Cymatic Audio LP-16 Manual - Manual (Page 4)

PRODUCT MANUAL PRODUCT MANUAL 7 6 INTRODUCTION LP-16 CONNECTIONS AND USER INTERFACE
4. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Cymatic Audio Live Player LP-16. The LP-16 is the world’s easiest
to use direct from USB 16-track / MIDI player and 18-output, 2-input USB audio interface for PC,
Mac® and iPad®.
The LP-16 works as a dedicated multi-track player for live performances, while sparing users the
hassles of using a laptop and computer audio interface in a live environment. The LP-16 does not
require any additional computer hardware, other than a USB hard drive and cabling, in order to
play back 16 separate audio tracks directly into the line inputs of a live sound mixer. These pre-
recorded tracks can be individually mixed alongside the audio from live performers to augment
their performance.
Used in connection with a Windows PC, Mac® or iPad®, the LP-16 also serves as an 18-output/
2-input USB audio interface. With a large number of outputs, the individual tracks of a multi-track
DAW session can easily be connected to the individual inputs of an analog studio mixer, perfect
for analog summing and mixing “out of the box”, imparting classic analog flavor to your next mix
session.
The LP-16 User Manual contains in-depth details of your Live Player’s features and functionality,
including:
• Direct from USB hard drive multi-track playback (16 tracks at 24-bit or 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz)
• Intuitive user interface to edit and save settings, song and playlist files
• Creation and editing of settings and playlist files offline, using Windows playlist software
• 16 unbalanced analog 1/4” tip-sleeve outputs
• 1/8” Stereo Line level input
• Front panel ¼” headphone output with dedicated level control
• Zero latency hardware input monitoring (USB Interface Mode)
• 2-input / 18-output USB audio interface, 24 bit/44.1/48 kHz USB Class Compliant
• Mac® OS-X® compatible: Core Audio plug and play drivers
• Windows® PC compatible (Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 32-bit/64-bit) WDM and ASIO®
drivers.
• IPad® compatible: Plug and play. USB adapter required including
• Apple® Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
• Apple® USB Camera Connection Kit
• Foot Switch connector for hands free playback/pausing of track playback
• MIDI I/O with synchronized Standard MIDI File player functionality
5. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• LP-16 recorder
• AC/DC power adapter and power cable
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
6. LP-16 CONNECTIONS AND USER INTERFACE
6.1. Front Panel
PHONES VOLUME
USB STORAGE
FOOT
SWITCH
MIDI OUT IN
1 2 3 4 6 5
1. USB Storage Connector
Attach a USB thumb drive or USB hard drive to this connector, when using the LP-16 in either
MT or ST mode.
2. MIDI input
The MIDI input receives incoming MIDI messages, and can also be configured as a MIDI through
port using the MIDI settings menu.
Configuring the MIDI input as a through port can be useful in certain live sound scenarios. On
stage, you could have a MIDI Keyboard connected to the LP-16’s MIDI input, and play over the
same MIDI device that the LP-16 is using. Alternatively, you can turn MIDI through off to if you
want to prevent ‘accidental’ play-out.
3. MIDI Output
The MIDI output connector can output the MIDI data from Standard MIDI Files (SMF) that reside
in the attached drive’s project folder, alongside the multitrack files. With this capability, the LP-
16 can trigger external MIDI hardware such as MIDI synthesizers or MIDI-enabled lighting
controllers, at the same time it plays back multi-track audio files.
4. Foot Switch Connector
The footswitch connector allows connection of a standard on/off foot pedal, which can be
configured to start, pause, and un-pause playback of the current song.
5. Headphone Out
The headphone connector outputs a stereo signal, which works as follows:
• In MT mode, the connector outputs a mono mix of all 16 tracks, mixed together at unity gain
• In ST mode, the connector outputs the stereo file currently being played back
• In USB mode, the connector outputs the stereo DAW signal
6. Headphone Volume
This knob allows volume adjustment of the front-panel headphone output.
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For more details of the above connectors’ functions, refer to the “Menus” section of this user’s
manual.