User manual ROLAND TRI-CAPTURE

[. . . ] For the following languages, a PDF version of the Owner's Manual can be found on the CD-ROM. Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands Flowchart for recording with the TRI-CAPTURE Install the driver (p. DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is the generic term used for music creation software, such as SONAR, etc. No. Windows Install the included SONAR LE. Mac OS X Prepare the DAW software, such as GarageBand, Logic, etc. Register SONAR LE. Set the input/output audio device on the DAW (p. 24). Recording USING THE UNIT SAFETY Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. [. . . ] · Select the TRI-CAPTURE for your software's audio device setting. · Match the sampling rate of the software to the setting of the [SAMPLE RATE] switch on the bottom panel. · The TRI-CAPTURE will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the TRI-CAPTURE when the Classic environment is not running. Input/Output Device Settings To play and record audio data on your software, select the TRI-CAPTURE as the audio input/output device. For details about settings, refer to the documentation for your software. Audio Output Device Device name TRI-CAPTURE MME, WDM/KS OUT (TRI-CAPTURE) ASIO OUT 1-2 Core Audio 1, 2 Audio Input Device Device name TRI-CAPTURE MME, WDM/KS IN (TRI-CAPTURE) ASIO IN 1-2 Core Audio 1, 2 21 How to Use Playing Back Connect the TRI-CAPTURE to a computer using the USB cable. Audio data is transferred in both directions between the TRI-CAPTURE and computer via the USB cable. By connecting headphones or amplified speakers as shown in the illustration, you can monitor playback from your DAW software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to the TRI-CAPTURE. Headphones Amplified speakers Audio output device of software: TRI-CAPTURE Computer Rear panel Front panel Set the [OUTPUT MUTE] button to "ON" to not output sound from the speakers. Use the [PHONES] knob to adjust the volume of the headphones. * To carry out playback at a sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch on the bottom panel to "96k, " and set the [MODE] switch on the bottom panel to "PLAY. " 22 How to Use Recording Using your software, you can record sound input via the INPUT 1­3 jacks. You can also record sound input to the TRI-CAPTURE while combining it with audio data played on the computer. Select the mode that is appropriate for the purpose you have in mind. Front panel MIC/GUITAR Record microphone or guitar sound (p. 24). ALL INPUTS Record microphone or guitar sound along with audio device sound (p. 26). LOOP BACK Record microphone or guitar sound while mixing it with audio data played on the computer (p. 28). Precautions Concerning the Use of an External Audio Device · To play an input audio signal without latency (a short period of delay between the performance and the playback), set the [INPUT MONITOR] button to "ON. " · Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. Setting the [OUTPUT MUTE] button to "ON. " Mute the sound output from the speakers. * To record at a sampling rate of 96 kHz, set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch on the bottom panel to "96k, " and set the [MODE] switch on the bottom panel to "REC. " 23 How to Use Recording Microphone or Guitar Sound (MIC/GUITAR) When you set the recording mode to "MIC/GUITAR, " you can record microphone and guitar sounds on each track individually. When using SONAR, set as follows: When recording the microphone sound: Left IN (TRI-CAPTURE) When recording the guitar sound: Right IN (TRICAPTURE) Headphones Amplified speakers Computer Rear panel When connecting a condenser microphone, set the [PHANTOM] button to "48V. " When connecting a guitar or bass, set the [Hi-Z] button to "ON" (p. Make sure that the [PHANTOM] button is set to "OFF" when connecting a dynamic microphone that does not require phantom power (p. Use the [INPUT 1 (MIC)] and [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] knobs to adjust the input level so that the PEAK indicator does not light. 24 How to Use Features of the "MIC/GUITAR" Mode · You can separately edit audio data recorded from a microphone and guitar. By setting the input port of the track to monaural in the software, the microphone sound will be recorded on the left channel (L), and the guitar sound will be recorded on the right channel (R). · You cannot record or monitor sound input via the INPUT 3 (AUX) jacks. When recording sound input via the INPUT 3 (AUX) jacks, set the [REC MODE] button to "ALL INPUTS" or "LOOP BACK. " · In "MIC/GUITAR" mode, you cannot record audio data played on the computer. To record audio data played on the computer, set the [REC MODE] button to "LOOP BACK. " Examples of How to Use the "MIC/GUITAR" Mode · Recording microphone and guitar sound simultaneously on the DAW software, and editing the recorded audio data separately 25 How to Use Recording Microphone or Guitar Sound Along with Audio Device Sound (ALL INPUTS) When you set the recording mode to "ALL INPUT, " you can record microphone and/or guitar sound in combination with the stereo sound of an audio device. Select the "ALL INPUT" mode when recording microphone or guitar sound with the stereo playback of the audio device. Headphones Amplified speakers Set the input port for the track in the software. [. . . ] To use the ASIO Direct Monitor function of ASIO-compatible software, select this check box. You can display the online manual for the driver. [Use ASIO Direct Monitor] check box [Show "README"] 43 Troubleshooting Mac OS X 1. Open "System Preferences" and click "TRI-CAPTURE. " The "Driver Settings" panel appears. Setting Description You can adjust the driver's input and output audio buffer size. * After adjusting the buffer size, make sure to restart all programs that are using the TRI-CAPTURE. [. . . ]