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Windows driver v2.2
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Audio Software Notes


 

Cubase VST/32 5.0 for Mac OS

Steinberg

Basic Recording and Playback Instructions

  1. Set up the USBPre for either ASIO or Sound Manager operation.
  2. Launch Cubase.
  3. Sound Manager audio setup:  Select Options > Audio Setup > System... and choose Apple Sound Manager as the ASIO Device.
  4. ASIO audio setup:  Select Options > Audio Setup > System... and choose USBPre ASIO as the ASIO Device.
  5. Sound Manager recording resolution setup:  Set the Recording to 16 bit in the Audio System Setup window.  Note:  No higher bit settings will work with Sound Manager.
  6. Sound Manager Sample Rate setup:  Set the sample rate to match the USBPre sample rate.
  7. ASIO recording resolution and sample rate setup:  Press the Launch button under the ASIO Device Control Panel label in the Audio System Setup window.  
  8. Configure the Arrange Window:  Within the Arrange window open the inspector by clicking on the arrow icon below the track list.
  9. Enable Track 1 for Recording:  Select Audio track 1 by highlighting it with the mouse. Press the Red Enable button.
  10. Choose a file name in the New File Name window.
  11. Verify the input signal through the VST Channel Mixer:  Select Panels > VST Channel Mixer 1.
  12. Open the transport bar:  Select Windows > Transport Bar > Show Transport Bar.
  13. Set the Recording Length:  Move the Right Locator, which can be found in the Arrange window, to the desired position on the ruler.
  14. Record:  Press the Record button on the Transport Bar.  Press the Stop button on the Transport Bar to stop recording.
  15. Disable Recording ability:  Press the Enabled button in the Inspector.
  16. Playback:  Rewind the track so that the transport time is back to zero.  Press the play button to begin playback.
 

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