Avid Technology DIGI 1 User Manual
Digi 001
Quick Start Guide
Version 5.0.1 for Macintosh and Windows 98
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declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Digi 001
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Digidesign, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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contents
Chapter 1. Digi 001 Introduction
About Digi 001
System Requirements
Digidesign Registration
About the Guides
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Chapter 2. Macintosh Configuration
Installing the Digi 001 Hardware
Installing the Pro Tools LE Software
Installing and Configuring OMS
Hard Drive Requirements
Launching Pro Tools LE the First Time
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Chapter 3. Windows 98 Configuration
BIOS and System Modifications
Installing the Digi 001 Hardware
Installing the Windows 98 Wave Drivers
Installing the Pro Tools LE Software
Hard Drive Requirements
Launching Pro Tools LE the First Time
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Chapter 4. Connecting Your Studio
Digi 001 I/O Box Inputs and Outputs
Output Modes
Making Signal Connections to Digi 001
Connecting Audio Sources to Digi 001
Studio Setup Diagrams
Connecting an ADAT to Digi 001
Using Monitor Mode
MIDI Connections
Using External Effects Devices
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Chapter 5. Working with the Demo Session
Playing the Demo Session
Mixing the Demo Session Tutorial
Plug-Ins
Cool Mix Tricks: The Big Mute
MIDI
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Chapter 6. Recording
Routing Audio to a Track
Setting Digi 001 Input Levels
Recording an Audio Track
Recording MIDI
Recording with a Footswitch
Recording with an ADAT
Index
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chapter 1
Digi 001 Introduction
About Digi 001
Thank you for purchasing Digi 001, a cross-platform solution for music, sound design, and
multimedia production. The Digi 001 package includes the following:
• Installer CD-ROM containing Pro Tools LE recording software, RTAS (Real-Time Audio
Suite) Plug-Ins, and online PDF guides
Digi 001 Quick Start Guide
•
Digi 001
• Digi 001 PCI card, connects to I/O Box and provides 8 channels of Optical I/O
• Digi 001 I/O Box with connections for analog audio, S/PDIF, and MIDI
• Rack ears, lets you install the I/O Box in a standard 19" rack
• I/O box connector cable, connects the Digi 001 PCI card to the I/O Box
• Optical cable, connects the Digi 001 to an ADAT or S/PDIF audio device
• Digidesign Registration card
, documents installation, configuration, and basic tutorials for
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
The Pro Tools LE software provides the following capabilities:
• Record and play up to 24 audio tracks of digital audio (depending on the capabilities of
your computer)
• Record and play up to 128 MIDI tracks
• Use non-linear, random-access editing and mix automation
• Process audio with up to 5 RTAS Plug-Ins per track, limited only by the capabilities of
your computer
• Use up to 5 inserts and 5 sends per track
• Route up to 16 busses
• Work with16-bit or 24-bit sessions
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Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to mix and process audio tracks (host
processing). Computers with faster clock speeds yield higher track counts and
more plug-in processing.
Digi 001 Capabilities
The Digi 001 provides the following inputs and outputs:
• 8 analog audio inputs, 2 with mic preamps
• Switchable 48V phantom power on mic preamps
• 8 analog outputs and stereo monitor output
• Stereo headphone output
• Optical input for 8 channels of ADAT input or 2 channels of S/PDIF input
• Optical output for 8 channels of ADAT output or 2 channels of S/PDIF output
• 2 RCA channels of S/PDIF digital I/O
• MIDI in and out, providing up to 16 channels of MIDI I/O
In addition, the Digi 001 includes a footswitch jack for punching in and out while
recording.
System Requirements
Digi 001 can be used on a Power Macintosh or Intel computer.
