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Cubase LE 4 Installation Guide/

Control Surface Operation Guide

This document explains how to install the Cubase LE 4 software on a computer and how to use the HD8/HD16 as a control surface.
* Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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Cubase LE 4 installation
and setup

Perform the following steps to install Cubase LE 4 on a
computer and set up the HD8/HD16 to function as a control
surface for Cubase LE 4.

NOTE

For the following procedure, you will need the "Cubase LE 4"
DVD-ROM supplied with this product.

1.

Use the supplied "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM
to install the Cubase LE 4 application on your
computer.

The procedure differs, depending on the operating system.

Windows Vista/XP

(1) Insert the supplied "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM

into the DVD drive of the computer.

(2) A message screen asking about what to do

with the inserted DVD-ROM appears. Select
"Open folder and show files".

Windows XP). Then double-click on the "Cubase LE 4"
DVD-ROM icon to display the contents of the DVD-ROM.

MacOS X

(1) Insert the supplied "Cubase LE 4" DVD-ROM

into the DVD drive of the Macintosh.

(2) The contents of the DVD-ROM appear

automatically. Open the "Cubase LE 4 for
MacOS X" folder and double-click on the
"Cubase LE 4.mpkg" file to start the installation
process.

If nothing happens when you insert the DVD-ROM, double­click on the "Cubase LE 4" icon shown on the desktop.

(3) When the contents of the DVD-ROM are shown,

open the "Cubase LE 4 for Windows" folder and
double-click on the "Setup.exe" file to start the
installation process.

If nothing happens when you insert the DVD-ROM, open the
Start menu and select "Computer" ("My Computer" in

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NOTE

When the installation of Cubase LE 4 is complete, a screen
asking about installation of activation (software license
authentication) management software appears. Install this
software, because it is required for registering Cubase LE 4.

2.

Connect the HD8/HD16 to the computer.

You can connect the HD8/HD16 either via USB or via the
MIDI IN/OUT connectors. (If you use MIDI, the computer
must be equipped with a MIDI interface.)

Using USB

HD8/HD16

USB port

USB port

USB cable

Computer

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REC UTILITY 4/10
>SYSTEM

SYSTEM 1/7
>FOOT SWITCH

Control Surface
USB

Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

CTRLR SETUP 1/1
>MODE SELECT

Mode Select
Generic Remote

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Using MIDI IN/OUT connectors

MIDI IN

connector

3.

4.

(1) From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/

UTILITY] key and then use the cursor left/right
keys to bring up the indication "SYSTEM" on the
second line of the display.

MIDI OUT
connector

HD8/HD16

Turn power to the HD8/HD16 on.

Perform the following steps at the HD8/HD16
to select the connection type.

MIDI IN

connector

MIDI interface

MIDI OUT
connector

Computer

REC UTILITY 4/10
>SYSTEM

(2) Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes as follows.

Switching the HD8/HD16 to
control surface mode

To switch the HD8/HD16 to control surface mode, proceed as
follows. Within control surface mode, select "Mackie Control"
as operation mode.

1.

At the main screen of the HD8/HD16, hold
down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 2
(CONTROL SURFACE).

An indication for confirming the switch to control surface
mode appears.

2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The HD8/HD16 switches to control surface mode.

Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

3.

Press the [FUNCTION] key.

The CTRLR SETUP screen for making control surface mode
settings appears.

SYSTEM 1/7
>FOOT SWITCH

(3) Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication "CONTROL SURFACE" on the
second line of the display, and press the
[ENTER] key.

Control Surface
USB

This indication shows the currently selected connection type.

(4) Turn the dial to select "USB" (connection via

USB port) or "MIDI I/O" (connection via MIDI IN/
OUT connectors). The remote operation signals
will be sent via the interface selected here.

(5) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the

main screen.

CTRLR SETUP 1/1
>MODE SELECT

4.

Verify that the indication "MODE SELECT" is
shown on the second line of the display, and
press the [ENTER] key.

The control surface mode selection screen appears.

Mode Select
Generic Remote

This screen allows selection of two operation modes.

• Generic Remote

This setting serves for controlling Cubase LE in Generic
Remote mode.

NOTE

It is not possible to operate Cubase LE 4 in Generic Remote
mode. Be sure to select Mackie Control mode.

• Mackie Control

With this setting, the HD8/HD16 emulates the operation of a
Mackie Control.

5.

Turn the dial to select "Mackie Control" and
press the [ENTER] key.

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CUBASE
:Rec

CTRLR SETUP 1/2
>MODE SELECT

File Select
CUBASE.BDF

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The HD8/HD16 is now set to Mackie Control mode, and the
display changes as follows.

