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  • Page 2: Important Notes

    700 Owner’s Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (VS-700 Owner’s Manual p. 6). 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, VS-700 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual (SONAR V-STUDIO 700 Getting Started) provides basic information about how to set up the SONAR V- STUDIO 700, make initial settings, and set up your system. It also provides troubleshooting information. ● This manual uses the following icons to call your attention to explanations of terms or to important points you should note.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual............................3 Checking the Contents of the Package......6 Installation and Registration..........8 Installing the VS-700 Driver........................8 To Uninstall the VS-700 Driver ..................8 Windows Vista Users......................9 Windows XP Users......................13 Installing the VS-700 Software ........................18 To Install the VS-700 Software ..................18 Connecting your audio equipment.......................19...
  • Page 5 6. Adjust the Level ......................42 7. Turn On the Metronome ...................43 8. Now Let’s Record!......................44 Troubleshooting..............45 Problems When Installing VS-700 Driver or Changing Settings ..........46 Problems When Installing SONAR or Changing Settings..............48 Problems at Startup with SONAR......................49 Problems with Playback ..........................50 Problems with Recording..........................52...

  • Page 6: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package As soon as you open the package, check that you have all of the included items. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. ❑ VS-700C Console fig.pane-vs700c.eps ❑ VS-700R I/O Unit fig.pane-vs700r.eps...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ❑ VS-700 Owner’s Manual This explains how to use the VS-700, as well as points of caution that you should remember. Keep this manual at hand for reference.

  • Page 8: Installation And Registration

    A driver is software that transfers data between the VS-700 and application software on your computer when your computer and the VS-700 are connected via a USB cable. You will need to install the driver before connecting the VS-700 with your computer.

  • Page 9: Windows Vista Users

    Click [Next]. Select “Install VS-700 Drivers.” Click [Next]. The screen will indicate “VS-700 Driver will be installed on your computer.” Click [Next]. * If any other message appears, proceed as directed by that message. To begin the installation, click [Next].
  • Page 10 Installation and Registration Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-700 to your computer. Due to a circuitry-protection feature, the VS-700R requires a few moments after power-up before it is ready for normal operation. Minimize the volume of the connected monitor speakers or external amp, and then connect the VS-700R to your computer.
  • Page 11 Installation and Registration Use the included power cords to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R to AC outlets. fig.VS-700-connect04-e.eps VS-700C Rear Panel to Power Outlet Power Cord VS-700R Rear Panel to Power Outlet Power Cord Turn on the power switch of the VS-700C.
  • Page 12 Installation and Registration Use the included USB cable to connect the VS-700R to your computer. fig.VS-700-connect06e.eps VS-700C Rear Panel VS-700R Rear Panel USB cable (Included) Connect the USB cable to the VS-700R. Don’t connect it to the VS-700C console. The “Installing device driver software” message appears in the lower right corner of the screen, and the driver will be installed automatically.

  • Page 13: Windows Xp Users

    Insert the included “SONAR V-STUDIO 700 CD-ROM” into your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. The “VS-700 Setup” AutoRun appears. If AutoRun is not enabled, you can start the installer by selecting Start-Run and entering d:\VS-700_Setup.exe (where d:\ is your disc drive).
  • Page 14 Installation and Registration The message “Ready to install the driver.—” will appear. Perform the following procedure before you connect the VS-700 to your computer. Due to a circuitry-protection feature, the VS-700R requires a few moments after power-up before it is ready for normal operation.
  • Page 15 Installation and Registration Minimize the VS-700C’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] knobs (three knobs). fig.VS-700-connect03e.eps Use the included power cords to connect the VS-700C and VS-700R to AC outlets. fig.VS-700-connect04-e.eps VS-700C Rear Panel to Power Outlet Power Cord VS-700R Rear Panel to Power Outlet...
  • Page 16 Installation and Registration Turn on the power switch of the VS-700C. fig.VS-700-connect05-e.eps VS-700C Rear Panel Power On Turn on the power switch of the VS-700R. fig.VS-700-connect05-e.eps VS-700R Front Panel Power On Use the included USB cable to connect the VS-700R to your computer.
  • Page 17 Installation and Registration Verify that “VS-700” is shown; then choose “Install the software automatically (recommended)” and click [Next]. If you are asked whether you want to connect to Windows Update, choose “No” and click [Next]. The system may not be recognized correctly if you connect to a USB hub. If so, connect directly to a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 18: Installing The Vs-700 Software

    To begin installation, click “Install.” If SONAR 8 has already been installed, the VS-700 software will be installed. If SONAR 8 has not been installed yet, the VS-700 software installer (VStudioSetup.exe) will be copied to your hard drive and installed...

