Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Roland ED UA-30 USB Audio Interface. This manual tells how to set up the UA-30, and explains basic operation. To avoid problems and enjoy optimal performance, please perform the setup correctly as described in this manual.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES ( P.2, P.4). 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, Getting Started should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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 q 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.
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... Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page...

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Avoid damaging the USB cable. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a USB cable after it has been damaged...
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...
Never use or store the unit in places that are: * Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are * Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are * Humid; or are * Exposed to rain; or are * Dusty; or are * Subject to high levels of vibration...
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit...
Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the "Information" page when: * Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or * The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or * The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance...
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...
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit...

Appendices.... 35

Deleting (uninstalling) the included software... 35 Deleting the USB Audio Device driver... 36 Basic operation of the UA-30 D-Out Smoother... 37 UA-30 Block Diagram.... 39

Troubleshooting... 40

Problems when installing the USB driver... 40 Problems when using the UA-30... 42 Problems common to software in general... 48
UA-30 Specifications... 49 UA-30 System Requirements.. 50

Introduction

Features of the UA-30
Thank you for purchasing the UA-30. The UA-30 is a USB audio interface that can be connected to your computer via a single USB cable to allow highquality digital recording/playback of audio data.

Superb sound quality

Both optical and coaxial type digital input/output connectors are provided. Sampling rates of 44.1 / 48 kHz are supported, allowing zero-loss signal transfer with CD, MD (Mini Disc), or DAT. As analog input/output jacks, the UA-30 provides RCA phono jacks as well as a phone jack that supports guitar/mic input levels. 20-bit AD/DA conversion ensures high-quality recording/playback, and sampling rates of 22.05 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz are supported.
Easy connection to your computer via USB cable
The UA-30 requires only a single USB cable for connection to your computer. It uses a bus power supply in which power is supplied from your computer, so that an AC adaptor is not needed, making the UA-30 ideal for use even with notebook computers.
Cool Edit Pro LE included for audio editing freedom
Audio data transferred to your computer via the UA-30 can be edited and processed freely. You can apply numerous effects, including echo to make the sound more spacious and flanger to create modulation.

What is USB?

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a new interface for connecting various peripheral devices to a personal computer. USB allows numerous peripherals to be connected by a single USB cable, and data can be transmitted at a rate much faster than the earlier serial ports. Peripheral devices can be connected or disconnected while the power of the computer remains on, and the computer will recognize these devices automatically. (Some peripherals may require settings.)

About copyright

Unauthorized recording, performing, broadcasting, sale, or distribution of works whose copyright is owned by a third party (CD software, video software, broadcasts etc.) is forbidden by law. Even if you use the UA-30 to violate the rights of a third party, Roland Corporation shall bear no responsibility for your actions.

About SCMS

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) is a function provided on consumer digital audio devices such as DAT and MD recorders to protect the rights of the copyright owner by prohibiting digital second-generation recordings from being made via a digital connection. If you record via a digital connection from a digital recorder that has SCMS, the SCMS data will be recorded together with the digital audio data. Digital audio data that contains SCMS data cannot be recorded again via a digital connection.

This contains various software that you will need in order to use the UA-30. * Be sure to read the Readme_E.txt file found in the UA Software CD-ROM. Any updated information will be provided in the Readme_E.txt file. Do not play back the CD-ROM on a conventional audio CD player. Doing so will produce a high volume that may damage your ears or speakers.
Do not touch the silver recording surface of the disc, or scratch it. Doing so may make it impossible for data to be read correctly. If the disc becomes soiled, use a commercially available CD cleaner to clean it.

s Getting Started

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This is the document you are reading. Keep it at hand for reference when needed.

