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USER’S GUIDE
The following marking is located on the bottom of the unit:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
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ÿ the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
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Ÿ ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
1 Read these instructions. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
2 Keep these instructions. table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
3 Heed all warnings.
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
4 Follow all instructions. avoid injury from tip-over.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has when unused for long periods of time.
two blades with one wider than the other.
Grounding type plug has two blades and a third 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro- been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
outlet. apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience ● Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
receptacles, and the point where they exit from splashes.
the apparatus. ● Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by as vases, on the apparatus.
the manufacturer. ● Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
● The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the off position.
1 – Introduction 5 – Applications
Unpacking the unit............................................ 5 Pro Tools ...............................................................16
About this manual............................................. 5 Control details....................................................16
Copyright, etc. ................................................... 5 Encoders .............................................................16
Features ............................................................... 6 Panning...............................................................17
Channel strips .................................................... 6 Transport keys....................................................17
Master section ................................................... 6 Transport wheel.................................................17
POWER indicator, etc. ....................................... 7 SEL keys ..............................................................17
Rear Panel .......................................................... 7 Special functions ................................................17
Computer Requirements .................................. 7 Sonar .....................................................................18
Macintosh OS X ................................................. 7 Setting up the controls
Windows XP....................................................... 7 Control details....................................................18
Encoders .............................................................18
2 – Installation Transport keys....................................................19
Special notices ................................................... 8 Transport wheel.................................................19
Macintosh OS X ................................................. 8 SEL keys ..............................................................19
Windows XP....................................................... 8 FLIP ......................................................................19
Use of touch-sensitive faders ......................... 8 Digital Performer ................................................20
3 – Selecting a Control Surface Mode Control details....................................................20
HUI Encoders .............................................................20
Mackie Control (Sonar) Transport keys....................................................21
Mackie Control (Digital Performer) Transport wheel.................................................21
Mackie Control (Logic) SEL keys ..............................................................21
Native mode FLIP ......................................................................21
Confirming the setting...................................... 9 Logic ......................................................................22
Recognizing the US-2400 in your DAW ........ 10 Control details....................................................22
Firmware Update Procedure............................. 10 Encoders .............................................................22
Transport wheel.................................................22
4 – General Use SEL keys ..............................................................22
Encoder Modes ................................................... 11 Transport keys....................................................22
Pan...................................................................... 11
Auxiliary send levels ......................................... 11 6 – Specifications
Meters ................................................................ 11 Dimensional drawing ........................................23
Channel strip mode ........................................... 12 Specifications .....................................................23
MIDI Controller Mode ....................................... 12
Bank Switching .................................................. 12
Transport Controls ............................................ 13
Transport wheel ................................................ 13
In/Out points ..................................................... 13
Joystick............................................................... 14
Joystick Nulling
Special Features ................................................. 14
Clearing solos .................................................... 14
Flip ...................................................................... 14
Footswitch ......................................................... 15
Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM US-2400 Please take some time to look through this manual
professional DAW controller. It is designed to give and familiarize yourself with the US-2400’s features
you hands-on control of the most common tasks per- and operation. We suggest you pay particular atten-
formed when mixing within a Digital Audio Work- tion to the operational notes for your software appli-
station (DAW) environment. Its driverless design and cation(s) of choice. You may also want to refer to
support for common control surface protocols means your software’s documentation in many cases, for a
that your new US-2400 can be set up for mixing in clear understanding of how certain features are inte-
just a few minutes with minimal configuration. grated. Your experience with the US-2400 will be
greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of
your audio software.
Copyright, etc.
Windows and Windows XP are trademarks of Mackie Control and HUI are registered trademarks or
Microsoft Corporation. tradenames of LOUD Technologies Inc.
Macintosh, MacOS and MacOS X are trademarks of All other trademarks are the property of their respec-
Apple Computer. tive holders.
Features
Following is a quick overview of the top and rear
panel features of the US-2400. For more detailed use Master section
instructions, please refer to the appropriate section The master section on the right side of the US-2400
later in this manual. includes a 100 mm, touch-sensitive, motorized master
fader with 10-bit resolution, tape-machine style
transport controls (FF, REW, STOP, PLAY, REC), IN
Channel strips and OUT keys, a jog/shuttle wheel and a joystick for
Each channel strip includes a continuous surround panning (which may be used if your DAW
rotary encoder surrounded by a ring of supports this facility).
