E-Mu 202 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................................................5

Package Includes .......................................................................... 6

Computer Requirements ............................................................... 7

Windows ..........................................................................................................7

OS X .................................................................................................................7

Software Installation .................................................................... 8

Windows XP ......................................................................................................8

Note About Windows Logo Testing ................................................................8

Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications ................................................8

Macintosh OS X .................................................................................................9

Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications ............................................11

Connection Diagram .................................................................. 12

Controls & Headphone Output ................................................... 13

Input/Output .............................................................................14

E-MU USB Audio Control Panel ...................................................15

Direct Monitoring .......................................................................16

Tutorials .....................................................................................17

Introduction ....................................................................................................17

Before you Begin... ......................................................................................17

Getting Started with Steinberg Cubase LE (Windows) .......................................17

1 - Setting up Cubase LE ..............................................................................17

2 - Basic Multitrack Recording ....................................................................... 19

3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX .................................................21

Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows only) ..................................24

1 - Setting up Sonar LE .................................................................................24

2 - Basic Multitrack Recording ....................................................................... 27

3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX .................................................29

Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/OS X) .................................33

Before you Begin: ........................................................................................33

1 - Setting up the Preferences .......................................................................33

2 - Playing Audio Clips ..................................................................................35

3 - Recording Audio into Ableton Live ...........................................................36

4 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only) .....................37

Other Cool Tips ............................................................................................41

Troubleshooting .........................................................................42

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Internet References .................................................................... 43

Forums ........................................................................................................ 43

Technical Specifications .............................................................. 44

Declaration of Conformity .......................................................... 46

Index .........................................................................................49

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. This
interface brings an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to the Mac or PC, with
pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low jitter clock, and Class-A,
ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. The signal-to-noise specs of the
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market!
From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design, to profes­sional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, the USB will forever change
your expectations of USB audio. The USB also comes complete with the powerful
E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle so that you have everything you need to
create, record, edit, mix and burn your music right out of the box.

Some of the other key features are detailed below:

• Record and Playback support for a multitude of sample rates : 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k,
96k, 176.4k, 192k. (176.4k &192k available on PC version only)

• Independent ground lift switches for both analog inputs help to solve potential
ground loop problems

• Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier with level control

NOTE

There are some limitations
when operating at higher
sample rates. See page 15
for details.

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Package Includes

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 AudioPod

•USB Cable

• Quick Start Installation Guide

E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (OS X /Windows)

• Window XP and x64 Drivers

•Mac OS X Drivers

• Owner’s Manual and Tutorials

E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (Windows)

• Cakewalk Sonar LE

• Steinberg Cubase LE

• Steinberg Wavelab Lite

• Celemony Melodyne essential

• IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE

• SFX Machine LT

• Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial)

E-MU Proteus VX CD-ROM (Windows)

• E-MU Proteus VX (with over 100 sounds)

E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (OS X)

• BIAS Peak Express

• Celemony Melodyne essential

• IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE

• SFX Machine LT

• Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial)

Ableton Live Lite for E-MU CD-ROM (OS X, Windows)

• Ableton Live Lite

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Computer Requirements

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

The minimum computer system requirements for the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 are
listed below.

Windows

• Intel® or AMD® processor — 1.2 GHz or faster

• Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP 2 or greater) or Windows XP x64

• 1 available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port *

•256 MB System RAM

• 900 MB of free hard disk space for full installation

• CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

• XVGA Video (1024 x 768)

OS X

• Apple® Macintosh® G4 —800 MHz or faster

NOTE: For more information on Intel Mac support see the included ReadMe file, and/
or www.emu.com for latest information.

• Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)

• 1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port †

• 512 MB System RAM

• 500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation

• CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

• XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

* When using a USB 1.1 port, performance is limited to16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording

and playback.

† USB 1.1 is not supported on the Macintosh

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Software Installation

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Windows XP

Follow these instructions to install the 0202 USB 2.0 software and E-MU
Production Tools software bundle on a Windows XP computer.

1. First connect the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer using the supplied USB
cable, and turn it on.

2. If Windows prompts you with an Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel.

3. Insert the E-MU software Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If
Windows AutoPlay mode is enabled for your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts
running automatically. If not, from your Windows desktop, click Start->Run
and type d:\setup.exe (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM
drive). You can also simply open the CD and double-click Setup.exe.

4. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation. You will have the option to install 0202 USB 2.0,
and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

5. Choose “Continue Anyway” when you encounter the “Windows Logo
Testing” warning screen. See the note below.

6. When prompted, restart your computer.

7. Be sure to register your 0202 USB 2.0 so we can advise you of future software
updates and special offers. You can register online at: www.emu.com/register

8. Your 0202 USB 2.0 is now ready to use.

9. Insert the Windows Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.

10. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.

Note About Windows Logo Testing

When you install the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers, you will see a dialog box that informs
you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing.

However, the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers have been rigorously tested using the same test
procedures that a signed driver requires, and it passes in all important categories,
including those that measure the relative stability of the driver. So, it is perfectly
safe to install these drivers on your computer.

Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications

At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0202 USB 2.0 application and
device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated
drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control
application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed.

1. Click Start -> Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab (or Change or Remove Programs button).

4. Select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 entry and then click the Change/Remove
button.

5. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, select the Remove ALL option.

6. Click the Yes button.

7. Restart your computer when prompted.

You may now re-install existing or updated E-MU device drivers or applications.

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Software Installation

Macintosh OS X

Follow these instructions to install the 0202 USB 2.0 drivers and software on a
Macintosh OS X computer. First, connect the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer as
shown on page 12

Install the 0202 USB 2.0 Software

1. Insert the E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click on the E-MU icon on the desktop.

3. Double-click on the Install icon to start the installation.

4. The installation Welcome screen appears. Follow the instructions on the
screen.

5. When the Authenticate dialog box appears, enter the administrator password
you chose when you installed OS X.

6. Continue to follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
You will be given the option to install:

• Easy Install: Installs the following applications and drivers.
E-MU 0202 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application

• Custom Install: allows you to choose which components are installed.

7. Easy Install is recommended. The software will be quickly installed. When
prompted, restart your computer.

.

8. Be sure to register your 0202 USB 2.0 so we can advise you of future software
updates and special offers. You can register online at: www.emu.com/register

Set-up the 0202 USB 2.0 as your Default Audio Device

9. Click Go -> Utilities from the menu bar.

10. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup, then click the Audio Devices button if it’s
not already selected. The window shown on the following page appears.

11. Select the 0202 USB 2.0 for the following: Default Input, Default Output,
System Output, Properties For.

12. Play a song on iTunes to verify that the 0202 USB 2.0 is the default device for
audio playback.

13. Quit iTunes.

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Software Installation

Setup the MIDI Devices

If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard, now would be a good time to set up your MIDI
devices. Connecting a MIDI keyboard will allow you to use the virtual instruments
provided in the software bundle and get the most out of your purchase. You’ll also
need a MIDI interface such as the E-MU Xmidi 2x2 or Xmidi 1x1.

14. Click the MIDI Devices button. The window shown below appears.

15. Click the Add Device button. A new external
device icon like the one shown at left appears.

16. Double-click on the new external device if you
want to set the MIDI Keyboard Properties. You
have the option to name and change the icon
for the device. Click Apply, then click the Close
button to close the Properties window.

