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- Page 1 Advanced Digital Audio Tool English Manual Version 1.0, dated 25.05.00...
- Page 2 ©TerraTec Electronic GmbH, 1994-2000. All rights reserved (25.05.00). All texts and diagrams were created with the greatest care. TerraTec Electronic GmbH and its authors cannot be held responsible for incorrect information and its consequences. Technical information in this document may be subject to change without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation in Windows NT 4.0................... 27 Drivers installed – this is what it looks like................. 30 Multimedia settings......................31 Card connectors and their applications....................33 Analogue outputs on EWS88 MT....................34 General..........................34 Analogue inputs on EWS88 MT...................... 35 General..........................35 Interesting notes......................... - Page 4 BuzZ – ThE tRaCker........................67 HOTSTUFF.!!!-contents........................70 Tips and useful information........................71 Connections........................... 71 (Just) get started with the EWS88 MT.................. 71 The EWS as a mixing desk....................71 EWS88 D and Mixdown ....................... 71 Appendix ..............................73 FAQ – frequently asked questions and their answers..............73 Technical data EWS88 MT......................74...
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Page 5: Hello
AudioSystem EWS88 MT High-quality audio performance. The AudioSystem EWS88 MT gives you analogue recording and playback of audio to a very high standard. The break-out box 88AX is equipped with the latest 24-bit converters with up to 96 kHz sample playback rate. This results in a remarkable s/n ratio of 108dB(A) using the... - Page 6 AudioSystem EWS88 D Flexible ADAT connectors. The AudioSystem EWS88 D gives you digital recording and playback with its ADAT-Lightpipe- Interface. This offers up to 8 audio channels with 24-bit resolution. The optical interface can also transmit S/PDIF-standard signals and Raw-Data, like Dolby AC-3. Last but not least, ADAT signals can be converted to S/PDIF signals and vice versa.
- Page 7 At least you should read the small summaries, which are framed and highlighted with an exclamation mark. The frames summarize the following paragraph and contain important tips concerning the setup, which will make your everyday work with the EWS so much easier. Enjoy ... Your TerraTec Team! AudioSystem EWS88...
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Page 8: Tips For Owners Of Audiosystems Ews64
Tips for owners of AudioSystems EWS64. If you own an AudioSystem EWS64 with the digital-board (one of the expansion modules or DigitalXtension ‘R’), you can connect this to the EWS. Run the EWS64 S/PDIF-output to the co- axial input of the EWS88. We suggest you read the paragraph on digital synchronization via S/PDIFon page 37 “The ADAT connectors on EWS88 D.”. -
Page 9: Installation
Installation. Tip! Even as a professional you should at least read “Software” from page 47 onwards. The information with regards to the drivers and the ControlPanel is essential in the understanding of the system. Thank you. A quick summary for all quick-starters: Both EWS88 D and MT are PCI cards (as you have probably noticed). -
Page 10: Construction Of The Ews88 Mt
Construction of the EWS88 MT. Digital input (S/PDIF and RAW-Data) Digital output (S/PDIF and RAW-Data) Separate analogue output (SystemSound output, i.e. for system sounds) Connector for break-out box (external) Connector for break-out box (internal) CD audio connector CD audio connector ®... -
Page 11: Construction Of Ews88 D
Construction of EWS88 D. Digital co-axial input (S/PDIF and RAW-Data) Digital co-axial output (S/PDIF and RAW-Data) Separate analogue output (SystemSound output, i.e. for system sounds) Digital optical input (ADAT, S/PDIF and RAW-Data) Digital optical output (ADAT, S/PDIF and RAW-Data) CD audio connector CD audio connector ®... -
Page 12: Connecting The 88Ax Break-Out Box
Connecting the 88AX break-out box. Supplied with the AudioSystem EWS88 MT is a break-out box equipped with 8 analogue in and outputs and two MIDI sockets. It contains high quality 24-bit AD/DA converters and can be placed inside a vacant 5.25-inch bay in your PC or externally. As the case is well shielded, you don not have to worry about noise-„pollution“... -
Page 13: Installing The Pci Card
If you are still none the wiser, our Service-Hotline will be able to assist you. First, take some time to check the contents of the overall package. Included with the AudioSystem EWS88 MT you find: 1 PCI-Sound card TerraTec AudioSystem EWS88 MT 1 Break-out box (88AX) 1 Cable for external connection card ->... - Page 14 Included with the AudioSystem EWS88 D you find: 1 PCI-Sound card TerraTec AudioSystem EWS88 D 1 MIDI adapter 1 Internal Sync-cable for cascading multiple EWS88 1 Installation and driver CD 1 Manual 1 Service form 1 Registration card with serial-number...