Icon indicating Mackie Control mode

Currently loaded key mapping file

CUBASE
:Rec

Function assigned to status key

The first line of the display shows the Mackie Control mode
icon and the currently loaded key mapping file (a setup file that
assigns the control keys of the HD8/HD16 to DAW software
functions). The second line shows the function currently
assigned to the status key.

6.

Next, load a key mapping file for Cubase LE
4, as follows.

(1) Press the [FUNCTION] key to bring up the

control surface setup screen.

CTRLR SETUP 1/2
>MODE SELECT

(2) Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication "FILE SELECT" on the display, and
press the [ENTER] key.

The key mapping file selection screen appears.

File Select
CUBASE.BDF

Key mapping file name

built in. Regarding files for other DAW software applications,
please visit the web site of ZOOM Corporation (http://
www.zoom.co.jp).

NOTE

• It is not possible to operate Cubase LE 4 in Generic Remote
mode. Be sure to select Mackie Control mode.

• If the above screen appears when selecting control surface
mode in step 2, Mackie Control mode is already selected. In this
case, steps 3 - 5 are not required.

Starting Cubase LE 4 and
making settings

Start Cubase LE 4 as described below and select Mackie
Control as control surface type.

1.

Start Cubase LE 4.

The startup procedure differs, depending on the platform and
operating system.

Windows Vista/XP

Double-click on the Cubase LE 4 icon that was placed on the
desktop during installation.

MacOS X

Double-click on the Cubase LE 4 icon that was placed in the
"Applications" folder during installation.

NOTE

Be sure to start Cubase LE 4 only after setting the HD8/HD16
to control surface mode.

(3) Turn the dial to select the Cubase LE 4 key

mapping file "CUBASE.BDF", and press the
[ENTER] key.

The key mapping file is loaded.

NOTE

• When Mackie Control mode and USB mass storage mode are
being used simultaneously, a key mapping file cannot be loaded.

• If you want to use Mackie Control mode and USB mass storage
mode simultaneously, load the key mapping file first and then
activate the USB mass storage mode.

• For details on simultaneous use of the USB mass storage mode,
see the section "Using Mass Storage Mode and Control Surface
Mode Simultaneously" in the operation manual of the HD8/HD16.

HINT

The HD8/HD16 comes with a key mapping file for Cubase LE 4

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To continue using Cubase LE 4, a process called activation
(license authentication and product registration) is necessary.
When you start Cubase LE 4, a screen offering to register the
product will appear. Select "Register Now". A web site for
registration will open in your Internet browser. Follow the
instructions on that page to register and activate the product.

HINT

The subsequent steps are the same for Windows Vista/XP and
MacOS X. The screen examples shown here are from Windows
Vista.

2.

After starting Cubase LE 4, select "Device
Setup..." from the "Devices" menu.

The device setup window for selecting the remote device type
appears.

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Control Surface
Terminate?

3.

Click the "+" button at the top left of the
device setup window and select "Mackie
Control" from the menu that appears.

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When connected via USB

Select "HD8" or "HD16" (or "USB Audio Device" in Windows
XP) in the MIDI Input and MIDI Output pull-down menus.

When connected via MIDI

Select the corresponding MIDI port of the MIDI interface or
similar.

6.

Click the "Apply" button and then click the
"OK" button.

The device setup window closes. The HD8/HD16 can now be
used to remotely control the Cubase LE 4 application.

This will add the "Mackie Control" entry to the remote device
list on the left side of the device setup window.

4.

Select "Mackie Control" in the list on the left
side of the device setup window.

The display changes as follows.

5.

Use the MIDI Input port and MIDI Output port
pull-down menus at the right side of the
device setup window to select the MIDI port
to which the HD8/HD16 is connected.

HINT

The settings are automatically saved by Cubase LE 4. When
you start Cubase LE 4 the next time, the setup procedure is no
longer necessary.

Terminating the control
surface mode

To terminate the control surface mode and return the HD8/
HD16 to normal operation, proceed as follows.

1.

From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
key and press pad 2 (CONTROL SURFACE).

The display indication changes as follows.

Control Surface
Terminate?

2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The main screen appears again and the HD8/HD16 resumes
normal recorder operation.

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Using the control surface
mode

This section describes use of the HD8/HD16 when the unit is
switched to control surface mode.

About the control surface mode

When the HD8/HD16 is switched to control surface mode and
Mackie Control has been selected as operation mode, the keys
and faders of the HD8/HD16 can be used to remotely control
the transport and mixing functions of Cubase LE 4.
When you switch the HD8/HD16 to control surface mode and
select Mackie Control as operation mode, the display
indication changes as follows.

