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... X 9 Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications 11 Connection Diagrams 12 Main Panel Controls 14 Input/Output 16 E-MU USB Audio Control Panel 18 S/PDIF ...19 Synchronizing the 0404 with other Digital Devices 20 Direct Monitoring 21 Tutorials 22 Introduction ...22 Before you Begin 38 1 - Basic...Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows 29 1 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only 42 Other Cool Tips 46 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 3 Recording Audio into Ableton Live 41 4 - Setting up the Preferences 38 2 - Recording a MIDI Track using...
... X 9 Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications 11 Connection Diagrams 12 Main Panel Controls 14 Input/Output 16 E-MU USB Audio Control Panel 18 S/PDIF ...19 Synchronizing the 0404 with other Digital Devices 20 Direct Monitoring 21 Tutorials 22 Introduction ...22 Before you Begin 38 1 - Basic...Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows 29 1 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only 42 Other Cool Tips 46 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 3 Recording Audio into Ableton Live 41 4 - Setting up the Preferences 38 2 - Recording a MIDI Track using...
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... Stereo S/PDIF digital interface features coaxial and optical connectors for easy hookup to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the 0404 USB will forever change your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ...8482; Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. See page 18 for both analog inputs help to -noise specs of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are detailed below: • Switchable Analog Soft-Limiting and true 48 Volt Phantom Power on both analog inputs. • Record and ...
... Stereo S/PDIF digital interface features coaxial and optical connectors for easy hookup to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the 0404 USB will forever change your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ...8482; Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. See page 18 for both analog inputs help to -noise specs of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are detailed below: • Switchable Analog Soft-Limiting and true 48 Volt Phantom Power on both analog inputs. • Record and ...
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... INCLUDES: • E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 AudioPod • USB Cable • Universal Power Adaptor • 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 ...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...
... INCLUDES: • E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 AudioPod • USB Cable • Universal Power Adaptor • 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 ...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...
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... 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 0404 USB 2.0 Owner...'s Manual 7 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... OS X (10.4.3 or greater) • 1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port † • 512 MB System RAM • 500 MB...
... 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 0404 USB 2.0 Owner...'s Manual 7 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... OS X (10.4.3 or greater) • 1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port † • 512 MB System RAM • 500 MB...
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... correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Click Start -> Control Panel. 2. Choose "Continue Anyway" when you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control application. Select the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 entry and then click the Change/Remove button. 5. If not, from your computer when prompted. See the note below. 6. Note About Windows Logo...
... correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Click Start -> Control Panel. 2. Choose "Continue Anyway" when you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control application. Select the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 entry and then click the Change/Remove button. 5. If not, from your computer when prompted. See the note below. 6. Note About Windows Logo...
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... Macintosh OS X Follow these instructions to install the 0404 USB 2.0 drivers and software on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the E-MU icon on a Macintosh OS X computer. You will be given the option to verify that the 0404 USB 2.0 is recommended. When prompted, restart your CD-...click the Audio Devices button if it's not already selected. The installation Welcome screen appears. Continue to start the installation. 4. E-MU 0404 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application • Custom Install: allows you to register your Default Audio Device 9. You can register online at:...
... Macintosh OS X Follow these instructions to install the 0404 USB 2.0 drivers and software on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the E-MU icon on a Macintosh OS X computer. You will be given the option to verify that the 0404 USB 2.0 is recommended. When prompted, restart your CD-...click the Audio Devices button if it's not already selected. The installation Welcome screen appears. Continue to start the installation. 4. E-MU 0404 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application • Custom Install: allows you to register your Default Audio Device 9. You can register online at:...
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... get the most out of your MIDI devices. Connecting a MIDI keyboard will allow you to use a MIDI keyboard, now would be a good time to the E-MU 0404 USB by dragging between the input and output connectors. 10...
... get the most out of your MIDI devices. Connecting a MIDI keyboard will allow you to use a MIDI keyboard, now would be a good time to the E-MU 0404 USB by dragging between the input and output connectors. 10...
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.... 1. Click the E-MU USB Audio Uninstaller and follow the instructions. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 11 The window below shows a properly connected MIDI device. 19. Follow the instructions on the installer package. 22. Open the Creative Professional folder. 3. Open the E-MU USB Audio folder. 4. Software... Installation 18. Double-click on the screen. 23. Before you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to close the...
.... 1. Click the E-MU USB Audio Uninstaller and follow the instructions. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 11 The window below shows a properly connected MIDI device. 19. Follow the instructions on the installer package. 22. Open the Creative Professional folder. 3. Open the E-MU USB Audio folder. 4. Software... Installation 18. Double-click on the screen. 23. Before you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to close the...
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... behavior and degraded performance. Use the type of snap-on plugs. WARNING! Outputs L 1 Main R MIDI Keyboard MIDI Out MIDI In 5VDC Adapter MIDI 5 VDC USB 2.0 Power In Out Off On 1/4" TRS male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) Computer 1/4" TS male to male RCA adapter (unbalanced) 1/4" TRS male to ...1/4" TRS male (balanced) (Note: TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, TS = Tip-Sleeve) Powered Speakers 12 E-MU Systems Connection Diagrams CONNECTION DIAGRAMS NOTE The universal power adapter comes with several types of plug appropriate for the...
