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Edirol UA-4FX Advanced Operation Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (pp. 2–
5). These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in
its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a
convenient reference.
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Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1: Advanced Operation

    The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
  • Page 2 Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 3 012d • Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • If smoke or unusual odor occurs • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit;...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Additional Precautions •...
  • Page 5 (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features of the UA-4FX... 8 Connections for various setups... 9 Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer... 9 Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT ... 11 Recording the digital output from a CD/MD/DAT into your computer 12 Recording a guitar or mic ...
  • Page 7 Features of the UA-4FX ...p. 8 Connections for various setups ...p. 9 Applying effects ...p. 19 Software installation ...p. 48...

  • Page 8: Features Of The Ua-4Fx

    AV processor! The Center Cancel effect lets your computer work as a karaoke system! • The UA-4FX is ideal for recording guitar or vocals. In addition to an audio processor designed for performance, and an FX voice effect that lets you transform the sound...

  • Page 9: Connections For Various Setups

    Connections for various setups This chapter explains how you can connect the UA-4FX for various setups. * To avoid speaker damage and/or malfunction, you must turn down the volume on all your audio equipment before making connections with the UA-4FX.
  • Page 10 INPUT OUTPUT If you connect the UA-4FX as shown in the above diagram with another device that passes the input audio back to the output (e.g., a MD/DAT in recording mode), the sound will loop between the UA-4FX and the other device, causing oscillation and producing an unexpected high volume.

  • Page 11: Recording Sound From Your Computer Onto Md Or Dat

    Recording sound from your computer onto MD or DAT Here’s how you can record audio data from your computer onto a digital device such as MD or DAT. fig.digital.e Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the audio data you are playing, the sampling frequency that can be recorded by your digital device (MD/DAT), and the...

  • Page 12: Recording The Digital Output From A Cd/Md/Dat Into Your Computer

    (as will be the case if you recorded an MD from a CD), the UA-4FX will not allow this data to be recorded on your computer. (The sound will be output from the line output jacks and headphone jack.) * The signal from the line input jacks or mic input jack, the signal from the guitar/mic input jack, and the signal from the digital input connector cannot be mixed and recorded together.

  • Page 13: Recording A Guitar Or Mic

    Recording a guitar or mic Here’s how you can play your guitar or sing along with audio data played back from your computer, and use your sequencer or other software to record just the sound of the guitar or mic. fig.guitar-mic.e Monitor The input from your guitar or mic will be...

  • Page 14: Input Select Switch

    Connections for various setups ● Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the recording source select switch. ● Input select switch Set this to MIC if you connect a mic, or to GUITAR if you connect a guitar.

  • Page 15: Recording With A Phantom-Powered Condenser Mic

    Recording with a phantom-powered condenser mic fig.condensor.e The input from the condenser mic will be mixed with the audio data from your Monitor speakers, etc. computer, and then output. LINE IN Condenser mic Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using.
  • Page 16 ● Types of mic Most mics are either dynamic mics or condenser mics; either type of mic can be connected to the UA-4FX. The UA-4FX also supports “plug-in powered mics,” which are small monaural condenser mics designed for connection to the mic input of a computer.

  • Page 17: Recording Internet Radio Or Other Computer Sound

    Here’s how you can use your computer to record Internet radio or other sound from your computer. fig.pc.e The sound that is output from your computer will pass through the UA-4FX, and be returned to the computer. Recording source select switch Set this to...

  • Page 18: Playing Back 5.1 Ch Surround From Your Computer

    48 (kHz) ADVANCED DRIVER switch Set this to The UA-4FX’s 5.1 channel digital output can be played back by an amp that has a built-in 5.1 channel decoder. • You cannot record audio signals during 5.1 channel playback. This functionality is available only in Windows. In order to use this in Windows, you will need DVD playback software such as WinDVD.

  • Page 19: Applying Effects

    Applying effects The UA-4FX’s advanced effects provide an easy way to change the character of the sound, and are a great convenience for audio editing. Four types of digital effect are provided, and these can be applied while you play back sound or record from a mic or guitar.
  • Page 20 Applying effects Using the four effect knobs to adjust the Advanced 2 sound fig.eng-panel Effect knobs Applying effects to the recording (capture) or Advanced 3 playback fig.rec-play.e...

