Monitors
Audio Interface
USB
Computer
MIDI Interface
Synthesizer
Monitors
Audio Interface
Computer
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-2400
Applications Guide
MIDI Sequencing
Surround Mixing
T
he US-
2400
is perfect for music studios that
use a lot of synths. In professional sequenc-
ing software like Emagic Logic®, MOTU DP® or
Cakewalk SONAR®, a dedicated control surface
makes it quicker to capture a song when creativ-
ity strikes. Just SELECT and arm a track, press RE-
CORD, record the part, SELECT and arm the next
track, and repeat. Having Select, Solo, Mute, Pan,
Aux and Level controls right at your fi ngertips lets
you concentrate on the music instead of fi ghting
with your software. Each of your audio tracks, synth
tracks and effects have a 100mm fader for quick
changes. Convenient controls like Clear Solo also
speed up the process.
Each fader is automatically mapped to one of
your sequence channels, giving you easy access to
every channel of even the biggest arrangements.
The dedicated transport controls navigate your
song with familiar controls instead of arcane
S
urround mixes can get pretty intense. Not only
do you have six to eight outputs to worry about,
but effect returns, stems and other channel inputs
start to pile up when you mix in surround. The
US-
2400
gives you 24 channels of simultaneous
control, giving you a handle on big mix projects.
The BANK button allows you to select even more
channels, for a maximum of 192 channels of mix
control.
As the fi rst universal DAW controller with a joy-
stick pan control, the US-
2400
is uniquely qualifi ed
for mixing in surround. When panning tracks in
software like Digidesign’s Pro Tools®, the joystick
controller lets you instantly try a new surround
position or follow an onscreen action to pass it
through the room.
The 24 encoders can be set as pan controls and
aux controls for each track. Each encoder has a ring
of LEDs to show the parameter’s position at a glance.
These LED rings can also show that channel’s meter
values for instant feedback of your levels.
keyboard commands. And the Jog/Shuttle wheel
lets you quickly locate anywhere in the timeline
or scrub audio tracks.
The US-
2400
also provides a footswitch jack on
the rear panel, which can be routed to any number
of functions in your sequencing software. Set it to
control tempo, punch in a track or whatever your
music calls for.
