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PatchMix
DSP does not display non-English text correctly
PatchMix DSP does not support non-English text (Unicode) and will not display
non-English text in the user interface.
I
cannot record with my Wave Editor
How do I record from an application that supports WAVE and not ASIO using an EMU
sound card?
Linking
Cubase Audio Channels to different outputs of the EMU card
Before you launch Cubase or Cubasis you must think about what you want to do and
then create the PatchMix that will suit your work the best.
MicroDock
External Power Supply Specifications
The MicroDock of the 1616 and 1616M for both PCI and CardBus versions uses an
external power supply with the following specs.
Recording
Audio in Sony ACID Pro 5.0
Walkthrough exlaining how to record using Sony ACID Pro 5.0
Possible
loss of audio when external ADAT or S/PDIF Sync is lost
If the master sync device loses power or the sync cable is disconnected, you may
lose all audio.
Internal
Ribbon cables: length limits
What is the limit of the ribon cables of the 1212 / 1820 cards
Win
XP PC crashes when switching between user accounts
When switching between users on Windows XP the PC crashes.
PatchMix
DSP: Sonar 3 setup for Analog recording
An explanation of the PatchMix setup required to record in Sonar 3 from an
analogue source
Unable
to use Direct Sound / MME / Steinberg ASIO Multimedia driver
E-MU Digital Audio Products do not support Steinberg ASIO, Direct Sound or MME
drivers
Emulator
X: Grayed Out Options in Preferences
Depending on which mode you are using Emulator X in (stand alone or as a VST
Instrument), you will notice some differences in the Preferences Menu. Some
options will be grayed out - this is perfectly normal.
No
sound : General troubleshooting
If you have just installed an E-MU soundcard and you do not hear any sound you
could try the following.
Setting
up ASIO driver in Native Instruments Battery
Setting up ASIO driver in Native Instruments Battery
Correcting
audio dropouts
If you are experiencing Audio Dropouts when you are trying to record, here are
some of the steps you can take which can assist in correcting the problem.
Using
a USB MIDI controller in Emulator X
Assuming that your USB MIDI Controller is working correctly, it is simple to get
the USB MIDI Controller to work in EMULATOR X.
Configuring
PatchMix for recording from multiple input sources to WDM programs
To route audio between PatchMix DSP and WDM based recording programs, the first
thing that you need to do is to create a new session in PatchMix.
How
to install updates for your E-MU Digital Audio System
To update your E-MU Digital Audio System product, you should first make sure
that the version of the application and driver that you are using requires
updating.
How
to upgrade from a 1212M to an 1820M?
One of the best features of the EMU Digital Audio System is the ability to
upgrade without having to purchase all new hardware.
Windows
mixer reports: There is a problem with sound hardware
When you try to open the Microsoft mixer application it reports that there is a
problem with your sound hardware.
Steps
to Importing a Sample and creating a Sound Bank
A step by step guide to creating a sound bank in Emulator X
Proteus
X/Emulator X: Using a secondary soundcard
These are the steps needed to use PROTEUS X in conjunction with another sound
card.
PatchMix:
A comprehensive guide
A comprehensive walkthrough of the PatchMix application.
MIDI
Diagnostic (loopback) test for E-MU Soundcards
A MIDI loop-back test can be useful to determine whether the MIDI function of
your card is working correctly or not. Also, it will help you to verify that all
of the MIDI settings are correct in Proteus X or Emulator X.
Accessing
the Patch Mix Effects Directly from within Cubase VST 5.1
This article only explains how to access the PatchMix Effects from within
Cubase. It does not explain how to set up PatchMix and Cubase to do a recording,
as that is explained in another article in our Knowledge Base.
Using
a secondary soundcard for Soundfonts
One of the most interesting features of the EMU professional line of sound cards
is the ability to use the cards in conjunction with other sound devices like
secondary sound cards, or modules.
Unable
to hear Audio CD
If you are unable to hear your audio CD using a media player such as Windows
Media Player, yet other music files played from your hard drive playback fine
using the same media player, then you may have not enabled digital playback for
your CD-ROM.
Patchmix
DSP effects are sometimes greyed out
An explanation about why some PatchMix DSP effects are sometimes greyed out.