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17. Connect the new external device to the E-MU 0202|USB by dragging between
the input and output connectors.

18. The window below shows a properly connected MIDI device.

19. Press the close button to close the Audio MIDI Setup window.

Install the Production Tools Software Bundle

20. Insert the Macintosh Production Tools CD into your CD-ROM drive.

21. Double-click on the installer package.

22. The installation splash screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.

23. Continue to install applications from the bundle as desired,

Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications

At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0202 USB 2.0 application and
device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated
drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control
panel application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be
removed.

1. Open the Applications folder.

2. Open the Creative Professional folder.

3. Open the E-MU USB Audio folder.

4. Click the E-MU USB Audio Unistaller and follow the instructions.

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Connection Diagram

WARNING!

Use only a USB 2.0
certified Hi-Speed cable
(like the one supplied) for
the USB connection. Using
a USB 1.1 cable may cause
erractic behavior and
degraded performance.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Outputs

USB 2.0

R

L

Stereo

R -

Inputs

Hi Z / Line

L

- Mic

Microphone

or Line

Line

Mic

L -

Computer

1/4” male to 1/4” male

(unbalanced)

Powered Speakers

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Controls & Headphone Output

CONTROLS & HEADPHONE OUTPUT

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1. Signal Level & Clip Indicators

The LED signal level indicators show that you are inputing a proper signal
level. With a proper input level, the green signal LED should be flickering, but
the red clip indicator should NOT ever be lit.

The clip indicators light and show that the input level has exceeded0 dBFS.

2. Left/Right Gain Controls

These controls set the input gain from 0dB to +60dB for the two inputs.

3. Direct Monitor Level Control

This encoder controls the amount of direct monitor signal mixed into the
outputs. The level is adjustable from -24dB to off.

4. Direct Monitor On/Off & Mono-Stereo Switch

Press the button to turn Direct Monitoring on and off and to switch modes.
The stereo LED illuminates. The left and right channels are passed through to
their respective outputs at the level set by the Direct Monitor Level control.
Press the button again to sum the left and right direct monitor channels to
mono. Mono mode is useful when the two inputs are being used for separate
instruments. See “

5. Headphone Jack

Connect your stereo headphones here.

6. Headphone Level Control

This knob controls the volume of the headphone output. This switch also
turns the 0202 USB 2.0 on or off.

Direct Monitoring” on page 16.

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Input/Output

INPUT/OUTPUT

NOTE to PC Users:

When using a USB 1.1 port,
performance is limited to
16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz
recording and playback.

Outputs

USB 2.0

R

7911

L

Stereo

R -

8

Inputs

Hi Z / Line

L

- Mic

10

L -

Line

7. USB

Connects the 0202 USB 2.0 to your computer via the supplied USB cable. The
USB connection provides two-way communication when connected to the
computer.

The 0202 USB 2.0 receives its power from the USB. Always connect to the USB
jack on the computer itself and NOT to a low-power USB connection that
may be present on your computer keyboard or other USB peripheral.

8. Main Outputs

The unbalanced outputs are normally connected to your monitoring system.
The signal is duplicated on a stereo 1/8¨ jack for easy connection to desktop
stereo speakers. The outputs are designed using a special noise-cancelling
circuit which reduces problems relating to ground loops.

Mic

9. R - Hi Z / Line Input

This 1/4¨ input can be used as a Hi-Z instrument input (guitar/bass, etc.) or a
line level input. The input is balanced, but accepts either balanced or unbal­anced signals.

10. L - 1/8¨ Mic Input
Connect microphones with 1/8¨ plugs to this jack.

11. L - Hi-Z / Line / Mic Input

Use the XLR connector for microphones or balanced line level signals. Use the
1/4¨ in the center of the XLR jack as a Hi-Z input for guitar/bass, or as a line
level input. The input is balanced, but accepts either balanced or unbalanced
signals.

 Ground Lift Switches

There are “ground lift” switches for both analog inputs located on the bottom
of the unit. These switches can be used to safely stop the hum if a ground loop
occurs in your setup. See page 42

for more information.

Input Ground Lifted

R-GND LIFT
L-GND LIFT

Input Grounded

The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is closest to the GND LIFT label.

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E-MU USB Audio Control Panel

E-MU USB AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

After you have successfully installed the audio drivers, launch the E-MU USB
Audio control panel. The E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below.

• Windows: The E-MU USB Audio control icon will be visible in the Taskbar,
which is normally located in the bottom right of the screen. It can
also be launched from the Start Menu

(All Programs, Creative Professional, E-MU USB Audio Application).

• OS X The E-MU USB Audio control application is located in the Appli­cations folder . You can also open the E-Control Application

using the icon on the desktop.

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1

4

5

1. Skin

Choose between different appearances for the E-MU USB Audio control
panel.

2. View

Hide the application (Ctrl+H, Windows) You can restore the application by
clicking the E-MU icon in the System Tray (Windows), or by clicking the

E-MU icon in the Dock (OS X).

3. Help

About E-MU 0202 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates

4. Device

If you are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can choose
which unit is currently being controlled.

5. Sample Rate

Allows you to set the system sample rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,

176.4kHz or 192kHz.

NOTE

There are some limitations
when operating at 176.4/
192k sample rates.

PC - No Direct Monitor

Mac - Disabled

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Direct Monitoring

DIRECT MONITORING

Direct monitoring allows you to monitor inputs without having any software
open. It can also be used as an alternative to software monitoring if you desire the
lowest latency monitoring possible.

When using a computer for digital recording, an audible time delay occurs while
the audio signal is being input to the computer, processed by the software and then
returned to the output for monitoring. This time delay is called Latency.

Latency becomes a problem when you have to use high buffer settings to conserve
CPU resources. Because the 0202 USB 2.0 has hardware direct monitoring, you can
enjoy zero latency regardless of your buffer setting.

NOTE

Direct monitoring is not
available at 176.4 or
192 kHz.

The Direct Monitor feature connects the input signals to the output when recording
so that you can hear your performance without delay. The Direct Monitor level
control lets you adjust the volume of the input signal in relation to the recorded
tracks.

Direct monitoring is controlled manually from the Direct Monitor switch on the
0202 USB 2.0. It’s not necessary to turn it on in your recording application

Latency (delay)

USB

Direct Monitoring allows you to listen to the direct sound of your instrument during
recording, without the delay incurred by going to the computer and back.

Direct Monitoring vs. Software Monitoring

Direct monitoring is lower latency and can also be used without software running
(or even without a computer!).

Software monitoring has the advantage of allowing audio effects or EQ added in
the host software to be heard on the output. Its roundtrip latency depends on what
latency is chosen in the ASIO configuration. If you choose to software monitor,
make sure to disable direct monitoring. If both are enabled, you will experience a
‘comb filter’ or doubling effect.

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Software Monitoring

Direct Monitoring

Tutorials

TUTOR IALS

Introduction

This guide contains step-by-step walk-throughs of basic recording operations using
your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 interface with software applications for your Windows
computer. We encourage you to perform the steps on your computer as you read
so that you become familiar with the process. The first tutorial only takes about
half an hour to complete, by which time you’ll know how to make a multitrack
recording.