LEDs (LED Ring Encoder) for control
and display of pan, auxiliary send levels
and other continuous MIDI controller
messages. The indicator ring surrounding
each encoder provides information from
the DAW on the current status of the
encoder, and also operates in a special
Meter Mode, allowing an at-a-glance
overview of the levels in your DAW.
Channel strips also include a 100 mm,
touch-sensitive, motorized channel fader
with 10-bit electrical resolution for pre-
cise level control and for control of pan,
auxiliary send levels, and other continu-
ous MIDI controller messages.
Three keys are also included on every
channel strip to control their noted func-
tions in your DAW. They are MUTE,
SOLO and SELect.
Rear Panel
On the rear panel are connections for the included
power supply, USB, and a footswitch which may be
used for hands-free punching.
Computer Requirements
The US-2400 takes advantage of the audio/MIDI ser- Any computer capable of running these operating
vices already built-in to the Mac OSX and Windows systems will function with the US-2400. One avail-
XP operating systems. This allows the US-2400 to be able USB port is required.
automatically recognized by those operating systems,
NOTE
and become available to a DAW without the need to
install additional driver software. The US-2400 is a high-bandwidth USB device and should
not share a USB port with other devices. Connecting
other devices to a USB port with the US-2400 may
degrade its performance.
Macintosh OS X
The US-2400 requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or greater, Mac OS 9 does not include the built-in audio/MIDI
including 10.3 (Panther). Free updates to OS X services required for the US-2400.
10.2.8 from earlier versions of 10.2 are available
from the Apple Computer Web site.
Windows XP
The US-2400 requires the use of Windows XP. We Other versions of Windows do not include the built-
recommend that you install the latest Service Pack in audio/MIDI services required for the US-2400.
available to take advantages of the latest improve-
ments in the OS MIDI and audio services.
Place the US-2400 in a location where you will be lighting and a nice chair can really enhance the sound
comfortable mixing that is free from static electricity, of your mix).
moisture and dust (we’ve also found that subtle mood
Special notices
In addition to the notices at the beginning of this • Avoid eating or drinking over the control surface of
manual, please note the following: the US-2400. Spilled liquids and crumbs will not
• The US-2400 is supplied with a 1.5 m USB cable. improve the performance of the unit! A smoke-free
Use this cable whenever possible to connect the atmosphere is preferred.
US-2400 to the computer. If it is necessary to use • Although the USB system allows you to “hot-
another cable, make sure the other cable is the swap” accessories, we strongly recommend that
highest quality possible. you connect the US-2400 before launching the
• Connect the US-2400 directly to the host computer DAW software and disconnect it after quitting the
where possible. Do not use a USB hub, if it can be software. If you connect or disconnect it while the
avoided. DAW software is running, you may experience
unpredictable behavior.
Macintosh OS X
Connect the included USB cable between the US- Open Audio/MIDI Setup (located in Applica-
2400 and an available USB port on your computer. tions>Utilities) and check that the US-2400
Power up the US-2400, so that the POWER indicator has appeared as a four-port MIDI device in the MIDI
Devices tab.
lights steadily. The USB indicator should then light.
It is not necessary to restart the computer.
Windows XP
Connect the included USB cable between the US- Within a few moments, the Windows system will
2400 and an available USB port on your computer. detect the device, install its own device driver ser-
Power up the US-2400, so that the POWER indicator vices and inform you that your new device is ready to
lights steadily. use, and the USB indicator should light.
It is not necessary to restart the computer.