  • Page 21: Applying Effects To The Playback

    Applying effects to the recording fig.eng-panel1_50 ig.advance-fx1.e Applying effects to the playback fig.eng-panel2_50 fig.advance-fx2.e Capture Capture Play back ADVANCED Advanced effect Internet radio Play back Center cancel ADVANCED Advanced effect Applying effects Audio CD...

  • Page 22: Applying Effects

    Applying effects Applying effects Press the capture button or the playback button. No effect will be applied if neither the capture button or the playback button are turned on (lit). You cannot turn both buttons on simultaneously. fig.fx-sw.e Use the Tube simulator button or Effect variation button to select the desired effect.

  • Page 23: Using Effects

    Using effects Tube simulator fig.fx-tube.e Press the This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. TUBE SIMULATOR button It simulates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes. fig.fx-tube2.e Effect Fatness (FAT & WARM) Brightness (BRIGHT) Compressor depth (COMP-THR)
  • Page 24 Applying effects Using the tube simulator (1) Here’s how you can record a vocal using the rich sound of the vacuum tube mic preamp. fig.fx-tube3.e Condenser mic Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG Monitor speakers LINE IN OUTPUT Set this to TUBE SIMULATOR Gives the...
  • Page 25 Using the tube simulator (2) Here’s how you can enjoy sound from your computer, enhanced by the warmth of a vacuum tube audio amp. fig.fx-tube4.e Monitor speakers LINE IN OUTPUT Set this to TUBE SIMULATOR Computer USB cable connector connector Turn on the PLAYBACK button.
  • Page 26 Applying effects Mastering effect (MASTERING) fig.fx-master.e Set this to When capturing audio from a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record), you LISTENING can use this effect to improve the quality of the audio file that is captured on your computer. fig.fx-master2.e Effect Removing noise...
  • Page 27 Using the mastering effect Here’s how you can enhance the sound from a cassette tape to make it sound more like a CD before saving it on your computer. fig.fx-master3.e Radio cassette player/Stereo set LINE OUT Audio cables INPUT Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG Set this to...

  • Page 28: Examples Of Effect Settings

    Applying effects Examples of effect settings Removing noise from a cassette tape fig.fx-temp1 MASTERING Recording without including extraneous noises from the surroundings fig.fx-temp2 MASTERING Sharpening the sound from a mic that lacks clarity fig.fx-temp3 MASTERING Making a live sound crisper and cleaner fig.fx-temp4 MASTERING Clarifying the sound of a low-quality MP3...
  • Page 29 Listening effect (LISTENING) fig.fx-master-2.e Set this to You can apply this effect to the playback of a CD, internet radio, or LISTENING MP3 to enhance the sound in various ways. fig.fx-master2-2.e Effect CENTER CANCEL LOW BOOST HIGH BOOST REVERB * If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. In this case, try lowering the volume of the application you’re using.

  • Page 30: Enjoying Karaoke

    Applying effects Using the Listening effect Here’s how you can transform your computer into a karaoke system. You can apply effects to the sound from Internet radio, media player or iTunes. fig.fx-master4.e Monitor speakers Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG Enjoying karaoke Center canceling will apply only to the sound played back from your computer.
  • Page 31 Performance effect fig.fx-master-3.e Set this to It is useful to apply this effect when you are recording a mic or guitar. PERFORM fig.fx-master2-3.e Effect Explanation Modifies the pitch, giving the sound a completely different character. As you turn the effect knob from OFF toward the maximum (far right), FX VOICE the pitch will rise.
  • Page 32 Applying effects Adding variation to your sound Here’s how you can apply effects to the sound from your guitar or mic. fig.fx-master5.e Condenser mic Recording source select switch Dynamic Set this to ANALOG Set this to PERFORM Monitor speakers LINE IN Audio cables connector...
  • Page 33 Examples of effect settings A slightly distorted sound, as if you were speaking through a megaphone fig.fx-temp7 PERFORM Disguises the voice; useful for anonymous interviews fig.fx-temp8 PERFORM A nice setting for a guitar solo fig.fx-temp9 PERFORM A nice setting for clean guitar fig.fx-temp10 PERFORM A nice setting for blues guitar...
  • Page 34 MEMO...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    APPENDIX Driver settings (ADVANCED switch ON) ...P.36 Driver installation and settings (Mac OS 9)...P.39 Giving priority to background services...P.44 Driver Signing Options setting...P.46 Standard driver mode (ADVANCED switch OFF) ...P.47 Software installation...P.48 Troubleshooting ...P.53 Specifications ...P.65 UA-4FX Block Diagram...P.66...