NEED MORE HELP?

If you need additional help with the bundled applications, please see:

• Windows: Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0202
USB\Documents\3rdParty.htm.

• OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0202 USB\
3rdParty.htm

Before you Begin...

• You should have already installed the E-MU software on your computer

• You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0
and your speakers when you play a CD or an MP3 using Windows Media
Player or iTunes. If not, make sure your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 is properly
connected according to the diagram on page 12

• A source of audio should be connected to the inputs (a microphone, musical
instrument, or CD/MP3 player).

.

WARNING!

Windows Users - After
checking your audio, be
sure to quit Windows Media
Player.

Getting Started with Steinberg Cubase LE (Windows)

Steinberg Cubase LE is a 24-bit, multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with high­quality effects, automation, virtual instruments (VSTi), and many other profes­sional features.

The following step-by-step tutorials are designed to get you recording as quickly as
possible.

1 - Setting up Cubase LE

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that Cubase LE runs smoothly the first
time. Cubase LE will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.

1. Open Cubase LE from the Start
menu. An ASIO multimedia driver
test dialog box will pop up to ask if
you want to run the ASIO test.
Choose No, because you won’t be
using the driver anyway.

2. Select New Project from the File
menu.

3. Select Empty and click OK.

4. A Select Directory pop-up dialog
box will appear. Choose a location
on your hard disk where you want to
store your audio files, then click OK.

TIP . . .

If you have two or more
hard disks, it’s better to
store audio files on a disk
that isn’t running your
OS.

5. The Cubase LE Project window appears.

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6. Select Device Setup… from the Devices menu.

7. Select VST Multitrack from the Devices list.

8. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0202|USB. A pop up
dialog box asks, if you want to keep or switch the ASIO driver. Select Switch.

Buffer Latency Setting

9. Click the Control Panel button.
The pop-up dialog box shown at
right appears.

10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low
as your computer will allow and
click OK.
(10ms is a good starting point.)
A low latency setting is important to
assure fast response when using vir­tual instruments and to minimize
delay when monitoring through Cubase. If you hear crackles or other audio
problems, try increasing the Buffer Size.

11. Close the Device Setup screen by clicking OK.

12. Note: If the Cubase LE application crashes for any reason, it is recommended
that you re-boot the computer.

13. Select Project Setup from the Project menu. This is where you set the Sample
Rate and Record Format (bit depth), among other things. Set the Record
Format to 24-bits and the Sample Rate to 44.1kHz.

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14. Select VST Inputs from the Devices menu. This is where you enable the inputs
you wish to use. Make the inputs active.

2 - Basic Multitrack Recording

This tutorial assumes you’re using a single input or a pair of inputs. For more
advanced recording, refer to the Cubase LE manual.

Add an Audio Track

1. From the Cubase LE menu bar, select Project, Add Track, Audio. An audio
track is added to the project window.

Inspector button

Track InputMonitor

Stereo/Mono button

2. The screen shows the “L” input of the 0202|USB. Note that IN 1 is shown in
the Track Input field (Input L =IN1, Input R =IN2). If you want to record in
stereo, turn the Stereo/Mono button On and select IN 1 + IN 2 for the Track
Input.

3. Make sure the Monitor button is OFF. You will be monitoring the input
through the 0202 USB 2.0.

NOTE

If the Inputs aren’t available,
check Devices, VST Inputs.

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NOTE

Turning on the metronome
adds a 2-bar lead-in before
recording begins.

4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202|USB 2.0. If you are
recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct
Monitor button again.

Get Ready To Record

5. Plug in your instrument or microphone and set the input gain control for a
good signal level. The green -12 signal LED should come on, but the clip LED
should never come on.

6. You should be hearing your instrument or microphone through your monitor
speakers or headphones. If not, go back to steps 4 and 5.

7. Optional Step - Metronome: To toggle the Metronome on and off, press C on
the computer keyboard. To adjust the metronome output level, press the
transport Play control, then select Metronome Setup... from the Transport
menu. Use the volume slider to set the desired metronome level.

8. Press the Go to Start button .

9. Make sure the Record Enable button on the track is on (it should be by
default).

Record Enable

10. Press the Record button on the Cubase transport control panel. The button
turns red and you’re recording.

Record

PlayStopGo to Start

11. When you’re finished recording your track, press the Spacebar, or press the
Stop button on the Cubase Transport Control.

12. Press the Go to Start button .

13. Press the Spacebar or press the Play button to play back your new Track.

Record Another Track

14. Press the Go to Start button .

15. Drag the audio chunk you just recorded down below itself and release the
mouse button. A new track is automatically created with your recording. This
is a quick and easy way to set up a new track in Cubase. Now you’re all set to
record again on Track 1.

16. Press the Record button on the Cubase transport control panel and you’re
recording again. You’ll hear your first track playing along with you.

17. Repeat steps 12-14 to record more audio tracks.

18. Press the Mute button to silence any tracks you don’t want to hear.

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3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX

You’ll need a MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI input device)
for this tutorial.

Make the Connections

1. Connect the MIDI out of your MIDI keyboard to the MIDI input of your MIDI
interface.

2. From the Project menu, select Add Track, MIDI.

The Cubase Project Window should now look more or less like the one below
with one or more Audio tracks and one MIDI track:

MIDI Track

3. Click the Devices menu, and select VST Instruments.

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4. From the VST Instruments window, select E-MU, then ProteusVX.

The VST Instruments window now looks like this.

Edit Button

5. Take a look at the Inspector area on the left side of the Cubase LE project
window. Make sure the input to the MIDI track is connected to the input of
your MIDI Interface or USB MIDI controller.

6. The Output is not yet connected to anything. Click on the Output and select

ProteusVX.

7. Click the Edit button of the VST Instruments window to open the Proteus
VX. Alternatively, you could click on the Edit button of the track Inspector to
open Proteus VX.

8. Next, you need to load the Proteus X Composer bank. Select Proteus VX from
the File menu. The banks is installed here: “Program Files/Creative Profes­sional\ E-MU Sound Central\Proteus X Composer.” Loading takes a few
seconds.

9. Bring up the mini keyboard by clicking the icon on Proteus VX and play a
few notes. You should be hearing sound. If not, verify that the 0202 USB 2.0 is
properly configured.

10. Play your MIDI controller and verify that it plays Proteus VX.

11. Change the Preset using the inc/dec keys of the prg: field of the inspector.
The preset on Proteus VX should change to follow the one

in Cubase LE. If not, make sure the Receive Program Changes box is checked
in Proteus VX (Options, Preferences..., MIDI).

12. Feel free to play around for awhile and don’t worry about losing anything.

Nothing is made permanent until you Save the bank, so have fun.

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To Record a MIDI Track

13. Make sure the Record Enable button on the MIDI track is on (it should be by
default).

Record Enable

14. Click Record on the Cubase LE Transport control and start playing your MIDI

controller.

Record

15. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.

16. Press the Go To Start button .

17. Press Play on the Cubase Transport to play back your track.

To Record a MIDI Track on another MIDI Channel

18. From the Project menu, select Add
Track, MIDI. Notice that the channel
number in the Inspector section is now

Channel

set to chn:2.

