Zoom R16 Operation Manual
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- Page 1 AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ········································································································ 1 Audio interface and control surface ··········································································· 3 Install and setup Cubase LE 4 Installation overview ···························································································································5 R16 audio interface system environment ··························································································6 Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode ····································································7 Control surface functions Using the control surface functions ···································································································9 Fader section operation ···················································································································... - Page 3 Effects in audio interface mode Insert effect ······································································································································27 Send return effect (reverb) ···············································································································27 Working with patches Patch operations ······························································································································28 Patch initialization (factory reset) ······································································································28 Control surface setup for other DAWs Logic 7/8 ··········································································································································29 SONAR 7/8 ······································································································································30 LIVE 6/7 ···········································································································································31 Digital Performer 5/6 ························································································································32...
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Page 4: Audio Interface And Control Surface
Audio interface and control surface This section explains how to set up and use the functions of the R16 audio interface and control surface with DAW software installed on your computer. Functions of the audio interface and control surface [INPUT 1-8] jacks [PHONES] jack [OUTPUT] jacks Guitars and other... -
Page 5: Install And Setup Cubase Le
Supports input from a variety Versatile effect functions of sources, including guitars, The insert effect can be applied to specific mics and line level instruments. channel paths and the send/return effect The 8 onboard jacks, which accept XLR works via the mixer send/return. The two and standard phone plugs, include one kinds of built-in effects can be applied when high-impedance input and two with 48V... -
Page 6: Installation Overview
➊ ➋ Install DAW software … P.5 Cubase LE 4 Install driver ZOOM R16 audio driver Connect R16 to computer … P.7 Audio interface setup DAW software setup … P.9, 29 Device setup ZOOM R16 audio driver... -
Page 7: R16 Audio Interface System Environment
Bring up the “Sound” window from the Control Panel Drivers>Windows “Setup.exe” and make the input device setting for the computer. Download the latest “ZOOM R16 Audio Driver” from ZOOM homepage (http://zoom.co.jp) and install it on a computer. InstallShield Wizard was completed... -
Page 8: Connecting And Disconnecting In Audio Interface Mode
NOTE NOTE • Set the recording quantization (bit depth) of The ZOOM R16 audio driver is essential for using Cubase LE 4 or the DAW software that you are the R16 as an audio interface for DAW software using to 24-bit in order to achieve the best audio such as Cubase LE 4. - Page 9 Connect the USB cable to the R16. Disconnecting S a m p l e R a t e = 4 4 . 1 k H z : S o l o Press [USB]. The [DEVICE] USB indicator will light. Terminate the connection.
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Page 10: Using The Control Surface Functions
Set MIDI input and output. For a list of functions that can be assigned to the knobs and keys of the R16, as well as other MIDI Input: Zoom R16 transport/function keys that are supported by MIDI Output: Zoom R16 Cubase LE 4, please consult the “Control Surface... -
Page 11: Transport Section
Transport section By setting up the control surface, the R16’s transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE 4 [ F 1 ] K e y [ F 2 ] K e y [ F 3 ] K e y [ F 4 ] K e y [ F 5 ] K e y [REW] Key... -
Page 12: Fader Section Operation
Fader section operation By using the faders and status keys of the R16 fader section, you can control the volume and muting, pause recording and switch solo on and off in the corresponding Cubase LE 4 tracks. About banks Operating the fader section After setting up control surface operation, Assign the desired Cubase 4 LE the main parameters of Cubase LE 4 can be... - Page 13 Press the MASTER track status key R16 level meters to cycle through the functions of (audio interface use) the individual track status keys. By pressing a track status key, you can toggle solo, mute and record enable on and off for the corresponding track. T h e m a ste r i n g l eve l E a c h l eve l m e te r ot h e r Each press of the...
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Page 14: Setting Up Function Keys
Setting up function keys The five keys above the transport keys can be used as function keys (F1~F5) and assigned as you desire. Choose the type of Cubase LE 4 Function key setup method function from the Category pop- up menu. Open the Device Setup Dialog Box in Cubase 4 LE Select Mackie Control Commands can be assigned in the three columns displayed on the right side of the Click on the “Command”... -
Page 15: Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet
Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet These functions are for Cubase LE 4, Cubase 4, Logic Pro, SONAR, Ableton Live and Digital Performer. Control Explanation Status Key Toggles mute, record enable or solo on the track on/off. [MASTER] Status Key Switches the function of the status keys Fader section Fader... -
Page 16: Create A New Project
After copying the R16 project templates to the designated folder, the R16 project templates will be displayed when creating a new project. Copy the ZOOM R16 project By choosing these templates you will be able to templates to the computer. - Page 17 Set the save location and click Create a new audio track the OK button (select button on Mac OS X). Set-up the created audio track The project file save location window is displayed. as follows. Inspector (area that allows setting of detailed track information) If the inspector is not shown, click here to show/hide the inspector.
