In order to set up our Model 12 as a DAW controller, we’ll first need to navigate
to the Model 12 product page on the Tascam website and download firmware version 1.30
To install the update, add the new firmware version to the Utility folder on the Model 12 SD card
while in storage mode. After properly ejecting the Model 12 from your computer,
power the unit off then on again while holding stop and rewind simultaneously.
Click on the new firmware version and then restart the unit once installation has been completed.
After that’s been installed, we’ll connect the Model 12 to our computer via USB.
Next we’ll enter the menu on the Model 12 and scroll down to DAW Controller and push ENTER.
Next scroll down to Reaper which uses the Mackie Control Universal protocol and push ENTER again.
Next we’ll open Reaper, navigate to the Preferences menu and scroll down to the Control/OSC/web tab.
Click Add, then select Mackie Control Universal from the Control Surface Mode drop down menu.
For MIDI input, we’ll select Tascam Model 12 DAW Control IN
and for MIDI output we’ll select Tascam Model 12 DAW Control OUT, then click OK.
As you can see, we have our control surface listed that’s using the Mackie Control Universal protocol.
From here we can now use the Model 12 controls to manipulate functions in Reaper.
As you can see, when I raise the fader, push solo or mute, use the pan knobs or press the
shuttle control buttons, they control those same functions within the DAW.
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