The US-2400 is capable of operating in any one of For details of how to use the US-2400 with Sonar,
several modes. The first mode emulates the com- see “Sonar” on page 18.
monly supported HUI and the next three provide spe-
cial Mackie Control protocol emulation modes, Mackie Control (Digital Performer) To set
specifically for use with Sonar, Digital Performer, the Mackie Control emulation surface control mode
and Logic. The last mode is a Native Mode which is for use with Digital Performer:
provided for the implemention of customized control 1 With the US-2400 in standby, press and hold
surface mappings. the master SEL key and the AUX 3 keys
Placing the US-2400 into one of the surface control together.
modes is done when the unit is taken out of standby 2 While holding down these keys, turn on the
mode (with the POWER indicator pulsing). This set- US-2400 using the POWER key. Release the
ting is saved when the unit is powered off and on SEL and AUX keys.
again, until changed in the same way.
For details of how to use the US-2400 with Digital
HUI To set the HUI emulation surface control mode Performer, see “Digital Performer” on page 20.
(factory default). We recommend using this mode
with Pro Tools: Mackie Control (Logic) To set the Mackie Con-
trol emulation surface control mode for use with
1 With the US-2400 in standby, press and hold Logic:
the master SEL key and the AUX 1 keys
together. 1 With the US-2400 in standby, press and hold
the master SEL key and the AUX 4 keys
2 While holding down these keys, turn on the together.
US-2400 using the POWER key. Release the
SEL and AUX keys. 2 While holding down these keys, turn on the
US-2400 using the POWER key. Release the
For details of how to use the US-2400 with Pro SEL and AUX keys.
Tools, see “Pro Tools” on page 16.
For details of how to use the US-2400 with Logic,
Mackie Control (Sonar) To set the Mackie see “Logic” on page 22.
Control emulation surface control mode for use with
Sonar: Native mode To set Native mode:
1 With the US-2400 in standby, press and hold 1 With the US-2400 in standby, press and hold
the master SEL key and the AUX 2 keys the master SEL key and the AUX 5 keys
together. together.
2 While holding down these keys, turn on the 2 While holding down these keys, turn on the
US-2400 using the POWER key. Release the US-2400 using the POWER key. Release the
SEL and AUX keys. SEL and AUX keys.
MIDI
MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI port 4
port 1 port 2 port 3 port 1
Each bank of 8 faders on the US-2400 appears to the • Enable the US-2400 MIDI ports in your DAW’s
computer as one MIDI port, with the leftmost fader MIDI configuration window. Restarting the DAW
bank containing channels 1 through 8 also including software may be required for this change to take
the master section controls. The joystick appears on effect.
the fourth MIDI port. The following generalized • Open the Control Surface configuration window in
steps should get you going on most DAWs, though your DAW software.
some steps may not apply to your particular DAW • For DAWs that support multiple control surfaces as
software. a single unified device, assign each US-2400 MIDI
For more detailed information on using the US-2400 port to a separate control surface entry. Generally,
with a particular DAW application, see the section you’ll have to choose a control surface here that
entitled “Applications” on page 16. allows the DAW to find the US-2400 in a particular
control surface mode. For example, if the US-2400
If your DAW is not one of the ones covered in the is emulating the HUI protocol, you would choose
“Applications” section, please refer to your DAW's three HUI devices, each one on a different US-
documentation to ensure that it supports multiple 2400 MIDI port.
control surfaces, either HUI or Mackie Control and
• Assign the ports left to right as follows: Port 1 rep-
follow the basic steps described here.
resents faders 1–8; Port 2 represents faders 9–16;
In the case of Mackie Control emulation, you may Port 3 represents faders 17–24; Port 4 represents
need to experiment with the three emulation modes the joystick. Note that Port 1 includes the master
provided by the US-2400 to find the one that prop- section controls.
erly controls your DAW's Aux sends and maps the • You may need to quit and restart the DAW applica-
US-2400’s IN and OUT keys to useful functions. tion for the above control surface assignments to
take effect.
This section covers use of specific controls and fea- lar DAW app, please refer to the section entitled
tures of the US-2400 itself. For more details about “Applications” on page 16.
using or configuring the US-2400 with your particu-
Encoder Modes
The rotary encoders can operate in a variety of
modes, offering flexibility and comprehensive con-
trol. Each of their modes is detailed below.
Pan
This is the default mode for the encoders. It is func- NOTE
tionally the same in any control surface mode (HUI, The US-2400 ring encoders are made up of 15 LEDs.
