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Capture™ 2.0 Reference Manual Addendum Table of Contents 1 Getting Started — 1 1.1 Introduction — 1 1.2 3.7 3.6.6 Looping — 19 3.6.7 Bounce Selection — 20 Meter Bridge — 20 3.7.1 Record Arm — 20 Summary of Features — 2 3.7.2 Link Button. — 20 1.3 System Requirements — 2 3.7.3 Big Meter Mode — 21 1.4 Installation Instructions — 3 3.8 Markers and the Marker List — 21 1.4.1 Mac OS X — 3 3.8.1 The Marker Lane — 21 1.4.2 Windows — 4 3.8.2 The Marker List — 21 2 Start Page — 5 3.
Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 1 1.1 Getting Started Introduction 1 Getting Started 1.1 Introduction PreSonus® Capture™ 2.0 is a multitrack digital-audio recording application designed to make recording with StudioLive™ mixers quick and easy. With the look and feel of a digital multitrack hard-disk recorder, it is instantly familiar.
1 1.2 Getting Started Summary of Features 1.2 Summary of Features Capture™ 2.
1 1.4 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Getting Started Installation Instructions Mac and Windows Systems •• IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 Port •• Internet connection (needed for activation) •• DVD-ROM drive •• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended •• Monitor with 1024x768 resolution Power User Tip: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and the size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.
1 1.4 Getting Started Installation Instructions Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 1.4.2 Windows The Windows installer for Capture 2.0 was designed with easy to follow onscreen instructions to make the installation process quick and simple. 1. When you launch the Capture.exe file, a Welcome Screen will launch. If you haven’t already done so, close all other open applications before clicking “Next.” 2. Before Capture 2.0 can be installed on your computer, you must first agree to the licensing terms.
2 2.1 Start Page Tagging and Organizing a Session 2 Start Page Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual You will be taken to the Start page when Capture 2.0 is launched. The Start page allows you to create a new Session, open a Session stored on your computer, view recent Sessions, and verify that your StudioLive is properly communicating with its driver. In addition, you can begin recording instantly by just clicking the Record Now button. 2.
Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 2 2.2 Start Page Creating a Session 2.2 Creating a Session Below the Name Scheme fields, you will find the New Session button. Click on the New Session button to create an empty Session. Power User Tip: A Session is a Capture 2.0 file in which you record, arrange, and edit your audio files. Session files should not be confused with audio files. Think of a Capture 2.0 Session as you would a StudioLive Scene.
2 2.3 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Start Page Open a Session 2.2.1 Record Now! Clicking the Record Now button on the Start page will launch a new Session, arm all tracks for recording, and begin recording immediately. If you do not have any of the Name Scheme fields customized, your Session will be labeled with today’s date. 2.3 Open a Session The Capture 2.0 Start page provides two different ways to quickly open previous Sessions.
Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 2 2.4 Start Page Audio Device and Sample Rate 2.4 Audio Device and Sample Rate Capture 2.0 was created for use with PreSonus StudioLive-series mixers and fully functions only with that device. The Audio Device menu displays the currently selected audio driver. When a StudioLive is connected, you should select “PreSonus FireStudio” from the Audio Device list.
2 2.5 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Start Page Options Menu 2.5.1 Audio Options Audio Device. At the top of the Audio Options, you will find the Audio Device menu. This is the same menu that is on the Start page. See Section 2.4 for information. Device Block Size. This displays the buffer size. In general, the higher the buffer size is set, the more stable your recording environment will be. Sample Rate. The Sample Rate menu is also found on the Start page. See Section 2.4 for information.
2 2.6 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Start Page About Capture 2.0 2.5.3 File Handling Options As discussed in Section 2.1, Capture 2.0 provides an assortment of useful tools to organize and label Capture Sessions. Storage Location. By default, all Capture Sessions are stored in the Capture subfolder in your Documents folder. You can set a new default location by clicking on the “Change…” link. This will launch a browser window, allowing you to find a new location for your Capture Sessions.
