TASCAM 12 User Manual

Model 12

Multitrack Recording Console

DAW Controlmode MANUAL

Introduction
Contents
Introduction...............................................................................	2
Overview.....................................................................................................	2
Trademarks.................................................................................................	2
Model 12 operations.................................................................	3
Preparing the unit....................................................................................	3
Connecting with a Computer........................................................	3
Starting DAW control mode...........................................................	3
Ending DAW control mode............................................................	3
MTR/USB SEND POINT screen settings......................................	4
Mixer controls that can be used when in DAW control mode...	5
USB audio input and output when in DAW control mode.......	6
Making various DAW application settings..............................	7
Live................................................................................................................	7
Controls that can be used with the DAW..................................	8
Pro Tools......................................................................................................	9
Controls that can be used with the DAW..................................	9
Cubase.......................................................................................................	10
Controls that can be used with the DAW................................	10
Cakewalk...................................................................................................	11
Controls that can be used with the DAW................................	12
Logic Pro....................................................................................................	12
Controls that can be used with the DAW................................	13
DP (Digital Performer)..........................................................................	14
Controls that can be used with the DAW................................	14
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................	15
MIDI Implementation Chart DAW Control ports........................	15

Overview

The Model 12 has DAW control functions. By setting it to DAW control mode, its controls can be used for basic operation of the DAW application. This includes fader operation, muting, panning, soloing, recording, playing, stopping and other transport functions.

Mackie Control and HUI protocol emulation are supported, so Cubase, Digital Performer, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, Cakewalk and other major DAW applications can be controlled.

Trademarks

oo TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

oo Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

oo Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

oo Avid and Pro Tools are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

oo Cubase are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

oo Cakewalk is a registered trademark are trademarks of BandLab Technologies Inc.

oo Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Preparing the unit

Audio when in DAW control mode

When in DAW control mode, only audio input through Model 12 channels 1-2 can be heard.

Make the following settings as necessary.

oo To control the DAW while listening to the DAW master audio through this unit, set the MODE switch for channels 1-2 on the Model 12 to “PC” and set the DAW master audio output to these channels.

oo On the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen, set to any setting other than “PRE COMP” (default value). To send channel 1-2 LIVE input from this unit to the computer, set the MODE switch to “LIVE” (this disables monitoring of sound from the DAW).

NOTE

The state of the audio sent to the computer differs according to the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen setting. See “MTR/USB SEND POINT screen settings” on page 4 for details.

Connecting with a Computer

Refer to “Connecting a computer” in “3 – Preparation” of the Model 12 Owner’s Manual, and connect to a computer.

Refer also to “12 – USB audio interface functions” and make settings.

Starting DAW control mode

1.Set the channel 1-2 MODE switch on the Model 12 according to use.

2.When the Model 12 recorder is stopped, select DAW CONTROLLER on the MENU Screen, and open the MODE Screen.

For operation instructions, see “Menu operation procedures” in “2 – Names and Functions of Parts” of the Owner’s Manual.

3.Select the control mode for the DAW being used.

For details about settings, see the manual of the DAW application being used.

Options: MACKIE - Live, HUI - Pro Tools, MACKIE - Cubase,

MACKIE - Cakewalk, MACKIE - Logic, MACKIE - DP

4.Press the MULTI JOG dial.

A confirmation message will appear.

NOTE

Press the F1 button to return to the MODE Screen.

Model 12 operations

5.Press the F4 button.

This opens the DAW CONTROLLER screen and enables DAW operation.

NOTE

ii Immediately after connecting with the DAW as well as after settings have been made in the DAW, the DAW settings and the state and positions of the Model 12 buttons, knobs and faders will not match. In this case, adjust the DAW settings to match the Model 12 settings, or use the Model 12 buttons, knobs and faders to match the DAW settings.

ii If the unit is turned off while in DAW control mode, it will still be in DAW control mode when restarted. To use it in ordinary mode, end DAW control mode with the F1 button.

Ending DAW control mode

1.Press the F1 button to open the following message.

2.Press the F4 button to end DAW control.

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Model 12 operations

MTR/USB SEND POINT screen settings

The audio sent by USB depends on the Model 12 MODE switch settings and the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen settings.

For details about the MTR/USB SEND POINT screen settings, see “Selecting the positions that recording signals are sent from each channel” under “Mixer functions” in the “9 – Other functions” chapter of the Owner’s Manual.

MTR/USB SEND POINT	COMP	EQ	MODE switch	Audio sent to computer
			LIVE	Sound from input jacks is sent.
PRE COMP	Disabled	Disabled	PC	Sound from input jacks is sent.
			MTR	Sound from input jacks is sent.
			LIVE	Sound from input jacks is sent.
POST COMP	Enabled	Disabled	PC	Sound from computer is sent.
			MTR	No sound is sent.
			LIVE	Sound from input jacks is sent.
POST EQ	Enabled	Enabled	PC	Sound from computer is sent.
			MTR	No sound is sent.

NOTE

Regardless of the above settings, COMP/EQ is enabled for sound from the computer.

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Model 12 operations

Mixer controls that can be used when in DAW control mode

The following Model 12 controls can be used when in DAW control mode.

oo The blue knobs, switches and faders in the illustration below are enabled.

FX fader

This operates the DAW master fader.

MULTI JOG dial

This can be used for locating.

Function buttons

Their functions depend on what is shown on the DAW CONTROLLER screen.

Press the MENU button to switch function button operations.

DAW CONTROLLER MARKER screen

DAW CONTROLLER TRACK screen

oo Use the F2 button to set markers.

oo Use the F3 and F4 buttons to move between markers.

NOTE

The status of the DAW application SOLO switch is shown by the SOLO item on the DAW CONTROLLER screen.

–: SOLO switch off 0: SOLO switch on

oo Press the F2 button to change the DAW repeat function.

oo Use the F3 and F4 buttons to move among tracks that can be controlled.

ATTENTION

After changing the tracks that can be controlled, the DAW settings and the state and positions of the Model 12 buttons, knobs and faders will not match. In this case, adjust the DAW settings to match the Model 12 settings, or use the Model 12 buttons, knobs and faders to match the DAW settings.

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