Winter NAMM 2006 Release Contact: Tara Callahan (323) 890-3700 x3718 tarac@rolandus.com
EDIROL UA-4FX USB AUDIO/MIDI INTERFACE The Affordable All-In-One Mobile Recording Suite
Los Angeles, CA, January 17, 2006An international top-seller for years, Edirols UA-series interfaces brought amazing value to computer-recording enthusiasts. Today, Edirol pushes the price/performance envelope again with the new UA-4FX. The portable USB audio/MIDI interface sets a new standard for affordable interfaces with its ultra-fast, low-latency audio and MIDI performance, 24/96 audio resolution, and built-in effects. Route audio in and out of the UA-4FX via analog I/O or take advantage of its S/PDIF optical output. Windows XP users can use the optical output for Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 Surround output as well. With built in COSM tube mic-preamp simulator, multi-band compressor/limiter for mastering, amp simulator and distortion/chorus/delay for guitar, center cancel, reverb, noise suppressor and more, the Edirol UA-4FX is an irresistible package for computer-recording enthusiasts on a budget. Great audio is only part of what makes the UA-4FX a star performer. Connect synths, modules, and controllers via MIDI, and enjoy ultra-fast, stable performance thanks to Edirols FPT (Fast Processing Transmission) technology. A single USB cable provides both the MIDI and audio links between your computer and the UA-4FX. The UA-4FX is Mac/PC cross-platform compatible. It supports WDM, ASIO 2.0, and Mac OS X Core Audio formats. Enjoy low-latency audio performance on both platforms.
Cakewalks SONAR LE recording software and Edirols Virtual Sound Canvas plug-in (PC) are bundled with the UA-4FX, making it a true all-in-one recording solution at an incredibly low price. ------Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 - for media use only), www.RolandUS.com. ###

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Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

HONG KONG BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD 12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados TEL: (246)430-1100
Audionet Distribuciones Musicales SAC Juan Fanning 530 Miraflores Lima - Peru TEL: (511) 4461388

IRELAND

Roland Ireland G2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12 Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd. 17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia, CYPRUS TEL: (022) 66-9426

EUROPE

EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)5949 FAX:+44 (0)5948 http://www.edirol.com/europe Deutschland TEL: 20 France TEL: 371 Italia TEL: 02 93778329
Parsons Music Ltd. 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T.S.T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 2333 1863
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd. 409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda. Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666
MOCO INC. No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021) 285-4169
Roland Italy S. p. A. Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria Trinidad W.I. TEL: (868)638 6385
Comercial Fancy II S.A. Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd. 8 Retzif Haaliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A. Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda. Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 Medellin, Colombia TEL: (574)3812529

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192 JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

POLAND

MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O. UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 19

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A. Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import #7 zona Industrial de Turumo Caracas, Venezuela TEL: (212) 244-1122

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Head Office) 5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office) 170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707
Cosmos Corporation 1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL:(305)5926866

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L. Portugal Office Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL TEL: 00 60

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO. Abdullah Salem Street, Safat, KUWAIT TEL: 243-6399

MALAYSIA/ SINGAPORE

Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. 45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez Calle Proyecto Central No.3 Ens.La Esperilla Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic TEL:(809) 683 0305

AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Austrian Office Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8, A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 260

ROMANIA

FBS LINES Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L. Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 165857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

Advanced operation

U. S. A.
Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

ECUADOR

Mas Musika Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - Ecuador TEL:(593-4)2302364

RUSSIA

MuTek Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (095) 981-4967
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C. Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala Guatemala TEL:(502) 599-2888
BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG
Roland Central Europe N.V. Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811
Roland Iberia, S.L. Paseo Garca Faria, 33-Barcelona SPAIN TEL: 91 00

AFRICA

Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828
Badie Studio & Stores P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 423554

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd. 330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 2248821

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V. BO.Paz Barahona 3 Ave.11 Calle S.O San Pedro Sula, Honduras TEL: (504) 553-2029

CZECH REP.