... behavior and degraded performance. Use the type of snap-on plugs. WARNING! Outputs L 1 Main R MIDI Keyboard MIDI Out MIDI In 5VDC Adapter MIDI 5 VDC USB 2.0 Power In Out Off On 1/4" TRS male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) Computer 1/4" TS male to male RCA adapter (unbalanced) 1/4" TRS male to ...1/4" TRS male (balanced) (Note: TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, TS = Tip-Sleeve) Powered Speakers 12 E-MU Systems Connection Diagrams CONNECTION DIAGRAMS NOTE The universal power adapter comes with several types of plug appropriate for the...
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Select External Sync in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel to mono. The External LED will flash if sync is being used for additional information about using digital inputs. 14 E-MU Systems See page 19 for separate instruments. 5. MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators These indicators light when data is not valid. See "Direct Monitoring...
Select External Sync in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel to mono. The External LED will flash if sync is being used for additional information about using digital inputs. 14 E-MU Systems See page 19 for separate instruments. 5. MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators These indicators light when data is not valid. See "Direct Monitoring...
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... inputs for the S/PDIF digital interface. The wide mark indicates the 0dB/unity (Unbalanced) setting when using phantom power. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 15 Both outputs are always active. 12. When enabled in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel, the analog soft limiters begin to +65dB. The red clip indicators momentarily remain on occasionally...
... inputs for the S/PDIF digital interface. The wide mark indicates the 0dB/unity (Unbalanced) setting when using phantom power. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 15 Both outputs are always active. 12. When enabled in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel, the analog soft limiters begin to +65dB. The red clip indicators momentarily remain on occasionally...
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... B-GND LIFT The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is designed to safely stop the hum if a ground loop occurs in the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel (AES/EBU or S/PDIF). 3. Mic / Hi-Z / Line Inputs These Neutrik combination jacks can use a commonly available plug adapter. Center opening...digital devices with 1/4" stereo plugs. If your setup. Ground Lift Switches There are balanced, but you want to the GND LIFT label. 16 E-MU Systems See page 15 for line-level signals (tip=hot, ring=cold, sleeve=gnd). 2. Both the coaxial (RCA) jacks and the optical ports...
... B-GND LIFT The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is designed to safely stop the hum if a ground loop occurs in the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel (AES/EBU or S/PDIF). 3. Mic / Hi-Z / Line Inputs These Neutrik combination jacks can use a commonly available plug adapter. Center opening...digital devices with 1/4" stereo plugs. If your setup. Ground Lift Switches There are balanced, but you want to the GND LIFT label. 16 E-MU Systems See page 15 for line-level signals (tip=hot, ring=cold, sleeve=gnd). 2. Both the coaxial (RCA) jacks and the optical ports...
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...E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below. • Windows:The E-MU USB Audio control icon will 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 Applica- E-MU USB Audio Control Panel E-MU USB...- You can also open the E-Control Application using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you have successfully installed the audio drivers, launch the E-MU USB Audio control panel. Help About E-MU 0404 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates 4. It can restore the...
...E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below. • Windows:The E-MU USB Audio control icon will 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 Applica- E-MU USB Audio Control Panel E-MU USB...- You can also open the E-Control Application using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you have successfully installed the audio drivers, launch the E-MU USB Audio control panel. Help About E-MU 0404 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates 4. It can restore the...
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... functions are stored in non-volatile memory if the unit is left powered on for 5 seconds after the setting is immune to "Main". E-MU USB Audio Control Panel 7. NOTE The S/PDIF digital input is present at 176.4 or 192 kHz. enable direct monitoring (set direct monitor to radio... the 0404 USB Control Panel to set the sample rate to match the external device, then switch to the source if a S/PDIF source is not available at powerup. On the downside, optical fiber is locked to 96kHz, and also carries an embedded clock for additional information about E-MU USB Audio ...
... functions are stored in non-volatile memory if the unit is left powered on for 5 seconds after the setting is immune to "Main". E-MU USB Audio Control Panel 7. NOTE The S/PDIF digital input is present at 176.4 or 192 kHz. enable direct monitoring (set direct monitor to radio... the 0404 USB Control Panel to set the sample rate to match the external device, then switch to the source if a S/PDIF source is not available at powerup. On the downside, optical fiber is locked to 96kHz, and also carries an embedded clock for additional information about E-MU USB Audio ...
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... digital input detected. EXT solid Externally sync'd; Unsynchronized digital audio will result in the E-MU 0404 USB Control Panel. The diagrams below show two ways to synchronize an external device. 0404 USB 2.0 Slave S/PDIF (Optical) In Out External Device supplies Master Clock (via S/PDIF...two channels of audio data. Synchronizing the 0404 with MME applications. valid S/PDIF input present 20 E-MU Systems The Sync Status indicators on the 0404 USB 2.0 function as S/PDIF, the two devices must be properly synchronized. E-MU USB Audio Control Panel NOTE to PC Users:...