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Audio Equipment

    Monitor (sub) Monitor (main) amplified speakers amplified speakers USB cable (included) VS-700R Rear Panel Dedicated connection cable (included) VS-700C Stereo Stereo Headphones 1 Headphones 2 For details on the VS-700 itself, refer to the included VS-700 Owner’s Manual as well.

  • Page 20: Register Sonar

    To register anytime, log onto http://www.cakewalk.com/ register, or call 888-CAKEWALK (U.S.) or +1 (617)-423-9004 (outside the U.S.) between 9 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. If you live outside of North America, please visit our distributor’s page at http://www.cakewalk.com/ Dealers/International.asp...

  • Page 21: Installing Sonar

    You can also install SONAR by choosing “Start-Run” and running the application named “SETUP.EXE” from the DVD. When SONAR 8 has finished installing, additional VS-700 software components will also be installed. For more information, see SONAR VS-700 software components (p. 22).

  • Page 22: Sonar Vs-700 Software Components

    The installer also presents an option to configure SONAR to default to the VS-700 hardware. SONAR VS-700 Control Surface Plug-in The SONAR VS-700 control surface plug-in enables full control of all SONAR tracks, buses, plug-ins and other parameters from the SONAR VS-700C hardware surface. It also allows you to control the SONAR VS-700R audio interface.

  • Page 23: Running Sonar For The First Time

    Click [OK] to close the “Controller/Surface Settings” dialog. In the “Controllers/Surfaces” dialog, select the “WAI” and “ACT” check boxes and click [Close]. If you have already run SONAR 8 and skipped these instructions, see Configuring VS-700 MIDI Ports (p. 58).

  • Page 24: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Audio Driver Settings As described below, configure SONAR so that you can use the VS-700 as an audio driver. You’ll need to make these settings in the following cases. • Immediately after installing SONAR • If you’ve updated the VS-700 driver •...
  • Page 25 Did you connect the VS-700 before starting up SONAR? Is the interface driver installed correctly? Refer to “Installing the VS-700 Driver” (p. 8), and verify that the VS-700 driver is installed correctly. Is the VS-700 correctly connected to your computer? Is the VS-700 powered on? Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

  • Page 26: Other Audio Driver And Audio-Related Settings

    Initial Settings Other Audio Driver and Audio-Related Settings You can also set the following options as necessary. Execute the “Options | Audio” command to open the “Audio Options” dialog box. By clicking the help button in each dialog box, you can view detailed information about each option. Audio Options dialog—General tab Double–precision Engine Enabling this check box chooses 64-bit (double-precision) mixing in SONAR throughout the entire signal path.
  • Page 27 Initial Settings Audio Options dialog—Drivers tab Friendly Names For each driver, you can change the driver names that are displayed in SONAR. If you want to use this function, enter the desired name in the Friendly Names field, and select the check box “Use Friendly Names to Represent Audio Drivers”...

  • Page 28: Midi Devices Settings

    Here’s how to specify the MIDI devices that you want to use. Execute the “Options | MIDI Devices” command to open the “MIDI Devices” dialog box. In the input field and output field of the “MIDI Devices” dialog box, select the following VS-700 MIDI devices that you will use with SONAR.
  • Page 29 To re-order the devices, select the device that you want to move upward, and click the [Move Checked Devices to Top] button. In the “Inputs” and “Outputs” lists, select the following VS-700 MIDI devices that you will use with SONAR.

  • Page 30: Midi Controllers/Surfaces Settings

    Initial Settings MIDI Controllers/Surfaces Settings Before you use the VS-700C console to control SONAR, load the VS-700 plug-in and make settings to enable it. Loading the Controllers/Surfaces Plug-in Make sure that the VS-700 is connected to your computer, and then start up SONAR.

  • Page 31: Vst/Vsti Registration And Settings

    Cakewalk Plug-in Manager allows you to edit the plug-in menu, manage presets, and configure settings for each VST plug-in. For details on using Cakewalk Plug-in Manager, refer to the “SONAR 8 Reference Guide” (PDF file), and to the online Help for Cakewalk Plug-in Manager.

  • Page 32: Playing A Demo Song

    Initial Settings Playing a Demo Song Playing an Audio Demo Song The SONAR 8 DVD-ROM contains audio demo songs. Here’s how to enjoy these demo songs. If you listen to the demo songs in SONAR directly from the SONAR 8 DVD-ROM, dropouts (interruptions in the playback) are likely to occur during playback because data will have to be read from the DVD-ROM.
  • Page 33 Initial Settings Adjust the volume of the VS-700C and your sound reinforcement equipment (monitor speakers, etc.). fig.VS-700-connect03e2.eps Controls the volume of headphones 1 and 2. Controls the volume of the VS-700R I/O unit's monitor output (main Selects the output–source (main or or sub).
  • Page 34 VS-700 is being used. Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the VS-700 and a USB-connected hard disk at the same time. As a result, the data transfer speed for the hard disk could be significantly reduced. As a storage location for the audio data that you record and play back, you should avoid using a hard disk that is connected via USB.