To use Pro Tools LE on a Macintosh, you need:
• A Digidesign-qualified Power Macintosh (G3/G4 recommended)
• Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0
• At least 128 MB RAM (192 MB recommended)
• CD-ROM drive for software install
• QuickTime 4.0 or higher (included with Pro Tools LE)
• OMS 2.3.8 or higher (included with Pro Tools LE)
To use Pro Tools LE on Windows 98, you need:
• A Digidesign-qualified Intel computer (PIII recommended)
• Windows 98, Second Edition
• At least 128 MB RAM (192 MB recommended)
• CD-ROM drive for software install
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Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for devices it has tested and
approved. For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, SCSI accelerator cards, hard drives,
diskette drives, and serial port adapters, refer to the latest compatibility information on the
Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com):
Digidesign Registration
Make sure to complete and return the registration card included with Digi 001. Registered
users are entitled to one year of free technical support, and will receive periodic software
updates and upgrade notices.
About the Guides
This Quick Start Guide will get you started using Digi 001 to record, edit, and mix multiple
audio and MIDI tracks. For additional information, see the following online guides:
Pro Tools Reference Guide
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DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide
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included with Pro Tools LE
MIDI Controllers Guide
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with Pro Tools LE
Keyboard Shortcuts
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, documents in detail Pro Tools LE software
, documents how to use the RTAS and AudioSuite Plug-Ins
, documents how to use MIDI control surfaces like the Mackie HUI
(Macintosh and Windows), lists keyboard shortcuts for Pro Tools LE
PDF versions of these guides are installed automatically with Pro Tools LE, and can be
easily accessed from the Help menu in Pro Tools LE. To read the guides online, or print
them, you must install Acrobat Reader (included on the Pro Tools LE Installer CD).
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Conventions Used in This Guide
Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key
commands:
Convention Action
File > Save Session Choose Save Session from the File menu
Control+N While pressing the Control key, press the N key
Option-click While pressing the Option key, click the mouse button
Right-click (Windows) Click with the right mouse button
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
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User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.
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Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.
☞
Cross References point to related sections in other Digidesign guides.
Choose and Select
The words “choose” and “select” are often interchangeable in conversational english. In
this guide, however, there is a distinction between the two terms.
Select
When the guide instructs you to
with dialog box options and menu items that enable or disable an option.
Choose
When the guide instructs you to
This is the case with most menu commands; they perform their chosen action only once.
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select
something, it stays selected. This is the case
choose
something, a one-time action is performed.
chapter 2
Macintosh Configuration
Installing the Digi 001 Hardware
Before installing the Pro Tools LE software, first install the Digi 001 card.
To install the Digi 001 card in your Macintosh:
1
Turn off your computer. Leave it plugged in so that it is grounded.
2
Open the computer case. If necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for details.
3
Remove the rear slot cover and screw of any available PCI expansion slot.
PCI card installation for Macintosh Blue & White G3
4
Before handling the Digi 001 card, discharge any static electricity by touching the outer
casing of the power supply.
5
Remove the Digi 001 card from its anti-static bag.
6
Hold the card gently by the top edges, and line up its PCI connector with the PCI slot
inside the computer.
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When the connector and slot are aligned, press the card into the slot using firm, even
pressure. The card should “pop” into place. Secure the card with the previously removed
screw. Make sure the card’s audio connectors are accessible through the rear slot of the
computer.
Digi 00I card
Available PCI slot
in your computer
PCI card installation
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Close the computer case.
Connecting the Digi 001 I/O Box
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Your computer must be off when you connect or disconnect the I/O Box.
To connect the Digi 001 I/O box:
1
Locate the connector cable with the wide ends that came with your Digi 001.
2
Align a cable end with the connector on the Digi 001 PCI Card, and insert the cable into
the connector until it clicks into place.
Connect cable here
Digi 001 PCI Card (outside computer view) showing cable connector
3
Align the other cable end with the Computer connector on the Digi 001 I/O Box, and
insert the cable into the connector until it clicks into place.
Connect cable here
4
Turn on your computer.
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Installing the Pro Tools LE Software
Apple System Software Settings
To ensure optimum performance with the Pro Tools LE software, configure the Apple
System software with the following settings.