License agreement

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This contract describes the terms under which Roland Corporation allows you to use the software. You must read this before opening the CD-ROM package.
Parts of the UA-30 and their function

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Optical
These are digital I/O connectors for connecting optical cables. The digital I/O connectors for connecting coaxial cables are marked COAXIAL.
Sample rate When audio is recorded digitally, the level of the sound is measured at fixed intervals of time, and the level is converted into digital data. The sample rate (sampling frequency) is what determines this time interval. CD and MD use a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, and DAT can also use a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. By setting this switch to match the sampling rate of the connected device, you can digitally record without diminishing the audio quality.

Line input jacks

Connect these jacks when you wish to record audio signals from an audio device or MIDI sound module.

Line output jacks

Connect these jacks to the AUX IN or LINE IN of your audio system (amp or stereo).
Digital input connector (optical)
When inputting a digital audio signal from an audio device such as a CD/ MD/DAT, use an optical cable to make connections here.
Digital output connector (optical)
When outputting a digital audio signal to a digital recorder such as an MD/ DAT, use an optical cable to make connections here.
Digital input connector (coaxial)
When inputting a digital audio signal from an audio device such as a CD/ MD/DAT, use a coaxial cable to make connections here.
Digital output connector (coaxial)

Connections and driver installation
In order to use the UA-30, you must first install the USB Composite Device driver and the USB Audio Device driver. These drivers are included with Windows98, and are provided in the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM, so you will need to have the Microsoft Windows 98 CD-ROM ready. * If you have updated your system with the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, use the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM.

What is a driver?

A driver is software that allows an application program running on your computer to transfer data to and from the UA-30 when it is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The driver passes data from the application to the UA-30, and passes data from the UA-30 to the application.

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Application USB port

USB Driver

USB cable

Computer

Before installing the driver
The UA-30 cannot be used with Windows 95 or Windows NT. If other Windows programs are running, exit all of them before you continue. If you will be simultaneously connecting multiple Roland USB devices (such as the UA-30 and UA-100) to your computer, disconnect the UA-100 or other device from the USB connector before installing the driver. If you install the driver when the UA-100 or other device is connected, installation may not occur correctly.
Making connections and installing the driver

s Making connections

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power of all devices before making any connections. It is not necessary to turn off the power of your computer. Use a USB cable to connect the UA-30 to your computer before turning on the power of your audio equipment.

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Computer Stereo set Powered Speaker etc.

LINE IN AUX IN USB Port

Audio cable
Before disconnecting the USB cable or restarting Windows, please close all applications. You should also turn down the volume of any audio or amp system that is connected.

LINE OUT

USB Port
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

Stereo Headphones

s Installing the driver
Installation must be performed in the order of the USB Composite Device driver and then the USB Audio Device driver. Use the following procedure to perform the installation.

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USB port Audio cable
The GUITAR / MIC and LINE IN will be mixed and output. LINE IN LINE OUT
Only GUITAR / MIC will be recorded on your computer

GUITAR / MIC

The GUITAR / MIC and LINE IN will be mixed and output.

Microphone

Guitar

Select "G/M"

Select the device (GUITAR or MIC) that is connected
LINE input signal flow GUITAR / MIC signal flow
Set the recording sample rate of your recording application to the desired setting. (The available sample rates will depend on your application. For details refer to the owners manual for your application.)
Use the Line input adjustment slider and Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider to adjust the balance. If the LED above the slider lights red, use the slider to lower the input level.
Acoustic feedback may be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by changing the orientation of the microphone(s), relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers, or lowering volume levels.
s Recording guitar (vocal) mixed with the line inputs
With these settings, the guitar (vocal) will be mixed with the line inputs and recorded on your computer. Make connections as shown in the following diagram.

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Set the recording sample rate of your recording application to the desired setting. (The available sample rates will depend on your application. For details refer to the owners manual for your application.) Use the Line input adjustment slider and Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider to adjust the balance. If the LED above the slider lights red, use the slider to lower the input level.
Basic operation for Cool Edit Pro LE
This section explains basic operation when using Cool Edit Pro LE.
What is Cool Edit Pro LE?
Cool Edit Pro LE is waveform editing software that supports a wide range of audio formats. It allows you to record/playback, edit, convert file formats, and apply effects such as Delay and Echo to the data.

