Using Pro Tracks
™
When Pro Tracks is first launched after installation, you will have to configure the MIDI device and Audio
settings to recognize the Vx400 as the hardware you want to use. These procedures must be followed to
ensure you will be able to record audio through all of the Vx400’s inputs and to enable the hands-free
recording capabilities the Vx400 offers.
NOTE: Read the Software Installation sheet that came packaged with the Vx400 for instruc-
tions on installing USB drivers before connecting the Vx400 to the USB port on your computer
and using Pro Tracks.
Installing Pro Tracks Software
Pro Tracks™ software must be installed on your computer in order to use the recording capabilities of
the Vx400. To install Pro Tracks, please consult the installation instructions provided with the Pro Tracks
installation CD.
Setting Up the DigiTech USB Control
The Vx400 uses MIDI commands through the USB connection to communicate with Pro Tracks. These
commands are used to determine which USB 1-2 Source and USB 3-4 Source settings have been selected
so that Pro Tracks can function properly when using the Vx400’s hands-free recording features. To
configure Pro Tracks’ MIDI settings for use with the Vx400 follow the steps outlined below:
1. Start Pro Tracks application on your computer.
2. If the
Tip of the Day
window appears, click the
Close
button.
3. If no previous MIDI outputs have been selected, the
No MIDI Outputs Selected
window will
appear. Click the
Choose MIDI Outputs Now
button. The
MIDI Devices
window will open.
4. Under both Input and Output Selections, choose
DigiTech USB Control
. Do not select DigiTech
USB X-Edit™ or any other available selections. Click the
Move Selected Devices to Top
button.
5. Click the
OK
button and the window will close.
6. If the
Quick Start
window appears, click the
Close
button.
Setting up the Vx400 for Hands-Free Recording
1. From the Pro Tracks menu bar, select
Options>Control Surfaces
. The
Control Surfaces
window
will appear.
2. Click the
*
button to add a new control surface. The
Control Surface Settings
window will open.
3. In the
Control Surface
pull-down menu, select
DigiTech Hands-Free
. Verify that the Input and
Output port settings still have
DigiTech USB Control
selected. If they do not, do this now.
4. Click the
OK
button.
Hands-Free
should now be displayed as the
Connected Surface
in the
Control Surfaces Window
.
5. Click the
Close
button.
Pro Tracks can now respond to the Vx400 for automated recording functions.
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The Vx400 and Recording
