It is a complicated beast and i just spent the last day configuring with cubase 5, then figuring. Im running cubase 5 on windows 7 and everything works fine within. Thats not to say that the r16 is not suitable for live. The following step by step procedures refer to cubase 6 on windows 7 operating system. Posted by nicola beretta, last modified by on 25 january 2012 02. I use cubase 6 and i usually have a configuration template with 8 mono channels 18 and 5 stereo pairs 910, 1112, 14, 1516 and 1718 the main master pair. This exceptional recording mixer with 18 firewire io can also be used as a versatile live frontofhouse mixer. Zed general 11 zed r16 18 zed 10 7 zed 14 5 zed 24. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Although it looks very much like the other mixers in the zed series, which are aimed more at the live user, the new desk has a number of features for controlling a daw. However, when i open cubase le it says audio engine could not be started. The zed 16fx is ideal for groups who need to travel light.
Up until now, ive used a standard audio interface and. You have both the daw and the zed at matching khz and 2. The zed r16 is a superbly equipped console with all the crucial parts of the recording process in one box. Setting up pro tools 9 or higher for recording in windows. It gives musicians, venues and hire companies access to 10 full mono channels, 3 stereo channels and a high quality fx unit in a compact, rack mountable format. The default usb audio codec driver used by the zed series apart from the zed r16 is not directly supported by avids pro tools.
Its feature set is tailored primarily to the daw user, with a multichannel firewire audio interface under the hood, and plenty of midi control thrown in for good measure. Although the mac was working, i felt i needed something easier and more reliable and able to track for a decent amount of time without running into trouble. There is phantom power on each channel which i found to be a huge help making each individual channel usable for use, and there is even the full 4 band eq on each channel. The zedr16 is an exceptional recording mixer with 18 firewire io which can also be used as a versatile live front of house mixer. Mar 11, 2009 allen amp heath zed r16 analog mixing console. Im guessing that it needs to be configured for my new mixer as its still. Allen and heath are delighted to present their first true recording mixer for over 10 years. I just bought a hd24 to use with my zed r16 after struggling with an older mac powerbook g4. I was doing some research the other day to see if a product like this exists. Hi everyone, i am using the zed r16, great board along with cubase 6. I have read that others have had this problem with the zed10 fx and cubase also. The zed r16 is a highquality analog recording mixer that combines traditional workflow design and philosophy with 18 channels of firewire io, 16 channels of optical adat io, and comprehensive, dawfriendly midi control.
If you want to use your zed with pro tools 9 or higher yo. Vocal tuning with pitch correct and vari audio in cubase and nuendo. One of the coolest features about this new board is that most of the faders can send midi continuous controller cc data which means that it can be used as a control surface in sonar or sonar home studio. Im guessing that it needs to be configured for my new mixer as its still set up for my old one.
It is a multipurpose usb mixer with stunning dsp effects for both live sound and recording. The midi ports on the zed r16 can be used to send or receive. It acts as my sound card for all applications and can record up to 16 channels of separate audio to sonar. It also works as a midi controller also via firewire. Zed r16 question gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Configure the zed as the interface for the software. Solo musicians, lectures, and small bands alike can find this unit suitable for modest venues, hotels, churches, and schools. Zed 16fx is ideal for groups who need to travel light. But there are things that i am not sure to get, as of now, and maybe someone could help i know the zed range has no simultaneos multi track real time recording, since its converter is just 2 ch stereo. Setting up pro tools 9 or higher for recording in windows the default usb audio codec driver used by the zed series apart from the zed r16 is not directly supported by avids pro tools. I need some advice on routing the inputs and outputs in cubase with the zed once ive finished recording. My little behringer mixer died after only a few years of service.
Whether its bouncing ideas around at home, performing live or recording tracks to share on youtube and soundcloud, zed 6 is a versatile companion for every step of the creative journey. The zedr16 is a superbly equipped console with all the crucial parts of the recording process in one box. I finally figured out how to record properly using the board. I cant believe i havent seen this thing before here seems like some sort of well kept secret to me but the question is anyone using one with sonar 8. Weve checked the latest releases with the most common hosts cubase 9. What i find not appealing is there are no drivers available on the web site.
Firewire mixer multitrack recording with zed r16 and ableton live 10 duration. Just plug the mixer into a computer via usb and yourre ready to go, the device will present itself as usb audio codec in your audio software or operating system. The zed is pretty straight forward and it will always send and return 18 channels back and forth over the firewire all dependent on where you have your channel switches set. Connect an aux output to the mono or left input of your external fx processor. Do not use your internal pc audio as the interface. They all seem to come with a usb interface built in. Knowledgebase powered by kayako help desk software. Find related search and trending suggestions here my allen heath zed r16 has 64 bit drivers i run cubase studio 5 in 32 bit. The cubase project import extension has to be installed on the computer for cubase to be able to open cubasis projects. If your program isnt seeing the zed make sure that 1. The zed r16 is an exceptional recording mixer with 18 firewire io which can also be used as a versatile live front of house mixer. Features such as the dual function audiomidi faders and built in sequencer.
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