  • Page 36: Driver Settings (Advanced Switch On)

    Driver settings Adjusting the audio latency When using the UA-4FX in Advanced mode, you can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box.

  • Page 37: Decreasing The Asio Buffer Size (Windows)

    Decreasing the ASIO Buffer Size (Windows) If you’re using the UA-4FX from ASIO-compatible software, you’ll be able to reduce the buffer size further. If clicks or pops occur, uncheck this check box. * “Adjusting the audio latency” (p. 36) must be performed with this check box unchecked.
  • Page 38 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh. 4. In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double-click “UA4FX_Uninstaller.” 5. The display will indicate “This uninstalls EDIROL UA-4FX driver from this Macintosh.”, click [Uninstall]. 6. The display will indicate “Are you sure to uninstall the driver?”, click [OK].

  • Page 39: Driver Installation And Settings (Mac Os 9)

    * Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for the sequencer software you are using. * If you install OMS or FreeMIDI after installing the UA-4FX driver, you must install the UA-4FX driver once again.

  • Page 40: Oms Settings

    Use the USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer. Operation of the UA-4FX * Connect the UA-4FX to a USB connector on the Macintosh itself. Don’t connect it to the USB connector of the keyboard. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.
  • Page 41 Click on the icon for the MIDI connector in the diagram. If a sound module is connected to the UA-4FX’s MIDI OUT connector, and you hear sound from the sound module, the settings were made correctly.

  • Page 42: Freemidi Settings

    Use the USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your Macintosh. Operation of the UA-4FX * Connect the UA-4FX to a USB connector on the Macintosh itself. Don’t connect it to the USB connector of the keyboard. * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally.

  • Page 43: Installing The Asio Driver

    You must install the UA-4FX driver even if you’re using the UA-4FX only for audio. You must install the UA-4FX driver before you install the ASIO driver (p. 39). This section explains how to install the ASIO driver so that you can use the UA-4FX with your sequencer software or audio editing software.

  • Page 44: Giving Priority To Background Services

    Giving priority to background services To ensure that audio and MIDI are processed smoothly, make the setting as follows. Windows XP users: 1. Open the System Properties dialog box. From the Windows start menu, choose Control Panel. In “Pick a category,” click “Performance and Maintenance”. In “or Pick a Control Panel icon,”...
  • Page 45 Windows 2000 users: 1. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon. 3. Click the Advanced tab. 4. At the right of the Performance field, click [Performance Options]. The Performance Options dialog box will appear.

  • Page 46: Driver Signing Options Setting

    Driver Signing Options setting If you’re using Windows XP/2000, you may be unable to install the driver depending on the “Driver Signing Options” setting. Proceed as follows to change this setting. 1. Open the System Properties dialog box. Windows XP users: Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel.

  • Page 47: Standard Driver Mode (Advanced Switch Off)

    In this case, the following limitations will apply. • The sample rate will be fixed at 44.1 kHz/16 bit regardless of the setting of the UA-4FX’s sample rate select switch.

  • Page 48: Software Installation

    • VSC DXi is compatible with GM2 System, as well as GS Format, a form of music files conforming to specifications for Roland sound modules. • VSC DXi is a multitimbral sound module featuring 16 parts, for a maximum of 128 voices.
  • Page 49 Installing Virtual Sound Canvas DXi 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Click the Windows start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...” fig.vsc-install.eps_50 3. In the “Run...” dialog box, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK]. D:\VSC-DXi\Setup.exe * The drive name D: may be different on your system.
  • Page 50 You will need to make audio and MIDI device settings. You must make the following settings if you have switched the UA- 4FX’s sample rate or have changed the buffer size in the UA-4FX Driver settings dialog box. 1. Power up the UA-4FX, and then start up SONAR.
  • Page 51 Record Timing Master is set to EDIROL UA- 4FX. fig.sonar-3.eps 10.Click the Driver Profiles tab. Select EDIROL UA-4FX (1 in, 1 out) as the setting for “Show Profile for,” and then select “3 bytes” as the setting for “Stream > 16 bit data as.”...
  • Page 52 Software installation 12.From SONAR’s Options menu, choose MIDI Devices to open the MIDI Devices dialog box. 13.In the MIDI Devices dialog box, choose the UA-4FX in the Inputs area and the Outputs area, and then click [Move Selected Devices to Top].