CUBASE
:Rec

In control surface mode, the HD8/HD16 recorder functions are
not available, and the knobs and keys on the panel have special
functions for Cubase LE 4. The level meters of the HD8/HD16
show the fader positions for the Cubase LE 4 tracks.

For a list of functions assigned to the keys and knobs of the
HD8/HD16 in Mackie Control mode, see the table "Control
surface mode functions at a glance" on page 8 of this
document.

Operating the transport

When the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode (operation
mode: Mackie Control), the keys of the transport section
control the following Cubase LE 4 functions.

REW [T] key

Rewind

STOP [P] key

Stop

Regarding the Cubase LE 4 functions of other keys in the
function/transport section, see the table "Control surface mode
functions at a glance" on page 8 of this document.

PLAY [R] key

Play

FF [Y] key

Fast forward

REC [O] key

Record

About banks

When the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode (operation
mode: Mackie Control), the fader section controls (faders,
status keys, parameter knobs) can be used to adjust major
parameters of Cubase LE 4.

NOTE

With the HD8, the [RHYTHM] fader, [RHYTHM] status key, and
[RHYTHM] parameter knob can also be used, but with the
HD16, these controls are "not assigned".

A group of tracks operated by the fader section controls
(faders, status keys, parameter knobs) is called a "bank".
In Mackie Control mode, one bank can comprise up to 8 tracks.
For example, if fader 1 is assigned to track 1 of Cubase LE 4,
tracks 1 to 8 will be assigned as listed in the tables below.

HD8

Fader

Controlled
track

HD16

Fader

Controlled
track

The following keys can be used to change the track (channel)
assignment of the fader section controls.

[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key (<CHANNEL)

Shifts the track (channel) assignment of the fader section
controls one position back.

● [A-B REPEAT] key (CHANNEL>)

Shifts the track (channel) assignment of the fader section
controls one position forward.

For example, if tracks 1 to 8 are currently assigned as shown
in the tables above, pressing the [A-B REPEAT] key
(CHANNEL>) once will change the assignment as listed in the
tables below, so that tracks 2 - 9 are now assigned.

● HD8

Fader

Controlled
track

● HD16

Fader

Controlled
track

● [TRACK PARAMETER] key (<BANK)

Shifts the track (channel) assignment of the fader section
controls back by 8 tracks.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 [RHYTHM]

Tr. 1 Tr. 2 Tr. 3 Tr. 4 Tr. 5 Tr. 6 Tr. 7 Tr. 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tr. 1 Tr. 2 Tr. 3 Tr. 4 Tr. 5 Tr. 6 Tr. 7 Tr. 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8

Tr. 2 Tr. 3 Tr. 4 Tr. 5 Tr. 6 Tr. 7 Tr. 8 Tr.9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tr. 2 Tr. 3 Tr. 4 Tr. 5Tr. 6Tr. 7Tr. 8Tr.9

[RHYTHM]

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● [INPUT SOURCE] key (BANK>)

Shifts the track (channel) assignment of the fader section
controls forward by 8 tracks.

For example, if tracks 2 to 9 are currently assigned as shown
in the tables on the preceding page, pressing the [INPUT
SOURCE] key (BANK>) once will change the assignment as
listed in the tables below.

● HD8

Fader

Controlled
track

● HD16

Fader

Controlled
track

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 [RHYTHM]

Tr. 10 Tr. 11 Tr. 12 Tr. 13 Tr. 14 Tr. 15 Tr. 16 Tr. 17

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tr. 10 Tr. 11 Tr. 12 Tr. 13 Tr. 14 Tr. 15 Tr. 16 Tr. 17

Operating the fader section

The faders, parameter knobs, and status keys of the fader
section can be used as follows to adjust track levels and
panning, and to switch mute/record standby/solo on and off.

1. Assign the Cubase LE 4 track (channel) to

operate to the fader section of the HD8/
HD16.

For information about assigning tracks, see the section "About
banks" on page 5.

2. Use the fader and parameter knob to adjust

the track level and panning.

The fader and parameter knob control the level and panning
value of the assigned track. The [MASTER] fader can be used
to adjust the master volume.

NOTE

With the HD16, the [RHYTHM] fader and [RHYTHM] parameter
knob are not assigned (not used).

3. The function assigned to the status key can

be selected by pressing the [SELECT] key
repeatedly.

Available functions to be controlled are Mute, Rec (recording
standby), and Solo. Each push of the [SELECT] key cycles the
function in the sequence Mute → Rec → Solo. Once the
selection is made, the status key then switches the respective
function on and off.