Mackie Control, or Native). When in this mode, the However, certain control protocols (such as HUI), only
encoder sends channel pan control data to the DAW support 11 indicators to show pan data. In these cases,
application. hard left and hard right are shown on the US-2400 by
illuminating the three extreme left or right LEDs respec-
If the US-2400 is not in pan encoder mode, press the
tively.
PAN key above the wheel to enable pan encoder
mode (the key lights).
There is a single LED below the encoder itself which
may indicate center pan position when lit. Note that
some DAWs do not transmit this information so your
center indication LED may or may not illuminate
with your DAW.
Since these are continuous-turn, multi-function soft Center Hard left (HUI & Hard right
encoders, they are not detented, to provide maximum Mackie Control (Native
resolution. modes) mode)
Meters
When the MTR key is pressed and lit, the encoder Note that in this mode, the encoders themselves can
indicators display peak level metering information still be used, as selected by the PAN, AUX or CHAN
from the DAW app (when supported by the DAW keys.
application).
Bank Switching
The US-2400 is capable of controlling up to 192 Pressing the BANK + key focuses the control surface
DAW channels via eight 24-channel banks as shown on the next higher bank of 24 channels.
by the indicators located below the master fader. Pressing the BANK – key focuses the control surface
on the next lower bank of 24 channels.
Holding F-KEY while pressing either BANK – or
BANK + changes the control surface focus by one
channel in the specified direction. The US-2400’s
motorized faders automatically move to the correct
physical positions to represent their DAW-controlled
channels.
NOTE
The HUI and Mackie Control protocols do not transmit
bank indicator information, so the US-2400 bank indica-
tors are only operational in Native mode.
Transport Controls
These tape-machine style transport controls send the
following transport commands to the DAW applica-
tion in any selected control protocol:
Note that the way in which a particular DAW musical bar—other DAWs may use it to smoothly
responds to these commands may vary. scroll backwards in time as long as it is held down.
For example, some DAW applications may use the Please refer to your DAW’s documentation for more
Rewind command to move backward in time by one information.
Transport wheel
Normally, turning the transport wheel moves the When the SCRUB key is pressed, the wheel becomes
DAW’s playhead within the DAW project. an audio scrub wheel for use when locating to precise
points.
These functions vary between DAW applications in
their exact implementation.
In/Out points
The use of these IN and OUT keys differs between Refer to the application notes for your particular
DAW applications. DAW for details of how to use these keys.
Joystick
The joystick is made available on a fourth MIDI port, All joystick messages are sent as generic MIDI Con-
in order for it to be accessed by the DAW application troller messages on port 4, channel 2
independently of the selected control protocol, since The X-axis uses controller 80 (decimal) and the Y-
neither the HUI nor Mackie Control protocol sup- Axis is on controller 81 (decimal).
ports surround panning control.
Joystick Nulling The NULL key's switch is sent
using controller 82 (decimal): 127 = pushed,
0 = released.
The NULL tally indicator status is received using
controller 83 (decimal): 127 = on, 0 = off.
Special Features
The following special features are incorporated to
make your work with the US-2400 easier.
Clearing solos
When any channel is placed in solo mode (including Pressing the CLR SOLO key disables all solos, even
a channel on a fader bank other than the bank cur- if they are not within the bank currently assigned to
rently assigned to the surface by the BANK keys), the the surface.
CLR SOLO key illuminates.
Flip
When the US-2400 is in HUI emulation mode, press- For example, with Aux send 1 assigned to the encod-
ing the FLIP key places the selected Aux send con- ers by the AUX 1 key, pressing FLIP assigns Aux
trols onto the faders for easy adjustment and send 1 to the touch-sensitive faders. This may allow
automation using the touch-sensitive capabilities of easier writing of automated mix moves to Aux
the faders. send 1.
Further functionality is available in the Mackie Con-
trol emulation modes, as described in “Applications”
on page 16.
Footswitch
When a momentary contact footswitch (such as a ically sense the footswitch polarity (i.e. push-to-
keyboard sustain pedal) is connected to this jack with make, push-to-break) when it is powered on.
the US-2400 powered off, the US-2400 will automat- The footswitch is preset to mirror the function of the
transport REC key for hands-free punching.
