Behringer GUITAR LINK UCG102 User manual

Software Installation Guide
GUITAR UCG102
The Ultimate Guitar-to-USB Interface for Recording and
Jamming with your PC/Mac or iOS device

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................... 3
1.1 Included software................................................... 3
1.2 System requirements............................................ 4
1.3 Device drivers and latency.................................. 5
2. Installation for Windows.................................. 5
2.1 Installing the UCG102............................................ 5
2.2 Installing the guitar combossoftware........... 8
2.3 Installing Audacity............................................... 11
2.4 Troubleshooting ................................................... 13
3. Installation for Mac......................................... 14
3.1 Installing the UCG102..........................................14
3.2 Installing the guitar combossoftware......... 14
3.3 Installing Audacity ............................................... 17
3.4 Conguring the audio driver ...........................18
3.5 Troubleshooting ................................................... 19

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1. Introduction
1.1 Included software
Your UCG102 comes with a complete software bundle which allows you
to start immediately. The software package consistof:
CD:
• Native Instruments Guitar Combos — 3 dierent combos
(PC/Mac)
• Audacity (PC / Mac)
• BEHRINGER USB AUDIO driver (PC)
Native Instruments Guitar Combos
The Native Instruments Guitar Combos series combines outstanding
sound quality with maximum ease of use andplayability.
Guitar Combos perfectly recreate three classic combos, usingthe
same critically acclaimed technology that has already won Guitar Rig
numerous industry awards. The lovingly emulated tube combos have
an absolutely authentic, warm and dynamic sound, producing the
purest of tones. Thedierent presets only hint at the wide musical
spectrum covered by these classicamps.
Professional sound
The Guitar Combos utilize the same Dynamic Tube Response
technology that was developed for Guitar Rig, giving the series the
same exceptional sound quality. The Guitar Combos are perfectly
suited to musicians with little or no experience of professional music
software. A computer, sound card, a guitar and these combos are all
that is needed to enjoy the sound of professional studio productions.
The full spectrum
The AC Box Combo is the popular role model that revolutionized British
pop music. From soft to distorted—this combo has a uniquely inspiring
sonic character. TheTwang Combo is the epitome of the clean and
crunchy blues sound. Over the course of several decades this warm and
unmistakeable sound has made a valuable contribution to countless
hits. Based on the famous tube amps that spawned the guitar legends
of the late 60s and early 70s, the Plexi Combo embodies the rock sound.
Itsdistinctive and individual tone can be as warm as it can be hard.
Features
• Based on award-winning Guitar Rig amps, cabinetsandeects
• Three unique combos, each with their own characteristic design
and sound
• Intuitive user-interface and particularly easy to use

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• Outstanding, professional sound quality andperformance
• Every combo includes a tuner and noise gate
• Additional, individual pre and post eects for eachcombo
• Integrated Tapedeck for playback of audio les as well as
ametronome
• Presets included as well as option to save your own additional,
personal presets
• Full MIDI compatibility including MIDI learn functions
The CD includes three dierent Guitar Combos for evaluation. Withthe
serial number on the CD sleeve you can fully activate one combo.
Fordetails, refer to the imprint on the CD sleeve.
◊ As a registered Guitar Combo user, you are eligible for
receiving discount prices for upgrading to the full version of
Guitar Combos and Guitar Rig. To upgrade, make sure you are
registered at Native Instruments and go to the webshop at
nativeinstruments.com.
1.2 System requirements
To connect your UCG102 to a computer, you need a free USBslot.
◊ Your UCG102 is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.
Therefore, no installation procedure or drivers are required.
As soon as you connect your UCG102 to a free USB slot, it will
be recognized as generic USB audio device. However, If you
want to use the UCG102 for real-time applications on the PC,
e.g. for recording or for use with the provided Guitar Combos
from Native Instruments, we strongly recommend the
installation of the included USB AUDIO driver to ensure a low
latency (see chapter “Device drivers and latency“).
◊ If you want to make use of the included drivers and
applications, please observe the system requirements of the
respective manufacturers.
To work with the software, your computer must meet the following
minimum requirements:
PC Mac
Operating
system
Windows XP / Win 7 /
Win 8 / Win 8.1 Mac OS X 10.3.x
Processor Pentium 700 MHz
Athlon XP 1.33 GHz
G4 733 MHz or Intel
Core Duo 1.66 GHz
RAM 256 MB 512 MB