4. Press the status key for the respective track

to switch the selected function on and off.

Importing audio data into
Cubase LE 4

When the HD8/HD16 is connected to the computer via a USB
cable and the HD8/HD16 is set to mass storage mode, audio
data of the HD8/HD16 can be imported into Cubase LE 4
audio tracks as WAV files.

This section explains how to import audio data of the HD8/
HD16 into Cubase LE 4.

There are two ways to do this:

* Importing by drag & drop
* Using the "Import" command

Importing by drag & drop

1. Connect the computer and the HD8/HD16

with a USB cable.

2. Switch the HD8/HD16 to mass storage mode.

For information on how to do this, see page 161 of the
operation manual.

3. Start Cubase LE 4 and open the project into

which to import the audio data.

4. In the window on the computer screen

showing the hard disk of the HD8/HD16, open
the "TAKE" folder of the project that contains
the desired audio data.

For information on how to do this, see page 162 of the
operation manual.

5. Select the file or files in the "TAKE" folder and

drag & drop them onto the Cubase LE 4
project window.

HINT

The function currently assigned to the status key is shown on
the second line of the display.

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When you drag & drop files, a window for selecting how to sort
these files in Cubase LE 4 appears.

6. Click on "Different tracks" or "One track" to

select the desired import method.

Normally, you should select "Different tracks". This will cause
tracks to be automatically created as needed according to the
number of imported files. The files are lined up vertically.
When you select "One track", files are lined up horizontally on
a single track.

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Using the "Import" command

1. Perform steps 1 - 3 of "Importing by drag &

drop" to open the Cubase LE 4 project.

2. From the Cubase LE 4 menus, select "File" →

"Import" → "Audio File".

The "Import Audio" window appears.

3. Select the file or files in the "TAKE" folder of

the desired project and click the "Open"
button.

When you select a file or files, the "Import Options" window
appears.

4. Select the "Copy File to Working Directory"

check box, and click the OK button.

When you have selected the import method, the "Import
Options" window appears.

7. In the "Import Options" window, select the

"Copy Files to Working Directory" check box,
and click the OK button.

The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE 4 tracks.

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A window for selecting how to sort the imported files in
Cubase LE 4 appears.

5. Click on "Different tracks" or "One track" to

select the desired import method.

The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE 4 tracks.

Normally, you should select "Different tracks". This will cause
tracks to be automatically created as needed according to the
number of imported files. The files are lined up vertically.
When you select "One track", files are lined up horizontally on
a single track.

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Control surface mode
functions at a glance

HD8/HD16 control

Parameter knob

Parameter knob [RHYTHM]

Status key

Fader section

Function/

transport section

Control section

Status key [RHYTHM]

Fader

Fader [RHYTHM]

Fader [MASTER]
[SELECT] key
[FUNCTION] key
Cursor left/right/up/down keys
Dial
[REW] key
[REW] key + [USB] key
[FF] key
[FF] key + [USB] key
[STOP] key
[PLAY] key
[REC] key
[NEW PROJECT] key
[PROJECT/UTILITY] key
[TRACK PARAMETER] key
[INPUT SOURCE] key
[BOUNCE] key
[SCENE] key
[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key
[A-B REPEAT] key
[CLEAR] key
[CLEAR] key + [USB] key
[MARKER U] key
[MARKER I] key
[MARK] key
[CD-R/RW] key
[CD-R/RW] key + [USB] key
[CONTROL SURFACE] key
[CONTROL SURFACE] key + [USB] key
[CONTROL SURFACE] key + [SHIFT] key
[USB] key
[USB] key + [SHIFT] key
[INSERT EFFECT] key
[INSERT EFFECT] key + [USB] key
[CHORUS/DELAY] key
[REVERB] key
[REVERB] key + [USB] key
[PATTERN] key
[PATTERN] key + [USB] key
[SONG] key
[SONG] key + [USB] key
[KIT/PROG] key

The table below lists the functions that are assigned to the
various controls when the HD8/HD16 is in control surface
mode (operation mode: Mackie Control).