To configure the Apple System software:
1
In the Memory Control Panel do the following:
• Set Virtual Memory to Off.
• Set the Ram Disk to Off.
• Set the Disk Cache to a Custom Setting of 512K.
2
In the Energy Saver Control Panel, set the “inactive” time to Never.
3
In the Appearance Control Panel do the following:
• Click the Fonts tab and set the Large System Font to Chicago. In addition, deselect
“Smooth all fonts on screen.”
• Click the Sound tab and select None from the Sound Track pop-up menu.
4
If using a Power Macintosh 9600, set the number of colors to 256 in the
Monitors & Sound Control Panel.
5
In the Extensions Manager Control Panel do the following:
Extensions Manager Control Panel
• Choose Mac OS 8.6 Base (or Mac OS 9.0 Base) from the Selected Set pop-up menu.
• Click Restart to restart your computer.
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Pro Tools LE Installation
After the Apple System software settings are configured, install Pro Tools LE.
To install Pro Tools LE on your Macintosh:
1
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive. Locate and double-click
“Install Pro Tools LE.”
2
At the Install Screen, select the install option for Pro Tools LE, and set the Install Location
to your Startup hard drive. Click Install.
3
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
4
When installation is complete, click Quit (not Restart) and install the demo sessions (see
“Installing the Demo Session” on page 8) and OMS (see “Installing and Configuring
OMS” on page 9).
Installing the Demo Session
The Digi 001 system includes two demo sessions, SoundCheck Digi001 , which you can use
to verify that your system is working, and
that you can use to test system playback, and to learn some features of Pro Tools LE using
the tutorial information in
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Be There LE Digi001 , a more full-featured demo
Before installing the demo sessions to your audio drive, make sure the drive is
configured as described in “Hard Drive Requirements” on page 12.
To install the demo sessions:
1
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive. Locate and double-click
“Install PT LE Demo Session.”
2
At the Install Screen, make sure the install options for “Be There Session” and
“SoundCheck Session” are selected.
3
Set the Install Location to your audio drive and click Install.
4
When installation is complete, click Quit.
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Installing and Configuring OMS
(Macintosh Only)
To use Pro Tools on the Macintosh you must first install and configure the Open Music
System (OMS). OMS, which is included on the Pro Tools Installer CD, has the following
capabilities:
• Keeps track of which MIDI devices you are using, how they are connected, and which
patches they are using
• Enables MIDI hardware to communicate with your music applications
• Provides timing services and inter-application communication
OMS stores a description of your MIDI studio in
OMS Setup application. Once OMS is configured, your music applications know
in the
which MIDI devices you are using by referencing the current Studio Setup document.
The following sections provide basic instructions for installing and configuring OMS. For
more detailed information, refer to the online
Studio Setup documents, which are edited
OMS Guide installed with Pro Tools.
Installing OMS
The OMS Installer is located on your Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM.
To install OMS:
1
Insert the Pro Tools Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive.
2
Open the “OMS Installer” folder and double-click the OMS installer.
3
At the Install Screen, select the Easy Install option, and set the Install Location to your
Startup hard drive. Click Install.
4
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
5
When the installation is complete, restart your Macintosh.
Configuring a New Studio Setup
(First-Time OMS Users Only)
Before configuring OMS, make sure the Digi 001 and I/O Box have been installed, and that
any other MIDI interfaces are connected according to the manufacture’s instructions and
turned on.
To configure a New Studio Setup in OMS:
1
Launch the OMS Setup application. If OMS has not yet been configured, you’ll be
prompted to configure a New Studio Setup. Click OK.
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Select whether your MIDI interface is connected to the Modem or Printer port. If using
a USB or PCI-based MIDI interface, leave both ports unchecked. Click Search.
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Ports for OMS Driver Search
OMS searches for and displays any detected MIDI interfaces, MIDI cards, and OMS drivers.