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Installing Cool Edit Pro LE
Insert the included UA Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Before starting the installation process, please exit all other Windows programs.
Click the Windows [Start] button, and then click Run. The Run dialog box will appear.

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In the Open text box, input D:\CoolEdit_LE\cep1le and then click [OK].
* In this explanation we are assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, but the drive name may be different depending on your computer. If the drive name is different on your computer, input the appropriate drive name. You can check the drive name of your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking the My Computer icon. Then perform the installation as described in the screen.

In the File menu, click New. Alternatively, click

in the tool bar.

In the New Waveform dialog box, set Sample Rate, Channels and Resolution to specify the quality of recording. To record with quality equivalent to an audio CD, select 44.1 kHz, Stereo, and 16 bit.

s Adjust the input level

Use the level meter to check and adjust the input level.

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Make sure that the level meter is displayed at the bottom of the Cool Edit Pro LE window. If it is not displayed, select the View menu and click Show Level Meters.
Right-click the Level meter, and from the menu that appears, select Show on Play and Record. Double-click the Level meter. Alternatively, select the Options menu and click Monitor VU Level. The input level will be monitored.
Play the external audio device, and adjust the input level. If the input level is excessive and clipping occurs, the clip indicator at the right of the level meter will light. In this case, lower the volume of the audio device so that the maximum level does not exceed 0dB. The clip indicator will go dark when you click it.

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Finally, click

to cancel monitoring.

s Record
When you have completed the preparations, use the following procedure to record.

Play your audio device.

When you have finished playing, click
Use the following procedure to save the audio data.
In the File menu, click Save As.
In the Save Waveform As dialog box, specify the Save in and Save as type.
Input the file name, and click [Save].

Editing

Cool Edit Pro LE makes it easy for you to perform waveform editing. Heres the basic procedure for waveform editing.
s Select the region that you wish to edit
First select the region that you wish to edit. In Cool Edit Pro LE, the waveform can be selected in a variety of ways. By combining the following methods, you can quickly and easily select the desired waveform. Drag the mouse to left or right to select a region

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Right-click to extend the selected region Use the left/right arrow keys to change the starting point of the selected region Hold down the Shift key and use the left/right arrow keys to change the end point of the selected region Double-click the waveform to select the entire displayed area Input values in the Selection field to specify the selected region In addition, you can use the Zero Crossings function to move the starting point and end point of the selected region to the nearest location with an amplitude of zero. If you use this function, you can insert or delete portions of the waveform without causing an abrupt volume change where the waveform was joined, and thereby avoid causing noise at the location where waveform data was cut or pasted. To activate the Zero Crossings function, select Zero Crossings Adjust Selection Inward from the Edit menu, or click in the toolbar.

s Magnifying/shrinking the waveform display
By magnifying/shrinking the waveform display, you can select and view the waveform more easily. To magnify/shrink the waveform display, use the buttons located at the lower left of the window.

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Magnify the middle of the displayed waveform
Shrink from the middle of the displayed waveform
Display the entire waveform
Magnify the display for the selected region Magnify the display centered at the beginning of the selected region Magnify the display centered at the end of the selected region
When the waveform has been magnified, you can change the displayed portion of the waveform by dragging the green portion of the scroll bar at the top of the window.

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s Using editing functions and effects
Cool Edit Pro LE provides numerous commands for waveform editing. Here we will provide brief explanations of some of these commands. For details refer to Help.

Edit menu:

Undo Copy Cut Paste Cancel the result of the command that was last executed. Copy the selected region to the clipboard. Cut the selected region and copy it to the clipboard. Insert the data saved in the clipboard into the location at which the insert point was placed. Repeatedly paste the data saved in the clipboard, or mix it with the displayed waveform. You can also adjust the volume of the data to be pasted.

