Using Pro Tracks; Installing Pro Tracks Software; Setting Up The Digitech Usb Control; Setting Up The Vx400 For Hands-Free Recording - DigiTech VX400 User Manual

Using Pro Tracks

When Pro Tracks is first launched after installation, you will have to configure the MIDI device and Audio
settings to recognize the Vx400 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 Vx400's inputs and to enable the hands-free
recording capabilities the Vx400 offers.
NOTE: Read the Software Installation sheet that came packaged with the Vx400 for instruc-
tions on installing USB drivers before connecting the Vx400 to the USB port on your computer
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 Vx400. To install Pro Tracks, please consult the installation instructions provided with the Pro Tracks
installation CD.

Setting Up the DigiTech USB Control

The Vx400 uses MIDI commands through the USB connection to communicate with Pro Tracks. These
commands are used to determine which USB 1-2 Source and USB 3-4 Source settings have been selected
so that Pro Tracks can function properly when using the Vx400's hands-free recording features. To
configure Pro Tracks' MIDI settings for use with the Vx400 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 DigiTech USB Control. 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 Vx400 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 Hands-Free. Verify that the Input and
Output port settings still have DigiTech USB Control selected. If they do not, do this now.
4. Click the OK button. Hands-Free 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 Vx400 for automated recording functions.
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