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TASCAM US-2x2/US-4x4
7 – Application Guide
In this chapter, we explain how to set some audio applications
for use with this unit.
DAW software
Bundled DAW software
Download quickstart guides for the bundled DAW software
from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/), and refer to
them for instructions about downloading, installing and making
settings in these applications.
Other DAW software
When using any other DAW software, consult its operation
manual.
Driver settings for specific purposes
(Windows only)
Purpose
ASIO driver
set with DAW
software or
other appli-
cation
Sound default
device
Using a DAW or other appli-
cation primarily for recording
(This ignores the
Home
page
Operating Mode
setting.)
US-2x2 &
US-4x4*
US-2x2 or
US-4x4*
Using a DAW or other application
primarily for playback (Set the
Home
page
Operating Mode
to
DAW
.)
US-2x2 &
US-4x4
Mixing Driver
US-2x2 &
US-4x4
Mixing Driver
Using a voice communication
app, for example (Set the
Home
page
Operating Mode
to
TALK
.)
* This might improve performance depending on the
operating conditions.
Windows Media Player
1.
Open the OS Control Panel.
NOTE
Follow these procedures to open the Control Panel.
Windows 10/Windows 8.1
Right-click the Windows Start button and select Control
Panel.
Windows 7
Left-click the Windows Start button and select Control
Panel from the Start menu.
2.
Double-click Sound in the Control Panel to open it.
NOTE
If the Control Panel display method is set to Icon, a Sound
icon will be shown.
3.
On the “Playback” page, right-click “US-2x2 (or US-4x4)”
or “Mixing Driver 1 for US-2x2 & US-4x4”, and click “Set as
Default Device” in the pop-up menu that appears.
When you do this, the green check mark (“
4
”) appears next
to the selected device.
Windows 8.1 screen
NOTE
To use the unit as a recording device, set the default device
according to the ASIO device being used on the Recording
tab 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 start
playback.
NOTE
• If you change the setting while Windows Media Player is
running, the software will not recognize that the device has
been changed. In this case, restart Windows Media Player.
• If you still cannot hear sound after making the settings and
completing the procedures above, restart the computer.
• If you make this setting, sound will be output through
this unit, but no sound will be output from the computer’s
speakers or headphone jack.