Pro Tools
For Pro Tools compatibility, the US-2400’s HUI Each bank of 8 faders on the US-2400 is repre-
emulation mode is available. Each bank of eight fad- sented to the computer as one MIDI port. The
ers represented by a US-2400 MIDI port may be leftmost fader bank containing channels 1
assigned as a HUI Controller in Pro Tools by access- through 8 also includes the master section
ing the Peripherals window under the Setups controls.
menu—from that menu, click on the MIDI
Controllers tab.
3 Assign the ports as follows: Port 1 represents
faders 1 through 8; Port 2 represents faders 9
1 Put the US-2400 into HUI emulation mode through 16; Port 3 represents faders 17
(factory default): through 24. Note that Port 1 includes the mas-
ter section controls.
With the unit in standby mode (POWER puls-
ing), press and hold the master SEL key and NOTE
the AUX 1 key. Then press the POWER key to Later versions of Pro Tools do not install the HUI control
enter HUI emulation mode. This setting is surface plug-in by default. It may either be found on
saved through power cycles until manually the Pro Tools installer CD in a separate folder or on the
changed. Digidesign Web site.
2 Configure three HUI MIDI controllers , each
one assigned to a different US-2400 MIDI port
as shown above.
Control details
Generally the US-2400’s surface controls function as and transport controls control those parameters in
expected, controlling their named parameters in Pro Pro Tools. Exceptions and specific details follow:
Tools. For example: faders, MUTE keys, SOLO keys
Encoders
These default to control of the channel Pan parame- Use the CHAN key to enter the MIDI Controller
ter. Also available are Aux sends 1 through 5 (the mode (“MIDI Controller Mode” on page 12).
maximum number of Aux sends supported by the Pro Tools supports meters via the HUI protocol in
HUI protocol is five). Aux sends are available MTR mode.
directly by pressing the appropriate AUX key.
Panning
By default, the encoders control the pan value of channel of a stereo track, press the PAN key. It
mono tracks in Pro Tools and/or the left channel of flashes, indicating that right channel pan mode is
stereo tracks. To control the pan value of the right active.
Transport keys
The REW, F FWD, STOP, PLAY and REC keys nor- • SHIFT+F FWD locates the playhead to the end of
mally control the corresponding functions in Pro the project
Tools. They also have the following additional func- • F-KEY+PLAY toggles the Loop function (same as
tions when combined with the SHIFT and F-KEY [Option] + [L])
keys: • F-KEY+STOP toggles Online status (same as
• SHIFT+REW locates the playhead to the beginning [Command/Ctrl] + [J])
of the project • F-KEY+REC toggles QuickPunch (same as [Com-
mand/Ctrl] + [Shift] + [P])
Transport wheel
Press the SCRUB key on the US-2400 to activate the in this mode, it defines a selected In/Out point in the
transport wheel as an audio scrub wheel in Pro Tools. session.
When the transport wheel is used with the SHIFT key When SCRUB is not enabled, the transport wheel has
no function.
SEL keys
Pressing a US-2400 SEL key alone will select that “Double-clicking” a channel’s SEL key opens the
channel in Pro Tools. Holding SHIFT allows multiple channel’s naming and comments dialog in the Mac
selections and de-selection using the SEL keys. version of Pro Tools.
Holding the F-KEY while pressing a SEL key will Holding the Master SEL key while pressing any
record-enable/disable that track. channel’s SEL, MUTE or SOLO key will toggle that
state on all channels.
Special functions
The following key combinations bring up com- • Pressing and holding F-KEY while pressing either
monly-used ProTools windows: BANK – or BANK + changes the control surface
• F-KEY+AUX 1 brings up the Mix window focus by one channel in the specified direction. The
US-2400’s motorized faders automatically move to
• F-KEY+AUX 2 brings up the Edit window
the correct physical positions to represent their
• F-KEY+AUX 3 toggles the Transport window
DAW-controlled channels.