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1.3 Device drivers and latency
A device driver is an interface that ensures communication between
the software (audio application) and the hardware. Inrecent years,
the PC platform has witnessed the establishment of several dierent
driver models for sound cards. Some of these drivers cannot be
used for simultaneous recording and playback or for working with
software plug-ins, since they do not support the full performance
provided by professional sound cards and cause a long time delay
(thisiscalled“latency”).
You will normally nd the selection of a driver model for computer
hardware in the standard default settings of the software you are
using. If necessary, check the documentation for your software.
Usethe Control Panel to set up a lower latency. Thesmaller the value,
the better. Ifaudio dropouts occur, try increasing the latency in stages.
2. Installation for Windows
2.1 Installing the UCG102
To install the USB AUDIO driver,
proceedasfollows:
1) Power on your computer.
2) Insert the CD into your CDROM drive.
3) Locate the folder “ASIO_driver“ on the CD and open it.
4) Double-click on “Setup.exe“ to install the driver.
5) Follow the on-screen instructions.
6) Restart your computer after the installation hasnished.

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To properly congure the driver for audio
applications, proceed as follows:
1) Start the ASIO-USB Control Panel from within the audio
software (may be called ASIO Cong or similar).
2) In the USB tab, make your choice according to thescreenshot.
Fig. 2.1: ASIO-USB Control Panel settings

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3) In the ASIO tab, make your choice according to thescreenshot.
Fig. 2.2: ASIO-USB Control Panel settings

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2.2 Installing the guitar combossoftware
The Guitar Combos software consists of three dierent combos.
Choose any or all of them for installation. Withthe serial number on
the CD sleeve you can fully activate one combo. Fordetails, refer to the
imprint on the CD sleeve. Allother combos can be run in demo mode
with the following restrictions:
• Saving of sounds is disabled
• Quits after 30 minutes
• Total recall is disabled
To install a combo on your system,
proceed as follows:
1) From the folder “NI Guitar Combos“ on your CD, choosethe
combo you wish to install and open the respective archive le
(ZIP) bydouble-clicking on itsentry.
2) Double-click on “Setup.exe“ to start the installation.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have the serial number for the installed combo:
4) Accept to start the NI Service Center, by checking the
respectiveentry.
◊ If your computer is not connected to the internet, choose the
offline registration method to activate the combo via
another computer.

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5) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Fig. 2.3: Product activation with NI’s Service Center
◊ If you do not have the serial number for the installed combo,
you can only run the combo in demo mode.

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To setup the combo, proceed as follows:
1) Start the stand-alone application of a combo.
2) In the Audio Setup window, make your choice according to
thescreenshot.
3) Click on the ASIO Cong button to bring up the driver settings
dialog. See chapter “Installing the UCG102“ fordetails on how to
congurethedriver.
Fig. 2.4: Audio Setup settings

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2.3 Installing Audacity
Audacity is a free software for recording and editing sounds.
To install the software, proceed asfollows:
1) Double-click on “audacity.exe“ in the “Audacity“ folder.
2) Follow the on-screen instructions.
3) Start the application and go to File > Preferences.
4) In the Audio I/O tab, set the Playback and Recording devices
to BEHRINGER USB AUDIO.

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5) Restart the application.
Fig. 2.5: Audio Setup settings

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2.4 Troubleshooting
See the list of common problems, and hints on how to resolve them,
ifyou encounter any software problems.
USB AUDIO codec not recognized by Windows,
no entry for USB AUDIO device in Windows
device manager
• Check USB connection. If possible, try using a dierent USB cable
or USB port
• Connect UCG102 directly to PC or Laptop, not via a USBhub
• Ensure that USB port is functional (does it work with digital
camera, printer, etc.?)
• If necessary, check if USB ports are activated in host systemBIOS
Windows driver installation not completed
(eg.Windowserror code 10, error code 39)
• Check USB connection. If possible, try a dierent USB cable or
USB port
• Connect UCG102 directly to PC or Laptop, not via a USBhub
• If possible, try to install on another PC or Laptop
Installation of BEHRINGER USB AUDIO driver
failed with “Error 0x0006”
• Check USB connection. If possible try using a dierent USB cable
or USB port
• Close the application and re-run “setup.exe“ in the folder
“ASIO_driver“ on the CD
• Download up-to-date ASIO driver les from behringer.com
ASIO-USB control panel does not show
BEHRINGER USB AUDIO as device
• Check USB connection. If possible, try a dierent USB cable or
USB port
• Connect UCG102 directly to PC or Laptop, not via a USBhub
• Close the application and re-run “setup.exe“ in the folder
“ASIO_driver“ on the CD
Latency time too long
1) Start the ASIO-USB Control Panel from within the audio
software (may be called ASIO Cong orsimilar).
2) USB Device = BEHRINGER USB AUDIO.
3) Click on the ASIO tab.
4) System Performance = rapid (or even highspeed).