How
to Create and Use a Multisetup in Emulator X
To create a multisetup in Emulator X, the first thing is to load a bank or load
several presets into Emulator X. For this example, let's use the Studio Grand
Bank....
Updating
the library in Emulator X and Proteus X
After installing Emulator X or Proteus X with the supplied sample CDs you will
not be able to access any of your samples from the 'browser' until you choose to
update the library.
How
to enter Xboard Calibration Mode
The calibration mode on the Xboard Keyboards is a useful diagnostic tool - if
you feel your pitch wheel/knobs are not working correctly, then you should try
calibration.
Steinberg
Cubase LE Tutorial
A Walkthrough to use Cubase LE bundled software with your E-MU product.
Emulator
X: Looping samples
To loop a sample in Emulator X 1.5, you need to do the following...
Can
not launch Proteus X LE
The Proteus X LE is copy protected software and requires an E-MU hardware
product be installed and connected as the E-MU hardware acts as a software copy
protection dongle.
Wavelab
Lite Tutorial for 1616/1616M
Steinberg WaveLab Lite and 1616/1616m Tutorial.
AudioDock/MicroDock
EDI cable length
What is the longest EDI cable that I can use with my E-MU 1820/1820M AudioDock
or 1616/1616M MicroDock?
Can
the Xboard be used as a standard MIDI controller without USB?
The MIDI implementation for the Xboard appears to be as a controller only. What
can be connected to the Xboard and fully controlled without any intermediary
computer connection?
Using
the Intelliedit function
IntelliEdit lets you selectively edit key ranges using the keyboard when you
need to, but blocks keyboard editing when you may not want it.
MIDI
Timing in Cubase or Nuendo - MIDI Port Filter
On certain systems MIDI timing problems, shifted notes, wrong MIDI events
recorded or similar MIDI related issues can occur when the default emulated Midi
ports are used. This shows how to change the used MIDI ports to a more
compatible solution.
Manuals
and Documentation
Where do I find manuals and documentation?
Sound
Font support
What Sound Font software can I use with my E-MU digital audio product? (0404,
1212M, 1616/1616M, 1820/1820M)
Frequently
asked questions: Wavelab lite v2.53
Wavelab Lite v2.53 that comes with the Production Tools CD Bundle for 0404,
1212M, 1616/1616M, 1820/1820M
Amplitube
LE is not read correctly by Ableton Live Lite
If you are unable to load Amplitube LE in Abelton Live Lite, try the
following...
How
do I get surround sound
To get 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound output using the 1212M, 1820/1820M,
1616/1616M, you must use software capable of creating a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 output
mixing...
Xboard
does not work after resume or hibernation
When entering standby/suspend/hibernation on some PC desktop/tower or laptop
systems, USB devices will enter a low-power state in which LCD screens, LEDs,
etc. will power off...
Problems
using WDM drivers at 192kHz in Sonar 3 and Sonar 4
Playback and Recording using WDM drivers in Sonar 3/4 produces the following
symptoms.
Unable
to set Cubase SX3 sync to external
It is not possible to set the clock source to External Sync when using the first
release of Cubase SX 3 (v3.0.0)...
The
Audiodock / Microdock gets very warm
Both the MicroDock (1616/1616M) and the AudioDock (1820/1820M) will get very
warm or even hot to the touch.
E-MU
Soundcards: Game support
My 0404, 1212M, 1820, 1820M, 1616, or 1616M don't seem to work well with games?
Legacy
E-MU Hardware Product Repair
If you have any E-MU legacy hardware that needs to be repaired or upgraded,
please contact...
Microsoft
GS Wavetable: MIDI Delay/Latency
I hear a delay or MIDI latency when using the Microsoft GS Wavetable synth
sounds as a VSTi in my recording/sequencing software?
Playback
dropout/silence using ASIO in Sony Soundforge 8
I have an EMU digital audio systems interface sound card and when I change the
driver model to ASIO in Sony Soundforge 8, I sometimes get silence on playback?
Loading/Importing
E-MU EIV/EOS Sample CD-ROM's
E-MU EIV/EOS sample CD-ROM's do not need conversion and can be loaded/imported
directly like any other EmulatorX/ProteusX bank from the system tab...
Error:
NT users should log on with Administrator rights
I keep getting the error message: 'NT users should log on with Administrator
rights' when trying to run EmulatorX, ProteusX...