Mix Paste

Transform menu:
Invert Invert the polarity of the waveform amplitude in the selected region. Reverse the selected region of the waveform front-to-back. Increase or decrease the volume of the selected region. You can also create fade-in or fade-out effects. Apply a delay effect to the selected region of the waveform. Apply a reverb effect to the selected region of the waveform. Apply a anger effect to the selected region of the waveform. Normalize the selected region of the waveform. This will adjust the level according to the maximum volume value.

Reverse Amplify

Delay Echo Flanger Normalize

Exiting Cool Edit Pro LE

To exit Cool Edit Pro LE, select the File menu and click Exit.

For details on Cool Edit Pro LE, refer to the help [Start]-[Programs]-[Cool Edit Pro LE]-[Cool Edit Pro LE Help] of the Cool Edit Pro LE.

Appendices

Deleting (uninstalling) the included software
The various software programs of the included CD-ROM support the Windows Add/Remove Programs Properties function. You can use the following procedure to remove software that has become unnecessary.
Click the [Start] button, and in Settings, click Control Panel to open it.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs. The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box will appear.
Click the Install/Uninstall tab.

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From the list in the dialog box, click the name of the application that you wish to delete.
In the lower right of the dialog box, click Add/Remove. The application you specified in step 4 will be deleted.
Deleting the USB Audio Device driver
s If re-installing the USB Audio Device driver s If installation of the USB Audio Device driver was terminated before completion
Use the following procedure to delete the driver that is already installed.
The explanation provided here is for an average Windows system. Depending on your computer, some of the folder names may be different.
Use a USB cable to connect the UA-30 to your computer.
Delete the USB Audio Device driver. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click System. The System Properties dialog box will appear.
Click the Device Manager tab.
Double-click Sound, video and game controllers to see a list of the devices.
From the list, select USB Audio Device, and click [Remove]. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click [OK].
Make sure that USB Audio Device is not in the Sound, video and game controllers list, and click [Close].
In steps 1.3., click the Device Manager tab in System Properties, and double-click Universal serial bus controller to display the list of devices. If is displayed for the USB-compatible device icon: Select the USB Composite Device icon, and click [Remove]. In response to Confirm Device Removal? click [OK]. In step 6., close System Properties. If there is no USB-compatible device icon, or if Simply close System Properties. is not displayed:
If a dialog box suggesting that you restart Windows appears at this point, follow the suggestion and restart.
Basic operation of the UA-30 D-Out Smoother
s What is the UA-30 D-Out Smoother?
When audio is played back to a digital device such as MD or DAT connected to the digital output of the UA-30, a certain amount of time is required for the audio output to be locked immediately after audio playback, so that there may be no sound for one or two seconds, or the pitch or tempo may become incorrect. The UA-30 D-Out Smoother is software that allows the audio to be played smoothly in such situations.

s Installing the UA-30 D-Out Smoother
Insert the UA Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Click the Windows taskbar [Start] button, and select Run.
In the Open: text box, input D:\UA30_Utl\SETUP and click [OK].
* In this explanation we are assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, but the drive name may be different depending on your computer. If the drive name is different on your computer, input the appropriate drive name. You can check the drive name of your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking the My Computer icon.
The installer will start up, and the Choose Setup Language dialog box will appear. Specify whether you are using the English (United States) or Japanese version of Windows, and click [OK].
Perform the remainder of the installation as directed by the instructions that appear on-screen. At the end of the installation, a dialog box will ask Would you like to launch UA-30 D-Out Smoother application when you boot the computer?. If you click [Yes], the UA-30 D-Out Smoother will start up automatically when you start the computer, which is very convenient.
When installation is completed, the Setup Complete dialog box will appear. Click [Finish]. This completes installation of the UA-30 D-Out Smoother.
Later, if you do not want D-Out Smoother to start when Windows is started up, you can use the Windows Explorer to select [Windows]-[Start][Programs]-[Startup], and delete UA-30 D-Out Smoother from the Startup folder.
Creating a desktop shortcut for UA-30 D-Out Smoother
You can right-click the following file and drag it to the desktop, and select Create Shortcut(s) Here to create a shortcut to UA-30 D-Out Smoother on the desktop. Program FilesRolandUA-30 D-Out SmootherSmoothDo
s Starting the UA-30 D-Out Smoother
Connect the UA-30 to the USB connector of your computer.
Click the Windows [Start] button, and in the Programs menu, click UA-30 D-Out Smoother.
The UA-30 D-Out Smoother will start up. In some cases it may display Cannot find USB Audio Device. Check USB cable or select USB Audio Device again. when starting. If this occurs, the computer has not correctly detected the UA-30. It is possible that the UA-30 is not connected correctly, or that the driver has not been installed correctly. Refer to Connections and driver installation (p. 12) and check these points.
The Setting dialog box will appear at the first time when you start up. Make sure that the WaveOut Device show "USB Audio Device (1)", and click [OK].
s Using the UA-30 D-Out Smoother
The UA-30 D-Out Smoother has an ON/OFF switch and a TEST button.