19. Select Proteus VX as the Output destina­tion in the Inspector section.

20. Select a new Preset for this track using the inc/dec keys of the prg: field of the
inspector.

21. When you’re ready, click Record on the Cubase LE Transport and start play­ing.

22. Click Stop when you’re finished recording, press the Go to Start button on
the transport, then Play. Proteus VX now plays both MIDI channels.

On Your Own

Cubase LE and Proteus VX include excellent online documentation and help files.
Take the time to learn all the features of these powerful programs, and most of all
have fun.

TIP . . .

Proteus VX VSTi can play
back up to 16 MIDI tracks at
once. It’s much more
efficient to use several
channels on one VSTi than
to use multiple VSTi’s with
one channel each.

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Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows only)

Sonar LE is a 24-bit multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with high-quality effects,
automation, virtual instruments (VSTi/DXi), and many other professional features.

IMPORTANT: During installation of Sonar LE you will be asked to run the
Cakewalk VST Adapter. You must do this in order for Sonar to recognize Proteus
VX or any other VST plug-ins.

The following step-by-step tutorials are designed to get you recording on Sonar LE.
After you finish the tutorial we encourage you to read the Sonar LE PDF manual in
order to learn about the many features of this comprehensive program.

1 - Setting up Sonar LE

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that Sonar LE runs smoothly the first
time. Sonar LE will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.

Run Sonar LE for the first time

1. Open Sonar LE from the Start menu or by double-clicking on the desktop
shortcut. The first time you run Sonar LE, the following dialog box appears:

2. Click No to close the dialog box. (The tests do not apply to the 0202 USB 2.0.)
Sonar LE opens and the following dialog box appears.

3. Click Close to close the dialog box. The Sonar Project Window appears.

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Set-up the Audio Options

4. From the Options menu, select Audio. The following dialog box appears.

5. Click on the Advanced Tab to access the next window.

6. Select ASIO as the Driver Mode and click OK. You’ll get a pop-up dialog box
explaining that the ASIO settings won’t take effect until the next time you start
Sonar LE.

7. Close Sonar LE completely and restart the application.

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Return to the Audio Setup Options

8. Once Sonar LE has restarted, select Audio from the Options menu.

TIP . . .

If you have two or more
hard disks, it’s better to store
audio files on a disk that
isn’t running your OS.

9. Click the ASIO Panel. The pop-up dialog box
shown at right appears.

10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low as your com­puter will allow. A low latency setting is impor­tant to assure fast response when using virtual
instruments and to minimize delay when moni­toring through Sonar LE. If you hear crackles or
other audio problems, try increasing the Buffer
Size.

11. Close the Audio Options screen by clicking OK.

Note: If the Sonar LE application crashes for any
reason, it is recommended that you re-boot the
computer.

Set the Location of your Audio Files

12. From the Options menu, select Global.

13. Select Audio Data, then select a location for the Global Audio Folder.

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2 - Basic Multitrack Recording

This tutorial assumes you’re using a single input or pair of inputs. For more
advanced recording, refer to the Sonar LE manual. Sonar opens by default with
with 2 audio tracks and 2 MIDI tracks.

The Sonar Project Window

Inspector Restore Strip Size

Track Record Enable

Step 3

1. Click the Restore Strip Size
button for Track 1. This reveals
the input and output routing of
the track. The E-MU 0202 USB

2.0 will already be selected as the

Input

Output

Click
Here

output destination.

2. Select the input source by clicking on the small triangle on the input field. If
you wish to record a mono signal on the Left input of the 0202 USB, select

Left ASIO E-MU 0202|USB Analog In A. To record both inputs in stereo select
Stereo ASIO E-MU 0202|USB Analog In A.

3. The Input Echo button should be OFF. You will be monitoring the input
through the E-MU 0202.

4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0202 USB 2.0. If you are
recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Mono by pressing the Direct
Monitor button again.

5. Press the Track Record Enable button for the track. (See the diagram
above.) The track turns a dull red color to indicate that it is record-enabled.
You should now see activity on the Track Input Meter when feeding a signal
into the 0202 USB 2.0.

TIP . . .

If you don’t see meter
activity on the track, check
the Input for the track.
Make sure you are selecting
the proper input source.

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Input Select

Output Select

6. If your input signal is either too weak or too strong, adjust the input level
control on the 0202 USB 2.0.

7. Optional Step - Metronome: First, select Toolbars from the View menu and
check the Metronome Toolbar. Next turn Metronome During Record On by
clicking the button.

Record a Track

8. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.

TIP . . .

You can create a new track
by selecting Clone, from the
Track menu. This handy
feature duplicates the
currently selected track
complete with input/output
routings.

Stop

Return-To-Zero

Record

Play

9. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.

10. Press Play on the Sonar LE Transport to play back your track.

11. If you want to dump the track and start over, Right-click over the waveform
display in the track and choose Delete.

Record Another Track

12. Select Track 2 and click the Restore Strip Size button to expose the input
and output routing.

13. Set the Input source for the track. Click on the little triangle on the right
side of the track Input box.

14. Disable record for Track 1 by clicking on the Track Record button Off.

15. Enable recording for Track 2 by clicking on the Track Record button On.

16. Press the transport Record button and you’re recording.

Hot Tip: A quick way to record additional tracks using the same input is to simply
drag the Part (audio region) you just recorded up or down to another track in the
Sonar Project Window, then just hit Record again and go. (Choose Blend Old and
New when asked in the Drag & Drop Options.)

Save your Project

17. Choose Save As… from the Sonar LE File menu to save your project. Choose a
name and location that will make the project easy to find later.

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3 - Recording a MIDI Track using Proteus VX

These instructions explain how to start Proteus VX from within Sonar LE. You’ll
need a MIDI interface and a MIDI keyboard (or other MIDI input device) for this
tutorial.

• Important: If Sonar was installed BEFORE Proteus VX VSTi, you will have to
run the Cakewalk VST Adapter before Sonar can use the VSTi. (Start,
Programs, Cakewalk, Cakewalk VST Adapter).

1. Connect the MIDI output of your MIDI keyboard to the MIDI input of your
MIDI interface.

Select the Virtual Instrument

2. Select Synth Rack from the View menu. The following window appears:

Click Here

3. Click on the

+ symbol to add an instrument. Follow the path shown above

and select Proteus VX from the list of VST instruments. The following pop-up
dialog box appears.

4. Select the default options (MIDI Source Track & First Synth Output) as shown.
Click OK to continue. (This may a take a few seconds.)

5. Proteus VX now appears in the Synth rack and two new tracks have been
added to the bottom of the track list. (You may have to scroll down to see the
new tracks.)

New Proteus VX Tracks

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Audio Output from Proteus VX
MIDI input to Proteus VX

Click Here to view the strip controls.

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The MIDI Connection

6. Select the blue MIDI Input track by clicking on it. The MIDI Input connection
appears in the strip to the left of the MIDI tracks.

MIDI Input Select

7. Your MIDI Interface should already be selected as the MIDI input in Omni
mode as shown above. “MIDI Omni” allows Proteus VX VSTi to receive on all
16 MIDI channels from your MIDI keyboard. (Proteus VX VSTi is “multi­timbral” and can assign a different preset to each of the 16 MIDI channels.)