Emulator
X: Editing Presets
How to edit the presets category in your Emulator X library
Using
the Emulator X converter
Step by step explanation on how to use the Emulator X converter.
Having
Proteus X LE and Proteus X or Emulator X installed at the same time
If you now have ProteusX LE, and if you already have EmulatorX or ProteusX
installed in your system, DO NOT INSTALL ProteusX LE.
Error
: 'MFC ReadReg'
Solution for the MFC ReadReg error.
Xboard
and MIDI Thru and Out
How do I configure the Xboard for MIDI Thru and MIDI Out?
Buying
Emulator X2 : I do not own any E-MU desktop Hardware
If you do not own Emulator X or any E-MU desktop hardware (E-MU DAS, Xboard,
CardBus system), you need the Emulator X Retail channel product.
Upgrading
to Emulator X2
There are two upgrade bundles available for Emulator X2, you only need to
purchase ONE of these sets depending on your current set-up:
Buying
Proteus X2 : I do not own any E-MU desktop Hardware
If you do not own Proteus X or any E-MU desktop hardware (E-MU DAS, Xboard,
CardBus system).You need the Proteus X2 retail channel product.
Upgrading
to Proteus X2
There are two upgrade bundles available for Proteus X2, you only need to
purchase ONE of these sets depending on your current set-up.
Xboard
Foot Pedal Specs & Wiring Diagram
Pedal specifications and wiring diagram
Xboard
Zones On/Off Selection
The Zones function allows you to define up to four Zones by keyboard range and
velocityrange.
QuickTime
Playback Issues
If you are experiencing poor sound like crackling and popping with Apple
Quicktime you could try the following workaround.
No
Sound From Xboard
A brief explanation of the difference between a MIDI controller and a keyboard.
XBoard
: Configuring the Controller Knobs
Step by step procedure for configuring your Xboard?s controller knobs.
Setting
up S/PDIF output with Windows XP based applications
The E-MU 0404 USB is not capable of direct S/PDIF output using Windows
applications that are not ASIO compatible. The work around is to do a patch loop
from the analog outputs to the analog inputs...
Things
to check before installing your new E-MU Digital Audio Interface
Before Installing your E-MU digital audio interface product, verify that your PC
meets the Minimum System Requirements and use these steps to further optimize
your PC.
Xboard
UART Reset Procedure
Like many music and PC products, there may be times when your E-MU Xboard does
not perform as expected or develops erratic behavior. Many times this can be
corrected by doing a quick UART reset.
Work
around for iTunes or QuickTime problems.
We have discovered that the most recent versions of QuickTime and iTunes have an
incompatibility with E-MU digital audio interface products.
Sound
on my E-MU card is louder on one side
What to do when one output of the soundcard is louder than the other.
I
have no power to my AudioDock
If your E-MU 1820/1820M AudioDock is not detected by your PC or you do not see
any lights on the front of the AudioDock, it could be due to lack of power, the
EDI cable no connected properly to the 1010 PCI card or the back of the
AudioDock
Sonar
LE: Updating Plugins
If you cannot access E-MU Proteus X LE, Proteus X or Emulator X from within
Sonar then you may need to update your plugins folder by using the CakewalkVST
Adapter V4 or higher.
About
direct monitoring on the USB 0404 and USB 0202?
Direct monitoring allows the user to monitor inputs without having any software
open. It can also be used as an alternative to software monitoring for users the
desire the lowest latency monitoring possible.
Simultaneous
WDM/ASIO/AC-3 Playback
The 0404 USB only supports playing back 1 stream format at a time. Each of the 3
mentioned stream types has a priority associated with it...
External
Sync to SPDIF
The 0404 USB behaves a bit differently with respect to syncing to an external
SPDIF or AES Pro source. Rather than the sample rate automatically changing to
match whatever the external device is set to when "External" is chosen
as a sync source...
Ground
Lift Switches
On the bottom of the 0404 USB are two push switches. These switches allow the
user to lift the ground of the Dock A or Dock B input to resolve ground loop
issues.
0404
USB Audio Quality
How does the 0404 USB compare to the other E-MU products in terms of audio
quality?
USB
2.0 vs. USB 1.1 Operation
The 0404 USB can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode. However...
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