The UR44 additionally features Class Compliant mode for iOS support. In Class Compliant mode, the Uninstalling TOOLS for UR44 .......32 UR44 works with the iPad. It can be used with iOS Signal Flows..........33 compatible music production applications such as Steinberg Cubasis for convenient high-quality Block Diagrams ..........35...
Cubase series. - UR44 Extension This software allows you to link the device with Cubase series (for versions which supports the link function). To use this link function, see the Steinberg web site below. http://www.steinberg.net/ • Basic FX Suite Basic FX Suite is software consisting of VST3 Plug-ins...
Cubase 7. If you are using another version of • Operation Manual (PDF) Cubase, the actual screenshots might not be the This is included in the TOOLS for UR44 CD-ROM. same. For details, refer to the Cubase manuals Read through this manual to understand how to use (PDF) opened from the [Help] menu.
To set optimum recording levels, increase the input level with the [INPUT GAIN] knob until the [PEAK] indicator lights in red, then slowly bring the level down until the indicator lights slightly when the input level is at maximum. UR44 Operation Manual...
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Turn this the [PHONES 2], refer to “Headphone Area” (page switch on when using a phantom powered condenser in the section “dspMixFx UR44” or the “Headphones microphone. Window” (page 13) in the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series.”...
For connection to a computer or iPad. Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera CAUTION Adapter are required when connecting the UR44 with Even when the [ ] switch is in the standby an iPad. position, electricity is still flowing to the unit. If you...
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“-10 dBV” when computer. connecting a consumer device. The default initial setting is “-10 dBu.” To select the input signal level, Select [Steinberg UR44-1] for the MIDI port when use the “Setup Window” (page 14) in the section using a MIDI jack with an iPad application.
Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver (Audio driver) Overview Device Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver is a software program Selects the device that will be using the ASIO driver. which allows communication between the UR44 and This function is available when connecting to the a computer.
This window indicates information about the audio NOTE driver. You cannot operate dspMixFx UR44 while a Cubase series DAW is running. When Cubase is running, configure the DSP mixer and DSP effect from “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series” (page 15).
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STORE NAME field. Select the destination for storing the scene in the No. NAME field. Click [OK] to store the scene. Selecting windows Selects the desired dspMixFx UR44 window. The selected window icon will light in red. Menu Description...
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Adjusts the pan. Range: L16 – C – R16 Mute Turns the mute on (lit) and off (dark). Solo Turns the solo on (lit) and off (dark). Fader Adjusts the signal level. Range: -∞ dB – +6.00 dB UR44 Operation Manual...
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0.103 sec – 31.0 sec With [PHONES 2], either MIX 1 or MIX 2 can be selected; Room 0.152 sec – 45.3 sec [PHONES 1] is fixed to MIX 1 and cannot be changed. Plate 0.176 sec – 52.0 sec UR44 Operation Manual...
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(LINE, Guitar, MIC etc) and the audio signals playing back in the software into two channels in the UR44, and back to the computer for live broadcasting via the Internet. When the Loopback function is set to ON, the audio...
Cubase series allow you to configure the parameters which are configured by dspMixFx The rack selector appears. UR44. Two types of windows are available: Input Settings and Hardware Setup. Input Settings Window This window is for configuring the input settings of the device.
Indicates the phantom power on/off status. REV-X Send Adjusts the signal level which is sent to the REV-X. Phase -∞ dB – +6.00 dB Range: Turns on (lit) and off (dark) the phase inversion of the signal. UR44 Operation Manual...
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[LINE INPUT 5/6] ). Options: 120 Hz,100 Hz, 80 Hz, 60 Hz, 40 Hz LOOPBACK Turns the Loopback function on (lit) and off (dark). Refer to the “LOOPBACK” in the section “dspMixFx UR44” (page 14). UR44 Operation Manual...
Select the “Channel Strip” from the “Effect Type”, then click “Channel Strip Edit” in the section “Input Settings Window” (page 16). From dspMixFx UR44 Select the “Channel Strip” from the “Effect Type”, then click “Channel Strip Edit” in the section “Channel Area” (page 12).