Supplied template sample entry

Adjusts panning for respective track
HD8: Adjusts panning for respective track
HD16: Not assigned
Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for respective

track
HD8: Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for

respective track
HD16: Not assigned
Adjust volume of respective track
HD8: Adjust volume of respective track
HD16: Not assigned
Adjust master volume
Switch status key target
Open CTRLR SETUP menu
Same as cursor keys on computer
Move project cursor position
Rewind
Move cursor to beginning of project (zero locate)
Fast forward
Move cursor to end of project
Stop
Play
Record

CYCLE
PUNCH
< BANK
BANK >
MIXER
PROJECT
< CHANNEL
CHANNEL >
SAVE

PREVIOUS
NEXT
ADD
LEFT

RIGHT

MC SHIFT

UNDO

REDO
SOLO DEFEAT

READ

WRITE

FLIP

Switch cycle mode on/off
Switch punch-in on/off
Switch to previous bank
Switch to next bank
Open/close mixer window
Make project window active
Switch to previous channel
Switch to next channel
Save project
Save as new project
Go to previous marker
Go to next marker
Add marker
Move project cursor to punch-in point
Set left-side locator (punch-in point)
Move project cursor to punch-out point
Set right-side locator (punch-out point)
Terminate control surface mode
MC (Mackie Control) shift key
Enable/disable mass storage mode
Undo
Open "Edit History" dialog
Redo
Cancel Solo for all channels
Cancel Mute for all channels
Switch automation read on/off
Switch automation read for all channels on/off
Switch automation write on/off
Switch automation write for all channels on/off
Flip fader and parameter knob functions

Assigned function

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REC UTILITY 4/10
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SYSTEM 1/7
>FOOT SWITCH

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Cubase LE Installation Guide/

Control Surface Operation Guide

This document explains how to install the Cubase LE software on a computer and how to use the control surface mode of the HD8/
HD16.

Cubase LE installation and
setup

Perform the following steps to install Cubase LE on a
computer and set up the HD8/HD16 to function as a control
surface for Cubase LE.

NOTE

For the following procedure, you will need the "Cubase LE" CD
and the "Factory Recover CD" supplied with the HD8/HD16.

1.

Use the supplied "Cubase LE" CD to install
the Cubase LE application on your
computer.

The procedure differs, depending on the operating system.

Windows XP

When you insert the supplied "Cubase LE" CD into the
CD-ROM drive of the computer, the Installer starts up
automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to install
Cubase LE.

MacOS X

When you insert the supplied "Cubase LE" CD into the
CD-ROM drive of the Macintosh, a "Cubase LE" icon
appears on the desktop. Double-click on the icon to open it
and then use the Installer to install the software.

Using USB

HD8/HD16

Using MIDI IN/OUT connectors

MIDI IN

connector

HD8/HD16

3.

Turn power to the HD8/HD16 on.

4.

Perform the following steps at the HD8/
HD16 to select the connection type.

(1) From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/

UTILITY] key and then use the cursor left/right
keys to bring up the indication "SYSTEM" on the
second line of the display.

USB port

MIDI OUT
connector

USB cable

MIDI IN

connector

MIDI interface

USB port

MIDI OUT
connector

Computer

Computer

REC UTILITY 4/10
>SYSTEM

2.

Connect the HD8/HD16 to the computer.

You can connect the HD8/HD16 either via USB or via the
MIDI IN/OUT connectors. (If you use MIDI, the computer
must be equipped with a MIDI interface.)

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(2) Press the [ENTER] key.

The display indication changes as follows.

SYSTEM 1/7
>FOOT SWITCH

(3) Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication "Control Surface" on the second line
of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The currently selected connection type is shown.

Control Surface
USB

1

Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

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(4) Turn the dial to select "USB" (connection via

USB port) or "MIDI I/O" (connection via MIDI IN/
OUT connectors). The remote operation signals
will be sent via the interface selected here.

(5) Press the [EXIT] key repeatedly to return to the

main screen.

5.

Perform the following steps at the HD8/HD16
to activate the control surface mode.

(1) From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]

key and press pad 2 (CONTROL SURFACE).

A confirmation screen for switching to control surface
mode appears.

(2) Press the [ENTER] key.

The HD8/HD16 switches to control surface mode, and the
display indication changes as follows.

Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

6.

Start Cubase LE.

The startup procedure differs, depending on the operating
system.

Windows XP

Double-click on the Cubase LE icon that was placed on the
desktop during installation. A window appears, asking
whether to test the audio I/O ports. Select "Yes" to perform
the test.

In the right side of the device setup window, select "Generic
Remote" and click the "Add" button. This will add the
"Generic Remote" entry to the list on the left side of the device
setup window.

8.

Select "Generic Remote" in the list on the left
side of the device setup window, and click
the "Setup" tab.

The display indication changes as follows.

MacOS X

Double-click on the Cubase LE icon that was placed in the
"Applications" folder during installation.

NOTE

Be sure to start Cubase LE only after activating the control
surface mode at the HD8/HD16.

The following steps are the same for Windows XP and MacOS
X. The screen examples shown here are from Windows XP.

7.