K-AUDIO Kardasovska 626. CZ-Praha 9, CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 666 10529

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (0)00 20

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar, SAUDI ARABIA P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081

VIETNAM

SAIGON MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR (TAN DINH MUSIC) 138 Tran Quang Khai Street Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TEL: (08) 848-4068

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (pp. 2 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owners manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light 155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN
Moon Stores No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 005

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA
Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd. Warehouse Area DEPO Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011
Copyright 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
As of December 1, 2005 (EDIROL-1)

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For the USA

Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owners Manual. Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

Additional Precautions

Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically write down important data you have stored in the units memory on paper.
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the units memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements.
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
When exchanging audio signals through a digital connection with an external instrument, this unit can perform recording without being subjected to some of the restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). This is because the unit is intended solely for musical production, and is designed not to be subject to restrictions as long as it is used to record works (such as your own compositions) that do not infringe on the copyrights of others. (SCMS is a feature that prohibits second-generation and later copying through a digital connection. It is built into MD recorders and other consumer digital-audio equipment as a copyright-protection feature.)
Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

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Connections for various setups
This chapter explains how you can connect the UA-4FX for various setups. * To avoid speaker damage and/or malfunction, you must turn down the volume on all your audio equipment before making connections with the UA-4FX.
Recording a cassette tape or LP into your computer
Heres how you can record the analog output of an audio device such as a cassette tape or LP (vinyl record) into your computer.

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Audio cables
Audio Amplifier (Cassette, record players)

LINE OUT

Input/output level indicator Adjust the input level so it is as high as you can get it without causing the indicator to light in red. Signal flow Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Recording source select switch
To obtain the best audio quality, do not connect anything to the mic input jack or guitar/mic input jack. Lower the guitar/mic input adjustment slider to the lowest position.
Guitar/mic input volume Turn this all the way to the far left.

Set this to ANALOG

Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected in your recording software. After you change the position of the sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

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Connections for various setups Recording source select switch Set this to ANALOG. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the recording source select switch. Input/output level indicator Use this to adjust the input level. To obtain the best-quality recording, use the input volume knob to adjust the level until it is as high as you can get it without causing the input/output level indicator to light in red.
Be careful of looped connections

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UA-4FX

Loop Connection

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Recording Internet radio or other computer sound
Heres how you can use your computer to record Internet radio or other sound from your computer.

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Computer USB connector The sound that is output from your computer will pass through the UA-4FX, and be returned to the computer.

USB cable

Signal flow from your computer Sampling frequency select switch Set this to match the sampling frequency of the recording software you are using. Signal flow from the UA-4FX
Sampling frequency select switch Set this to the sampling frequency that is selected on your recording software. After you change the position of the sampling frequency select switch, you will need to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Recording source select switch Set this to LOOP-BACK. Turn down the volume of your connected monitor speakers (or similar equipment) before you change the setting of the recording source select switch.

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Playing back 5.1 ch surround from your computer

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Amp with built-in 5.1 ch decoder Sampling frequency select switch Set this to 48 (kHz)

DIGITAL INPUT

DIGITAL OUT
Output level indicator When 5.1 channel surround is being output, the output level indicators will light consecutively from the bottom.
ADVANCED DRIVER switch Set this to ON
No sound will be output from the headphone jack.
The UA-4FXs 5.1 channel digital output can be played back by an amp that has a built-in 5.1 channel decoder. You cannot record audio signals during 5.1 channel playback. This functionality is available only in Windows. In order to use this in Windows, you will need DVD playback software such as WinDVD. You will need to obtain this separately. For details on settings, refer to the owners manual for your software. * We recommend that you use WinDVD 5 or later.

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Applying effects
The UA-4FXs advanced effects provide an easy way to change the character of the sound, and are a great convenience for audio editing. Four types of digital effect are provided, and these can be applied while you play back sound or record from a mic or guitar. You can use the four knobs to easily adjust the character of the effect that is applied to the mic, guitar, or the sound from the line inputs or digital input. Before you continue, make connections and basic settings as described in Connections for various setups (p. 9).

Advanced effects (three features)
Advanced 1 Four ways to use
1. Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It creates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes. 2. MASTERING Old analog sources such as cassette tape will be given new life by digital technology. 3. LISTENING This setting is ideal for listening. Your computer becomes an AV processor, allowing you to enjoy karaoke. 4. PERFORM Enjoy powerful guitar sounds, and seven types of narration voice.

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Effect variation button

Tube Simulator button

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Advanced 2

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Using the four effect knobs to adjust the sound

Effect knobs

Advanced 3

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Applying effects to the recording (capture) or playback

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Applying effects to the recording

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Capture

Play back

ADVANCED

Advanced effect
Applying effects to the playback

fig.eng-panel2_50

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Internet radio

Audio CD

Center cancel ADVANCED

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Press the capture button or the playback button.
No effect will be applied if neither the capture button or the playback button are turned on (lit). You cannot turn both buttons on simultaneously.