q ON/OFF switch

Normally, you will leave this ON when using the digital output of the UA30. Turn this OFF when changing the position of the SAMPLE RATE switch or REC SEL switch located on the left side of the UA-30, or when connecting or disconnecting the UA-30.

q TEST button

Click the TEST button. If the test audio is heard, the UA-30 D-Out Smoother is operating for that device. When using two or more USB Audio Devices such as the UA-30 or MA150U, use this to select the UA-30 for which the UA-30 D-Out Smoother will operate. Use the following procedure to make your selection.
In the D-Out Smoother Control menu, select Setting to access the Setting dialog box.
From the pulldown menu, select USB Audio Device and click [OK].
Click the [TEST] button, and check whether or not the test audio is heard. If the audio is heard, the UA-30 D-Out Smoother is operating for that device. If the audio is not heard, select a different USB Audio Device in step 2, and repeat steps 1 through 3.

UA-30 Block Diagram

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USB connector USB indicator
Recording input select switch Digital output connector (coaxial) UA-30 engine Digital output connector (optical)
Digital input select switch Digital input connector (coaxial) Digital input connector (optical)
Line input jacks Line output volume Guitar/Mic input jack

Headphone jack

Line input adjustment slider Line input peak indicator Guitar/Mic input adjustment slider Guitar/Mic input peak indicator

Output level indicator

Troubleshooting
If an unexpected problem occurs while using the UA-30, please read this chapter first. It provides numerous hints that will help you solve problems.
If you are using Windows for the first time, or do not understand the explanation of a procedure, refer to the owners manuals for your computer or for Windows. If the UA-30 does not operate as you expect, check the following points.
Problems when installing the USB driver
s Add New Hardware Wizard does not start up automatically s Add New Hardware Wizard terminates before completion
When the USB connector is connected or disconnected, approximately 15 seconds may be required for the UA-30 to be recognized. Is the USB cable connected correctly? Make sure that the UA-30 and computer are connected correctly by the USB cable. Can USB be used on your computer? Refer to the owners manual for your computer, and make sure that it is able to use USB. Does your computer or USB hub have sufficient power supply capacity? The UA-30 cannot be connected if insufficient power is supplied to it. Check whether one of the following cases apply. If you are using the UA-30 with a notebook computer that is running on its battery, operation may be unreliable with some models of computer. If this is the case, connect the AC adaptor to your notebook computer. The power conservation mode of your computer may limit the power that is supplied to USB. Check the settings of your computer. In some cases, the UA-30 cannot be used with a bus-powered hub (a hub that does not contain a power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply). Does your computer meet the USB specifications? If you are using a computer that does not meet the USB specifications (such as a