TIP . . .

Check the Sonar MIDI
Monitor in the SysTray to
verify that you’re receiving
MIDI.

8. Set the MIDI Channel for the track to
channel 1 as shown at right. This “re­channelizes” the incoming MIDI data on any
MIDI channel to channel 1.

Open Proteus VX

9. Double-click on the number (or on the Proteus VX name) to open the Proteus
VX editor.

Synth Rack with Proteus VX

Double-Click Here

to Open Proteus VX

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10. After a few seconds, the Proteus VX editor screen shown below appears.

Play the Proteus X Composer Bank.

11. Select the 16 channel tab. This page allows you to select presets for all 16 MIDI
channels.

16 Channel Tab

Select Preset

12. Select a preset for MIDI Channel 1 by clicking the little triangle.

13. Play your MIDI keyboard and verify that it plays Proteus VX.

14. Feel free to play around for awhile selecting presets and exploring Proteus VX.
Don’t worry about losing anything. Nothing is made permanent until you
Save the bank, so don’t worry and have fun.

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To Reco rd a MIDI Track

15. Minimize the Proteus VX window by pressing the minimize button .

16. Record-Enable the MIDI Track by pressing the track Record button (R). The
track turns a dull red color to indicate that it is record-enabled.

• Important: Be sure to turn Track Record Enable OFF for any tracks you don’t
want to record on, such as previously recorded tracks.

Trac k Reco rd E n able

17. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.

18. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the first track.

19. Press Play on the Sonar LE Transport to play back your track.

To Reco rd a MIDI Track on another MIDI Channel

Proteus VX VSTi can play back up to 16 MIDI tracks at once. It’s much better to use
several channels on one VSTi than to use multiple VSTi’s with one channel each.

20. Select MIDI Track from the Insert menu.

21. Select the MIDI input for the new MIDI track. Select MIDI Omni as you did
before.

22. Select Proteus VX as the Output destination for the track.

23. Select MIDI Channel 2 in the Ch. field as shown below.

Input Select

Output Select

MIDI Ch. Select

Chan. 2
Selected

24. Restore Proteus VX by clicking on the Restore Up button on the minimized
Proteus FX window. Select a preset for channel 2 by clicking the little triangle
on channel 2 in the 1-16 channel view of Proteus VX.

25. Play your MIDI keyboard to listen to the presets during the selection process.
Click OK when you’ve made your selection.

26. Record Enable the track by pressing the Track Record Enable button . If
you want to record multiple tracks simultaneously, simply turn Record Enable
on for each track you wish to record.

27. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing.

28. Press Stop when you’re finished recording the second track.

On Your Own

Now that you’ve had a taste of what Proteus VX can do, please read the Proteus VX
Operation Manual PDF to learn all about this exceptional instrument.

Sonar LE also includes useful online documentation and help files to help you
learn about the features of this powerful program.

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Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/OS X)

This guide contains a basic walk-through of Ableton Live Lite 4 (E-MU Edition) to
get you recording and playing back audio. A Proteus VX tutorial is also included for
Windows users. We encourage you to perform the steps on your computer as you
read so that you can “learn by doing.”

Ableton Live Lite 4 is an innovative composition and performance tool. Live
combines digital recording, virtual instruments, and digital effects with an original
interface design that many people find more intuitive than traditional designs.

The following step by step tutorials are designed to get you recording as quickly as
possible. After you’ve finished the tutorial we encourage you to follow Ableton
Live’s excellent interactive Lessons and read the Ableton Live reference manual pdf
in order to learn more about the program.

Before you Begin:

• You should have already installed the 0202 USB 2.0 and software on your
computer according to the instructions in your printed “Getting Started”
manual.

• You should have already installed the Ableton Live Lite 4 software on your
computer according to the instructions provided with the Ableton software.

• You should hear sounds from Ableton Live Lite 4 when you play the Ableton
demo.

• You should have your MIDI interface and keyboard connected if you want to
record MIDI.

1 - Setting up the Preferences

Unlock Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU by following the instructions in the Prefer­ences menu. (Windows - Options menu, Preferences; OS X - Live menu, Preferences)
Read the following instructions to configure the Audio and MIDI preferences. Live
will remember these settings, so you’ll only have to do this once.

NOTE

The first time you run Live,
you may get the message,
”Audio is disabled. Please
choose an audio output
device from the Audio
Preferences.” Simply follow
the instructions in “1-Setting
up the Preferences” to
correct the situation.

Set up the Plug-ins

The following steps allow Ableton Live Lite 4 to find the VST Plug-ins and Proteus VX.

1. Click on the Plug-ins tab of the Preferences dialog box under the Options
menu (Windows) or Live menu (OS X). The following screen appears.

WindowsOS X

1. Turn On:

2. Re-Scan Plug-ins

“Use Audio Units “ & “VST Plug-in System Folders”

Locate:

Steinberg\VSTplugins

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OS X Users

2. Turn on Use Audio Units.

3. Turn on Use VST Plug-in System Folders.

4. Press the Re-scan Plug-ins button. (You may have to wait a few seconds.)

Windows Users

5. Press the Browse button, then locate VST Plug-ins located in the Steinberg
folder. (Default path: C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugIns\)

NOTE

Windows Users: If the plug­ins do not appear after
selecting the proper folder,
press the Re-scan button.

6. After selecting the VST plug-ins folder, press OK. (You may have to wait a few
seconds while Ableton locates the plug-ins.)

Set up the Audio Parameters

7. Click the Audio tab of the Preferences dialog box. The Audio Setup page
appears.

WindowsOS X

Set up the Audio Parameters as shown above.

8. Windows Users:Select ASIO and ASIO E-MU 0202|USB as the Audio Device.
OS X Users: Select Core Audio and E-MU 0202|USB as the Audio Device.

Set up the MIDI Parameters

NOTE

Live enables every MIDI
input by default

9. Click the MIDI/Sync tab of the Preferences dialog box. The MIDI Setup page
appears.

OS X Windows

Select

MIDI

Interface

10. Your MIDI interface or USB MIDI keyboard should appear in the list. Make
sure it’s selected.

11. Preference Setup is now complete. Click the close button to close the window.

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2 - Playing Audio Clips

Ableton Live Lite contains a bunch of great pre-recorded audio clips. In this short
section, you’ll learn to select and play clips.

1. Select New Live Set from the File menu. A new Ableton Live set opens with
two audio tracks and two MIDI tracks such as the one shown below. If the
window doesn’t look like the one below, click the Session View button.

Click Here

File Browser 1

Open Folder

Starter Sets

Open Folder

breaks Sounds

Drag & Drop

Drum Clips

Session View Button

Note...

On the Macintosh,
the folder “Starter
Sets” is located
inside the “Demos
and Tutorials” folder.

Show/Hide In/Out Section

2. Follow the three steps shown above in the diagram to open the “breaks
Sounds” folder. Note: On the Macintosh, the folder “Starter Sets” is located

inside the “Demos and Tutorials” folder.

