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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 ContactTable Of Contents Introduction WelcomeAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface Additional Features of the MultiMix USB2.0 IntroductionHow to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0Setting Levels Using Proper CablesGetting Started Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 PatchbayMic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 9 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Phone Jack Channel Strips FaderMute / Alt 3/4 PAN or BALMaster Section AuxMain Mix Fader Solo Mode Alt 3/4 Fader2TK To Mix Alt 3/4 To MixMIX Switch ALT 3/4 Switch2TK Switch Aux Ret a Level+48V Indicator Power IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Effects Section Components Digital Effects ProcessorEffect Descriptions Digital Effects Processor ChorusUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Live SetupTraditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingPower-on/Power off order Installing the optional applicationsUSB2.0 Recording Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computer USB2.0 inputs and outputsChannels returned from the computer to the MultiMix 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 non-USB2.0 CauseTroubleshooting non-USB2.0 Effects / AUX RET BLED meters not working Computer does not see the MultiMix This page intentionally left blank Troubleshooting USB2.0 Basic troubleshootingAudio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting USB2.0 Specifications Input ChannelsSpecifications Computer RequirementsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Glossary TermPage Glossary Alesis Contact Information Trademarks