- Page 15 Open your PC. (ONLY EWS88 MT) If you want to install the 88AX box internally, you must find a vacant 5.25-inch drive bay. Depending on your PC, you might have to remove its front cover with suitable tools.
- Page 16 (ONLY EWS88 MT) If you have not installed the 88 AX box inside your PC, connect it to the back plate of the card using the supplied cable. It can be screwed to the connector at both ends. It is not possible the wire the card and the box incorrectly due to the lay-out of the plugs.
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Page 17: Installing Drivers
Installing drivers. The AudioSystem EWS88 is currently supplied with drivers for Windows 95 (including the various Service-packs), Windows 98 and Windows NT4. Before installing the drivers, find out which operation system you are using. For Windows 95 in particular there are a number of versions which are to be differentiated. -
Page 18: Installation In Windows 95A (Osr1)
Installation in Windows 95A (OSR1). As soon as you have installed the AudioSystem EWS88, Windows 95A recognizes the card as a new hardware component and shows you the following screen. Choose “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer” and click OK. There will be a message from bygone days, when drivers used to fit onto a single floppy disc ;-) Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK. - Page 19 Having installed the drivers, the software installation should start automatically. If this does not happen, you need to start the setup program manually from the EWS88-CD . <CD>:\Applications\Setup.exe Follow the setup process on your screen, where basically nothing can go wrong. It is essential for using this manual, that you install the EWS ControlPanel.
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Page 20: Installation In Windows 95B (Osr2)
Installation in Windows 95B (OSR2). As soon as you have installed AudioSystem EWS88, Windows 95B recognizes the card as a new hardware component and shows you the following screen. click “next”. Click “Other Locations”. AudioSystem EWS88... - Page 21 Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK. Alternatively, you can choose the correct path using your mouse. Simply click on Browse. If you have entered the path correctly, Windows has found the corresponding driver. Click “Finish”. If this screen appears, click OK. AudioSystem EWS88...
- Page 22 Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ again and click OK. Alternatively, you can choose the correct path using your mouse. Simply click on “Browse”. Windows now installs the drivers automatically, and confirms this with different windows, which you can take note of. Nothing else should happen at this stage. If you encounter any other messages, pressing return is usually a good idea.
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Page 23: Installation In Windows 98
Installation in Windows 98. As soon as you have installed AudioSystem EWS88, Windows 98 recognizes the card as a new hardware component and shows you the following screen. Click “Next”. choose “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” and click “Next”. AudioSystem EWS88... - Page 24 Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click “Next”. Alternatively, you can choose the correct path using your mouse. Simply click on Browse. Click “Next”. AudioSystem EWS88...
- Page 25 To finish installation, click...“Finish”! Windows now installs the drivers automatically, and confirms this with different windows, which you can take note of. Nothing else should happen at this stage. If you encounter any other messages, pressing return is usually a good idea. If Windows asks you for further drivers, refer to the previous path with the EWS88-CD.
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Page 26: Uninstalling Drivers In Windows 95 And 98
Uninstalling drivers in Windows 95 and 98. If you wish to remove the drivers from your system, it is best to do this using the DeviceManager before physically removing the card. Highlight the AudioSystem EWS88 entry and remove it, that’s all. Removing the software is just as easy. -
Page 27: Installation In Windows Nt 4.0
Installation in Windows NT 4.0. When installing AudioSystems EWS88 in Windows NT you need to consider, that you need to be a registered administrator. Open the Multimedia section in your Windows ControlPanel and ..choose “Device”. AudioSystem EWS88... - Page 28 Chose “Unlisted or updated Driver” and click OK. Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\WinNT4\ and click OK. Alternatively, you can choose the correct path using your mouse. Simply click on “Browse”. All 7 drivers for AudioSystems EWS88 must be added one after another. Highlight one of the drivers and click OK.
