recording

1. From the Pro Tracks menu bar, select Options>Control Surfaces. The Control Surfaces window
will appear.
2. Click the + button to add a new control surface. The Control Surface Settings window will open.
3. In the Control Surface pull-down menu, select DigiTech RPx. Verify that the Input and Output
port settings still have RPx400 USB MIDI selected. If they do not, do this now.
4. Click the OK button. DigiTech RPx should now be displayed as the Connected Surface in the
Control Surfaces Window.
5. Click the Close button.
Pro Tracks can now respond to the RPx400 for automated recording functions.

Setting up Pro Tracks for RPx400 Audio

1. From the Pro Tracks menu bar, select Options>Audio. The Audio Options window will appear.
Click the Drivers tab.
2. Under the Input Drivers settings, select DigiTech USB 1-2 In/Out and DigiTech USB 3-4 In
Only and deselect all other options.
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