Owner's manual

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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 avor 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 les
• Creation and editing of settings and playlist les ofine, 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
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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 congured as a MIDI through
port using the MIDI settings menu.
Conguring 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 les. 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 les.
4. Foot Switch Connector
The footswitch connector allows connection of a standard on/off foot pedal, which can be
congured 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 le 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.
! For more details of the above connectors’ functions, refer to the “Menus” section of this user’s
manual.