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DS-DAC-10R
Before you connect this device
In order to use the DS-DAC-10R on Windows (ASIO), you'll need to make driver settings.
It is important that you do not connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer before you have
installed the driver.
Carefully read the section entitled "Download and Install," and download and install the
Setup program before you connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer.
Contents
Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------ 2
Features ------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Operating requirements ----------------------------------------- 2
Download and Install ----------------------------------------------- 3
Windows users ---------------------------------------------------- 3
Mac OS users ------------------------------------------------------ 6
Installing the AudioGate ------------------------------------ 6
Operation --------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Front and rear panels -------------------------------------------- 8
Preparations -------------------------------------------------------- 8
Basic operation ---------------------------------------------------10
DS-DAC-10R Setting Tool --------------------------------15
Troubleshooting -----------------------------------------------------16
Specifications --------------------------------------------------------18
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Published 01/2020

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Before you connect this device In order to use the DS-DAC-10R on Windows (ASIO), you'll need to make driver settings. It is important that you do not connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer before you have installed the driver. Carefully read the section entitled “Download and Install,” and download and install the Setup program before you connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Features The DS-DAC-10R is a USB DAC/ADC that supports 1-bit DSD native playback/record* on Windows (ASIO/WDM) or Mac (Core Audio). By using it in conjunction with the AudioGate4 HIGH RESOLUTION MUSIC PLAYER ap- plication, you can enjoy native playback/record of high-quality 1-bit DSD sound.

  • Page 3: Download And Install

    Setup” folder, run Setup. The KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup panel appears. Click “Install DS-DAC-10R Driver” to install the ASIO driver. (refer to “• ASIO driver installation procedure” on page 4) If you want to install AudioGate, click “Install AudioGate” in the KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup panel.
  • Page 4 • ASIO driver installation procedure Do not connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer before you’ve finished installing the driver. If you’ve already connected it, disconnect it; then reconnect it after you’ve finished installing the driver. The installation screens shown on your computer may differ somewhat depending on your Windows version and system, but the procedure is the same.
  • Page 5 Click [Install] to begin installation. If a security warning appears, click [Install]. Preparations for installation are now complete. Click [Finish] to exit the installer. Connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer. Wait until Windows displays the message “The device driver software was installed correctly.”...

  • Page 6: Mac Os Users

    Choose “AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup Download,” and press the Mac ver- sion of download button to download the setup program. Open the .dmg file. In the “KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup” folder, run Setup. The KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup panel appears.

  • Page 7: Korg 2Ch 1Bit Audio Driver Control Panel Settings

    Rate. You can make these changes via AudioGate or from the Audio MIDI settings of your Mac. In the Windows start menu Control Panel, view all control panel items, and click “KORG 2ch 1bit Audio Driver” DS-DAC Audio I/O Driver Control Panel to open it; the following...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to your computer and to verify that it’s working. The DS-DAC-10R operates on USB bus power. It does not need an AC adaptor or any other external power supply. Whenever possible, connect this unit directly to a USB port on your computer. If you cannot avoid using a USB hub, you should use a USB hub that has its own power sup- ply.
  • Page 9 Check the USB port connection. The indicator is lit green if the connection from your computer to the DS-DAC-10R is enabled. The color of the indicator changes depending on the system and application settings, and on the sampling rate of the audio file that you're playing back.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    “Installing the ASIO driver/AudioGate” on page 3). Connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer, and then start AudioGate. If you start AudioGate without the DS-DAC-10R connected, license verification will be completed when you connect the DS-DAC-10R. From the menu, choose [Edit]-[Preferences...], and click the [Audio Devices] tab.
  • Page 11 If you added WAV or FLAC files to the song list, they will be converted for playback to the sample rate that you selected in step 6. Click the play button in AudioGate to play the audio. If you're listening through headphones, you can adjust the volume by turning the headphone volume knob of the DS-DAC-10R.

  • Page 12: Dsd Native Playback Via Mac (Core Audio)

    In [Driver Type], make sure that “Core Audio” is selected. Choose “KORG 2ch 1bit Audio Device” for both the [Output Device Name] and [Input Device Name]. Playback is not affected even if you leave [Input Device Name] blank. Set [Sample Rate] to “Auto” or to “5.6 MHz” or “2.8 MHz.”...
  • Page 13 If you added WAV or FLAC files to the song list, they will be converted for playback to the sample rate that you selected in step 6. Click the play button in AudioGate to play the audio. If you’re listening through headphones, you can adjust the volume by turning the headphone volume knob of the DS-DAC-10R.

  • Page 14: Dsd Recording (Recording Using Audiogate)

    DSD recording (Recording using AudioGate) Preparations Here's how to make settings for DSD native playback. If you're using a Mac, choose “KORG 2ch 1bit Audio Device” as the “Input Device Name” (refer to step 5 of “DSD native play- back via Mac (Core Audio)” on page 12).

  • Page 15: Ds-Dac-10R Setting Tool

    This application also lets you check the firmware version and the Line input/Phono jacks type. Windows: Open the Windows Start menu → All Programs → Korg → USB Audio Device → DS-DAC-10R Setting Tool. Mac: Open Applications → DS-DAC-10R Setting Tool.app.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    DS-DAC-10R to power-on, or operation might be unstable. In this case, connect the DS-DAC-10R directly to a USB port on the computer itself without going through a USB hub, or use a self-powered hub that supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
  • Page 17 • When playing back in Windows Click Start menu → Control Panel → KORG 2ch 1bit Audio Driver to open the KORG 2ch 1bit Audio Driver Control Panel. Adjust the Buffer Size (refer to “Buffer Size” on page 7).

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Number of channels 2 channels Input formats DSD: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz, 1 bit (USB) PCM: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/176.4 kHz/192 kHz, 16 bit/24 bit Host interface USB2.0 (High Speed) Audio drivers ASIO2.1, WDM, Core Audio Indicator Power, Sample Rate, Rec Status combined Power supply/ USB bus power (5 V 500 mA)/ Power consumption...

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