If your interface is not detected, click Troubleshoot. Once your interface
detected, you
are prompted to search for MIDI instruments connected to your interface.
3
Click OK to search for MIDI devices connected to your MIDI interface. To be detected, the
device must be turned on with both of its MIDI ports connected to your MIDI interface.
OMS Driver Setup
OMS searches for and displays any detected MIDI devices. Some older instruments, as well
as some newer ones, may not be recognized by the OMS auto-detection routines.
Undefined OMS device
Devices not recognized by OMS appear with a red question mark and are named based on
the interface or port to which they are connected. These devices can be defined as
necessary within the OMS Setup application (see “Defining MIDI Devices in OMS” on
page 11).
4
Click OK to save your Studio Setup document.
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Defining MIDI Devices in OMS
To define a MIDI device in OMS Setup:
1
Double-click the device’s icon in the Studio Setup window.
2
In the MIDI Device Info dialog, select the Manufacturer and Model for the device from
the pop-up menus. If the device is not listed, leave the Model set to “other” and enter a
name for the device.
MIDI Device Info
3
Select the Receiving Channel for the device. If receiving multiple channels, select the
option for “Is Multitimbral.”
4
If you will record from the device in Pro Tools, select the option for “Is Controller.” If the
device will be a source or destination for MIDI Time Code, Beat Clock, or MMC, select
the appropriate option.
5
Click Ok.
Disabling Serial DMA in OMS
Pro Tools requires that you deselect the “Use Apple Serial DMA Driver When Available”
option in OMS Setup. If you do not disable this option, problems will occur with MIDI and
synchronization functions within Pro Tools.
To disable Serial DMA in OMS:
1
Double-click the OMS Setup application.
2
Choose Edit > Preferences.
3
Deselect “Use Apple Serial DMA Driver When Available” and click OK.
4
Quit OMS Setup.
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Hard Drive Requirements
For audio recording and storage on the Macintosh, Pro Tools LE requires one or more
qualified ATA/IDE or SCSI drives with the following properties:
• Formatted with HFS or HFS+ file system
• Data transfer rates of 3 MB per second or faster
• Drive spin speed of 7,200 RPM or faster
• Average seek time of 10.0 milliseconds or faster
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For the latest compatibility information on hard drives, visit the Digidesign
Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Using System Drives for Audio
Although Pro Tools will let you record to your system drive, this is generally not
recommended. Performance for recording and playback on system hard drives is worse
than on non-system drives, resulting in lower track counts and fewer plug-ins.
You should record to system drives only when absolutely necessary—if your computer
system has just one hard drive, or if your other hard drives are completely out of space.
SCSI Hard Drives
SCSI hard drives offer several advantages over ATA/IDE drives. First, SCSI drives can be
external and therefore provide portable audio storage that is easily moved between
systems. Second, SCSI drives offer slightly better performance when recording to large
numbers of tracks; attempting to record to a large number of audio tracks with an ATA/IDE
drive will result in a short delay before recording begins.
Initialize and Defragmenting Drives
It’s recommended that you start with a newly initialized audio drive. You should also
periodically
If you are using a SCSI hard drive, you can use the
(included on the Pro Tools LE Installer CD) to initialize and defragment the drive.
If you are using an ATA/IDE hard drive, use the
System software.
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defragment
your audio drive to ensure continued system performance.
ExpressPro-Tools
Drive Setup
utility included with the Apple
software from ATTO
Hard Drive Storage Space
Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD-quality) require
approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit
resolution require about 7.5 MB per minute. The following table lists the required drive
space for certain track numbers and track lengths. In deciding the required hard drive space
for your needs, plan accordingly.