After starting Cubase LE, select "Device
Setup..." from the "Devices" menu, and click
the "Add/Remove" tab.

The device setup window gives access to the settings required
for using the connected HD8/HD16 as control surface.

9.

Click the "Import"button.

The "Import Generic Remote" window appears.

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Remove the "Cubase LE" CD from the CD­ROM drive of the computer and insert the
"Factory Recover CD".

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Control Surface
Terminate?

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Use drag & drop to copy the folder
"CTRL_SF" from the "Factory Recover CD" to
the hard disk of the computer.

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In the "Import Generic Remote"window,
select the setup file located in the "CTRL_SF"
folder copied to the hard disk of the
computer. Then click the "Open" button.

The name of the setup file is as follows.

HD8 setup file: . . . . . CBLE_8.xml

HD16 setup file: . . . . CBLE_16.xml

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When using MIDI

Select the corresponding MIDI port of the interface.

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Click the "Apply" button and then click the
"OK" button.

The device setup window closes. The HD8/HD16 can now be
used to remotely control the Cubase LE application.

Click the "Open" button to load the Generic Remote setup file.
The contents of the file are reflected in the setup window.

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Use the MIDI input port and MIDI output port
pull-down menus of Cubase LE to select the
MIDI port to which the HD8/HD16 is
connected.

HINT

The settings are automatically saved by Cubase LE. When you
start Cubase LE the next time, the setup procedure is no longer
necessary.

Terminating the control surface mode

To terminate the control surface mode and return the HD8/
HD16 to normal operation, proceed as follows.

1.

From the main screen, hold down the [SHIFT]
key and press pad 2 (CONTROL SURFACE).

The display indication changes as follows.

Control Surface
Terminate?

When using USB

Select MIDI input and output port from the following.

●

Windows

XP . . . . . . . " USB "

VISTA . . . . "

Macintosh

●

Mac OS X 10.2 and later. . . . " MIDI "

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MIDI "

2.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The main screen appears again and the HD8/HD16 resumes
normal recorder operation.

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Quick Guide: Importing
audio data into Cubase LE

This section explains how to import audio data of the HD8/HD16
into Cubase LE as WAV files. There are two ways to do this:

* Importing by drag & drop
* Using the "Import" command

Importing by drag & drop

1.

Connect the computer and the HD8/HD16
with a USB cable.

2.

Switch the HD8/HD16 to mass storage mode.

For information on how to do this, see page 161 of the
operation manual.

3.

Start Cubase LE and open the project into
which to import the audio data.

4.

In the window on the computer screen showing
the hard disk of the HD8/HD16, open the
"TAKE" folder of the project that contains the
desired audio data. For information on how to
do this, see page 162 of the operation manual.

The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE tracks.

1.

2.

The "Import Audio" window appears.

3.

Using the "Import" command

Perform steps 1 - 3 of "Importing by drag &
drop" to open the Cubase LE project.

From the Cubase LE menus, select "File"
"Import"

Select the file or files in the "TAKE" folder of the
desired project and click the "Open" button.

→

"Audio File".

→

5.

Select the file or files in the "TAKE" folder and
drag & drop them onto the Cubase LE project
window.

The "Import Options" window appears.

6.

In the "Import Options" window, select the
"Copy Files to Working Directory" check box,
and click the OK button.

The "Import Options" window appears.

4.

Select the "Copy File to Working Directory"
check box, and click the OK button.

The audio data are loaded into Cubase LE tracks.

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Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

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Using the control surface
mode

This section describes use of the HD8/HD16 in control surface
mode.

NOTE

The control surface functions described here are available only
when the setup file provided by ZOOM has been loaded into
Cubase LE.

About the control surface mode

When you switch the HD8/HD16 to control surface mode, the
keys and faders of the HD8/HD16 can be used to remotely
control the transport and mixing functions of Cubase LE.

When you switch the HD8/HD16 to control surface mode, the
display indication changes as follows.

Stat:Mute Bank:1
PAN

NOTE

While the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode, the recorder
does not operate.

Operating the transport

When the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode, the keys of
the transport section control the following Cubase LE
functions.

ZERO [U] key

Move cursor to
beginning of project

STOP [P] key

Stop

Regarding the functions of other keys in the function/transport
section, see the table "Control surface mode functions at a
glance" on page 8 of this document.

REW [T] key

Rewind

PLAY [R] key

Play

FF [Y] key

Fast forward

REC [O] key

Record

Operating the fader section

When the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode, the controls
of the fader section (faders, status keys, parameter knobs) can
be used to adjust major parameters of Cubase LE. Regarding
the functions of the controls, see the table "Control surface
mode functions at a glance" on page 8 of this document.