3 3.1 The Session Page Recording and Playback Routing 3 The Session Page 3.1 Recording and Playback Routing Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Capture 2.0 features a single-window user interface so you don’t need to manage multiple windows and views. When a new Session is created, or an existing Session is opened, you will be taken to the Session page. This page contains all of the necessary tools to record and edit multitrack audio. Capture 2.
3 3.2 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Track Column Capture 2.0 Playback Routing Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input There is no need to set up audio inputs and outputs in Capture 2.0, as the software automatically detects which StudioLive model is connected (a StudioLive 24.4.2, one or two 16.4.2s, or a 16.0.2) and auto-configures for it.
3 3.3 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Transport Track Naming. To name a track, double-click on the default name to open a textedit box. Enter the name you would like to use and hit Enter. There are several benefits to giving each track in your Session a name. First, it allows you to know at a glance what is being recording where. Second, if you name your tracks before you begin recording, the audio file recorded on your named track will be given the same name.
3 3.4 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Time Display Fast Forward. Fast-forwards as long as this button is enabled. Next Marker. Jumps the playback cursor to the next marker. Go To End. Jumps the playback cursor to the end of the recorded audio. Loop. Engages/disengages Loop mode. See Section 3.6.6 for more information. 3.4 Time Display The Time Display provides you with critical information about your recording. Session Name. Displays the name of the current Session.
3 3.6 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Editing Tools 3.5.2 Scrolling To scroll left and right through time in your Session, click-and-drag the horizontal scroll bar near the bottom of the Edit window. You can also scroll through your Session by clicking and dragging the Timeline Ruler left or right. 3.5.3 Locate Selection To jump the playback cursor to the beginning of any audio event, press L on the keyboard or select Session>Locate Selection. 3.
3 3.6 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Editing Tools 3.6.1 Arrow Tool This is the default tool for access to most functions. Click on the Arrow tool button or press [number 1] on the keyboard to select the Arrow tool. The Arrow tool can be used for the following purposes: Move an Event. To move an audio event using the Arrow tool, click anywhere on the event and drag left, right, up, or down. Dragging the event left or right will move the event backward or forward in time.
3 3.6 The Session Page Editing Tools Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Size an Event. Events can be thought of as windows into audio files and musical performances, where what you see is what you hear. You can resize events to make them shorter or longer so that only a portion of the audio or musical data is seen and heard. To size any event using the Arrow tool, float the mouse to the left or right edge of the event to reveal the Sizing tool.
3 3.6 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Editing Tools 3.6.2 Range Tool The Range tool is used to select a range, or area, within events. Click on the Range tool button or press [number 2] on the keyboard to select the Range tool. To select a range within an event, using the Range tool, click-and-drag over the area to be selected; a gray box will be drawn over the target selection area. Release the mouse button when the box is drawn over the range of the events you wish to select.
3 3.6 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Editing Tools 3.6.4 Eraser Tool The Eraser tool is used to delete an event. Click on the Eraser Tool button or press [number 4] on the keyboard to select the Eraser tool. To delete any event using the Eraser tool, simply click on the event. The Eraser tool is unaffected by the current selection and will only affect the event that is directly clicked on.
3 3.7 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual The Session Page Meter Bridge Once your loop range is set, you can click on the Loop button in the transport, or press [L] or [/] on the keyboard, to engage Loop mode. Please Note: Engaging Record in the transport will disable Loop mode and will begin recording at the current playback-cursor position. It is not possible to engage Loop while recording. 3.6.
3 3.8 The Session Page Markers and the Marker List Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 3.7.3 Big Meter Mode The Big Meter Mode button is located in the upper right corner of the Session page, above the editing tools. When this button is engaged, the lower three-quarters of the Session page will display detailed metering for every track. While in this mode, the Marker Lane, transport, mode buttons, and editing tools will still be visible. 3.8 Markers and the Marker List 3.8.
3 3.8 The Session Page Markers and the Marker List Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 3.8.3 Inserting, Naming, Deleting, and Moving Markers Marker Lane. Adding/Deleting Markers. At the top of the Track Column, you will see the Add/ Remove Marker buttons. To insert a new marker into the Marker Lane, with playback running or stopped, click on the Add Marker (+) button, or press [Insert] on the keyboard. Each new marker will be numbered sequentially by default (#1, #2, #3….).