• F-KEY+AUX 4 toggles the Memory Locations
• Pressing IN or OUT directly sets an In or Out point.
window
• F-KEY+IN toggles pre-roll.
• F-KEY+AUX 5 toggles the Session Setup window
• F-KEY+OUT toggles post roll.
Sonar
For Sonar compatibility, a Sonar-compatible version Setting up the controls Now the Mackie Con-
of Mackie Control emulation mode is available. trols should be set inside Sonar:
Put the US-2400 into its Sonar version of Mackie 1 From the Tools menu, select the Mackie
Control emulation mode: Control window:
With the unit in standby mode (POWER puls-
ing), press and hold the master SEL key and
the AUX 2 key. Then press the POWER key to
enter Sonar Mackie Control emulation mode.
Note that Windows shows the US-2400 as a generic
USB Audio Device with [2], [3] and [4]
appended to that name to show the second & third
fader bank and joystick.
Control details
Generally the US-2400’s surface controls will func- For example, faders, MUTE and SOLO keys and the
tion as expected, controlling their named parameters transport controls will control those parameters in
in Sonar. Sonar. Exceptions and specific details follow:
Encoders
These default to controlling the channel Pan. When CHAN is pressed, the encoders send generic
When an AUX key is pressed, Aux sends are avail- MIDI controller messages as described in “MIDI
able (see “Auxiliary send levels” on page 11). Controller Mode” on page 12.
Transport keys
The REW, F FWD, STOP, PLAY, and REC keys nor- • PLAY + F-KEY = Up Arrow
mally control the appropriate functions in Sonar. • REC + F-KEY = Zoom
They additionally emulate the following Mackie Other keys:
Control commands when used with the F-KEY: • IN + F-KEY = HOME
• REW + F-KEY = Left Arrow • F-KEY + IN = LOOP ON/OFF
• FF + F-KEY = Right Arrow • OUT = MARKER
• STOP + F-KEY = Down Arrow • F-KEY + OUT = PUNCH
Transport wheel
The transport wheel acts as a simple locator in Sonar,
whether the SCRUB indicator is lit or not.
SEL keys
Pressing a US-2400 SEL key alone selects that chan- Record-enable and disable a track by pressing and
nel in Sonar. holding the F-KEY while pressing the SEL key for
that track.
FLIP
Pressing the FLIP key exchanges the functions of the When in this mode, the encoders are used to control
faders and encoders, allowing the touch-sensitive the DAW faders.
faders to be used for writing Aux or pan automation.
Digital Performer
For Digital Performer compatibility, the US-2400 4 Next, open the Control Surface Setup
provides a DP-compatible version of Mackie Control window under the Setup menu in Digital Per-
emulation. former and configure one Mackie Control
Each bank of eight faders represented by a US-2400 Surface and two Mackie Control Expanders
MIDI port should be assigned as a Mackie Control (XT) as shown below, each one assigned to a
Surface or Mackie Control Extender in Digital Per- different US-2400 MIDI port. Note that the
former by following the steps below: US-2400 ports appear via the Mackie Control
devices set up previously.
1 With the unit in standby mode (POWER puls-
ing), press and hold the master SEL key and
the AUX 3 key. Then press the POWER key to
enter Digital Performer Mackie Control emu-
lation mode.
2 Open the Audio/MIDI Setup application,
and create one Mackie Control and two
Mackie Control Expander devices.
3 Connect their MIDI ports to the US-2400 as
shown below.
Each bank of 8 faders on the US-2400 is repre-
sented to the computer as one MIDI port. The
leftmost fader bank containing channels 1 – 8
also includes the master section controls.
5 Assign the ports as follows:
• Port 1: faders 1 – 8 and master section con-
trols
• Port 2: faders 9 – 16
• Port 3: faders 17 – 24
• Port 4: represents the joystick.
Control details
Generally the US-2400’s surface controls function as For example, faders, MUTE and SOLO keys and the
expected, controlling their appropriate parameters in transport controls will control those parameters in
Digital Performer. Digital Performer. Exceptions and specific details
follow:
Encoders
When an AUX key is pressed, Aux sends are avail- When CHAN is pressed, the encoders send generic
able. MIDI controller messages as described in “MIDI
Controller Mode” on page 12.
