Reference Manual © 2017 Roland Corporation 01
Panel Descriptions 55 Whenconnectingaguitarorbass,usetheINPUT1L jack. The sound level will be very low if you connect directly to the INPUT 2R jack. Rubix22 4 Front Panel 1 2 3 2 1 6 7 Determines the impedance of the INPUT 1L jack. You can select high impedance (Hi-Z) or low impedance (Lo-Z) as appropriate for the connected equipment.
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1 1 2 5 3 4 5 6 7 5V DC connector Read the section on “Using the Unit Safely” in the manual included with your USB AC adaptor. Use a USB AC adaptor that meets the following specifications. 6 Switch position Connector from which power is obtained USB port (Power is supplied from the connected computer.) USB port ( ) Connects to the computer. 4 Monitor in stereo. OFF Select when monitoring using the DAW software.
Panel Descriptions 55 Set the [Hi-Z] button (p. 4) and [48V] button (p. 4) as appropriate for the audio device that is connected. Rubix24 55 Use a microphone with an XLR connector. The sound level will be very low if you use a microphone with a phone type plug. Front Panel 1 2 3 55 When connecting a guitar or bass, use the INPUT 1L jack. The sound level will be very low if you connect directly to the INPUT 2R jack. 2 1 4 [Hi-Z] button Determines the impedance of the INPUT 1L jack.
Panel Descriptions 6 7 9 11 12 13 11 Power indicator Indicates the status of the connection with a USB device. 8 6 10 14 12 [THRS] knob Specifies the level at which the compressor or limiter will begin operating. As you turn this knob toward the right, the compressor or limiter will be applied more deeply, producing a thicker sound. 8 Lit Connected to a computer or iPad. Unlit Not connected to a computer or iPad.
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1 6 2 3 4 Output the analog audio signal. 5V DC connector MEMO 55 Pin assignment of OUTPUT jack GND (SLEEVE) About the USB AC adaptor HOT (TIP) Read the section on “Using the Unit Safely” in the manual included with your USB AC adaptor. Use a USB AC adaptor that meets the following specifications. COLD (RING) 55 The wiring of this device uses “impedance balancing.
Panel Descriptions 55 Set the [Hi-Z] button (p. 7) and [48V] button (p. 7) as appropriate for the audio device that is connected. Rubix44 55 Use a microphone with an XLR connector. The sound level will be very low if you use a microphone with a phone type plug. Front Panel 55 When connecting a guitar or bass, use the INPUT 1L or INPUT 3L jack. The sound level will be very low if you connect directly to the INPUT 2R or INPUT 4R jack.
Panel Descriptions 9 11 12 13 11 Power indicator Indicates the status of the connection with a USB device. 10 9 14 DIRECT MONITOR [1/2], [3/4] knobs Lit Connected to a computer or iPad. Unlit Not connected to a computer or iPad. Rapid blinking The power will soon be turned off automatically by the auto power off function. This unit automatically powers-off in the following conditions (Auto Off function).
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 6 1 2 3 4 MEMO 55 Pin assignment of OUTPUT jack GND (SLEEVE) HOT (TIP) COLD (RING) 55 The wiring of this device uses “impedance balancing.” The audio signal is conveyed via HOT and GND in unbalanced form, but since COLD and GND are connected by a resistor, the electrical circuit is balanced. This provides the same noise-reducing effect as a balanced circuit. 7 * Unsuitable places for connection [GROUND LIFT] switch Normally, this switch should be set to “NOR” (NORMAL).
Getting Ready to Use the Rubix Connecting to a Windows 10 Computer If you’re using Windows 10, access the following URL to check the latest information. &http://roland.cm/rubix/ Connecting to a Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 Computer If you’re using this product with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7, install the driver In order to use this product, you must download and install the driver.
Getting Ready to Use the Rubix Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Mac After you have finished installing the USB driver in your computer, connect the product to your computer as follows. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power.
Getting Ready to Use the Rubix Connecting to an iPad Uninstalling the Driver (Windows Only) * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. If you’re using an iPad, you don’t need to install a USB driver.
Getting Ready to Use the Rubix 6. Follow the directions in the screen to uninstall the USB driver. If any other message appears, proceed as directed by the message.
About the USB Driver Windows Operating Requirements Supported Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit / 32-bit) 55 In some cases, performance might be unsatisfactory if the Rubix is used simultaneously with a USB-connected hard disk. Don’t use a USB-connected hard disk as the save-destination for playback or recording. Mac OS Operating Requirements * The driver does not work on Windows RT.
Settings for the Rubix Input / Output Device Settings In the DAW application that you’re using, make settings for playing and recording audio and MIDI. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual of your DAW application. Audio Driver Audio Input Device / Audio Output Device MME, WDM/KS IN (Roland Rubix22) / OUT (Roland Rubix22) (*1) ASIO Roland Rubix Check Whether You Hear Sound 1. As shown in the illustration, connect your headphones or amplified speakers.
