Standard Functionality; Programmable Keys; Virtual Mac Keyboard Keys; To Set Up The Fw-1884 For Use With Digital Performer - Tascam FW-1884 Notes

The TASCAM FW-1884 control surface plug-in
enables control of the most common functions within
Digital Performer. By default the surface is setup to eas-
ily play, record, and control automation functions.
Extended key modifiers and re-mappable function keys
make it easy to access a wide variety of additional Digi-
tal Performer features.

Standard Functionality

The FW-1884 keys, faders, and encoders provide access
to the most commonly used Digital Performer func-
tions. Used with surface modifier keys (
etc.) these controls are extended to encompass addi-
tional functions.

Programmable Keys

through and the cursor keys can be con-
AUX 5 AUX 8
figured to control additional Digital Performer fea-
tures. For example the
AUX 7
Performer's virtual Return key by default, useful for

Virtual Mac Keyboard Keys

, , and are sent to Digital Performer
SHIFT CTRL CMD
as Macintosh virtual keyboard keys. Other virtual keys
include the cursor keys, and programmable virtual keys
(Return, Esc, Page Up, Page Down).

To Set Up the FW-1884 for use with Digital Performer

NOTE
These notes apply to pre-OS X installations only.
1 Follow the procedures for installing the FW-
1884 for use with your computer, as described in
the FW-1884 Users' Manual, and select
control mode.
COMPUTER
2 Refer to the documentation within each individ-
ual plug-in's folder for installation instructions.
3 Make sure the FW-1884's FreeMIDI or OMS
drivers are installed in their respective folders
within your system folder. Do not install them
into the or
OMS FreeMIDI
folder, or the FW-1884 will not function cor-
rectly.
4 Launch DP and open or create a new project file.
5 Once your project is open, select
FreeMIDI Configuration
pull-down menu. Use the
Update Interfaces
, ,
SHIFT CTRL
key is mapped to Digital
folders within the
DP
Edit
from the
Basics
Quick Setup or
option under the
Digital Performer (Macintosh)
NOTE
Througout this document, Digital Performer is referred
to as "DP".
Also note there are three versions of the DP plugin.
One version each for DP 2.7 & 3.0, 3.1 and 4.x.
pressing "Return" to accept dialog screens. Using DP's
Remote Controls this key can be programmed to per-
form other functions when combined with the modi-
fier keys.
menu to add the FW-1884
Configuration
Control and MIDI icons to your setup. If you
are using OMS, follow the same procedure to
configure your OMS Setup.
NOTE
If the FW-1884 does not appear in your configuration,
make sure the FW-1884 FreeMIDI or OMS drivers are
installed in their appropriate folders.
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