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Zoom R16 Manual

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AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL
© 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION
Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

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  • Page 1 AUDIO INTERFACE MANUAL © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ········································································································ 1 Audio interface and control surface ··········································································· 2 R16 audio interface system environment ·································································· 4 Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode ··········································· 5 Control surface functions Using the control surface functions ···································································································7 Fader section operation ·····················································································································9...
  • Page 3: 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...
  • Page 4 Comprehensive built-in mixer Using the R16’s mixer, you can make a mix for monitoring live and playback. When simultaneously recording guitar and vocals, for example, you can independently adjust volume balance, panning and reverb levels.
  • Page 5: R16 Audio Interface System Environment

    R16 audio interface system environment To use DAW software with this unit, you need to install it and make settings in it for the R16. This is an expla- nation for doing so with Cubase LE. R16 audio interface system...
  • Page 6: Connecting And Disconnecting In Audio Interface Mode

    Connecting and disconnecting in audio interface mode This is a brief overview of connecting and disconnecting when a computer is hooked to the R16 by USB cable. For details, please refer to the separately attached “Cubase LE Startup Guide”. Connecting the R16 to the...
  • Page 7: Control Surface Functions

    RESET Restores default settings for each item · The audio interface and control surface functions of the R16 can be used by drawing power through the USB bus. Power from batteries or the adapter is not necessary. · We recommend always using the latest R16 system software.
  • Page 8: Using The Control Surface Functions

    Using the control surface functions When using the R16 connected by USB as an audio interface, the R16 keys and faders can be used to control Cubase LE’s transport and mixer. About the control surface Control surface settings See R16 setup and connection In control surface mode the keys and knobs on steps 1~6 on P.5~6.
  • Page 9 Transport section By setting up the control surface, the R16’s transport section keys can be assigned to individual functions in Cubase LE [ F 1 ] K e y [ F 2 ] K e y [ F 3 ] K e y...
  • Page 10: 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 tracks. About banks Operating the fader section After setting up control surface operation, the Assign the desired Cubase LE...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: 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 Function key setup method function from the Category pop- up menu. Open the Device Setup Dialog Box in Cubase LE. Select Mackie Control Click on the “Command” column and select the desired specific Commands can be assigned in the three Cubase LE function from the...
  • Page 13: Control Surface Functions Quick Reference Sheet

    Control surface functions quick reference guide 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 Controls the volume of the corresponding track [MASTER] Fader Controls the master volume [Curser] Keys...
  • Page 14: Using Cubase Le Template Files

    “ c a n n o t From the CubaseLE5_template folder on the CD synchronize with USB audio interface” might included with R16, copy the templates to the location where Cubase LE is installed. be displayed. Should such occurrences...
  • Page 15: 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...
  • Page 16: 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]. Select >TUNER Change menu T O O L > T U N E R Push [Enter].
  • Page 17: 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 and the insert effect algorithm, as well as the be used for monitoring. As in recorder mode,...
  • Page 18: Working With Patches

    Press [ All algorithms (as well as reverb patches) from the effects of the project selected on the R16 can be N o . 0 0 : S t a n d a r d imported and saved as a single patch.
  • Page 19 4-4-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp R16-Audio Interface Manual-E-2...
  • Page 20 Startup Cubase LE, select "Device Setup..." from the "Devices" menu, and click "VST audio system" in the Devices Column. Select the downloaded driver or the devices including the ZOOM model names here. e.g. H Series Multi Track is shown as following.

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