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If you want to apply effects to the sound being recording, turn on the capture button.

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If you want to apply effects to the sound being played back, turn on the playback button.

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Use the Tube simulator button or Effect variation button to select the desired effect.

TUBE SIMULATOR button

Effect Variation switch
Use the effect knobs to adjust the character of the effect. If an effect knob is set to the OFF position, that effect will not be applied. Gradually turn the effect knob toward the right to adjust the setting to your taste. * The fat sound produced by the tube simulator will still remain even if the effect knob is turned off.
* In some cases, applying the effect too strongly may cause the sound to distort. If this occurs, lower the input level. Alternatively, turn the effect knobs toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect.

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Using effects

Tube simulator

Press the TUBE SIMULATOR button

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This is a COSM effect that simulates a vacuum tube amp. It simulates the fat, warm sound that is typical of vacuum tubes.

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Effect Fatness (FAT & WARM) Brightness (BRIGHT) Compressor depth (COMP-THR) Compressor volume (COMP-LEVEL)

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Alternatively, you can turn the effect knob toward the left to decrease the effect.

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Using the mastering effect
Heres how you can enhance the sound from a cassette tape to make it sound more like a CD before saving it on your computer.

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Monitor speakers Radio cassette player/Stereo set LINE OUT LINE IN Audio cables OUTPUT USB connector USB cable

Audio cables INPUT

2 Turn on the capture button.
Removes noise, making the sound cleaner.
Sharpens the mid- and highfrequencies that were muted.
Brings out the low-frequency range, making the sound more powerful and consistent.
Improves the consistency of the highfrequency range.
Set this to ANALOG 3 Set this to MASTERING
Removes the hiss noise that Removes the hiss noise that is heard in is heard in the background of the music. the background * For some sources, the noise during periods of may not be completely silence. eliminated.

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Examples of effect settings
Removing noise from a cassette tape

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MASTERING
Recording without including extraneous noises from the surroundings

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Sharpening the sound from a mic that lacks clarity

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Making a live sound crisper and cleaner

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Clarifying the sound of a low-quality MP3

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Listening effect (LISTENING)

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You can apply this effect to the playback of a CD, internet radio, or MP3 to enhance the sound in various ways.

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Effect

CENTER CANCEL

LOW BOOST HIGH BOOST REVERB
Explanation When you input a stereo source such as a CD, this lets you eliminate sounds that are located in the center of the stereo image, creating a karaoke version. As you turn the effect knob from the OFF position toward the right (maximum), a greater portion of the center will be eliminated. * Applying this to a monaural sound may result in your hearing no sound at all. * If the playback button is on, this center cancel effect will not apply to the input. Boosts the low range of the sound, adding impact. Boosts the high range of the sound, adding clarity. Adds reverb to create a more spacious sound.

* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. In this case, try lowering the volume of the application youre using. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect.

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Using the Listening effect
Heres how you can transform your computer into a karaoke system. You can apply effects to the sound from Internet radio, media player or iTunes.

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Computer USB cable LINE IN
Audio cables OUTPUT USB connector
Internet radio Media player iTunes Audio CD Turn the playback button on
Enhance the high range. Recording source select switch

Create powerful lows.

Make the sound more spacious.
Set this to ANALOG 2 Set this to LISTENING

Enjoying karaoke

Center canceling will apply only to the sound played back from your computer.

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Dynamic mic Eliminates the vocal part from the CD audio played by your computer. Applies reverb (reverberation) to enhance the mood of your vocals.

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Performance effect

Set this to PERFORM

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It is useful to apply this effect when you are recording a mic or guitar.

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Effect FX VOICE

AMP/DRIVE

CHORUS DELAY
Explanation Modifies the pitch, giving the sound a completely different character. As you turn the effect knob from OFF toward the maximum (far right), the pitch will rise. Distorts the sound to create guitar tones ranging from tasteful to extreme. Turning the effect knob from OFF toward the center position will produce a mild overdriven sound. Turning the knob from the center toward the maximum (far right) will produce more extreme distortion. Adds depth and spaciousness to the sound, creating a rich sense of stereo. Adds repeated delays to give the sound more depth, or produce an echo-like effect.
* If you increase an effect (turn the knob toward the right) excessively, the sound may distort. If this occurs, you can try lowering the level of the input signal, the volume of the external audio playback device, or the volume of your computer. Also try turning the effect knob toward the left to reduce the depth of the effect. * When you turn on a performance effect, a noise suppressor will be activated to reduce the noise from your guitar or mic. You can adjust the level of the noise suppressor by holding down the effect variation button and turning the AMP/DRIVE knob. Turning the knob toward the left will lower the level.