3. Drag and drop the drums01-1.wav and drums01.wav clips over to Audio
Track 1.

4. Now click on the Clip Launch Button (little triangle) on one of the
clips you just dragged over. The loop begins playing. To stop playing, press the
Stop button on the transport.

5. Click the Clip Launch Button on the other clip. The new clips begins as soon
as the first one is finished.

6. Try out more pre-recorded audio clips. (To delete a clip, just select it and press
Delete.)

7. Press the Stop button in the Transport to stop playing.

8. When you’re finished exploring, and are ready to go on to the next tutorial,
just make sure that you have at least one drum clip in Audio Track 1 and one
empty slot in Audio Track 2.

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NOTE

Direct monitoring can be
turned Off on the 0202 USB

2.0 since we’re monitoring
through Ableton Live
(Auto).

3 - Recording Audio into Ableton Live

1. Select an empty Audio Track with no clips.

2. From the View Menu on Ableton Live, select In/Out.

(Alternatively, you could also click the “Show/Hide In/Out Section
button” as shown in the diagram on the previous page.) Several

more options now appear in the mixer strips.

3. Input channels 1/2 are selected by default (stereo). If you
want to record a mono track select input 1 or 2 from the
drop-down menu.

4. Feed an input signal into the 0202|USB 2.0 from a guitar, keyboard, CD
player or other audio source. A mini-meter appears in the input selection field.

The mini-meter should appear green. If not, reduce the input level.

5. Press the Arm Session Record button located at the bottom of the strip.
The button turns red. You should now hear your input signal if Monitor is set
to Auto.

6. Start one of the Drum Clips and practice playing along with a short riff.

7. When you’re ready to record, click on the empty circle in one of the empty
clips in Track 2. Recording begins immediately. After recording a bar or two,
hit the Space Bar to Stop.

8. Double-click on the audio clip you just recorded and it appears below the
mixer section as shown below. Play both clips back by clicking Play button
above the mixer section. Make sure your recorded loop plays in time with the
drums. If not, delete the audio clip and re-record it.

9. Click and drag the 1 Warp Marker over to the beginning of your recording as
shown below.

TIP . . .

If your clip doesn’t loop,
make sure the Loop button
is pressed.

1 Warp Marker

10. Next, drag the Loop End marker to make your loop the desired length.

Loop End Marker

11. Press Play. Your loop should now play in time with the drum loop.

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4 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only)

These instructions explain how to run Proteus VX from within Ableton Live Lite 4.
Ableton Live’s forte is making it easy to combine pre-recorded audio and MIDI
clips in new and exciting ways. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use a MIDI
keyboard or the pre-recorded MIDI loops that come with Ableton Live Lite 4 to
play Proteus VX.

1. Select New Live Set from the File menu. A new Ableton Live set opens with
two audio tracks and two MIDI tracks such as the one shown below. If the
window doesn’t look like the one below, click the Session View button.

NOTE

These instructions also
apply to Proteus X or
Emulator X.

1. Click

Here

to open

Plug-ins

2. Drag

Proteus VX

3. Drop Here

Session View button

Select Proteus VX as a Virtual Instrument

2. Click on the Plug-in Device Browser button on the left side of the window.
The list of Ableton Plug-ins appears at the left side of the window.

3. Select Proteus VX from the Plug-ins list and drag it
over the MIDI Track heading as shown above. Wait a
second or two, then you’ll see the Proteus VX VSTi
appear in the MIDI Track View area below the mixer.

Load the Proteus VX Bank

4. Click on the wrench icon on Proteus VX in the area
below the mixer. See the image at right.

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Select Wrench Icon

Step 2:
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5. The Proteus VX application window shown below appears.

Mini Keyboard

TIP . . .

If you’re not hearing sound,
go to the Ableton Prefer­ences and make sure that
the Driver Type is set to
ASIO and the Audio Device
is set to ASIO E-MU
0202|USB.

Load the Proteus X Composer Bank

6. Proteus VX is now running, but you need to load a bank of sounds.

7. Choose Open from the File menu on Proteus VX. Locate and load the Proteus
X Composer bank, which is located here: (“Program Files/Creative Profes­sional/E-MU Sound Central”). This big bank takes a few seconds to load.

Play the Proteus X Composer Bank

8. Bring up the mini keyboard by clicking the icon on Proteus VX and play a
few notes.

9. Change the Preset using the preset inc/dec keys. Cool sounds!
Whenever you’re ready, drag the Proteus VX window off to the side so you can
access the Ableton window.

10. From the View Menu on Ableton Live, select In/Out. Several
more options now appear in the mixer strips.

11. Select your MIDI interface in the “MIDI From” field and turn
Monitor On as shown at right. Now you can use your MIDI
keyboard.

12. Feel free to play around for awhile and don’t worry about
losing anything. Nothing is made permanent until you Save
the bank.

13. When you’re ready to move on, set the Monitor to Auto, select preset P0004 A
KuStq, then close the Proteus VX editor by clicking on the close box .

Play MIDI Clips

14. Locate MIDI Loops by Keyfax in the Factory Content section of the Ableton
Live Lite 4 Browser.

15. Click on the folder to open it. You’ll see a bunch of other folders.

Step 14:
Locate MIDI Loops

16. Open the first folder, BRK_120. Next, open the next folder BRK-Bass.mid.
Now, you’ll see a MIDI file named BRK-Bass.

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17. Click and drag BRK-Bass over one of the clip slots in the 3 MIDI strip as
shown below.

Stop

Show/Hide In/Out Section

18. Now click on the Clip Launch Button (little triangle) on the MIDI clip you
just dragged over. The MIDI bass loop begins playing the bass preset on
Proteus VX. To stop playing, press the Stop button.

19. Find some other MIDI loops and drop them into the other slots of the track.
Hint: look in different folders. Click on the Clip Launch Buttons to switch
between clips.

Add Another MIDI Track

Ableton Live Lite 4 allows four MIDI tracks, so let’s play a different MIDI loop and
sound on track 4 MIDI.

20. Choose a different MIDI loop such as House-Lead, (located in the HOUSE-
120 folder) and drop it onto one of the 4 MIDI clip slots.

21. Currently, the MIDI To box reads “No Output”. Instead, select 3-MIDI.
Another option box labeled “Track In” now appears beneath 3-MIDI.

Select
3-MIDI

22. Click on the Track In box to see the list of MIDI channels.

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23. Select MIDI Channel 2 as shown at right.

24. Click on the Clip Launch Button on the 4 MIDI clip to get it started. You
won’t hear anything because you haven’t yet assigned a preset to MIDI
channel 2 on Proteus VX.

Choose a Sound for MIDI Channel 2

25. Click on the 3 MIDI heading to show the Proteus VX VSTi. Next, click on the
wrench icon again (in the MIDI Track View) to open Proteus VX.

26. Select MIDI Channel 2 using the channel inc/dec keys .

27. Select a Preset on Channel 2. Place the cursor in the preset number field and
use the up/down arrow keys on your computer keyboard to scroll through the
list until you find a preset you like.

• Note: There are several ways to select presets. See the Proteus VX Operation

manual pdf for details.

28. Now you should be hearing the sound you chose on channel 2. If not, check
to make sure both clips are playing (green triangle). Each clip plays a different
preset.