- Page 29 If your system has previous drivers for EWS88, the following window will appear: Click “New”, so older drivers can be EWS88 overwritten. After the new drivers have been installed, you will be asked to restart your system. If you have not finished installing all 7 drivers for EWS88 do not restart your machine. Repeat all previous steps until all 7 drivers have been added to your system.
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Page 30: Drivers Installed - This Is What It Looks Like
Drivers installed – this is what it looks like. Having successfully installed your drivers, you should check that everything in your Windows 9x- system is in working order. The Device Manager lists all the installed recognized hardware components in your PC. You can find the Device Manager in the system icon in your Windows ControlPanel. -
Page 31: Multimedia Settings
Multimedia settings Finally, you should check the “Multimedia”-settings on your system and adjust the playback of audio data (i.e. system sounds) using the Windows Wave-Mapper. Look up the multimedia properties (ControlPanel > Multimedia) and highlight AUDIO. The EWS88 provides several drivers for audio-playback. We recommend the driver “System WavePlay”. - Page 32 Playback of multimedia players or windows system sounds through MIDI-Mapper is preferable. Should you select EWS88 MT (D) MIDI, then all MIDI data, which is using MIDI-Mapper, will be transmitted through the MIDI OUT on 88AX, or the MIDI interface on EWS88 D. This allows you to use external sound modules for playback.
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Page 33: Card Connectors And Their Applications
Card connectors and their applications. There are numerous high-quality connecting options with the EWS88. Here we would like to explore these options and describe the corresponding setting in the EWS88-ControlPanels in detail. In addition, you will find tips for regularly used functions. Tip: In order to understand the internal routing, you should read the chapter “ControlPanel.”... -
Page 34: Analogue Outputs On Ews88 Mt
General. The AudioSystem EWS88 MT is equipped with 8 high-quality outputs (labeled OUT on the break-out box), which can be accessed individually. The connectors are of the Cinch(RCA) type and are always displayed as pairs in the ControlPanel (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8). Naturally, you can also access the channels individually. -
Page 35: Analogue Inputs On Ews88 Mt
24-bit converters. General. The AudioSystem EWS88 MT is equipped with 8 high-quality inputs (labeled IN on the break- out box), which can be accessed individually. The connectors are of the Cinch(RCA)-type and are always displayed as pairs in the ControlPanel (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8). -
Page 36: Interesting Notes
A direct connection to the EWS88 MT is not possible, because turntables – technically limited due to its pick-up mechanism – provide a rather weak and extremely unbalanced signal. As a result, it is vital to slot in an amplifier (hi-fi-amplifier or a dedicated phonostage with optimized distortion correction). -
Page 37: The Adat Connectors On Ews88 D
The ADAT connectors on EWS88 D. The optical connectors on the EWS88 D accept other instruments, which respond to sending and receiving ADAT and S/PDIF signals. Included here are ADAT recorders, digital mixing desks or DAT and MiniDisk recorders. An optical connection allows for up to 8 channels to be transmitted with a sampling rate of 48kHz. -
Page 38: Useful Information
Useful information. The digital interfaces on the EWS88 all transmit bit resolutions between 8 and 24 bit, as well as all sample rates between 8kHz and 96kHz. The same applies to the optical interface. However, as an ADAT Signal is transmitted via a TOS link-cable, its maximum sampling frequency is physically restricted to 48kHz, because 8 channels apear simultaneously. -