Use the following procedure to install the UA-4FX driver. 1. With the UA-4FX disconnected, start up Macintosh. * Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). 3. Prepare the CD-ROM.Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4. Double-click the UA-4FX Driver-E Installer icon (found in the Driver E (Mac OS 9) folder of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer. 5. Verify the Install Location, and click [Install]. The installation location will be shown differently depending on your system. Make sure that you have selected the startup disk for the system you are currently using. 6. If a message like the following is displayed, click [Continue]. The other currently running applications will exit, and installation will continue.

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Driver installation and settings (Mac OS 9) 7. A dialog box will indicate Installation was successful. Click [Restart] to restart your Macintosh.
Next, you need to make the driver settings. If youre using OMS. p. 40 If youre using FreeMIDI.. p. 42

OMS settings

If youre using FreeMIDI, proceed to FreeMIDI settings (p. 42). 1. 2.
Operation of the UA-4FX Operation of the UA-4FX
Set the UA-4FX ADVANCE (mode select) switch to the ON position. Use the USB cable to connect the UA-4FX to your computer.
* Connect the UA-4FX to a USB connector on the Macintosh itself. Dont connect it to the USB connector of the keyboard.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after connecting the USB cable is required before the unit will operate normally. 3. From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - OMS Setting folder into the Opcode - OMS Applications folder on the hard disk of your Macintosh to copy it there. 4. In the Opcode - OMS Applications folder where you installed OMS, double-click OMS Setup to start it up. 5. If a dialog box like the one shown here appears, click [Turn It Off]. A confirmation dialog box will then appear, so click [OK]. * We recommend that you turn off AppleTalk, by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.
6. The Create a New Studio Setup dialog box will appear. Click [Cancel]. If you accidentally clicked [OK], click [Cancel] in the next screen.

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7. Choose Open from the File menu. From the OMS Setting folder that you copied in step 3, select the UA-4FX file, and click [Open]. A screen like the one shown here will appear.
8. From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI Setup. In the OMS MIDI Setup dialog box that appears, check Run MIDI in background, and click [OK].
9. From the File menu, choose Make Current. If you are unable to select Make Current, it has already been applied, and you may continue to the next step.
A diamond mark () indicate in the settings are enabled.

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Troubleshooting Try adding memory. Adding memory will improve the processing capability of your computer. For details on how to add memory, refer to the owners manual of your computer. Is the UA-4FX connected to a USB hub? Try connecting the UA-4FX directly to the USB connector of your computer itself. Are you using the included USB cable? You must use the included USB cable when using the UA-4FX. Some commercially available USB cables do not meet the requirements of the USB standard, and this may prevent the UA-4FX from operating correctly.

Sound is distorted

Could you be applying effects? Some types of effect may cause the sound to distort if applied too strongly. If this occurs, try lowering the input level using the input volume or the guitar/mic input volume. Alternatively, turn the effect knob toward the left to lessen the effect.

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Playback/recording stops midway, and subsequent playback/ recording is not possible
While you were using the UA-4FX, could your computer have performed a task with a heavy processing load, such as accessing a CD-ROM drive or network? If a heavy processing load occurs while the UA-4FX is being used, it may not work correctly. In this case, stop playback/recording, and then start playback/recording once again. If you are still unable to play/record correctly, close all software that had been using the UA-4FX, and re-connect the UA-4FX.
Digitally recorded sound has distortion, the wrong pitch, or contains noise
Is the sample rate setting in your software the same as the sample rate of the digital device connected to the digital input connector? Set your software and the UA-4FX to the same sample rate. If you switch the UA-4FXs sample rate, you must re-connect the UA-4FX.
Can't use 5.1 ch surround playback
5.1 surround playback is supported only in Windows XP. Are you using Advanced mode? You must use Advanced mode in order to enjoy 5.1 ch surround playback. To do so, you will need to turn the UA-4FXs ADVANCED (mode select) switch ON, and install the driver. Is the sample rate select switch at 48 kHz? Set the sample rate select switch to 48 kHz. Are you using WinDVD 5 or later? Please use WinDVD 5 or a later version. We recommend that you install the most recent update. Have you set the audio input/output destination settings correctly? Specify the UA-4FX as the audio input/output destination. Refer to:Read this first! Driver settings (p. 6)

The volume level of the instrument connected to the line input is too low.
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

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Others

Cant start the Cubase

Are you using the UA-4FX for the first time with Cubase? If you are using the UA-4FX for the first time with Cubase, set the UA-4FXs sample rate select switch to 44.1 kHz. If this switch is not set to 44.1 kHz, it may be impossible to start Cubase.

