Tascam Digital Audio Workstation Controller US-428 Owners Manual

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7. Special Notes on Other Programs
TASCAM will be working together with developers
from all over the professional audio industry to create
new applications templates for the US-428.  As
templates and other information are available, we will
be posting them to our website for free download.  
If you’ve created a new template, or are looking for
one, or just want to see what other users are up to, we
invite you to visit the US-428 users’ group in our
online BBS.
7.1 Cubase VST and other
Steinberg applications
Cubase VST is, of course, the program from which
Cubasis was derived. So as you’d expect, most of the
features and functions are the same, with a few notable
exceptions:
≠The full version of Cubase VST (as well as VST
Score and VST/24) supports a four band fully
parametric EQ on each channel. Of course, it’s
supported on the US-428 - each of the four bands of
VST are controlled by the four associated EQ band
selector buttons.
≠VST/24 supports 24-bit recording, so you can take
advantage of the US-428’s 24-bit A/D and D/A
converters. To select 24-bit word length, go to
VST’s Audio Control Panel. (see illustration)Cubase VST’s Version 5.0 upgrade will also support
the US-428, and will include separate drivers for 16-
bit and 24-bit application.
See the Cubase VST manuals for more details on the
program, or contact Steinberg.
A version of Cubasis for MacOS will be released soon,
as well as drivers for the MacOS version of Cubase
VST.
Other Steinberg programs, like Nuendo, will also work
with the US-428.  While Nuendo is geared toward a
much more f ilm and post environment, the essential
features of the user interace are much the same.
Consequently, most basic functions on Nuendo will
respond to the US-428 in much the same way as in
Cubase VST.  For further information on Nuendo
applications, please refer to the ReadMe f ile, or check
our website.
7.2 Other Applications
As we go to press, TASCAM has made arrangements
with the manufacturers of most of the major music
software applications to provide support for the US-
428.  As templates and drivers are received, they will
be posted on our website, www.tascam.com, in the
product support areas.  Please check the TASCAM
site for updates to the manual as well as related
information.
Illustration 7-01  -  Audio System Control Panel in Cubase VST/24 
						

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8. Technical Support
8.1 Troubleshooting FAQs
That there will be a currently updated FAQ file
available on our website
Q. I don’t see the US-428 in Cubasis’ Audio
Control Panel.
A. Check to see if the US-428 is installed
correctly within your OS.  In Windows, go to
the Device Manager (My Computer/Control
Panel/Setup), and click on the Sound, video
and Game controllers tab to make sure the
US-428 is installed and operating correctly.
Also check to see that your USB cable is
connected securely, and that the unit is
powered up before booting Cubasis.
Q. I’ve connected audio to the US-428, but
can’t hear anything.
A. Make sure your input levels are sufficient.
The green INPUT LED’s should light to
indicate the presence of analog audio signal
at the inputs.  Make sure your monitor or
headphone levels are turned up, and
connected correctly.
Q. My audio is distorted.
A. Check to see if the signal is overloading. The
red OL LED’s should only occasionally flicker.
In the case of a digital input, try reducing the
output level of the source.
Q. I can see a response on screen from
Cubasis to the US-428, but I don’t hear any
audio.
A. Make sure your audio signal path is correctly
routed.  Make sure the channels you’re trying
to monitor are not in Input mode.  Make sure
your output level is turned up.  Make sure
that the US-428 ASIO driver (16 or 24 bit) is
selected.
Q. I can hear audio, but I see no response to
the US-428 on screen.
A. Make sure you’ve got the US-428 selected in
the VST Remote menu. Make sure you’re
looking at the correct BANK of faders on
screen.  
NOTE
8.2 Tech Support Contacts
If you’ve got questions on the US-428, post them to
our US-428 forum on our BBS, located on our
website at www.tascam.com  TASCAM techs are on
line to f ield questions, but don’t be surprised if your
question is answered by another user.
The BBS is also a forum for comments and ideas on
the US-428.  You’ll f ind users of a variety of software
platforms, so someone’s likely to be familiar with
your program of choice.  And since many of the
situations you’re likely to encounter will be related to
the software you’re using, it’s a good idea to check not
only our website, but the websites and resources of
the software program’s manufacturer as well.
If you’ve got a hardware or other problem and need to
speak to us, you’ll f ind a full list of contacts for
TASCAM worldwide on our website.
8.3 Software Downloads
You’ll also f ind a collection of templates for software
applications on our website.  While we will be doing
our best to post as many templates as possible, we
also want to encourage those users with MIDI
programming skills to design their own interface.  
8.4 Programming the US-428
We’re very excited about the potential of the US-428.
The simplicity of its design allows it a tremendous
range of possible uses.  We’ve already received
suggestions for using the US-428 with Software
Synths and Virtual Keyboards, DSP Plug-Ins, MIDI
lighting controllers, and even video editing
applications. And while programming MIDI
controller information isn’t for everyone, we feel
certain that the development of new and different
applications for the US-428 is of interest to many
users.
In an effort to foster the creative development of the
US-428’s application base, TASCAM has made the
programming specif ications for the US-428 publicly
available. You’ll f ind basic information on the US-
428’s Programming Spec in the User’s Forum on the
TASCAM website.   
						

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