Steinberg UR28M Operation Manual

Panel Controls for the Software Programs
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SIDE CHAIN Q
Adjusts the band width of the side chain filter 
(page 27).
Range:  0.50 – 16.00
 SIDE CHAIN F
Adjusts the center frequency of the side chain 
filter.
Range:  20.0 Hz – 20.0 kHz
 SIDE CHAIN G
Adjusts the gain of the side chain filter.
Range:  -18.0 dB – +18.0 dB
 COMPRESSOR On/Off
Turns the compressor on (lit) and off (dark).
 Compressor Curve
This graph indicates the approximate compressor 
response. The vertical axis...

Panel Controls for the Software Programs
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REV-X
This is the window for configuring the REV-X 
settings. Three types of REV-X are available: Hall, 
Room, and Plate.
NOTE
• The REV-X equipped with the device and REV-X of 
the VST Plug-in version have the same parameters. 
However, the “OUTPUT” and “MIX” parameters are 
only available in the VST Plug-in version.
• When using the REV-X on Cubase series  programs, you can share the settings between the 
built-in REV-X and the REV-X of...

Panel Controls for the Software Programs
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Room Size
Adjusts the size of the simulated room. This 
parameter links to Reverb Time.
Range:  0 – 31
 Diffusion
Adjusts the spread of the reverberation.
Range:  0 – 10
 HPF
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter.
Range:  20 Hz – 8.0 kHz
 LPF
Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter.
Range:  1.0 kHz – 20.0 kHz
 Hi Ratio
Adjusts the duration of reverberation in the high 
frequency range by using a ratio...

Usage Examples
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Usage Examples
Introduction
This section introduces some usage examples of 
the device. It is assumed that the audio driver 
settings on the DAW software have been properly 
configured according to the “Basic Operation” 
section in the included Getting Started manual. If 
you have not configured them yet, refer to the 
section “Basic Operation” to complete the 
configuration.
Recording with the Channel 
Strip and REV-X
This section shows how to record a vocal to...

Usage Examples
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8.Click “Record” to start the recording.
9.After finishing the recording, click “Stop” to 
stop it.
10.Turn “Monitor” off (dark) for the audio track.
11.Click the Ruler to move the project cursor to 
the desired point for starting playback.
12.Click “Play” to check the recorded sound.
When listening to the sound over monitor 
speakers, adjust the output signal level by the 
OUTPUT LEVEL knob on the device. 
Operation is now completed.
Programs Other Than Cubase...

Usage Examples
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Operation
1.
Play back some music with your DAW 
software or music player.
2.Control the monitor sound by using the 
following buttons and knobs.
OUTPUT button A–C
OUTPUT LEVEL knob
MUTE button
MONO MIX button
DIM button
For details on the buttons and knobs, refer to 
the “Front Panel” (page 5) in the section “Panel 
Control and Terminals (Details).”
The procedures are now complete.
Using the Device Without a 
Computer
This section shows how to use the device...

Appendix
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Appendix
Glossary
MIX
MIX refers to the stereo output signals which flow in 
the device. The input signals to the device flow to 
each MIX. You can assign any MIX to any analog 
output jack or any digital output jack.
VST Plug-in
VST (Virtual Studio Technology) is a technology 
developed by Steinberg which allows the integration 
of virtual effect processors and instruments into your 
digital audio environment. VST Plug-ins are 
instrument- and effect-based software of...

Appendix
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Contents of the Getting 
Started Section
PRECAUTIONS
Introduction
A Message from the Development Team
Included Accessories
How to Read the Manual
Panel Controls and Terminals
Rear Panel
Front Panel
Setup
1. Setting up the Power Supply
2. Installing Cubase AI
3. Installing TOOLS for UR28M
4. Downloading the Li censes (Activation)
Basic Operations
Introduction
Connection Example
Configuring Audio Driver Settings on 
the DAW Software
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Contents of...

Appendix
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Signal Flow
The following chart indicates the signal flow in the device.
NOTE
• The controllers on the device, such as the HI-Z switch, INPUT GAIN knob, and OUTPUT LEVEL knob, are not 
included in this chart.
• To configure each parameter, use the “dspMixFx UR28M” (p age 9) or “Dedicated Windows for Cubase Series” 
(page 15).
MIX 3
MIX 2
Ch. Strip
(MON.FX)
MIX 1
Ch. Strip
(INS.FX)
Ch. Strip
(MON.FX)
Ch. Strip(INS.FX)
Ch. Strip
(MON.FX)
Ch. Strip(INS.FX)
*4
*3
*2
*1...

Appendix
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*1The following chart indicates the Ch.Strip (Channel Strip) insertion location.
You can apply four Channel Strips to mono channels, or two Channel Strips to a stereo channel.
*2 One of the MIX 1–3 signals can be sent to the REV-X.
*3 The built-in REV-X is equipped with an “FX Bus” which is used for sending the signal from DAW software to 
the REV-X. For example, to send the recorded audio data to the REV-X, you can check the sound with the 
REV-X, which is used for...