  • Page 35: Playing Back The Midi Demo Songs

    In the “<USER NAME>/Documents/Cakewalk/SONAR 8 Producer Edition/Sample Content” folder, select the project file “2-Part Invention #13 in A minor” and click “Open.” * For Windows XP users, this file is located in “My Documents/Cakewalk/SONAR 8 Producer Edition/Sample Content.” * If the “Auto-Send Sysx dialog” dialog box appears, click [OK].
  • Page 36 Press the VS-700C’s (PLAY) button. fig.play.eps Adjust the volume of the VS-700C and of your sound reinforcement equipment (monitor speakers, etc.). fig.VS-700-connect03e2.eps Controls the volume of headphones 1 and 2. Controls the volume of the VS-700R I/O unit's monitor output (main Selects the output–source (main or...

  • Page 37: Recording Audio

    Initial Settings Recording Audio 1. Connect Instruments and Mics In order to record audio, you must connect your instruments and mics to the VS-700. Here are some typical ways to make connections. The VS-700R provides a balanced (XLR) type connector that Connecting a Mic is wired as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 38: Create A New File

    The DIGITAL 1 coaxial connector and AES/EBU connector are a mutually exclusive selection. To make your choice, go to SONAR’s “Tools” menu, open “VS-700,” select the “MIC PRE” tab, and make the desired setting in the “DIGITAL 1 INPUT” field.

  • Page 39: Select The Input For The Track

    VS-700 IN 7-8 AUX IN Jack (VS-700C) VS-700 AUX DIGITAL 1 Connector VS-700 IN DIGITAL1 VS-700 IN DIGITAL2 1-2 VS-700 IN DIGITAL2 3-4 DIGITAL 2 Connector (ADAT) VS-700 IN DIGITAL2 5-6 VS-700 IN DIGITAL2 7-8 * If you select “Stereo–” when recording a single mic or guitar, the audio will be recorded only for one side of the stereo...

  • Page 40: Arm The Track For Recording

    Initial Settings 4. Arm the Track for Recording We’ll start by recording Track 1 (Audio 1). Press the VS-700C’s TRACK 1 [ARM] button. fig.ARM.eps Alternatively, you can arm this track for recording by pressing the [R] button for “Audio 1” in SONAR. fig.qg002.eps...

  • Page 41: Enable Input Monitoring For Recording

    Initial Settings 5. Enable Input Monitoring for Recording Next, you need to enable input monitoring on the track so you can monitor the audio signal that is being recorded. Hold down the VS-700C’s [SHIFT] modifier button and press the TRACK 1 [MUTE] button. fig.P30-1.eps Alternatively, you can enable input monitoring for this track by pressing the button for “Audio 1”...

  • Page 42: Adjust The Level

    As you adjust the fader, pay attention to the level indicators on the VS-700R and the audio track’s record meter in SONAR. Input level adjustments can also be made from the VS-700 property page. Do one of the following to open the VS-700 property page: •...

  • Page 43: Turn On The Metronome

    Initial Settings 7. Turn On the Metronome From the menu, choose “Options | Project”, and choose the “Metronome” tab. Choose “Use Audio Metronome.” Then select the “Output” menu, choose the metronome output port, and click [OK]. fig.qg005.eps You can double-click the tempo indication and type the desired tempo value. Type a numerical value, and press the [Enter] key to confirm it.

  • Page 44: Now Let's Record

    VS-700 is being used. Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the VS-700 and a USB-connected hard disk at the same time. As a result, the data transfer speed for the hard disk could be significantly reduced. As a storage location for the audio data that you record and play back, you should avoid using a hard disk that is connected via USB.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    VS-700 Owner’s Manual The VS-700 Owner’s Manual contains cautions and detailed information about using the VS-700. SONAR User’s Guide This explains how to operate SONAR; read this guide when you’re not sure how to use SONAR’s basic functionality.

  • Page 46: Problems When Installing Vs-700 Driver Or Changing Settings

    If your computer does not meet the electrical requirements of the USB specifications, requirements of the USB the VS-700 may not operate stably. If so, you may be able to solve the problem by using specifications? a self-powered USB hub.
  • Page 47 Problem Points to check Action If you are unable to use the VS-700 even though the driver was installed, it is possible Was the driver installed correctly? that the driver was not installed correctly. Uninstall the driver as described in “Uninstalling VS-700 Driver”...

