Tascam US-2x2 Reference Manual

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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4 157 – Application GuideIn this chapter, we explain how to set some audio applicationsfor use with this unit.DAW softwareBundled DAW softwareDownload quickstart guides for the bundled DAW softwarefrom the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/), and refer tothem for instructions about downloading, installing and makingsettings in these applications.Other DAW softwareWhen using any other DAW software, consult its operationmanual.Windows Media Player1. Open the OS Control Panel.NOTEFollow these procedures to open the Control Panel.Windows 10/8.1Right-click the Windows Start button and select ControlPanel.Windows 7Left-click the Windows Start button and select ControlPanel from the Start menu.2. Double-click Sound in the Control Panel to open it.NOTEIf the Control Panel display method is set to Icon, a Soundicon will be shown.3. On the “Playback” page, right-click “TASCAM US-2x2” (or“TASCAM US-4x4”), and click “Set as Default Device” in thepop-up menu that appears.When you do this, the green check mark (“4”) appears nextto “TASCAM US-2x2” (or “TASCAM US-4x4”).Windows 8.1 screenNOTE• To use US-2x2 & US-4x4 as an ASIO device in DAW software,set US-2x2 (or US-4x4) as the “Default Device”.• To use US-2x2 & US-4x4 Mixing Driver as an ASIO device inan external effect application or similar application for livebroadcasting or karaoke, set US-2x2 & US-4x4 Mixing Driveras the “Default Device”. See “Setting the playback/recordingdevice” on page 18 for details.• To use the unit as a recording device, set the default deviceaccording to the ASIO device being used on the Recordingtab in the same manner as on the Playback tab.4. After completing the setting, click the “OK” button.5. Launch Windows Media Player, select an audio file and startplayback.NOTE• If you change the setting while Windows Media Player isrunning, the software will not recognize that the device hasbeen changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.• If you still cannot hear sound after making the settings andcompleting the procedures above, restart the computer.• If you make this setting, sound will be output throughthis unit, but no sound will be output from the computer’sspeakers or headphone jack.Mac OS X and iTunes1. Open the Utilities folder within the “Applications folder”,and double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”. Then open the “AudioDevices” window.2. Click “TASCAM US-2x2 Audio Device” (or “TASCAM US-4x4Audio Device”) to select it and right-click or control-click it.Then, click “Use this device for sound output” in the pop-upmenu.The speaker mark appears next to “TASCAM US-2x2 AudioDevice” (or “TASCAM US-4x4 Audio Device”).NOTETo use this device as the recording device, select “Use thisdevice for sound input” for the “TASCAM US-2x2 AudioDevice” (or “TASCAM US-4x4 Audio Device”).3. Launch iTunes, select an audio file and start playback.