I just got the LE5 and Zoom R8 and I want to use R8 controls (the transport, sliders etc) to control the transport functions on the LE5. I have the R8 connected and have used it to record a few tracks.
Right now, once the R8 is connected to my computer via the USB, and I use the USB function on the R8 to link it to my computer, the pads become dead and I cannot playback anything from the R8 on LE5. I am wondering then, how do I record drum tracks from R8 to LE5. Is it possible?
It is not working for me. I cannot get the R8 to control LE5/ I checked my R8 manual and they mentioned to:
MAKE DAW SOFTWARE SETTINGS => DEVICE SETTINGS => CONTROL SURFACE SETTINGS.
How do you do this? As I said, I can record and playback on LE5 using the R8, but I cannot get the R8 to control the software. It must have something to do with some settings. How do I do the Control Surface Settings in LE5?
UPDATE: I found the solution. Just in case someone else has a similar problem, here is what to do:
Go to the menu bar on LE and click on DEVICES
Click next on DEVICE SETUP
At the top left of the Device setup window [+], [−] and [|<] buttons appear. Click the [+] and SELECT “Mackie Control”
Right now, once the R8 is connected to my computer via the USB, and I use the USB function on the R8 to link it to my computer, the pads become dead and I cannot playback anything from the R8 on LE5. I am wondering then, how do I record drum tracks from R8 to LE5. Is it possible?
Thanks RPMedia. I just got an Alesis SR18 (a nice piece of equipment by the way). Now, I record my drums to my heart’s delight. But I will try out your idea. No knowledge is wasted. Many thanks.