3 3.8 The Session Page Markers and the Marker List Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 3.8.4 Navigating Markers It is possible to quickly jump the playback cursor between markers in the Marker Lane. Jumping to markers during playback allows quick comparisons between different sections of your Session. To navigate to a previous marker, do one of the following: •• Click on the Previous Marker button in the transport. •• Press [B] on the keyboard, to jump to the previous marker.
4 4.1 Recording a Session in Capture Setting up your recording 4 Recording a Session in Capture 4.1 Setting up your recording Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Setting Input Levels: Setting the proper input level is critical to making a good live mix and a good recording. The basic idea is to set the input gain on the StudioLive mixer as high as possible without overloading the input.
5 5.1 Virtual Soundcheck Setting up your Virtual Soud Check 5 Virtual Soundcheck 5.1 Setting up your Virtual Soud Check Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual We’ve all been there. The drummer is stuck in traffic. The guitarist is stuck at work. And you’re stuck at front-of-house (FOH) with a hyped up lead singer and bass player and no way to dial in a FOH mix, let alone set up the singer’s in-ear mix. Don’t panic! With Capture 2.
5 5.1 Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Virtual Soundcheck Setting up your Virtual Soud Check 5. The saved Capture Session will open. 6. Engage the FireWire Return buttons on your StudioLive for the channels for which you don’t have live inputs. Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input 7. Press Play in Capture and dial in your mix. 8.
6 6.1 Importing and Exporting Audio Files Importing Audio Files into Capture 6 Importing and Exporting Audio Files 6.1 Importing Audio Files into Capture Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual It is possible to import WAV and AIFF audio files into your Session. 1. To import an audio file, select Import File from the Session menu, or [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+I on the keyboard, to open the Import File menu. 2. Browse to the desired file and click on it to select it. 3.
6 6.2 Importing and Exporting Audio Files Export Audio Files 6.2 Export Audio Files Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual To export audio from your Session in Capture 2.0, navigate to Session/Export Tracks, or press [Ctrl]/[Cmd]+E on the keyboard to open the Export Tracks menu. Location. In the top section of the Export Tracks menu, select a location and name for the audio file. Click on the Browse button to choose a file location.
6 6.2 Importing and Exporting Audio Files Export Audio Files Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Options. The bottom section of the Export to Audio File menu has several options that will affect how files are created: •• Export Session will export the entire range of your Session to the furthest point in time that any audio event on a track extends. •• Export Between Each Marker will export separate files for each range between the markers in the Marker Lane.
Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 7 7.1 Mixing Your Capture Sessions Creating a Mix in Capture 2.0 7 Mixing Your Capture Sessions 7.1 Creating a Mix in Capture 2.0 You can’t mix directly in Capture 2.0; instead, you mix with the StudioLive. The individual outputs of each audio track in Capture 2.0 are hardwired to the FireWire Returns for each corresponding input channel on the StudioLive mixer.
7 7.2 Mixing Your Capture Sessions Exporting Your Final Mix to an Audio File Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual 3. In Capture 2.0, select the Auxiliary Stereo Track (StudioLive 24.4.2, and 16.4.2) or Track 15/16 (StudioLive 16.0.2) and enable Record Arm. 4. Bring the playback-cursor position to the beginning of the Session by clicking the Return to Zero button in the transport. 5.
7 7.4 Mixing Your Capture Sessions Mixing a Capture 2.0 Session in a Different Recording Application Capture™ 2.0 Software Reference Manual Name the file as usual, and choose OpenTL (*.tl) in the Save As Type selection box. Click on Save to save your Session as an OpenTL document and confirm the command by clicking Yes in the confirmation window. This file will be placed by default in your Session folder and will not overwrite the original Capture 2.0 Session file.
8 8.1 Capture 2.0 Key Commands Quick Reference Guide 8 Capture 2.0 Key Commands 8.1 Quick Reference Guide Action Key Command File Menu Capture™ 2.
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