Alesis 16 manual Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel, Accessing the control panel

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Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel

Accessing the control panel

In Windows, open the Alesis USB2.0 control panel from either the All Programs menu or within your audio application.

On the Mac, access this panel from the “configure device” button of Audio/MIDI Setup.

To open the control panel from within Cubase in Windows, select “Devices” “Device Setup….” “VST

MultiTrack.” Then, click the “Control Panel” button.

Here, you can see your current sample rate, driver and firmware versions, and you can change your audio latency.

Higher latency settings generally allow for more stable audio performance and generally allow you to run more simultaneous audio tracks and plugins. The downside is that higher latency introduces noticeable lag between the time that you perform an action and the time you listen back to it.

For this reason, many people use lower latency settings when recording tracks and then switch to higher ones when mixing.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary Contact Chapter Eight SpecificationsTable Of Contents Welcome IntroductionAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 Introduction Additional Features of the MultiMix USB2.0How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0 Getting StartedGetting Started Using Proper CablesSetting Levels Patchbay Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Mic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 1Phone Jack Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Line Inputs Channels 9 Fader Channel StripsMute / Alt 3/4 PAN or BALMain Mix Fader AuxMaster Section Alt 3/4 Fader Solo Mode2TK To Mix Alt 3/4 To MixALT 3/4 Switch MIX Switch2TK Switch Aux Ret a LevelLED Meters Power Indicator+48V Indicator Rear of the Mixer Effect Descriptions Digital Effects ProcessorEffects Section Components Chorus Digital Effects ProcessorTraditional Mixing Simple Live SetupUsing Additional External Audio Sources Traditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computerUSB2.0 Recording First-time connection and driver installation instructionsUSB2.0 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 Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device Choose the menu option Devices Device Setup…USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Creating a new audio file USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel Accessing the 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 Cause Troubleshooting non-USB2.0Effects / AUX RET B Troubleshooting non-USB2.0LED meters not working Computer does not see the MultiMix This page intentionally left blank Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting USB2.0Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting USB2.0 Input Channels SpecificationsComputer Requirements SpecificationsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Term GlossaryPage Glossary Trademarks Alesis Contact Information