  • Page 48: Problems When Installing Sonar Or Changing Settings

    Troubleshooting Problems When Installing SONAR or Changing Settings Problem Points to check Action Could you have attempted to In order to install SONAR, you must log on as a user who has administrative privileges. install SONAR as a user without Installation will not occur correctly if any other user attempts this.

  • Page 49: Problems At Startup With Sonar

    Troubleshooting Problems at Startup with SONAR Problem Points to check Action Could numerous applications be It may be that SONAR cannot start up because there is insufficient memory. Close other running? applications before you start up SONAR. If an error still appears, try restarting Windows. Can’t start up Could memory-resident programs Memory-resident programs such as anti-virus software may prevent SONAR from...

  • Page 50: Problems With Playback

    Is the power switch turned on? Make sure that your sound reproduction system and the VS-700 are powered up. Make sure that the volume knobs of your sound reproduction system and the VS-700’s Are the volume knobs raised? [AUDIO OUTPUT] knob are raised.
  • Page 51 VS-700 is being used. Data transfer using USB could get congested if you use the VS-700 and a USB- Are you using a hard disk that is connected hard disk at the same time. As a result, the data transfer speed for the hard connected via USB? disk could be significantly reduced.

  • Page 52: Problems With Recording

    6. In the “System Properties” dialog box, click [OK]. 7. Restart Windows. While you were using the VS-700, If a heavy processing load occurs while the VS-700 is being used, it may not work Playback Halts Midway, could your computer have correctly.
  • Page 53 Points to check Action While you were using the VS-700, If a heavy processing load occurs while the VS-700 is being used, it may not work Recording Halts Midway, could your computer have correctly. In this case, stop recording, and then start recording once again.

  • Page 54: Eliminating Clicks And Dropouts

    Some audio interfaces not intended for use in music production may cause problems with other audio interfaces (the VS-700). If SONAR does not perform as well as you expect, try using the Device Manager to disable the standard audio functionality of your computer, or physically remove it and then uninstall the device.
  • Page 55 Change the VS-700 driver’s buffer size In some cases, reducing the VS-700 driver’s buffer size may allow stable operation even with a shorter Mixing Latency. Before you change the driver settings, you must close all programs that are using the VS-700. This is not necessary if you’re merely viewing the settings.

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Controls in the Settings Dialog Box * If you change the buffer size, you must restart the applications that are using the VS-700, or if your application has an audio device test function, you must execute that test function. Some applications may also have a buffer size adjustment as part of their own audio settings.

  • Page 57: Uninstalling Vs-700 Driver

    * If you are asked to enter the password for an administrative account, log on to Windows as a user whose account type is Administrator, and then perform the uninstallation. The display will indicate “The installed VS-700 Driver will be uninstalled.” and click the [OK]. When the message “Uninstallation was completed.” is displayed, click [OK] to restart Windows.

  • Page 58: Configuring Vs-700 Midi Ports

    “Set Up MIDI Devices” to open the “Set Up MIDI Devices” dialog. For information on how to insert the Fantom VS Editor VSTi synth, refer to the SONAR VS-700 Owner’s Manual. In the “Fantom VS Editor Input/Output” lists, choose “Fantom VS” and click [OK].

  • Page 59: Giving Priority To Background Service (Windows Xp)

    On Windows XP, if you omit making this setting, you may experience sound dropout. By making this setting you may be able to solve such problems. Be sure to make this setting before you begin using the VS-700. Open the “Control Panel,” and double-click “System.”...

  • Page 60: About Sampling Rates

    * SONAR does not allow you to change the sampling rate of a project that contains audio data. The VS-700 allows you to choose from the following sampling rates: 44,100 Hz, 48,000 Hz, 88,200 Hz, 96,000 Hz, and 192,000 Hz.

  • Page 61: About Mixing Latency

    Appendix About Mixing Latency If the driver mode is set to ASIO, you won’t be able to adjust the Mixing Latency from SONAR. Adjust the “Audio Buffer Size” from the [ASIO Panel]. The Mixing Latency setting is closely related to how SONAR can take full advantage of your computer’s performance. Increasing the mixing latency will allow more audio processing to be performed within SONAR.

  • Page 62: Multi-User Use

    Click “Programs and Features” (in Windows XP, “Add or Remove Programs”). In the list of programs, click the component that you want to uninstall. * Choose from “SONAR 8 Producer Edition,” “Rapture 1.1,” “VS-700,” etc. Click “Uninstall” (in Windows XP, “Remove”) to uninstall SONAR.

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