1212 I/O and Deck II
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Enabling ADAT timecode synchronization in Deck II
Setting the Analog Input Level
"System Overtaxed" message after upgrading to OS 8.1
Version 2.6 or later Required
Deck II versions 2.6 and later are required for use with the 1212 I/O.
Configuring Deck II
When using the 1212 I/O with Deck II (version 2.6 or later), make the following settings on your ADAT-compatible device, in the MacOS, and in Deck.
On the ADAT-compatible multitrack:
1. Set the multitrack to use internal word clock.
For more information, see Setting the word clock source on an ADAT system.
In the MacOS:
1. In the Memory control panel, Turn Virtual Memory OFF.
2. Also in the Memory control panel, set the Disk Cache to the smallest possible value: 32k for System 7.5.5 and earlier, and 96k for 7.6 or later.
3. In the Chooser, turn AppleTalk OFF.
4. In the Views control panel, turn off "Calculate Folder Sizes."
5. In the Extensions Manager control panel, create a new minimal extension set for use with digital audio programs.
Many extensions are not recommended for use with Deck. Extensions to avoid include: Apple Menu Options, Window Shade, and RAM Doubler.
6. In the Finder, set Deck's memory allocation.
6a. Select the Deck application's icon.
6b. Choose "Get Info" from the File menu.
6c. Set the memory allocation. We recommend setting Deck's preferred size (under Memory Requirements) to 16,000k or more. Smaller sizes will work, but fewer tracks will be available.
In Deck:
1. In Options->Hardware Configuration, select Korg SoundLink DRS 1212 I/O, and set Sync Mode to ADAT.
If the 1212 I/O does not appear in the Hardware Configuration dialog, make sure that the file "DECK II 1212 I/O Driver" is in the "Plug-Ins" folder, which is in the same folder as the Deck II application.
2. In File->Preferences->Memory & Storage, set Max Play Tracks to 16 (greater if using SCSI RAID disk array, fewer if using Power Macintosh 7200 or 7500). Greater numbers of tracks will require larger values for Deck's preferred size, as discussed under In the MacOS, above.
3. Also in File->Preferences->Memory & Storage, set Disk buffer size to 512k.
4. Still in File->Preferences->Memory & Storage, set Pre-allocate entire record drive to Always. (With fast drives, this may not be necessary; basically, this simply improves the performance of the drive.)
5. In File->Preferences->General: Set SMPTE Pre-Roll time to 4 seconds.
Enabling ADAT timecode synchronization in Deck
II
1. Follow the instructions under Configuring Deck II, above.
2. Set Options->Time Code Source to SoundLink DRS 1212 I/O.
3. Select Options->Trigger Sync. When selected, this item will show up with a check-mark in the menu.
For more information on why Trigger Sync should be selected, see Continuous Sync vs. Trigger Sync.
4. Select Options->SMPTE Online. When selected, this item will show up with a check-mark in the menu. You can also toggle this on and off by using the keyboard shortcut command-j.
Troubleshooting ADAT Timecode
If you experience problems with ADAT timecode in Deck II, try the following:
1. Make sure that the Session sample rate is set the same as the ADAT multitrack. (You can check the Session sample rate in the Session Info dialog box.)
2. Try increasing the SMPTE Pre-Roll time, in File->Preferences->General. Korg recommends a minimum of 4 seconds.
Setting the Analog Input Level
Deck II's Analog Input Level parameter (Options->Analog Input Level) controls the 1212 I/O's analog input trim. In general, when using the 1212 I/O, this parameter should be set to 7.
This is in contrast to use of Deck II with the Mac's built-in audio hardware, in which case the Analog Input Level should be set to 0.
"System Overtaxed" message after upgrading to OS
8.1
If "System Overtaxed" messages appear with sessions that played back OK under system versions prior to 8.1, try increasing Deck's Disk Buffer size (in File menu Preferences->Memory & Storage).
Premiere Plug-Ins and Deck II
Deck II supports Premiere Plug-Ins, as well as Deck's own real-time effects. Premiere Plug-Ins use the Sound Manager for audio output monitoring, as discussed in the 1212 I/O manual.
NOTE: These instructions assume that the 1212 I/O is selected as the Sound Manager input and output device, as described in the 1212 I/O manual.
1. In the 1212 I/O Utility, make sure that the sample rate and word clock settings (which are used for the Sound Manager) match those of Deck II.
If these settings are different from those in Deck II, the preview's pitch may be different than the original audio.
2. Also in the 1212 I/O Utility, select the desired Sound Manager output channels. If you like, these can be set to match the output setting of the audio track in Deck II.
Sound Manager audio, including the Premiere Plug-In preview output, is routed to the outputs set in the 1212 I/O Utility. The output settings made in Deck II have no effect on the preview output.
4. In Deck II, select the audio to be processed, and select a Premiere Plug-In from the Audio->Plug Ins menu.
5. Set up the Plug-In as desired. The effect preview will be heard through the 1212 I/O.
6. Apply the Plug-In.
The Premiere window will close, returning you to Deck II.
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