DJ-Tech UBM SOLO, User Manual

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5
ESING THE UBM SOLO
The UBM Solo is designed to be easy to set up and use. There are 2 basic ways to use the UBM Solo:
standalone mode and USB mode. UBM Solo automatically switches modes, depending on whether
the USB is connected or not.
Standalone mode: The UBM Solo can be used as a “normal' amplifier without a USB connection. Just
leave the USB cable unconnected and the UBM Solo will function as a normal instrument amplifier.
USB mode: Connect the UBM Solo with a USB cable to a host PC running UBM Studio software. The
audio input is routed through the host PC and with the UBM Studio software, it is possible to mix,
record and add effects on the computer. In USB mode, realize that the UBM Solo is a complete USB
Audio Int an integrated speaker and amplifier. Using the input and stereo Line Outputs will
give the same function as a basic USB audio interface.
Using UBM Solo in standalone mode
Connect an instrument, guitar or microphone to the input on the front panel. The GAIN knob can be
used to set the input to the best operating volume so the input is not distorted. Then adjust the
MASTER volume knob to a comfortable level.
Auxiliary Input
The AUX jack can accept a stereo line-level audio source to allow playing along with pre-recorded
music. Connect a CD player, iPod, or another audio source to the input. The GAIN knob and the
volume control on the input source can be adjusted to mix the levels. The AUX input can also be
used as a second input for an instrument with a line-level output such as a keyboard or synthesizer.
Line Out
UBM Solo can be connected to an external mixer, amplifier, or recording device using the Line Out
connection. Note that the Line Out is tapped before the internal audio amp, so the level of the
MASTER volume knob does not affect the Line Out level.
Pedal
An external pedal unit can be connected to the UBM Solo to allow foot control of the UBM Studio
software features. Please refer to the UBM Pedal manual for more details.
Headphones
Headphones can be used for private listening and the speaker will be turned off when a pair of
headphones are connected to the UBM Solo.
Software
The UBM Solo package includes a suite of software applications called UBM Studio. This is a
full-featured application that allows you to add effects, record, and play audio files on your
computer through the UBM Solo. Also included is the Native Instruments Guitar Combo package for
amplifier simulation.