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Clicks or dropouts in recording
1) Start the ASIO-USB Control Panel from within the audio software
(may be called ASIO Cong or similar).
2) USB Device = BEHRINGER USB AUDIO.
3) Click on the ASIO tab.
4) System Performance = normal.
Visit musicXP.net for some helpful advice about optimizing
Windows XP for music applications.
3. Installation for Mac
3.1 Installing the UCG102
To setup the UCG102, proceed as follows:
1) Power on your computer.
2) Connect the UCG102 with the USB cable to your Mac.
3.2 Installing the guitar combossoftware
The Guitar Combos software consists of three dierent combos.
Chooseany or all of them for installation. Withthe serial number on
the CD sleeve you can fully activate onecombo. The other combos can
be run in demo mode with the followingrestrictions:
• Saving of sounds is disabled
• Quits after 30 minutes
• Total recall is disabled
To install a combo on your system,
proceedasfollows:
1) From the folder “NI Guitar Combos“ on your CD, choosethe
combo you wish to install and open the respective archive le
(ZIP) bydouble-clicking on itsentry.
2) Double-click on the installer icon on the desktop, tostart
theinstallation.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have the serial number for the installed combo:
4) Accept to start the NI Service Center, upon request.
◊ If your computer is not connected to the internet, choose the
offline registration method to activate the combo via
another computer.

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5) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Fig. 3.1: Product activation with NI’s Service Center
◊ If you do not have the serial number for the installed combo,
you can only run the combo in demo mode.

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To setup the combo, proceed as follows:
1) Start the stand-alone application of a combo.
2) In the Audio Setup window, make your choice according to
thescreenshot.
◊ As of OS 10.X the stand-alone version of Guitar Combos needs
an “Aggregate Device“ for accessing inputs and outputs of
the hardware. For more information on how to set up an
Aggregate Device, visit behringer.com.
3) With the Output Latency slider, choose a setting below16ms.
Fig. 3.2: Audio Setup settings on OS 10.4 and above

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3.3 Installing Audacity
Audacity is a free software for recording and editing sounds.
To install the software, proceed asfollows:
1) Double-click on “audacity.exe“ in the “Audacity“ folder.
2) Follow the on-screen instructions.
3) Start the application and go to File > Preferences.
4) In the Audio I/O tab, set the Playback and Recording devices
to USB Audio Codec.
5) Restart the application.
Fig. 3.3: Audio Setup settings

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3.4 Conguring the audio driver
To properly congure the driver for audio
applications, proceed as follows:
1) Open Audio MIDI Setup from the folder Applications>
Utilities and make your choice according to thescreenshot.
Fig. 3.4: Audio MIDI Setup settings

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3.5 Troubleshooting
See the list of common problems, and hints on how to resolve them,
ifyou encounter any software problems.
Bad sound quality in NI guitar combo software
(noisy,distorted)
1) Open Audio MIDI Setup from the folder
Applications>Utilities.
2) Under Format, choose:
• 44100,0 Hz / 2ch-16bit
Latency time too long in NI guitar
combosoftware
• Choose Preferences > Audio Setup from the menu and
decrease Output Latency setting
Clicks or dropouts in NI guitar combosoftware
• Choose Preferences > Audio Setup from the menu and
increase Output Latency setting

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street
Las Vegas, NV 89118
USA
Phone Number: [phone]
GUITAR LINK UCG102
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, thereis no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the followingmeasures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:
Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by
MUSICGroup can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
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