Settings for the Rubix Setting the Size of the Audio Buffer (Windows Only) 1. Access the control panel as follows. Use the control panel to set the size of the audio buffer. How audio buffer size is related to latency When audio data is transferred between the computer and the Rubix, the audio data is temporarily accumulated in the audio buffer (a type of memory). This allows audio data to be transferred smoothly without dropouts. 1. Click the [Start] button. 2. Click [Rubix Control Panel].
Settings for the Rubix 3. In “USB Streaming Mode,” select the most appropriate setting. Select the setting with the shortest delay that still allows stable audio playback. Setting Stability Latency 1 Low Short (fast) : : : 7 High Long (slow) MEMO Refer to “How audio buffer size is related to latency” (p. 16), and choose the appropriate setting.
Using the Rubix Playing Back Recording Connect the Rubix to a computer or iPad using the USB cable. By connecting headphones or amplified speakers as shown in the illustration, you can monitor playback from your DAW software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to the Rubix. * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
Rubix24 Using the Compressor/Limiter Rubix44 The Rubix24 and Rubix44 let you use a compressor or limiter. Compressor/Limiter Settings Using a compressor makes the volume more consistent. Turning the [THRS] knob toward the right applies the compressor more strongly, and simultaneously raises the makeup gain (boosts the output level). Using a limiter suppresses excessive volume. Rear Panel Use the Rubix24 or Rubix44’s [COMP/LIMIT TYPE] switch (rear panel) to change this setting.
Troubleshooting Problems When Installing the USB Driver (Windows Users) Problem Items to check Can’t download the driver because there’s no internet connection If you have a different computer that is able to connect to the internet, you can save the downloaded driver on a USB flash drive and use that to install. A warning or error appears during installation In the “Device Manager,” do you see “Other device,” Reinstall the USB driver (p. 10).
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Can you hear sound by connecting headphones? The sound played by the computer is inaudible or too quiet Action If you can hear sound through headphones connected to the PHONES jack, check that you have correctly connected your audio playback system (external monitors), and adjust the volume of your equipment. If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too soft, check the other troubleshooting items.
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Are multiple programs running? Exit programs that are not in use. Did you adjust the software’s audio buffer size? If the software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size, change the buffer size. Refer to the documentation for your software. Windows Did you adjust the USB driver’s audio Increase the size of the USB driver’s audio buffer (p. 16).
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Use the following procedure to disable the monitoring function of Windows. 1. Open the “Control Panel,” click the [Hardware and Sound] icon, and then click the [Sound] icon.
Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Action Could the volume of the application you’re using be turned down? Raise the volume in the application. Use the following procedure to adjust system volume. Windows Is the computer’s system volume setting turned down? 1. Open the “Control Panel” and set the display mode to “Category.” 2. Click the [Hardware and Sound] icon, and then click the [Adjust system volume] icon. 3.
Troubleshooting Mac OS X MIDI Settings Here’s how to configure the MIDI settings for Mac OS X. 1. In the Mac OS X Finder, open the [Applications] folder and then the [Utilities] folder, and then double-click [Audio MIDI Setup]. 7. Using your mouse, drag and connect the [I] [H] buttons (which represent the input/output ports of each device) of the existing [Rubix22] and the newly added [Rubix] so that they are connected as shown in the figure. 4 8, 10 5 2.
Block Diagram BLOCK DIAGRAM Hi-Z/ Lo-Z INPUT 1L SENS OUTPUT 1L AUDIO IN 1/2 OUTPUT D/A OUT 1/2 OUTPUT 2R SENS NOR/LIFT PEAK/SIG MIDI IN PHONES MONO/ STEREO PEAK/SIG A/D INPUT 2R PHONES DIRECT MONITOR +48V IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT Hi-SPEED USB BLOCK DIAGRAM PHONES SELECT INPUT 1L Hi-Z/ Lo-Z INPUT 2R PHONES DIRECT MONITOR +48V MONO/ STEREO COMP/ LIMIT PEAK/SIG SENS COMP/ LIMIT AUDIO IN 1/2 A/D SENS PEAK/SIG PHONES OUTPUT 1L OUTPUT D/A OUT 1/2 OUTPUT 2R NOR/LIFT LOOPBACK
Specifications Roland Rubix22: USB Audio Interface [System] Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Signal Processing Sample Rate Interface [Characteristics] Record: 2 channels Playback: 2 channels PC interface: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 44.
Specifications Roland Rubix24: USB Audio Interface [System] [Characteristics] Number of Audio Record: 2 channels Record/Playback Playback: 4 channels Channels Nominal Input Level Signal Processing Sample Rate Interface PC interface: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 44.
Specifications Roland Rubix44: USB Audio Interface [System] [Characteristics] Number of Audio Record: 4 channels Record/Playback Playback: 4 channels Channels Nominal Input Level Signal Processing Sample Rate Interface PC interface: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 24 bits AD/DA conversion: 44.
For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
For EU Countries For C.A. US (Proposition 65) WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