Page 39: Co-Axial Digital Interface
Co-axial digital interface. The co-axial plug (Cinch-plug) connects to instruments, which send and/or receive S/PDIF-signals and RAW-data. This includes DAT- recorders, digital amplifiers or MiniDisk. In addition to 24-bit it will also transmit traditional 16-bit signals. General. Recording and playback of digital audio is taken care of by the connectors on the backplate of your PCI card. -
Page 40: Backup
The digital interfaces on the EWS88 all transmit bit resolutions between 8 and 24 bit, as well as all sample rates between 8kHz and 96kHz. Driver 4.02.16.98 and later allows you to use optical interfaces independent from the ADAT-standard and, for example, to the S/PDIF- standard. -
Page 41: Systemsound Output
SystemSound output. The SystemSound-output on the back of your PCI card has a signal output of 1Vrms and can be used in a number of ways. General. The AudioSystem EWS88 is equipped with an additional analogue output. It is located on the back plate of your PCI card. -
Page 42: Cd-Audio-Connectors
CD-Audio-connectors. The AudioSystem EWS88 offers two separate audio connections for your CD-drives. The ControlPanel, however, does not access them. General. One of the very useful features of the AudioSystem EWS88 is its ability to accommodate two CD drives (i.e. your DVD-ROM and your CD-R). The CD1 and CD2 connectors are electrically separated and can be controlled individually. - Page 43 Unfortunately, access to the Windows mixer is not as easy as it might be and includes some manual setting of parameters, which could not be programmed by ourselves: The Windows Standard Mixer only appears, when you have copied the settings of the multimedia system on page 31 –...
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Page 44: Synchronization
EWS ClockWork. General. ® The Audio Systems EWS88 MT and EWS88 D are equipped with our EWS -Connect, which allows for perfect synchronization of multiple EWS88-systems in one PC. Only this type of interconnection guarantees perfect sync between the cards. -
Page 45: Ews ® -Connect Connector
Follow the on-screen commands and re-boot Windows. ® -Connect connector. C o n n ® The EWS -Connect connector consists of 2 pin headers, CN1 (5-pole) and CN2 (3-pole), whereas CN1 consists of a black and a white piece. If you have installed only one EWS88 in your system, just leave everything as it is: Jumper on CN1 (black bit). -
Page 46: Settings In Controlpanel
Please Note: The EWS88 D hardware-revision 1.0 has a differing header inscription. Here CN2 is the 5 pin header (Sync-In) and CN1 is the 3 pin header (Sync-Out). Since the EWS88 D hardware revision 1.1 you will find the same EWSâ-Connect inscription adapted to the EWS88 Settings in ControlPanel... -
Page 47: Software
Software. The TerraTec Team have not spared any efforts or costs in order to supply you with a software package that really delivers. You’ll find programs, which allow you to... Set-up the AudioSystem EWS88 and control it, Listen to all important (and some unimportant) Audio data formats, Edit recorded and imported audio files And sequence it professionally. -
Page 48: Drivers
Drivers. The AudioSystem EWS88 offers you a multitude of different drivers to record and playback audio files. All drivers start with “EWS88” and finish with a number in brackets. This number represents the card belonging to the driver, a useful feature when you are operating multiple cards. - Page 49 In addition, the drivers support a data-transport-format called “32 Bit unpacked”. Audio data is being transported via the PCI-bus to the hard drive. The PCI-bus works with a 32-bit rate. Such a PC does usually achieve a balanced performance. 8-bit audio data will always consist of 4 (4 x 8 = 32), 16-bit data of 2 (2 x 16 = 32) separate data streams (top picture).
