Gigcaster 8: How to Set Up Multitrack Recording with a DAW

The Gigcaster 8 (GCS-8) can record each input channel to its own track in a DAW or audio software. Install the dedicated multitrack driver from the Gigcaster 8 downloads page to enable this. (Mac users: install the driver labeled "Gigcaster GCS-8 (MTK-RECORD) Driver.") Then follow these steps to set it up.

1. Set up the Gigcaster 8

1. Disconnect the Gigcaster 8's USB connection from the computer.
2. On the home screen, touch the menu icon in the top right.
3. Touch SETUP, then USB.
4. Set AUDIO MODE to MTK-RECORD, then touch the home button to return to the home screen.
5. Connect the Gigcaster 8 to the computer via USB.

2. Set up the DAW

1. Open the DAW or audio software and select "GCS-8" as the audio device.

2. When selecting a track input, match it to the Gigcaster 8 channel you want to record. The Gigcaster 8's USB channels appear in the DAW as shown below.

   DAW Input	Gigcaster 8 Source
   In 1-2	MAIN (same audio as the MAIN OUT jacks)
   In 3-4	MONITOR (same audio as the Headphones 1-4 jacks)
   In 5-6	Channel 1
   In 7-8	Channel 2
   In 9-10	Channel 3
   In 11-12	Channel 4
   In 13-14	USB Channel
   In 15-16	Mobile Channel
   In 17-18	Bluetooth Channel
   In 19-20	Sound Pad Channel

Examples

• To record a microphone connected to Channel 2, select "In 7-8" as the track input.
• To record the Sound Pads, select "In 19-20" as the track input.