In the Windows Control Panel, double-click Display to open the Display Properties dialog box, and click the Settings tab.
Click [Advanced] to open properties, and click the Performance tab.
In Graphics, move the Hardware acceleration: slider to None, and click [OK].
In the Display Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box. Then restart your computer.
Noise is heard in the line input or mic input If a MIDI sound module and the UA-30 are connected via USB to the same computer, and the output of the MIDI sound module is connected to the line input jacks of the UA-30, noise from the computer may enter via the MIDI sound module and be heard from the UA-30. In such cases, use a selfpowered hub to connect the MIDI sound module and the UA-30 in parallel, or connect the MIDI sound module via the serial interface or MIDI interface. Set the Record input select switch (REC SEL) to DIGITAL. Noise may enter the audio output because of the guitar, mic, or line input. Change the Record input select switch (REC SEL) to DIGITAL. Noise may be heard if you record and play back simultaneously. If you record and play back simultaneously, the playback may be interrupted depending on the performance of the system, and this may be heard as noise. However since priority is given to recording, the recorded data will not be lost.
s Sound is interrupted during audio playback
Try increasing the memory You can increase the processing power of your computer by adding more memory. For details on adding memory, refer to the owners manual for your computer. Does your computer fulfill the USB specification? The audio may be interrupted if you are using a computer that does not electrically meet the USB specification (such as a home-made computer). In this case, the problem may be solved if you connect a USB hub that contains its own power supply. Are numerous applications running? If you use numerous applications during playback, or start up another application, the playback may be interrupted depending on your computer system. Exit all unneeded applications, and try again. If this does not solve the problem, try restarting Windows. Try making the following change to the disk drive settings. * The following settings may not exist on your computer.
In the Windows Control Panel, double-click System.
Double-click Disk drives to see the list of devices.
From the list, select GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE??, and click [Properties] to access the GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE?? Properties dialog box.
* The ?? in GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE?? will be a number that depends on your system.
Click the Settings tab, in the [Option] check the [DMA] check box, and click [OK] to close the dialog box.
* Depending on your system, a dialog box for DMA settings may appear. After checking the contents, click OK or Cancel.
In the System Properties dialog box, [Close] to close the dialog box. Restart your computer so that the above settings will take effect.

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Owners Manual

Contents
Basic operation of Peak LE What is Peak LE? Installing Peak LE Connecting the UA-30 Starting up Peak LE Opening a file Playing back Recording Editing Exiting Peak LE How to Register Peak LE (Receiving the Product Authorization Code) Troubleshooting 10 12
Your Peak LE serial number is
The above serial number is necessary for installing Peak LE. (p. 3) Make sure to put it away for safekeeping, along with your CD-ROM. You will also need the Authorization Code in order to continue using Peak LE. For further information, refer to p. 10.
Copyright 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM
Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM is a CD-ROM that contains Peak LE software for making the UA-30 more fun to use.
Basic operation of Peak LE
This document covers the basic operations you need to know to use Peak LE.

s What is Peak LE?

Peak LE is waveform editing software for the Macintosh. It allows you to record, play back, and edit.

s Installing Peak LE

Before you install, you must read the included license agreement. The license agreement states the conditions under which Roland and other software companies allow you to use this software. Before running the installer, make sure to quit all other programs that your Macintosh may have been running. 1. To use the Peak LE product, you need to register and authorize it. If you want to register Peak electronically during the installation process, you need to connect your computer to the Internet. (p. 10) 2. Insert the Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 3. In the Peak_LE folder, double-click Install Peak LE.

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4. The startup screen of the installer will appear. Click [Continue].

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Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM 5. The Read Me dialog box will display the license agreement for using Peak LE, and recently updated information on Peak LE. After reading the contents, click [Continue].

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6. In the Install Peak LE dialog box, verify that the disk onto which you wish to install Peak LE is indicated, and click [Install]. If you wish to change the disk, select it from [Install Location].

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7. When a dialog box like the following appears, read it carefully and click [I Understand].

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8. If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can register Peak from the following dialog. If you want to register Peak now, click [Register]. If you want to register Peak using the attached registration card, click [I will fill the card out by hand and mail or fax it]. If you have already registered, click [Ive already registered]. Refer to p. 10 for further information on how to register Peak.