Required hard drive space for audio tracks
Number of tracks and length 16-bit at
44.1 kHz
1 track, 1 minute 5 MB 5.5 MB 7.5 MB 8.2 MB
2 tracks (stereo), 5 minutes 50 MB 55 MB 75 MB 83 MB
2 tracks (stereo), 60 minute 600 MB 662 MB 900 MB 991 MB
24 tracks, 5 minutes 600 MB 662 MB 900 MB 991 MB
24 tracks, 60 minutes 7 GB 7.8 GB 10.5 GB 11.6 GB
16-bit at
48 kHz
24-bit at
44.1 kHz
24-bit at
48 kHz
Launching Pro Tools LE the First Time
Serial Number Entry
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you are prompted to enter a serial number.
Serial number entry for Pro Tools
The serial number is located on the inside cover of this guide. Enter it in the dialog when
prompted, making sure to observe any spaces, then click Validate.
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chapter 3
Windows 98 Configuration
BIOS and System Modifications
Before installing any hardware or software, first make changes to your computer’s BIOS and
System settings. These settings are necessary to ensure optimum performance for
Pro Tools LE on Windows 98.
BIOS Settings
Different BIOS manufacturers often use different names to describe the same system
function—or in some cases, do not provide a particular configuration option at all. The
names and options that appear in your computer’s BIOS may differ slightly from those
described in the following procedure.
Make the following changes to your computer’s BIOS settings:
1
Turn on your computer, or if it is already on, restart it.
2
During startup, enter the BIOS Setup by pressing the appropriate key (usually indicated
in the startup message) on your computer keyboard. For most computers, this will be
either F1, F2, or the Delete key.
3 In the appropriate page of the BIOS Setup, disable PCI Parity.
4 Save changes, exit the BIOS Setup screen, and restart your computer.
Windows System Settings
In Windows 98, configure the following Control Panel settings.
Disable Auto Insert Notification for CD-ROM and removable media drives:
1 From the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Properties.
2 In the System Control Panel, click the Device Manager tab.
3 Locate and double-click the device for your CD-ROM. In the CD-ROM Properties dialog,
click the Settings tab.
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4 Deselect the option for Auto Insert Notification and click OK.
5 Repeat for any removable media devices, such as Jaz and Zip drives.
6 Close the System Control Panel.
Enable DMA for any IDE hard drives:
1 From the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Properties.
2 In the System Control Panel, click the Device Manager tab.
3 Locate and double-click the device for your IDE hard drive. In the Disk Drive Properties
dialog, click the Settings tab.
4 Select the DMA option and click OK.
5 Repeat for any additional IDE drives.
6 Close the System Control Panel.
Other Software and Hardware Affecting System Performance
Pro Tools LE can also be affected by other software and hardware drivers installed on your
computer. For best possible performance, it is recommended that you:
• Avoid running other Windows programs at the same time as Pro Tools LE.
• Turn off any software utilities that run in the background, such as calendars and virus
protection.
• Disable Windows System sounds. In the Sound Control Panel, set the Sound Scheme to
No Sounds.
• If your video display card supports it, enable Bus Mastering in the manufacturer’s
Control Panel.
• Disable any networking cards.
Installing the Digi 001 Hardware
Before installing the Pro Tools LE software, first install the Digi 001 card.
To install the Digi 001 card in your Intel computer:
1 Turn off your computer. Leave it plugged in so that it is grounded.
2 Open the computer case. If necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for details.
3 Remove the rear slot cover and screw of any available PCI expansion slot.
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4 Before handling the Digi 001 card, discharge any static electricity by touching the outer
casing of the power supply.
5 Remove the Digi 001 card from its anti-static bag.
6 Hold the card gently by the top edges, and line up its PCI connector with the PCI slot
inside the computer.
PCI card installation for an Intel computer
7 When the connector and slot are aligned, press the card into the slot using firm, even
pressure. The card should “pop” into place. Secure the card with the previously removed
screw. Make sure the card’s audio connectors are accessible through the rear slot of the
computer.
PCI card installation
8 Replace the computer case.
Digi 00I card
Available PCI slot
in your computer
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Connecting the Digi 001 I/O Box
Your computer must be off when you connect or disconnect the I/O Box.
