Several different control protocols are available — see the 'Supported Applications' box for more details. The FW has two physical MIDI output sockets, and two 'virtual' output ports which are visible to the host computer. MIDI data is sent to the virtual ports via the Firewire connection. By default, a reasonable set of MIDI controllers is already assigned to the FW's controls, but these are all editable via the software control panel. In Monitor Mix mode, the FW can be used as a straightforward audio mixer.
This allows for easy, zero-latency monitoring of the input signals, and the main audio outputs from the DAW software — ideal for overdubs. You can choose between monitoring only the inputs, only the DAW outputs, or both together. The lower half of the front panel is dominated by the main channel controls. Each of the eight channels has its own fader a ninth fader controls the master level , illuminated mute and solo buttons, a Select button, and a red LED to indicate recording status.
Pressing the red Rec button and the Select button together arms that channel for recording. In Monitor Mix mode, the Select button causes the selected channel's pan position to be indicated by the channel record LEDs: channel 1's LED indicates hard left, channel 8's LED indicates hard right, while channels 4 and 5 illuminated together indicates centre. Above and to the right of the channel controls are four encoder knobs, and several associated buttons.
In Computer Control mode, these knobs can be used to adjust pan and EQ, and aux send levels for the selected channel — the exact implementation may vary depending on the DAW software.
In MIDI Control mode, they can be programmed to send continuous controller messages, while in Monitor Mix mode, the bottom knob serves as a pan control for the selected channel, and the others do nothing.
The FW's 60mm faders are all touch-sensitive, motorised devices. The FW's different modes and multi-function buttons and knobs can be a bit confusing to begin with, but I've probably made them sound more complicated than they are. The front-panel layout is quite logical, and with a little practice it quickly becomes second nature. Beneath the encoder knobs is a collection of fairly self-explanatory transport controls, which have the same functions in all three modes.
There are straightforward rewind, fast-forward, stop, play and record buttons which mirror the DAW software's transport controls, together with a dial for scrubbing backwards or forwards through tracks. There's also a pair of bank selection keys, which can be used to switch the channel controls between banks of eight DAW channels. For instance, if your DAW project has 32 tracks in total, you can use these keys to switch between four groups of eight channels.
The motorised faders really come into their own here, swiftly updating their positions to reflect the selected group's settings. Other useful buttons include Locate, Set, In and Out keys, which can be used to move location markers and set punch-in points in DAW software, and four cursor-key buttons for navigating around other on-screen parameters. A device like the FW is really only useful in conjunction with suitable DAW software, and Tascam have attempted to make it compatible with a variety of different applications.
When in Computer Control mode, the FW supports several different control protocols. These plug-ins are included on the installation CD, and in both cases there are detailed PDF installation guides explaining how to get things up and running.
Theoretically, therefore, any application which supports the Mackie Control should be able to understand the FW In fact, the special ' Cubase LE ' protocol built into the FW's software control panel appears to be a variant on the Mackie Emulation Protocol, since activating it requires you to add a Mackie Control device in Cubase 's preferences. Presumably the same applies to the full Cubase SX, should you have it. Neither the FW manual nor the Tascam web site makes specific claim to support any other applications apart from Cubase LE, Digital Performer and Sonar, although this may change.
Nevertheless, if your preferred application is not one of these, but supports either the Mackie Control or Mackie HUI or, as in the case of Logic, both , it seems reasonable to assume that it will be possible to get it working with the FW That said, you should certainly ask your local Tascam dealer for a demonstration before parting with any money, just to be sure it works as you want it to.
The rear panel is where the FW's various sockets and connectors can be found, and there's no shortage of these. Each of the eight input channels has a balanced, line-level quarter-inch jack socket, and channels 1 and 2 also have quarter-inch TRS tip, ring, sleeve insert sockets, which can be used to insert an external processor such as a compressor or EQ into the signal path.
The input for channel 8 offers switchable impedance suitable for DI'd guitars and basses, while channels 1 to 4 provide XLR connectors and built-in microphone preamps. We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy.
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The FW is obsolete and "finiky" to work with, unless one is very persistent. It's special feature is the motorized faders that match up with the DAW settings. Works well, but not recommended as a current option.
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