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Adjusts the center frequency of the high band. Range: 500.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz HIGH G Adjusts the gain of the high band. Range: -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB EQUALIZER On/Off Turns the equalizer on (lit) and off (dark). UR44 Operation Manual...
• Click “REV-X Edit” (page 17) in the section “Reverb Routing Window.” Room Size Adjusts the size of the simulated room. This parameter From dspMixFx UR44 links to Reverb Time. Click “REV-X Edit” (page 13) in the section “Master Range: 0 – 31 Area.”...
Type”, then click “Channel Strip Edit” in the section “Input Settings Window” (page 15). Range: 0.1 – 1.4 From the dspMixFx UR44 Low Freq Select the “Guitar Amp Classics” from the “Effect Adjusts the frequency of the Low Ratio. Type”, then click “Channel Strip Edit” in the section Range: 22.0 Hz –...
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Adjusts the final output level. These three controls adjusts the amplifier’s tonal response in the high, middle, and low frequency ranges. PRESENCE Can be adjusted to emphasize the high frequencies and overtones. OUTPUT Adjusts the final output level. UR44 Operation Manual...
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The OUTPUT control adjusts the final output level from the amp model without affecting the distortion or tone, and is useful for adjusting the guitar’s volume without changing any other aspects of the sound. UR44 Operation Manual...
Using the UR44 with a Computer Introduction This section covers basic operation instructions. The explanations in this section assume that the TOOLS for UR44 has been properly configured according to the “Getting Started” instructions included with the package. Connection Example Microphone...
Turn on Direct Monitoring as follows. [Devices] [Device Setup] [Yamaha Steinberg When the [ASIO Driver Setup] window USB ASIO] (Windows) or [Steinberg UR44] (Mac) appears while the Cubase series program is enter checkmark to [Direct Monitoring] [OK] launching, confirm that the device is selected, then click [OK].
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Launch your DAW software. (page 16) in the section “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series.” Open dspMixFx UR44. For instructions on how to open dspMixFx UR44, refer to the section “How to Open the Window” (page 10). Adjust the input signal level of the microphone with the [INPUT GAIN] knob on the device.
This section covers basic instructions for operating with Cubasis (an iPad app sold by Apple). The explanations here assume that the settings for using the UR44 with iPad have been properly configured according to the “Getting Started” instructions included with the package.
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[PEAK] indicator lights in red, then slowly bring the level down until the indicator lights slightly when the input level is maximum. While singing into the microphone, adjust the output signal level of the headphones by the [PHONES] knob on the device. UR44 Operation Manual...
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Tap [>] to playback the recorded sound. dspMixFx for iPad From your iPad, you conveniently control built-in DSP mixer functions and DSP effects by using dspMixFx for iPad. For details on dspMixFx for iPad, see the Steinberg web site below. http://www.steinberg.net/ UR44 Operation Manual...
Confirm the levels of the [OUTPUT] knob and • Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? [PHONES] knob. The UR44 is not a bus-powered type device. Refer • Are the microphones and monitor to the Getting Started instructions to turn on the [ ] switch.
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Unusual sound (noise, interruption, or distortion) • Is the buffer size set too low? Increase the buffer size compared to the current settings; refer to the section “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver” (page 9) for instructions. • Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? Confirm the system requirements.
• Steinberg UR44 Applications • Basic FX Suite Insert the TOOLS for UR44 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the steps below to uninstall TOOLS for UR44. Open the CD-ROM then double-click the following files. • Uninstall Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Windows •...
The following chart indicates the signal flow in the device. NOTE • The controllers on the device, such as the [INPUT GAIN] knob, [OUTPUT] knob are not included in this chart. • To configure each parameter, use the “dspMixFx UR44” (page 10) or “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series”...
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For example, Channel Strip can be used for two mono channels, while Guitar Amp Classics can be used for one mono channel simultaneously. Channel Strip Guitar Amp Classics Mono Stereo Mono Stereo UR44 Operation Manual...
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