In control surface mode, the HD8/HD16 recorder functions are
not available, and the knobs and keys on the panel have special
functions for Cubase LE. The level meter of the HD8/HD16
shows the fader positions for the Cubase LE tracks.

For a list of functions assigned to the keys and knobs of the
HD8/HD16 in control surface mode, see the table "Control
surface mode functions at a glance" on page 8 of this
document.

NOTE

With the HD8, the [RHYTHM] fader, status key, and parameter
knob are also used. With the HD16, all of these are "not
assigned".

Switching banks operated by the fader
section

A group of tracks operated by the controls (faders, status keys,
parameter knobs) of the fader section is called a "bank". By
switching the bank, you can control more tracks of Cubase LE.

With the HD8, there are four banks (1 - 4), and with the HD16
there are three banks (1 - 3). The table on the next page shows
the Cubase LE track numbers that are assigned to the controls
for each bank.

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Stat:Mute Bank:3
EQ1:Freq

r

Stat:Mute Bank:3
EQ1:Freq

Stat:Mute Bank:1
EQ1:Freq

Banks available with HD8

Controls

Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
Bank 4

Banks available with HD16

Controls

Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3

Controls

Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3

For example, when bank 1 is selected with the HD8, tracks 1 ­8 of Cubase LE can be controlled. Switching to bank 2 gives
access to tracks 9 - 16.

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How banks are organized (HD8)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7/8

Tr. 1 Tr. 2Tr. 3Tr. 4 Tr. 5 Tr. 6 Tr. 7 Tr. 8

Tr. 9 Tr. 10 Tr. 11 Tr. 12 Tr. 13 Tr. 14 Tr. 15 Tr. 16
Tr. 17 Tr. 18 Tr. 19 Tr. 20 Tr. 21 Tr. 22 Tr. 23 Tr. 24
Tr. 25 Tr. 26 Tr. 27 Tr. 28 Tr. 29 Tr. 30 Tr. 31 Tr. 32

1 2 3 4 5 6

Tr. 1 Tr. 2Tr. 3Tr. 4Tr. 5Tr. 6
Tr. 13 Tr. 14 Tr. 15 Tr. 16 Tr. 17 Tr. 18
Tr. 25 Tr. 26 Tr. 27 Tr. 28 Tr. 29 Tr. 30

7 8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16

Tr. 7 Tr. 8 Tr. 9 Tr. 10 Tr. 11 Tr. 12
Tr. 19 Tr. 20 Tr. 21 Tr. 22 Tr. 23 Tr. 24
Tr. 31 Tr. 32 Tr. 33 Tr. 34 Tr. 35 Tr. 36

[RHYTHM]

Selecting a function to control with the
status keys

By using the status keys of the HD8/HD16, Mute, Rec
(recording standby), and Solo on/off for the respective track in
Cubase LE can be controlled. To select which of these
functions is controlled by the status key, proceed as follows.

1. Use the cursor left/right keys to select the

bank that includes the track to control.

The function currently assigned to the status key (Mute, Rec,
Solo) is shown on the left side of the first line of the display.

On/off function assigned to status key

Stat:Mute Bank:3
EQ1:Freq

2. Use the [SELECT] key to select the desired

function.

Each push of the key cycles the status key through the Mute →
Rec → Solo function in turn.

Bank 1

(Tracks 1 – 8)

Bank 2

(Tracks 9 – 16)

Bank 3

(Tracks 17 – 24)

Bank 4

(Tracks 25 – 32)

Use the cursor left/right keys to switch between banks. The
currently selected bank is indicated on the first line of the
display.

Current bank numbe

Stat:Mute Bank:3
EQ1:Freq

3. Press the status key for the target track to

switch the selected function on or off.

Selecting a function to control with the
parameter knob

By using the parameter knobs of the HD8/HD16, panning, EQ,
and effect send level can be adjusted for each track of Cubase
LE. To select which of these functions is controlled by the
knob, proceed as follows.

1. Use the cursor left/right keys to select the

bank that includes the track to control.

The function currently assigned to the parameter knob is
shown on the second line of the display.

Stat:Mute Bank:1
EQ1:Freq

Function assigned to parameter knob

2. Press the key corresponding to the

parameter to adjust.

The table on the next page shows the adjustable Cubase LE
parameters and the corresponding HD8/HD16 keys. Except for
the PAN parameter, you select one of several parameters by
pressing the same key repeatedly.