Transport keys
The REW, F FWD, STOP, PLAY, and REC keys nor- • PLAY + F-KEY = Up Arrow
mally control the corresponding functions in Digital • REC + F-KEY = Zoom
Performer. Other keys:
They additionally emulate the following Mackie • IN = RTZ
Control commands when used with the F-KEY:
• F-KEY + IN = CYCLE
• REW + F-KEY = Left Arrow • OUT = MARKER
• F FWD + F-KEY = Right Arrow • F-KEY + OUT = PUNCH
• STOP + F-KEY = Down Arrow
Transport wheel
When the SCRUB key is on (the indicator is lit), the
transport wheel acts as a simple locator in Digital
Performer.
SEL keys
Pressing a US-2400 SEL key alone selects that chan- Record-enable and disable a track by pressing and
nel in Digital Performer. holding the F-KEY while pressing the SEL key for
Pressing and holding SHIFT while pressing SEL keys that track.
allows multiple selection and de-selection.
FLIP
Pressing the FLIP key exchanges the functions of the When in this mode, the encoders are used to control
faders and encoders, allowing the touch-sensitive the DAW faders.
faders to be used for writing Aux or pan automation.
Logic
For Logic compatibility, a Logic version of the US- Put the US-2400 into Mackie Control emulation
2400’s Mackie Control emulation mode is available. mode:
Each bank of eight faders represented by a US-2400
1 With the unit in standby mode (POWER flash-
MIDI port will be automatically assigned by Logic as
ing), press and hold the master SEL key and
a Mackie Control Surface or Mackie Control
the AUX 4 key. Then press the POWER key to
Extender by following the steps below:
enter Logic Mackie Control emulation mode.
2 Launch Logic – it will automatically detect the
new device and configure itself.
Control details
Generally the US-2400’s surface controls function as For example, faders, MUTE and SOLO keys and the
expected, controlling their corresponding parameters transport controls will control those parameters in
in Logic. Logic. Exceptions and specific details follow:
Encoders
When an AUX key is pressed, Aux sends are avail- When CHAN is pressed, the encoders send generic
able. MIDI controller messages as described in “MIDI
Controller Mode” on page 12.
Transport wheel
The transport wheel acts as a simple locator in Logic.
Pressing SCRUB increases the locate resolution.
SEL keys
Pressing a US-2400 SEL key alone selects that chan- Record-enable and disable a track by pressing and
nel in Logic. holding the F-KEY while pressing the SEL key for
Holding SHIFT while pressing a SEL key sets that that track.
channel fader to unity gain. Pressing SHIFT alone
illuminates the SEL keys of all channels currently set
to unity gain.
Transport keys
The REW, F FWD, STOP, PLAY, and REC keys nor- • PLAY + F-KEY = Up Arrow
mally control the corresponding functions in Logic. • REC + F-KEY = Zoom
They additionally emulate the following Mackie Other keys:
Control commands when used with the F-KEY: • IN = RTZ (double press of STOP key)
• REW + F-KEY = Left Arrow • F-KEY + IN = CYCLE
• F FWD + F-KEY = Right Arrow
• OUT = MARKER
• STOP + F-KEY = Down Arrow
• F-KEY + OUT = CLICK
Dimensional drawing
908 mm (35.75")
387 mm (15.25")
83 mm
(3.25")
Specifications
Windows XP
Operating systems
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2.8 or above
Communication USB 1.1 @ 12 MHza
External power adapter AC input 90 VAC — 264 VAC, 47 Hz — 63 Hz
External power adapter DC output 8 V, 5.62 A
Power consumption 32 W
Electromagnetic environment E4
Peak inrush curent 25 A
Dimensions (w x h x d) 908 x 83 x 387 (mm) 35.75 x 3.25 x 15.25 (in)
Weight (excluding AC adapter) 9 kg (19.8 lbs)
Operational temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Supplied accessories AC adapter
AC power cable
1.5m (4.5ft) USB cable
a. The US-2400 may be connected to a USB 2.0 port but will communicate at USB 1.1 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
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