Using The Mr816 Csx/Mr816 X With Cubase; What You Can Do Using The Mr816 Csx/Mr816 X With Cubase - Steinberg MR816CSX Operation Manual

Using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with Cubase

This section features instructions on recording and mixing down via the Link function (using Cubase 5.1). Make sure to read
"Turning the Power On and Off" and "Connecting to an External Device" in the Getting Started manual (printed booklet) before
performing the operations explained below.
What you can do using the MR816 CSX/MR816 X with
Cubase
Linking the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to Cubase enables the following operations.
NOTE
· In order to use the Link function between the MR816 CSX/MR816 X and Cubase, you will need to install Cubase 4.5.1 or later, which is
compatible with the Link function (including Cubase AI). For the most recent information on Cubase versions compatible with the Link
function, refer to the following website.
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/supportupdates_mr816_gb/
· To take the full advantage of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X's functions, you should use Cubase 4.5.1 or later (instead of Cubase AI 4.5.1 or
later).
● Quickly routing the input channel to an audio track of Cubase
The Quick Connect feature lets you assign the hardware input signal to the Cubase audio track with a single touch. Simply
select an audio track or tracks on Cubase then press the desired [QUICK CONNECT] button, and all settings for routing are
automatically completed. This quick and easy operation streamlines the recording process, and lets you concentrate on
creating and recording while the track assign details are taken care of for you. After you've set the audio routing, selecting
the audio track to which the input channel is assigned will cause the corresponding lamp to flash, allowing you to confirm
the routing status easily. For detailed instructions refer to page 13.
● Monitor Mix linked with the Control Room function (only for Cubase 4.5.1 or later)
When you use Cubase 4.5.1 or later, the Control Room function can be linked with the MR816 CSX/MR816 X, allowing you to
mix the monitor sound. The sound for recording musicians as well as the main mix sound can be heard without latency
since Cubase is directly linked to the internal mixer of the MR816 CSX/MR816 X. For details, refer to page 14.
● Controlling mixing parameters by using dedicated windows in Cubase
Dedicated windows specially designed for the MR816 CSX/MR816 X let you control the internal mixer and effects from
Cubase. The settings made in Cubase can be saved as a project file, letting you quickly recall the entire settings made in
the previous session. For details about the dedicated windows, refer to page 21.
● Controlling the REV-X effect for monitoring purposes
The REV-X effect unit (built both in the MR816 CSX and MR816 X) can be controlled easily from Cubase. While this effect
can be used normally as a Send Effect, it can also be used as a plug-in effect by setting the MR816 CSX/MR816 X to the
external effect mode. For details, refer to page 25.
● Controlling the Channel Strip (MR816 CSX only)
The built-in Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip (MR816 CSX only) can be controlled from Cubase. This effect is normally
applied to the Input Channels as an Insertion Effect, though it can also be used as a plug-in effect by setting the MR816
CSX to the external effect mode. For details, refer to page 27.
NOTE
· The functions listed above (except for "Quickly routing the input channel to an audio track of Cubase") are available only when Direct
Monitoring is turned on.
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