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    (p. 2). Is the UA-4FX connected correctly? Make sure that you have used a USB cable to correctly connect the UA-4FX to the USB connector of your computer. Could other applications or resident software (such as an anti-virus program) be running? Installation may not occur correctly if other programs are running.
  • Page 54 Can’t install/uninstall the driver Did you log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges? In order to install/uninstall/reinstall the UA-4FX driver in Windows, you must log onto Windows as a user with administrative privileges, such as Administrator.
  • Page 55 UA-4FX. Is the driver installed correctly? You’ll need to install a driver in order to play back audio/MIDI data via the UA-4FX. Refer to:Read this first! “You must install the driver first” (p. 2) Are you running numerous software programs? An error message may appear if numerous software programs are running simultaneously.
  • Page 56 Did you specify the correct audio data input source within the operating system? Depending on the software you are using, you may need to specify the UA-4FX as the audio data input source for your computer. Refer to:Read this first! “Driver settings” (Windows p. 6, Macintosh p. 10)
  • Page 57 MD that was digitally copied from a commercial music CD) is input via the digital input connector, the UA-4FX will not allow you to record this on your computer. (The sound will be output from the line output jacks and the headphone jack.) Can’t record/play 24-bit audio data...

  • Page 58: Noise Or Pops Are Heard When Recording/ Playing On Your Computer

    Troubleshooting Noise or pops are heard when recording/ playing on your computer Noise is heard during audio playback Pops/clicks occur during audio playback Noise is heard in the recorded sound In Windows, did you make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services”? In order to ensure that audio/MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make the setting described in “Giving priority to background services.”...
  • Page 59 Set your software and the UA-4FX to the same sample rate. If you change the sample rate of the UA-4FX, you will need to reconnect the UA-4FX in order for the setting to take effect.

  • Page 60: Sound Is Distorted

    Is the UA-4FX connected to a USB hub? Try connecting the UA-4FX directly to the USB connector of your computer itself. Are you using the included USB cable? You must use the included USB cable when using the UA-4FX.
  • Page 61 CD-ROM drive or network? If a heavy processing load occurs while the UA-4FX is being used, it may not work correctly. In this case, stop playback/recording, and then start playback/recording once again.
  • Page 62 Noise is heard in the sound Has a mic or guitar been left connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the UA-4FX, disconnect the mic or guitar and turn the input volume all the way toward the left (lowering the input level).
  • Page 63 A substantial amount of noise is present in the guitar sound Does the noise decrease when you turn down the volume of your guitar? If the noise decreases when you turn down the volume of your guitar, the guitar pickup may be affected by noise from your computer or display. Try locating the guitar as far away from the computer as possible.
  • Page 64 Can’t start the Cubase Are you using the UA-4FX for the first time with Cubase? If you are using the UA-4FX for the first time with Cubase, set the UA-4FX’s sample rate select switch to 44.1 kHz. If this switch is not set to 44.1 kHz, it may be impossible to start Cubase.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications • Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (Except 96 kHz) • Signal Processing PC Interface 24 bits AD/DA Conversion 24 bits (linear) Internal Processing 32 bits (Effect processing) •...

  • Page 66: Ua-4Fx Block Diagram

    UA-4FX Block Diagram When the recording source select switch is set to ANALOG fig.block-analog_e USB connector USB indicator Line input jacks Guitar/mic input jack Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic) Mic input jack (XLR type) When the recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL fig.block-digital_e...

  • Page 67: Index

    INDEX AMP/DRIVE ... 31 AppleTalk ... 40–41 ASIO ... 37, 43 ASIO direct monitor ... 37 background services ... 44 Block Diagram ... 66 BRIGHT ... 23 Buffer Size ... 36–37 CENTER CANCEL ... 29 CHORUS ... 31 COMP-LEVEL ... 23 COMP-THR ...
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  • Page 71: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : NOTICE AVIS UA-4FX USB Audio Capture Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : Telephone : (323) 890 3700 For EU Countries For the USA...
  • Page 72 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. HONG KONG Parsons Music Ltd. 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 EUROPE Chatham Road South, T.S.T, EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.

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