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Page 50: The Most Important Ones: Waveplay And Waverecord
A closer look at the different drivers and “devices”. The most important ones: WavePlay and WaveRecord. The most important drivers will be “WavePlay” for audio playback and “WaveRec” for recording. The driver names are identical to the ones which appear in different sections of the ControlPanel and refer to the 10 possible recording-and playback channels of the EWS88. -
Page 51: Asio-Drivers
The output-routing available to you in the various Nemesys programs, are determined by the driver “EWS88 MT(D)GSIF (x)” and route the signal to the digital mixer, or the individual outputs. This is described in detail in the chapter “ControlPanel.” starting on page 53. -
Page 52: Midi Drivers
Driver configuration in Nemesys GigaSampler MIDI drivers. The playback of MIDI information through the MIDI IN and OUT connectors on the break-out box has its own set of drivers. The “EWS88 MIDI” driver can be activated wherever possible. The AudioSystem EWS88 D even offers you two separate MIDI IN and OUT drivers, which gives you 32 MIDI channels . -
Page 53: Controlpanel
ControlPanel. The ControlPanel is – apart from the drivers – the most important software in this package. This gives you total control over your EWS88. You can change settings for sensitivity and volume as well as save and load your settings. Unlike other mixer sections in PC-audio or sound cards, the ControlPanel is a tool, which needs to be setup once and then hardly ever changed. -
Page 54: Digital Mixer
Here you can adjust the levels at which the incoming signal will be recorded into the EWS88. – 10 dBV is very common in home-studios (the signal-levels are comparatively low, which is compensated for with the higher input sensitivity). +4 dBu is generally a professional setting (Instruments are powerful enough, hence the input sensitivity is acceptable). - Page 55 S/PDIF, the master-signal can be transmitted digitally or analogue. That’s all, ControlPanel understood! Summary: If you want to use the EWS88 MT purely as a I/O-card for your Audio-/MIDI-sequencer, you won't actually need the digital mixer. As mentioned earlier, your sequencer (software) controls the volume levels and pan positions.
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Page 56: Settings
Settings. The settings window allows you to adjust a number of hardware settings, drivers and in response to our customer demands – the color scheme. Routing. Signal routing is the most interesting feature in the settings window. Here you determine which signal is routed to the output and whether it is muted, or not. -
Page 57: Master Clock
The “Master” card can of course be clocked internally, and externally via a digital input. Example: The EWS88 D is clocked by the EWS88 MT in Master/Slave mode, which, in turn, is switched to external synchronization via its digital S/PDIF input, connected to a Minidisk player. -
Page 58: The I/O Board
Output. Here you can adjust the levels (between +4 dBu and -10dBV) for all outputs of the EWS88 MT. –10 dBV is very common in home-studios (the signal-levels are comparatively low, which is compensated for with the higher input-sensitivity). +4 dBu is generally a professional setting (Instruments are powerful enough and make noise less prominent, hence the input-sensitivity is acceptable). -
Page 59: Digital Out (Only Ews88 D)
Digital Out (only EWS88 D) Especially the optical digital output allows you to choose the settings for the required format, even independently from the optical digital input. The optical output can send i.e. S/PDIF signals, while the optical input receives ADAT signals. For testing purposes, you have the “ADAT thru”-option , which will route the incoming signal directly to the optical output, by- passing the digital mixer and the drivers. - Page 60 When switching between input sources, you are presented with two options: 1. ADAT IN – S/PDIF co-axial The optical TOS-link input can receive ADAT signals, while the co-axial S/PDIF input is also available. ADAT On Coaxial - S/PDIF EWS Engine ADAT In Optical Digital In Clock Source...