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Specifications
Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (Except 96 kHz) Signal Processing PC Interface AD/DA Conversion Internal Processing 24 bits 24 bits (linear) 32 bits (Effect processing) Connectors Line Input Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) MIC Input Jack (XLR type, balanced, phantom power +48 V) MIC Input Jack (Miniature phone type, plug-in powered) GUITAR/MIC Input Jack (1/4 inch phone type) Line Output Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type) Digital Input Connector (Optical type) Digital Output Connector (Optical type) USB Connector (USB Type B) MIDI Connector (IN/Out) Power Supply Supplied from the computer Current Draw 360 mA Dimensions 171.0 (W) x 126.8 (D) x 43.6 (H) mm 6-3/4 (W) x 5 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches Weight 335 g / 12 oz Accessories Startup Manual USB cable Driver CD-ROM SONAR LE CD-ROM (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)
Sampling Frequency Digital Output 44.1/48/96 kHz Digital Input 44.1/48/96 kHz AD/DA Conversion 44.1/48/96 kHz * ADVANCE SWITCH = OFF: 44.1 kHz only Frequency Response 96.0 kHz 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+1 dB/-2 dB) 48.0 kHz 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB) 44.1 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB/-1 dB) Nominal Input Level Line Input Jacks MIC Input Jack (XLR) MIC Input Jack (except XLR) GUITAR Input Jack -10 dBu -45 to -12 dBu -45 dBu -30 dBu
Nominal Output Level Line Output Jacks -10 dBu Residual Noise Level (input terminated with 1 k ohms, MAIN VOLUME: 0 dB, Monitor: OFF, IHF-A typ.) -105 dBu or less (SN ratio: 108 dB, typ.) Interface USB Digital Input/Output: Optical type conforms to IEC60958 consumer format: PCM/AC3 Effects 1. Mastering Noise Suppressor/Enhancer/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter 2. Listening Center Cancel/High Boost/Low Boost/Reverb 3. Performance Compressor/Amp-Simulator and Distortion/ Chorus/Delay 4. Tube-amp simulator Tube-Amp-Simulator/Multi-band Compressor-Limiter
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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UA-4FX Block Diagram
When the recording source select switch is set to ANALOG

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USB connector USB indicator USB CODEC
Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Line input jacks Effects CAPTURE Effects PLAYBACK Headphone jack

Input monitor switch

Guitar/mic input jack

Line output jacks

Mic input jack (plug-in powered mic)
Mic input jack (XLR type)
Input level indicators Output level indicators
When the recording source select switch is set to DIGITAL

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Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Effects CAPTURE Effects PLAYBACK Headphone jack
Degital input connector (optical)

Input Monitor switch

Output level indicators
When the recording source select switch is set to LOOP-BACK

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Digital output connector (optical) Line output volume Effects CAPTURE / PLAYBACK Headphone jack

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AMP/DRIVE.. 31 AppleTalk.. 4041 ASIO... 37, 43 ASIO direct monitor.. 37
MASTER.. 26 MASTER-Hi.. 26 MASTERING... 19, 26 MASTER-Lo.. 26
background services.. 44 Block Diagram.. 66 BRIGHT... 23 Buffer Size... 3637

NOISE SUP.. 26

OMS.. 40
CENTER CANCEL.. CHORUS... COMP-LEVEL.. COMP-THR.. COSM... 23
PERFORM.. Performance.. Phantom power switch.. playback.. 16 21
recording... 21 Recording source select switch... 10, 12, 1415, 17 REVERB... 29
DELAY... 31 Driver Signing Options.. 46
effect knob.. 22 Effect variation button.. 22 effects... 19, 22 ENHANCER... 26
Sampling frequency select switch.. 9, 1113, 15, 17 SONAR LE... 50
FAT & WARM.. 23 FreeMIDI... 42 FX VOICE... 31
Tube simulator button.. 22
Vacuum tube (TUBE) amp simulator. 19 Virtual Sound Canvas DXi.. 48
Guitar/mic input volume.. 14, 16

HIGH BOOST... 29

Input select switch.. 14 Input/output level indicator. 10