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Page 18: Connect An Instrument
The chosen effect patch will be applied to the signal and recorded on the computer via the [USB] port. How to choose the R16 input signal Reference : R16 Operation Manual Selecting an input signal P.13 Click the record Selecting an effect patch P.13... -
Page 19: Set The Recording Level
After adjusting the recording Set the recording level level, click the Monitor button to turn off the light. While playing an instrument, adjust the R16 input level and set the Cubase LE 4 recording level. Monitor Level Meter button For this operation the input level is not displayed, and the signal from the computer to the R16 is muted. -
Page 20: Recording
Recording with Cubase LE 4 Recording Check the recording (playback) Click the Record button on the Lower the master channel fader Transport Panel Stop button Record button Recording begins. As you play the instrument, a recorded waveform is drawn in real time in the project window. To stop recording, click the Stop button in the transport panel. - Page 21 Tips to improve performance Raise the master channel fader When using Cubase LE 4, the application’s to a suitable playback level. actions could become extremely delayed o r e r r o r m e s s a g e s s u c h a s “ c a n n o t synchronize with USB audio interface”...
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Page 22: Importing By Drag & Drop
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 By connecting a computer and the R16 with a USB cable and setting the R16 to function as a card reader, you can import audio data as WAV files into Cubase LE 4 audio tracks. Start Cubase LE 4. Importing by drag & drop Connect the computer and the Open the project into which you R16 ([DEVICE] port) with a USB want to import audio data. - Page 23 Select the file or files that you wish In the “Import Options” window to import from the “Audio” folder click the “Copy Files to Working and drag and drop them into the Directory” check box, and click the Cubase LE 4 project window. OK button.
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Page 24: Using The "Import" Command
Importing audio data into Cubase LE 4 Start Cubase LE 4. Using the “Import” command Connect the computer and the R16 ([DEVICE] port) with a USB cable. Press [USB]. >CARD READER Select Change menu U S B Open the project into which you >... - Page 25 Select the desired audio file or files from the “AUDIO” folder of the project from which you wish to import. Click “Open.” Importing files will cause the “Import Options” window to appear. In the “Import Options” window click the “Copy File to Working Directory”...
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Page 26: The Mixer In Audio Interface Mode
The mixer in audio interface mode In audio interface mode you can make a mix for monitoring using the R16’s internal mixer. In addition, you can adjust the balance of the internal mixer and the sound from the computer. Volume, reverb send and pan STEREO LINK Link even and odd numbered INPUTS to handle them as You can be adjust the REVERB SEND, PAN,... -
Page 27: Tuner
Tuner The R16’s tuner can be used in the same way as in recorder mode. For further details please consult the OPERATION MANUAL. CHROMATIC TUNER TOOL>TUNER>CHROMATIC Press [TOOL]. >TUNER Select Change menu T O O L > T U N E R Push [Enter]. -
Page 28: Effects In Audio Interface Mode
Effects in audio interface mode The R16’s insert and send return effects can both be used when the sampling wavelength is set to 44.1 kHz. Basic operation is the same but there are a few differences in the menus. Insert effect Send return effect (reverb) As in recorder mode, select the insert location When in audio interface mode reverb can only... -
Page 29: Effect Patch
Working with patches After you have made many edits, you might want to restore pre-edited settings by initializing the patch. This will return it to its factory preset condition. Patch initialization (factory reset) Patch operations EFFECT> select patch> PATCH INITIAL For both insert and send return effects Patch operation menus Press... -
Page 30: Control Surface Setup For Other Daws
Select the “Mackie Control” Please refer to the manual for the version of Logic icon. Then, from the top of the that you are using for details. list at the left set “Out Port” and “Input” to “ZOOM R16” using their pull-down menus. -
Page 31: Sonar 7/8
“Controller/surface” column. The names of the menus might be different in a different version of Sonar. Select “ZOOM R16” in the input/ Please refer to the manual for the version of Sonar that you are using for details. output port column. -
Page 32: Live 6/7
The above procedures are for Live 7. The names of the menus might be different in a different version of Live. Select “ZOOM R16” from the Please refer to the manual for the version of Live pull-down menus of the Input that you are using for details. -
Page 33: Digital Performer 5/6
Control Utilities). Surface window and select [R16- 1] from the menu list. Click the MIDI Devices tab and confirm that “ZOOM R16” is Click the “OK” button. displayed. The above procedures are for Digital Performer 5. Click “Add Device.”... - Page 34 ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F 2-11-2 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032 Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp...
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Page 35: To Connect To Windows Vista/Xp
Wait until it responds. playback equipment ZOOM R16 Audio Driver software is required to enable use of Cubase LE 4 for audio input and output with a computer. Refer InstallShield Wizard was completed... -
Page 36: To Connect To Mac Os
Double-click installer (ZOOM R16 Use a high-quality USB cable and keep the connection as short as and verify that “ZOOM R16 Driver 1 ~ 8” is selected as device Driver.pkg) icon. Start install it possible. If USB bus power is supplied to the R16 via a USB cable port.