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Page 61: Dma Buffer Transfer Latency
DMA Buffer Transfer Latency. Here you can determine how quickly an application (i.e. software-synthesizer) can access the Widows drivers (except SystemSound-Out drivers). The faster, the better one would be inclined to think, if there wasn’t a catch... setting system- dependent and can cause audible drop-outs during recording and playback, if your processor cannot cope... -
Page 62: Asio Buffer Size
ASIO Buffer Size. The ASIO Buffer Size is responsible for the speed of the ASIO-drivers. The smaller the number of samples per buffer, the shorter the time it takes for your software to send signals. This setting is also – like the DMA Buffer Transfer Latency –... -
Page 63: Color- Settings
Color- settings. One of the most important decisions in the ControlPanel will be taken here. You just can’t help noticing colors, wherever you look. Even the dullest desktop can be revitalized with a set of fresh new colors..Enjoy! ;-) seriously, “reflections off”... -
Page 64: Mediaplayer
MediaPlayer. To give you the right player for the right format at the right time, we have included a complete version of the popular WinJey. WinJey plays just about every audio-format, your computer can handle: MP3 - MPEG Audio Layer 3 – (requires only 16% system resources on Intel Pentium 200MMX), MP1 and MP2 Variants of the MPEG-format, WAV and VOC –... -
Page 65: Emagic ® Micrologic Av
® Emagic microLogic AV. We are pleased to offer you Emagic’s Logic, one of the most successful Audio-/MIDI- sequencers, currently in version 4.1, which is even more powerful. For the few of us, who don’t yet know one of the world’s most successful sequencers: Logic Allows you to record and edit MIDI and audio data. -
Page 66: Samplitude Project - The Audio Editor
Samplitude Project – the audio editor. ® SEK’D s award-winning Audio Editing Suite Samplitude allows you to record and edit your compositions in a professional manner, on multiple tracks with up to 24-bit resolution and 96 kHz sampling-rate. Unlike MicroLogic AV, Samplitude is foremost an audio editor. Cut and paste, volume changes, fades, cross fades, dynamics, Looping, EQ, Sample conversion, everything is included. -
Page 67: Buzz - The Tracker
“There was a time, when music was still hand-made ... :-)” BuzZ – ThE tRaCker. “A Freeware-toy with this card?! What the...?!” Well, one reason why we have chosen to include this program in our package is because it is Freeware – free of charge. Furthermore, we would like to introduce you to a sound tool, which leaves all the current sound card clichés behind. - Page 68 BUZZ benefits from its open program code, which allows for third-party software to join in the fun. Obviously, the number 1 medium for information on generators, songs, etc. Is the internet. Here are only a few web-pages where you can start your research: English www.buzz2.com English Welcome.to/buzzards/ English buzz.lotek.org/ German www.terratec.net/panorama AudioSystem EWS88...
- Page 69 Unfortunately, there is currently no manual. But then again, you probably wouldn’t want to read it anyway ;-). The TerraTec Team has prepared a tutorial and included in the code. TUTORIAL ENGLISH.BMX can be opened in BUZZ. When running BUZZ, simply press F10.
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Page 70: Hotstuff.!!!-Contents
HOTSTUFF.!!!-contents. On the CD ROM for the EWS88 we have compiled a number of other programs, tools and files. Have a look, there might be something just for you. Most programs here are shareware. Please support the shareware-principle and pay your share, if you like the programs. -
Page 71: Tips And Useful Information
The EWS as a mixing desk. The EWS88 MT gives you 8 analogue inputs (32, if you cascade 4 EWS88 MST!), And you could use this card in place of a mixing desk, though there are no complex routings (i.e. subgroups), equalization or effect-sends on offer. - Page 72 Hard disks and storage capacity Now you suddenly have a great recorder, which allows you record audio-signals to a previously impossible standard. Of course there is – as with most things in life – a catch: As the sound quality increases, so does the need for hard disk space. If you want to dip your toes into 24-bit recording, you should incorporate a large, and more importantly, fast enough hard- drive.
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Page 73: Appendix
Appendix FAQ – frequently asked questions and their answers. A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) to the first problem is included in the CD and online at www.terratec.de/support. AudioSystem EWS88... -
Page 74: Technical Data Ews88 Mt
Technical data EWS88 MT. *Frequency response Total Harmonic Distortion THD + Noise AudioSystem EWS88... -
Page 75: Index
Index 3D-Audio – Tips and useful information · 71 Equalizer · 66 AES/EBU · 40 Fades, Audio · 66 Algorithmix · 36 Audio editor · 65, 66 Gimmicks · 47 Backup, via the Digital Interface · 40 Buzz · 67 HOTSTUFF.!!!-contents, The ·... - Page 76 Schellack · 36 VOC, extension · 64 Skin-Support · 64 Software survey, The · 35, 41, 47 Sonic Foundry · 36 Steinberg · 36 WAV, extension · 64 Tracker · 67 XLR jack · 36 Turntable, Connecting and recording from · 36 Uninstalling the drivers in Windows 95 and 98 ·...
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