Add MIDI Clips

NOTE

Proteus VX sounds are
called Presets or Programs.
Ableton Live Programs are
offset by +1 from Proteus
VX.

Notes Box

Select
Preset

29. Drop a few more MIDI clips into both MIDI channel slots. Play around with
the Clip Launch buttons.

Preset Change

Here’s another way to change the MIDI Program (Preset in E-MU speak) without
going into the Proteus VX editor.

30. Double-click on one of the currently playing MIDI clips. The Clip View
appears at the bottom of the window.

31. Select the Show/Hide Notes Box located in the lower left corner of
the Clip View window. The Notes box appears in the Clip View section.

32. Select a Program number. You’ll hear the Proteus VX sound change. Keep
selecting until you find one you like.

• Hint: Use the Up/Down Arrow keys to select Programs. Use Sub-Banks 2-8
to select presets higher than 128.

33. As an added bonus of selecting programs this way, the program (sound) you
selected is now associated with the MIDI clip. Whenever you select this MIDI
clip, the sound will also be selected.

34. Select another clip and assign a different program number. Notice that the
Preset changes when you switch back and forth between clips.

Save the Set

35. Save your work by selecting Save Live Set As… from the File menu. The next
time you load the set, the Proteus VX bank will automatically load as well.

Record a MIDI Track using your MIDI Keyboard

36. You can use the MIDI Track you set up on MIDI channel 2. Make sure there is
at least one empty slot in the MIDI track. (Select and hit backspace to delete a
clip.)

• If your MIDI interface isn’t already connected, you’ll have to quit Ableton
Live Lite 4, connect the MIDI interface, then restart Ableton Live Lite 4 before
continuing.

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37. Set up the MIDI track as shown at left.

a. Select your MIDI Interface in the “MIDI from” field.

b. Set the input to listen to MIDI channel 2.

c. Monitor should be set to Auto.

d. This field routes the MIDI data to track 3 (which contains Proteus VX).

e. Set the output to MIDI channel 2.

f. Turn record On (red).

38. Set your MIDI Keyboard to transmit on MIDI channel 2.

39. Play the keyboard. You should hear Proteus VX playing the last sound you
selected on channel 2. Go ahead and change the sound if you wish. (Double­click the top of Track 3, then click the Wrench icon on the Device Title Bar.
Make sure you’re changing the sound on channel 2.)

Ready to Record

40. Start up the bass line on track 3 MIDI and practice playing along with it.

41. Optional: You can set the Global Quantization value to time correct your
playing. Set it to anything other than “None”.

Quantize

a

b

c

d

e

42. Click one of the round MIDI Clip Record buttons to begin recording.

43. Click the Clip Launch button, the Clip Stop button, or the Spacebar to stop
recording.

On Your Own

Now you’ve had a taste of what Proteus VX and Ableton Live Lite 4 can do. But
don’t stop now! Read the Proteus VX Operation Manual pdf to learn all about this
exceptional instrument.

Ableton Live Lite 4 includes several excellent hands-on tutorials to help you learn
all the features of this ground-breaking music application.

Other Cool Tips

• To control Proteus VX with the knobs on your MIDI keyboard:

Go to the MIDI Preferences on Proteus VX (Options, Preferences, Controllers
tab) and make sure the MIDI Continuous Controller numbers match the ones
your keyboard is sending. You can change the controller numbers on either
your MIDI keyboard or Proteus VX, just as long as they both match.

• To control Proteus VX with the Assignable X/Y Controls in Live:

Simply select the Proteus VX Channel and Proteus VX controller letter A-M for
each axis of the X/Y controller. Open Proteus VX to see what controllers A-M
are controlling. For more information about MIDI controllers please refer to
the Proteus VX pdf manual.

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLES HO OTING

Can’t hear Windows Media Player in Windows

If you have, or ever have had, another audio device installed in your PC, you may
have to set the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the “Default Audio Device”.

1. Open the Control Panel, then select Sounds and Audio Devices.

2. Click the Audio tab and select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 as the Default device
under Sound Playback.

3. Click the Volume button under Sound Playback and turn up Wave volume.

You cannot record or monitor ASIO and WAVE at the same time. The first audio
application you open controls the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0.

Lost Communication

Should you lose communication between your E-MU 0202 and an audio appli­cation (Ableton Live, Cubase, Sonar, etc.), the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 drivers may
need to be re-selected in your application.

1. Go to your application's I/O settings, de-select the E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 for
both input and output.

2. Apply these changes and exit the dialog.

3. Re-enter the application's preference settings and re-select the E-MU 0202 USB

2.0 drivers. If this doesn’t work, the application may need to be restarted.

Ground Loops

In digital audio devices and computers, audio ground loops may appear as pitched
tones, digital hash in the background, as well as the familiar 60 cycle hum.

Ground loops are caused by a difference in ground potential between two pieces of
equipment. Computer audio devices are particularly susceptible to ground loops
because most computers were not designed with high quality audio in mind.

The E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 contains built-in “ground lift” switches for both analog
inputs in order to safely break the loop if a ground loop occurs in your setup.

Input Grounded

R-GND LIFT
L-GND LIFT

The ground-lift switches are located on the bottom of the unit, close to the rear
panel. The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is closest to the GND
LIFT label.

Pops & Crackles

Pops and crackling noises in the audio are most often caused by having the ASIO
Buffer Size set too low. Adding audio tracks and VST plug-ins increases the load on

your computer’s CPU. If your computer cannot keep up with all the tasks you are
asking it to perform, pops and crackles may occur. In effect, increasing the ASIO
buffer gives your computer “more time” to complete its assigned tasks. The
hardware Direct Monitor feature of the 0202 USB 2.0 allows you to increase the
ASIO Buffer setting without the associated latency problems during recording and
overdubbing.

USB hubs can create problems with digital audio and should be avoided whenever
possible.

Input Ground Lifted

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Internet References

Simultaneous WDM/ASIO Playback (PC only)

The 0202 USB 2.0 only supports playing back one stream format at a time on the
PC. Each of the three mentioned stream types has an associated priority. If a higher
priority stream type is opened while a lower priority stream is already playing, the
lower priority stream will stop playing. The stream priorities, from highest to
lowest, are ASIO, WDM.

USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1 Operation (PC only)

The 0202 can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode on the PC. 96 kHz and 192 kHz
sample rates are only available while operating in USB 2.0. The included E-MU
USB Audio Control panel software includes an indicator to let the user know
which mode the device is running in.

0202 USB comes up in USB 1.1 mode (PC only)

Always turn the 0202 USB power off before connecting or disconnecting the USB
cable. Hot-plugging the unit with the power on can cause the 0202 to power-up in
USB 1.1 mode. If you see the Windows message, “This device could perform
faster…”, simply turn power off, wait a few seconds, then turn power on again.

INTERNET REFERENCES

The internet contains vast resources for the computer musician. A few useful sites
are listed here, but there are plenty more. Check it out.

