Focusrite saffire le Getting Started Manual

INTRO
This Guide is intended to provide you with sufficient information to get started with the Saffire LE, outlining installation of the accompanying software, authorisation of the VST/AU plug-in suite and a basic outline of the hardware and control software, SaffireControl LE.
In the box, you’ll find a software and resources DVD. This disc contains all of the software, along with helpful instructions and information. There are also movie tutorials to guide you through recording and monitoring with the Saffire LE, and a full User Guide in pdf format.
Saffire LE is a core audio device for Mac so will work without any installation being carried out. However, you will need to install the SaffireControl LE software to access latency-free monitoring, sample rate select and many other features of the hardware. Saffire LE software installation also provides the free Saffire plug-in suite. Saffire LE software must be installed on a PC as the hardware will not function until the ASIO and WDM drivers have been correctly placed.
• Saffire LE
On the Saffire LE DVD is a folder called Saffire LE Installers. To install SaffireControl LE, the Saffire plug-in suite and ASIO/WDM drivers for PC, simply navigate to this folder and then double click the relevant installer (Mac or PC).
• Ableton Live
The Saffire LE comes with a special Lite edition of Ableton Live 5, the completely unique musical tool that blurs the distinction between stage and studio. To install the software, navigate to the Ableton Installers folder and double click the relevant installer (Mac or PC).
• BFD
The Saffire LE also comes with a compact version of FXpansion’s BFD (Big Fat Drums) premium acoustic drum module. To install the software, simply select the BFD Installers folder and then double click the relevant software Installer (Mac or PC).
• Guru
The Saffire LE also comes with a compact version of FXpansion’s fantastic Guru drum programming workstation. To install the software, simply select the Guru Installers folder and then double click the relevant software Installer (Mac or PC).
SAFFIRE VST/AU PLUG-IN SUITE AUTHORISATION
Before you can use your Saffire plug-in suite, the suite must be authorised.
Note: Non-authorisation of the plug-in suite will not prohibit operation of SaffireControl LE or Ableton Lite.
If your music computer is not connected to the internet, you must perform a manual authorisation. This process will ask you either to save or load a registration file. You must first save, then transfer this file onto an internet-connected computer, either by burning the file onto a CDR or by using a USB/Firewire storage device. Next, access the authorisation page, located on the Saffire LE product page of the Focusrite website. The web page will then save an authorised registration file, which should then be transferred back to your music computer and loaded within the authorisation to complete the process. While you’re online, we recommend you register your product.
RECORDING BASICS
Saffire LE has 6 Inputs, 4 Analogue (Inputs 1-4) and 2 Digital (Inputs 5/6). Inputs 1 and 2 (analogue) are on the front panel of the hardware and can be used to record either microphone (using the XLR Inputs below), Line-level or Instrument-level sources (using the Jack Inputs above). Make sure that the phantom power switch is engaged if using a condenser mic, and that nothing is plugged into the LINE IN above as this will override the XLR Input. Gain controls for Inputs 1 and 2 are at the top of the front panel. Use the switches to select between LINE and INSTrument (if required) and the dials to set the Gain level.
Guitar
Input 1+2 (mic/line/inst)
Balanced line-level
Mic
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