Alesis manual USB2.0 Recording, Installing the optional applications, Power-on/Power off order

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5 USB2.0 Recording

Installing the optional applications

The software DVD that comes with the MultiMix USB2.0 contains not only the drivers (the small computer programs that work behind the scenes so that your MultiMix works properly with your computer) but also some powerful music applications.

If you don’t already have a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) program, definitely install one from the DVD. It’s a fantastic way to get started in computer-based recording. You may find that it’s the only program you need.

The demo applications give you a taste of some of the premier computer-based music programs on the market today. We encourage you to install and explore them.

Power-on/Power off order

A few computers are sensitive to the order in which they and the MultiMix USB2.0 are powered on. If you find that the MultiMix USB2.0 does not consistently make a connection to your computer when you turn them both on, experiment to find out whether turning one on before the other—and one off before the other— makes a positive difference.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Eight Specifications Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary ContactThis page intentionally left blank Introduction WelcomeAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 Introduction How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0Getting Started Using Proper CablesSetting Levels Mic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Phone Jack Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Line Inputs Channels 5 PAN or BAL Channel StripsLevel Control AuxMaster Section 2TK to Ctrl Room SwitchMIX to Ctrl Room Switch Main MixLED Meters Power Indicator+48V Indicator Rear of the Mixer Effect Descriptions Digital Effects ProcessorEffects Section Components Digital Effects Processor Chorus Traditional Mixing Simple Live Setup Using Additional External Audio Sources Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingUSB2.0 Recording Installing the optional applicationsPower-on/Power off order Channels returned from the computer to the MultiMix USB2.0 inputs and outputsChannels sent from the MultiMix to the computer Sound setup under Windows USB2.0 Recording Disabling Windows System Sounds Connections and settings for USB2.0 recording and monitoring Choose the menu option Devices Device Setup… Choosing the MultiMix as your audio deviceUSB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Creating a new audio file USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Accessing the control panel Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panelChoose the menu Options Audio… USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh Troubleshooting Hardware CauseTroubleshooting Hardware Effects / AUX RET BNo power This page intentionally left blank Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Troubleshooting SoftwareBasic troubleshooting Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting Software Specifications Input ChannelsSpecifications Computer RequirementsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Glossary TermGlossary Glossary Alesis Contact Information Trademarks