Software Updates, Tips & Tutorials.. http://www.emu.com/support

Setting up a PC for Digital Audio..... http://www.musicxp.net

MIDI Basics.......................................... Search for “MIDI Basics” (many sites)

MIDI & Audio Recording ................... http://www.midiworld.com

MIDI & Audio Recording ................... http://www.synthzone.com

Sonar Users Group ............................ http://www.cakewalknet.com/index.php

Cubase, ASIO & Digital Audio .......... http://www.steinberg.net

ASIO, Cubase & Digital Audio .......... http://www.steinbergusers.com/cubasele/

le_support.php

Cubase Users Group........................... http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/

cubase/messages

Forums

Unofficial E-MU Forum ..................... http://www.productionforums.com/emu

Sound-On-Sound Forum................... http://www.soundonsound.com

Computer Music Forum..................... http://www.computermusic.co.uk/main.asp

Home Recording Forum .................... http://homerecording.com/bbs

Studio Central Forum ........................ http://www.tweakheadz.com

KVR Forum........................................... http://www.kvr-vst.com/forum/search.php

MIDI Addict Forum ........................... http://forum.midiaddict.com/search.php

Sound Card Benchmarking............... http://audio.rightmark.org

Driver Heaven Forum......................... http://www.driverheaven.net

0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual 43

Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal with no

sample rate conversion
(Note: 176.4k & 192k sample rates not supported on Macintosh)

Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates
2in/2 out channels

Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4/192kHz)

ASIO2, WDM MME, Apple Core Audio and Core MIDI drivers

Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off

Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: <100ps RMS

Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Hi-Z/Line Input (1)

Type: Balanced E-MU combo mic preamplifier and Hi-Z/line input

A/D converter: AK5385A

Input Impedance: 1.5 Kohms

Max Level: +6.5dBV (+8.7dBu)

EIN: (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted) -127dBu

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, min gain) 113dB

THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain) -103dB (.0007%)

Gain Range: +60dB

Frequency Response: (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz) +0.0/-0.16dB

Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS) < -110dB

Hi-Z/Line Input (1)

Input Impedance: 1 Mohm

Max Level: +12dBV (14.2dBu)

Dynamic Range: (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain) 113dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, min gain) 113dB

THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain) -101dB (.0009%)

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Technical Specifications

Analog Line Outputs (2)

Type: unbalanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter

D/A converter: CS4392

Max Level: Consumer: +6.7dBV max (unbalanced)

Frequency Response: (20Hz - 20kHz) 0.00/-.01dB

Dynamic Range: (1kHz, A-weighted) 111dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) 112dB

THD+N: (1kHz at -1dBFS) -98dB (.0013%)

Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz at -1dBFS) < -120 dB

Headphone Amplifier

Type: Class-A power amplifier

D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out)

Gain Range: 60dB

Maximum Output Power: 16mW

Output impedance: 22ohms

Frequency Response: (20Hz–20kHz) +0.02/-0.08dB

Dynamic Range: (A-weighted) 110dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: (A-weighted) 108dB

THD+N: (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load -98dB (.0013%)

Stereo Crosstalk: (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load) < -91dB

Dimensions / Weight

Weight: 0.94 lb / 0.43 kg

Dimensions:

W: 6.5” H: 2.0” L: 5.5”

W: 165 mm H: 50.8 mm L: 140 mm

0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual 45

Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Trade Name: E-MU Systems

Model No.: EM8740

Responsible Party: E-MU Systems

Address: 1500 Green Hills Road, Suite 101

Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate 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.

The supplied interface cables must be used with the equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

United States Compliance Information

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using:

CISPR 22 (1997) Class B

ANSI C63.4 (2003) method

FCC Site No. 958979

Canada Compliance Information

ICES-0003 Class B using:

CISPR 22 (1997) Class B

ANSI C63.4 (2003) method

Industry of Canada File No. IC 5933

European Union Compliance Information

EN55024 (1998 w/A1:01 & A2:03)

EN55022 (1998) Class B

Australia/New Zealand Compliance Information

AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2002) Class B using:

EN55022 (1998) Class B

Japan Compliance Information

VCCI (April 2005) Class B using:

CISPR 22 (1997) Class B

ANSI C63.4 (2003) method

VCCI Acceptance Nos. R-2160 & C-2332

Attention for the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

0202 USB 2.0 Owner’s Manual 47

Declaration of Conformity

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Index

INDEX

A

Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU

changing presets
playing MIDI clips
running Proteus VX in
setting up
tutorial

Add Track, Cubase LE
ASIO Buffer Latency

C

Clip Indicators
Computer Requirements
Connection Diagram
Continuous Controller numbers
Control Panel
Cubase LE

project window
setting up
tutorial

D

Device Select, E-Control
Device Setup, Cubase LE
Devices
Devices Menu, Cubase LE
Direct Monitor Controls
Direct Monitoring
Direct Monitoring vs Software Monitoring

E

E-Control Application
E-MU ASIO

G

Gain Controls
Ground Lift Switches
Ground Loops

21

Cubase LE
Sonar LE

33

33

13

18

17

17

18

25

13

42

40

38

37

21, 23

18, 26

7

12, 14

41

17

15

18

18

13

16

15

14, 42

16

H

Headphone Level Control
Headphone Output

I

Inputs
Inspector, Cubase LE

L

Latency
Lost Communication

M

MIDI

MIDI Channels, using multiple
MIDI Connection

MIDI Track

Monitor Button, Cubase LE
Monitoring, direct vs software
Multitrack Recording

O

Options Menu, Sonar LE

P

Package Contents
Playing Audio Clips, Ableton Live Lite
Pops & Crackles
Preset Changes, Ableton Live Lite
Project Window, Cubase LE
Proteus VX

Proteus X Composer Bank, loading

14

16

channels, using multiple
clips, Ableton Live

adding

playing
continuous controller numbers
track

adding in Ableton Live Lite

Cubase LE
Sonar LE

recording in Cubase LE
recording in Sonar LE

Cubase LE
Sonar LE

40

38

22

30

19

27

8

42

editor screen
using with Ableton Live Lite
using with Cubase LE
using with Sonar LE

31

13

14

22

42

40

41

39

23, 32

23

32

19

16

25, 26

40

17

37

21

29

38

35

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Index

R

Recording a MIDI Track

Cubase LE
Sonar LE

Recording Audio

Ableton Live Lite
into Cubase LE
into Sonar LE

S

Save Live Set, Ableton Live Lite
Save Project, Sonar LE
Signal Level Indicators
Simultaneous WDM/ASIO/AC-3 Playback
Skin, selecting
Software Installation

Mac OSX
Windows XP

Sonar LE

multitrack recording
project window

Sub-Bank, Ableton Live Lite

21

29

36

19

27

40
28
13

15

9

8

27

27

40

43

T

Technical Specifications
Track Record Enable Button, Sonar LE
Troubleshooting
Tutorials

Ableton Live Lite 4
Proteus VX with Ableton Live Lite

U

Uninstalling Drivers & App
USB 1.1 port
USB 1.1 Warning Message
USB 2.0 vs. USB 1.1 Operation
USB Jack

V

VST Instruments
VST Plug-ins, locating in Ableton Live Lite

W

WDM/ASIO
Windows Logo Testing Note
Windows Media Player, no audio

14

42

14

21

Playback

44

27, 32

33

37

8, 11

43

43

43

8

42

33

X

X/Y Controller, Ableton Live Lite

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