Korg DS-DAC-10R - Download and Install DS-DAC-10 R; Windows Installation Guide; ASIO Driver and AudioGate Installation

Before you connect this device
In order to use the DS-DAC-10R on Windows (ASIO), you’ll need to
make driver seings.
It is important that you do not connect the DS-DAC-10R to your com-
puter before you have installed the driver.
Carefully read the section entitled “Download and Install,” and down-
load and install the Setup program before you connect the DS-DAC-10R
to your computer.
Introduction
Features
The DS-DAC-10R is a USB DAC/ADC that supports 1-bit DSD native play-
back/record* on Windows (ASIO/WDM) or Mac (Core Audio).
By using it in conjunction with the AudioGate4 HIGH RESOLUTION MU-
SIC PLAYER application, you can enjoy native playback/record of high-
quality 1-bit DSD sound.
* Use AudioGate for DSD native playback/recording. On Windows, this
may also be possible with applications that support ASIO 2.1 DSD.
Supported input:
PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz,
Analog signal
Supported audio drivers:
ASIO, WDM, Core Audio
Operating requirements
Windows
Operating system:
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32 bit, 64 bit),
Windows 8.1 (32 bit, 64 bit) Windows 10 (32 bit, 64 bit)
CPU: Intel
®
Core™ Processors 2.6 GHz or higher (base or max)
 *IntelCorei3orbeerrecommended
*DSD real-time conversion playback between 2.8 MHz and
5.6 MHz requires 3.1 GHz or higher.
RAM: 4 GB or more
Mac OS
Operating system: macOS 10.11–10.14
CPU: Intel
®
Core™ Processors 2.6 GHz or higher (base or max)
 *IntelCorei3orbeerrecommended
*DSD real-time conversion playback between 2.8 MHz and
5.6 MHz requires 3.1 GHz or higher.
RAM: 4 GB or more
Download and Install
Windows users
Use the KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup program to in-
stall the ASIO driver and AudioGate.
Do not connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer before you’ve fin-
ished installing the driver. If you’ve already connected it, disconnect it;
thenreconnectitafteryou’venishedinstallingthedriver.
Installing the ASIO driver/AudioGate
1
Access the following AudioGate 4 download page:
hp://www.korg.com/products/audio/audiogate4/download.php
2
Choose “AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup,” and press the Win-
dowsversionofdownloadbuontodownloadthesetupprogram.
3
Decompress the downloaded .zip file. In the “KORG AudioGate and
USB Audio Device Setup” folder, run Setup. The KORG AudioGate and
USB Audio Device Setup panel appears.
4
Click “Install DS-DAC-10R Driver” to install the ASIO driver.
(→ “• ASIO driver installation procedure”)
5
If you want to install AudioGate, click “Install AudioGate” in the KORG
AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup panel.
Carefully read “Activating AudioGate” which appears during installa-
tion, and then complete the installation.
6
Click “Finish” to exit the setup program.
If you’re recording with an application other than AudioGate, you’ll
needtousethe“DS-DAC-10RSeingTool”tosettheinputlevel.Click
“InstalltheDS-DAC-10RSeingTool”toinstallit.
• ASIO driver installation procedure
The installation screens shown on your computer may differ somewhat
depending on your Windows version and system, but the procedure is the
same. The explanation that follows will show typical screens in Windows 7.
If, during installation,amessageappeared to conrm whetherornotto
continue the installation, click [Install].
1
In the KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup panel that you
downloaded, click “Install DS-DAC-10R Driver” to start the installer.
2
In the language selection menu, choose English; click [OK].
3
The dialog box will appear; click [Next >].
4
If you accept the license agreement, click [Install] to begin installation.
5
If a security warning appears, click [Install].
6
Preparations for installation are now complete. Click [Finish] to exit the
installer.
7
Connect the DS-DAC-10R to your computer.
Wait until Windows displays the message “The device driver software
was installed correctly.”
Mac OS users
Use the KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup program to in-
stall AudioGate. If you’re using AudioGate, it is not necessary to install
the driver.
Installing the AudioGate
1
Access the following AudioGate 4 download page:
hp://www.korg.com/products/audio/audiogate4/download.php
2
Choose “AudioGate and USB Audio Device Setup,” and press the Mac
versionofdownloadbuontodownloadthesetupprogram.
3
Open the .dmg le. In the “KORGAudioGateand USBAudio Device
Setup” folder, run Setup. The KORG AudioGate and USB Audio Device
Setup panel appears.
4
Click “Install AudioGate” in the KORG AudioGate and USB Audio De-
vice Setup panel.
Carefully read “Activating AudioGate” which appears during installa-
tion, and then complete the installation.
5
Click “Finish” to exit the setup program.
If you’re recording with an application other than AudioGate, you’ll
needtousethe“DS-DAC-10RSeingTool”tosettheinputlevel.Click
“InstalltheDS-DAC-10RSeingTool”toinstallit.
Front and Rear Panels, and Power Supply
Phono
ground terminal
Headphones jack
Headphone volume Knob
Indicator
Line output jacks
USB port
Line input/Phono jacks
The DS-DAC-10R operates on USB bus power. It does not need an AC
adaptor or any other external power supply.
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to your computer and to
verify that it’s working.
Whenever possible, you should connect this unit directly to a USB port
on your computer. If you cannot avoid using a USB hub, you should use
a USB hub that has its own power supply. A bus-powered USB hub may
be unable to supply enough power.
Operation
• For details on operation, refer to DS-DAC-10R Owner's Manual (E).pdf
located inside the MANUAL folder inside the KORG AudioGate and
Setup folder that is created when you decompress the downloaded data.
• The latest information is also provided on the Web:
hp://www.korg.com/products/audio/ds_dac_10r/