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9. If the installation was successful, a dialog box like the following appears, click [Restart].

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This completes installation of Peak LE.

s Connecting the UA-30

Before starting up Peak LE, you should connect UA-30 to your computer and to the audio devices. For how to connect them, refer to the attached leaflet UA-30 or MA-150U with MacOS or the Getting Started manual respectively.

s Starting up Peak LE

1. In the Peak LE folder that was created during installation, double-click Peak LE.

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If this screen appears, click [OK] and quit Peak LE. Next, go to the Control Panel - Memory, and set Virtual memory to off. Then, restart your computer. However, if you are using iMac that are released after the summer of 2000 (iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV+, and iMac DV Special Edition), then turn the Virtual Memory to on.

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2. Enter the following information into the Registration dialog box, and click [Register]. Name: Name of the person using the software Organization: Company or organization name (Or the name of the user) Serial: The serial number listed on the cover of this manual If you do not register Peak, you cannot receive your Product Authorization code. Refer to p. 10 for information on how to register Peak. If you want to use Peak before receiving the code, click [Still waiting for Product Authorization Code]. In that case, Peak will not launch after the 14 day registration period unless you authorize Peak with your Name, Organization, Serial Number, and Product Authorization Code.

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s Opening a file
Use the following procedure to open a sample data file. 1. From the CD-ROM Sample_Data folder, drag Alright onto the desktop to copy it. 2. In the File menu, click Open. 3. In the Open dialog box, double-click the file that you copied. 4. Click Done.

s Playing back

To play back audio data, use the buttons in the Toolbar.

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Play back. Stop playback. Open the Record dialog box.
Open the Record Settings dialog box.

s Recording

If you use a microphone to record, acoustic feedback (a whine or screech) may occur depending on the location of the microphone and speaker. If this occurs, take the following measures: Point the microphone in a different direction Place the microphone further away from the speakers Lower the volume You can record the performance of a vocal or guitar connected to your audio device. As an example, heres the basic procedure for recording.
Make settings for recording
1. In the Toolbar, click to open the Record window.

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2. In the Record window, click [Device and Sample Format.].
to open the Record Settings dialog box, and click

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3. In the Sound dialog box, click Speaker, and select off.

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4. In the popup menu of the Sound dialog box, select Source, and set Device to USB audio.

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5. From the popup menu, select Sample and choose the recording quality. For CD-quality audio, select 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo.

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6. Click [OK] to close the Sound dialog. 7. Click [OK] to close the Record Settings dialog.
Adjusting the input level
Play the external audio device, and adjust the input level. If the input level is excessive and causes clipping, lower the volume of the audio device so that the maximum level does not exceed 0 dB.

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Recording
When preparations are completed, use the following procedure to record. 1. In the Record dialog box, click 2. Play your audio device.
3. When you have finished playing, click
4. When a dialog box like the following appears, specify the location in which you want to save the file, input the filename, then click [Save].

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s Editing
Peak LE makes it easy for you to edit waveforms. Here is the basic procedure for waveform editing.
Select the region that you wish to edit
Click the mouse at the beginning of the region that you wish to select. Then continue to hold down the mouse button, and drag to the left or right to specify the region.

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Zooming the waveform display in or out
By increasing or decreasing the magnification of the waveform display, you can make it easier to select or view the desired portion of the waveform. Use the buttons in the Toolbar to expand or contract the waveform display. Display the waveform at greater magnification. Display the waveform at a lower magnification. When the waveform display is magnified, you can drag the scroll bar located at the bottom of the window to change the location of the waveform that is displayed.
Using the editing functions
Peak LE provides numerous commands for editing waveforms. A simple explanation is given below. For details, refer to the PeakManual.pdf.
Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM Edit menu: Undo Cancel the effect of the previously executed command. Redo Re-execute the previously cancelled command. Cut Cut the selected region and copy it into the clipboard. Paste Insert the data stored in the clipboard at the insertion point. DSP menu: Change Gain Increase or decrease the volume of the selected region. Convert Sample Rate Convert the sample rate. Invert Invert the amplitude (positive vs. negative) of the selected region. Fade In/Out Gradually increase or decrease the volume of the selected region. Normalize Normalize the waveform in the selected region. The level is adjusted in accordance with the maximum values for volume. Reverse Reverse the selected region of the waveform front-to-back.