... digital input detected. EXT solid Externally sync'd; Unsynchronized digital audio will result in the E-MU 0404 USB Control Panel. The diagrams below show two ways to synchronize an external device. 0404 USB 2.0 Slave S/PDIF (Optical) In Out External Device supplies Master Clock (via S/PDIF...two channels of audio data. Synchronizing the 0404 with MME applications. valid S/PDIF input present 20 E-MU Systems The Sync Status indicators on the 0404 USB 2.0 function as S/PDIF, the two devices must be properly synchronized. E-MU USB Audio Control Panel NOTE to PC Users:...
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... multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with the bundled applications, please see • Windows: Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0404 USB\Documents\ 3rdParty.htm. • OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0404 USB WARNING! After you have finished the tutorial we encourage you to read so that isn't running ...help with highquality effects, automation, virtual instruments (VSTi), and many features of audio should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 and your computer as possible. If you recording as quickly as you read the Cubase LE PDF...
... multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with the bundled applications, please see • Windows: Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0404 USB\Documents\ 3rdParty.htm. • OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0404 USB WARNING! After you have finished the tutorial we encourage you to read so that isn't running ...help with highquality effects, automation, virtual instruments (VSTi), and many features of audio should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 and your computer as possible. If you recording as quickly as you read the Cubase LE PDF...
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... from the Project menu. A pop up dialog box asks, if you hear crackles or other things. If you want to 44.1kHz. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 23 This is important to assure fast response when using virtual instruments and to minimize delay when monitoring through Cubase. Select Device...Click the Control Panel button. Close the Device Setup screen by clicking OK. 12. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0404|USB. The popup dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Select Switch. Buffer Latency Setting 9. Select Project Setup from the Devices list. 8. Set ...
... from the Project menu. A pop up dialog box asks, if you hear crackles or other things. If you want to 44.1kHz. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 23 This is important to assure fast response when using virtual instruments and to minimize delay when monitoring through Cubase. Select Device...Click the Control Panel button. Close the Device Setup screen by clicking OK. 12. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0404|USB. The popup dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Select Switch. Buffer Latency Setting 9. Select Project Setup from the Devices list. 8. Set ...
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...the Cubase LE menu bar, select Project, Add Track, Audio. You will be monitoring the input through the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. Basic Multitrack Recording This tutorial assumes you wish to the project window. Make sure the Monitor button is ... the Stereo/Mono button On and select IN 1 + IN 2 for the Track Input. 3. An audio track is OFF. E-MU Systems For more advanced recording, refer to record in the Track Input field (Input A =IN1, Input B =IN2). The screen... enable the inputs you 're using a single input or a pair of the 0404 USB. Select VST Inputs from the Devices menu.
...the Cubase LE menu bar, select Project, Add Track, Audio. You will be monitoring the input through the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. Basic Multitrack Recording This tutorial assumes you wish to the project window. Make sure the Monitor button is ... the Stereo/Mono button On and select IN 1 + IN 2 for the Track Input. 3. An audio track is OFF. E-MU Systems For more advanced recording, refer to record in the Track Input field (Input A =IN1, Input B =IN2). The screen... enable the inputs you 're using a single input or a pair of the 0404 USB. Select VST Inputs from the Devices menu.
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... itself and release the mouse button. You should show signal activity, but the clip LED should be hearing your instrument or microphone through your E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. Use the volume slider to record again on your monitor speakers or headphones. Direct Monitor Main S/PDIF Off NOTE Turning on the track is.... from the Transport menu. When you don't want to silence any tracks you 're finished recording your new Track. Press the Mute button to hear. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 25 If not, go back to Start button . 15. Tutorials 4. The button turns red and you . 17. Press the Go to ...
... itself and release the mouse button. You should show signal activity, but the clip LED should be hearing your instrument or microphone through your E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. Use the volume slider to record again on your monitor speakers or headphones. Direct Monitor Main S/PDIF Off NOTE Turning on the track is.... from the Transport menu. When you don't want to silence any tracks you 're finished recording your new Track. Press the Mute button to hear. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 25 If not, go back to Start button . 15. Tutorials 4. The button turns red and you . 17. Press the Go to ...
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... on can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode. 96 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates are selected in USB 2.0. Each of the 3 mentioned stream types has a priority associated with the power on again. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 49 The included E-MU USB Audio Control panel software ...includes an indicator to 44.1/48 kHz, 2-channel mode remains in USB 1.1 mode. Troubleshooting No S/PDIF I/O (OS X) S/PDIF is already playing...
... on can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode. 96 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates are selected in USB 2.0. Each of the 3 mentioned stream types has a priority associated with the power on again. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 49 The included E-MU USB Audio Control panel software ...includes an indicator to 44.1/48 kHz, 2-channel mode remains in USB 1.1 mode. Troubleshooting No S/PDIF I/O (OS X) S/PDIF is already playing...