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Pad Bank

Pad Sense
Normal

MIDI Pad Channel
10ch

HD8/HD16 key Display indication Cubase LE parameter

[TRACK PARAMETER] key
[INPUT SOURCE] key
[BOUNCE] key
[SCENE] key
[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key
[A-B REPEAT] key

For example, pressing the [TRACK PARAMETER] key
repeatedly cycles through the following parameters for
control: SEND1: OnOff → SEND1: Level → SEND2: OnOff
→ SEND2: Level.

SEND1 – SEND4

PAN

EQ1

EQ2

EQ3

EQ4

SEND1 – SEND4 SEND1 – 4 On/Off status and level are shown in turn.

PA N - -

EQ:LOW EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq and Q are shown in turn

EQ:LO MID EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq and Q are shown in turn

EQ:HI MID EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq, and Q are shown in turn

EQ:HI EQ1 OnOff status, Gain, Freq, and Q are shown in turn

3. Turn the parameter knob for the target track

to adjust the parameter.

Using the pads

Also while the HD8/HD16 is in control surface mode, the pad
playing information is output as MIDI messages. In control
surface mode of the HD8/HD16, the following pad settings are
possible.

Switching the pad bank

Parameters accessible through repeated

keypresses

Changing the pad sensitivity

You can adjust the volume that is produced according to the
force with which you hit the pads (pad sensitivity).

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 1

(CD-R/RW).

The display indication changes as follows.

Pad Sense
Normal

Pad sensitivity setting

For information on available settings, see page 125 of the
Operation Manual.

When you switch the pad bank in control surface mode, the set
of note numbers assigned to each bank changes. (For
information on MIDI note numbers for each pad, see page 205
of the Operation Manual.)

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 5

(CHORUS/DELAY).

The display indication changes as follows.

Pad Bank
1

Pad bank number

2. Turn the dial to select the pad bank (1 - 3).

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key.

2. Turn the dial to select the pad sensitivity

settings.

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key to return to
the previous screen.

Setting the MIDI channel

To set the channel for sending MIDI messages, proceed as
follows.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press pad 6

(REVERB).

The display indication changes as follows.

MIDI Pad Channel
10ch

MIDI channel

2. Turn the dial to select the MIDI channel

(1 - 16).

When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key to return to
the previous screen.

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Control surface mode functions
at a glance

NOTE

The control surface functions listed here are available only
when the setup file provided by ZOOM has been loaded into
Cubase LE.

Control Description

Parameter knob

Parameter knob [RHYTHM]

Status key

Fader section

Function/transport section

Control section

Pad section

Status key [RHYTHM]

Status key [MASTER]
Fader

Fader [RHYTHM]

Fader [MASTER]
[SELECT] key
[SOLO] key

Cursor left/right keys

Cursor up key
Cursor down key
[ENTER] key
Dial
ZERO [U] key
REW [T] key
FF [Y] key
STOP [P] key
PLAY [R] key
REC [O] key
[NEW PROJECT] key
[PROJECT/UTILITY] key
[TRACK PARAMETER] key
[INPUT SOURCE] key
[BOUNCE] key
[SCENE] key
[AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT] key
[A-B REPEAT] key
[CLEAR] key

MARKER [U] / [I] keys

[MARK] key
Pads 1 – 9
[CD-R/RW] key
[CONTROL SURFACE] key
[USB] key
[CHORUS/DELAY] key
[REVERB] key

+ [SHIFT] key

Adjusts panning, EQ, and effect send level for
respective track

HD8: Adjusts panning, EQ, and effect send level for
respective track
HD16: Not assigned

Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for respective track
HD8: Switch Mute, Rec, Solo on/off for respective

track
HD16: Not assigned

Not assigned
Adjust volume of respective track
HD8: Adjust volume of respective track

HD16: Not assigned
Adjust master volume
Switch status key target
Open/close mixer
Switch fader section banks

(HD8: 4 banks, HD16: 3 banks)
Navigate up
Navigate down
Move project window to foreground
Move the project cursor position
Return to zero the project cursor position
Rewind
Fast forward
Stop
Play
Record
Switch cycle mode on/off
Switch monitoring on/off
Select SEND as parameter knob target
Select PAN as parameter knob target
Select EQ1 as parameter knob target
Select EQ2 as parameter knob target
Select EQ3 as parameter knob target
Select EQ4 as parameter knob target
Open VST channel settings window
Move cursor to marked position, PI/PO point, or

project start
Mark current cursor position.
Send playing information as MIDI messages
Show HD8/HD16 pad sensitivity adjustment screen
Terminate control surface mode
Enable/disable mass storage mode
Show HD8/HD16 pad bank switching screen
Show HD8/HD16 MIDI channel selection screen

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