To connect the Digi 001 I/O box:
1
Locate the connector cable with the wide ends that came with your Digi 001.
2
Align a cable end with the connector on the Digi 001 PCI Card, and insert the cable into
the connector until it clicks into place.
Connect cable here
Digi 001 PCI Card (outside computer view) showing cable connector
3
Align the other cable end with the Computer connector on the Digi 001 I/O Box, and
insert the cable into the connector until it clicks into place.
Connect cable here
4
Turn on your computer.
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Installing the Windows 98 Wave Drivers
Once you’ve installed the Digi 001 card and have turned on your computer, the Add New
Hardware Wizard will prompt you to install the necessary Windows 98 drivers.
To install the WIndows 98 wave drivers:
1
When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Next.
Add New Hardware Wizard, Windows 98
2
When Windows asks what you want to do, select the option for “Display a list of all the
drivers in a specific location” and click Next.
3
From the list of device types, select “Sound, video & game controllers,” then click Next.
4
Insert the Pro Tools LE CD and click Have Disk.
5
Click Browse. Navigate to and select the “WaveDriver98” folder on the Pro Tools LE CD,
then click OK.
6
Click OK to close the Install from Disk dialog.
7
In the Select Device dialog, choose the Digidesign Digi 001 as your device and click OK.
8
Click Next to install the necessary driver components.
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If you are prompted that “DigiProx: Cannot run with this version of XXXXX.dll,” follow the instructions in this dialog.
9
Once Windows has finished installing the software for your new hardware device, click
Finish.
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Installing the Pro Tools LE Software
After installing the Digi 001 hardware and its wave drivers, install Pro Tools LE.
To install Pro Tools LE on Windows 98:
1
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive. A window opens displaying
the CD-ROM contents.
2
Open the “Pro Tools LE Installer” folder and double-click the Setup program.
3
When the installer opens, click Next to proceed.
4
Choose from the following three install options:
• Typical, recommended for first-time users
• Compact, installs the minimum components necessary to run Pro Tools LE
• Custom, lets you select which components are installed (for advanced users)
5
Click Next to install the selected option. Files are installed to the “Digidesign” folder
inside the Program Files folder.
6
When installation is complete, restart your computer.
Installing the Demo Session
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The Digi 001 system includes two demo sessions, “Sound Check,” which you can use to
verify that your system is working, and “Be There LE,” a more full-featured demo that you
can use to test system playback, and to learn some features of Pro Tools LE using the
tutorial information in
Chapter 5: Working with the Demo Session .
Before installing the demo sessions to your audio drive, make sure the drive is
configured as described in “Hard Drive Requirements” on page 22.
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To install the demo sessions:
1
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive. A window opens displaying
the CD-ROM contents.
2
Open the “Pro Tools Demo Installer” folder and double-click the Setup program.
3
When the installer opens, click Browse to set the Destination Folder to your audio drive,
then click Next.
4
Select the install components for the “SoundCheck Session” and “Be There Session.”
5
Click Next to install the demo sessions.
Removing Pro Tools LE and the Digi 001 Wave Drivers
If for some reason you need to remove the Pro Tools LE software, you can do so from the
Add/Remove Program Control Panel. You can also, if desired, remove the Digi 001 wave
driver from the System Control Panel.
To remove Pro Tools LE from your system:
1
Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3
From the list of programs, select Pro Tools LE and click Add/Remove.
4
If the UnInstall Shield prompts you to remove shared files, click Yes to All.
5
Select Digidesign System Files from the list of programs and click Add/Remove.
6
Close the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.
7
Restart your computer.
To remove the Digi 001 wave driver:
1
From the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Properties.
2
In the System Control Panel, click the Device Manager tab.
3
Locate and select the Digi 001 device, then click Remove.
4
When prompted, confirm you want to remove the device.
5
Close the System Control Panel.
6
Using Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following file:
Windows\Inf\Other\DigidesignDALWDM.inf
7
Restart Windows.
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