s Exiting Peak LE

To exit Peak LE, choose Exit from the File menu.
The CD-ROM contains an on-line manual which provides detailed explanations concerning the use of Peak LE. Location: Peak_LE\For_English\PeakManual.pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader is required in order to read the on-line manual. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, run the following program on the CD-ROM. Location: Peak_LE\For_English\AcrobatReader\Reader Installer
s How to Register Peak LE (Receiving the Product Authorization Code)
Peak LE must be authorized to work on your Macintosh. To authorize Peak LE, you will need your Product Authorization Code in addition to the serial number that appears on top of the Owners Manual. BIAS will provide you with your Product Authorization Code when you register Peak LE. You must register Peak LE in order to obtain your Product Authorization Code. If you dont register Peak LE, it will not launch after the 14 day registration period, and also you will not be eligible for technical support and you wont be notified about updates, upgrades and other important news from BIAS. There are three ways to register the software: (1) by e-mail (2) by mailing the attached card (3) by faxing the attached card

Register by e-mail

If you click [Register] button in step 8 of Installing Peak LE (p. 3), the following dialog appears. Fill the dialog and click [Email Registration] button to send the information to BIAS by mail. You can also click [Print to MAIL] button to print and send the form via FAX. After the registration, you will receive your Product Authorization code in a few days. If you will not receive the code after 14 days, please register Peak once again.
Macintosh Audio Applications CD-ROM * Please be sure to answer the question number 1 to 10 at least. The serial number is printed on the cover.

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Register by mailing or faxing the attached card
You can also register Peak by mailing or faxing the attached registration card. Fill the form and send the right side of the card to the address specified at the lower left side of the card. * Please be sure to answer the question number 1 to 10 at least. The serial number is printed on the cover.

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s Troubleshooting
Also refer to the troubleshooting on the Getting Started manual or the leaflet titled UA-30 or MA-150U with MacOS.
Noise is heard when recording audio
If version 1.0.4f8 of the USB audio driver is used, noise may be present when you record at 48kHz. Should this be the case, you can solve the problem by using Multimedia Update V1.0 to update the driver. Multimedia Update V1.0 can be downloaded from Apple computers web site. For further information on this update program, refer to http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/ artnum/n11693 (as of October 20, 2000). If you are using iMac that are released after the summer of 2000 (iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV+, and iMac DV Special Edition) and turn the virtual memory off, noise is heard or the sound is interrupted when recording audio. Please be sure to turn the Virtual Memory to on.

Cannot record audio

In case you cannot record audio, there may be a trouble in the Apple sound manager. Set the sound manager once again following the step 1 to 11 in the leaflet titled UA-30 or MA-150U with MacOS. You cannot record audio if you turn Speaker on in Audio/Record Settings/Device and sample format/Sound. Be sure to turn it off.
Checking the USB audio drivers version
1. Connect the UA-30. 2. From the Apple menu, select Apple System Profiler. 3. Click the Devices and Volumes tab. 4. At the bottom of the USB section, the screen will indicate Audio (UA-30 xxx Hz, xxx REC). Click the arrow at the left of this text. 5. Several lines will be displayed, and the number displayed to the right of Driver version is the version of the USB audio driver. (Display example) Driver version: 1.0.4f8

Support service of Peak LE
For further support or the upgrade service on Peak LE, refer to the following BIAS web site. http://www.bias-inc.com/toolkit.html http://www.bias-inc.com/ http://www.bias-inc.com/distributors.html