Series 01 [Download]

Getting Started with the M-16DX

This booklet introduces you to the M-16DX, providing a tour of its mixing controls and presenting some important underlying concepts. The booklet also explains how to set up the M-16DX system.

Series 02 [Download]

Inputs and Outputs on the M-16DX

The M-16DX has an impressive variety of inputs and outputs. This booklet explains where they are, what they're for, and how to use them.

Series 03 [Download]

Basic Signal-Flow Tutorial

In this booklet, we'll take you through the steps for getting audio from a mic into, around, and out of the M-16DX. The booklet's both a simple how-to and a detailed explanation of signal flow in the M-16DX, an important thing to understand in any mixer.

Series 04 [Download]

Live Mixing with the M-16DX 2.0

The M-16DX 2.0 makes an excellent compact mixer for live performances, with a range of inputs for all sorts of performers, and flexible output options for delivering music to audiences, creating onstage monitor mixes, and for recording.

Series 05 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with a DAW

The M-16DX makes a great front end for a computer-based DAW (digital audio workstation) recording studio. This booklet gets you started, with explanations of universal DAW concepts. It also takes you through the downloading and installation of the necessary M-16DX drivers.

Series 06 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with SONAR LE

If you're a SONAR LE user (SONAR LE ships with the M-16DX) read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up SONAR LE for use with the M-16DX.

*SONAR LE is a trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 07 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with GarageBand

If you're an Apple? GarageBand? user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up GarageBand for use with the M-16DX.

*Apple and GarageBand are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 08 [Download]

Using the M-16DX 2.0 with SONAR

The M-16DX 2.0 makes an great companion to a digital audio workstation—or “DAW”—on a personal computer. To learn the basics of using the M-16DX with a DAW, see the Workshop booklet Using the M-16DX 2.0 with a DAW.

Series 09 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with Logic Pro

If you're an Apple Logic Pro user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Logic Pro 8 for use with the M-16DX.

*Apple and Logic Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc. Apple Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 10 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with Cubase

If you're a Cubase™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Cubase for use with the M-16DX.

*Cubase™ is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies, GmbH. Steinberg Media Technologies, GmbH is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 11 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with Digital Performer

If you're a Digital Performer™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Performer for use with the M-16DX.

*Performer™ is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 12 [Download]

Using the M-16DX with Ableton Live

If you're an Ableton Live™ user, read the Using the M-16DX with a DAW Workshop booklet, and then read this one. It provides specific instructions for setting up Live for use with the M-16DX.

*Ableton Live™ is a trademark of Ableton. Ableton is not associated or affiliated with Roland in any manner.

Series 13 [Download]

M-16DX EQ

What's a great mixer without EQ? The M-16DX supplies all the EQ you'll need for recording, live mixing, and audio/video production, and this booklet explains how to use it.

Series 14 [Download]

The M-16DX Effects

The M-16DX contains reverb, echo, and a host of helpful insert effects. Learn how to operate and tweak them in this booklet.

Series 15 [Download]

Tuning Your Room with RAC

One of the most innovative features of the M-16DX is its Room Acoustic Control, "RAC." RAC can automatically customize the M-16DX's output to compensate for acoustic issues in your studio or performance venue. This booklet tells you how to put RAC to work for you.

Series 16 [Download]

Using Scenes on the M-16DX 2.0

One of the best things about a digital mixer is its ability to remember your settings for you and to instantly recall them. The M-16DX 2.0 remembers your settings as “scenes. This booklet explains how to use scenes on the M-16DX 2.0.

Series 17 [Download]

Creating Submixes Using the Mute/Alt Bus

The M-16DX's Mute/Alt system provides an extra stereo bus you can use for a submix when you'd like to simultaneously control an entire group of related sounds with a single set of controls. This booklet explains how to create a submix on the M-16DX.

Series 18 [Download]

Using the M-16DX's Finalize Tool

To make your stereo mixes sound as great as possible, the M-16DX offers Finalize, which can smooth out and tighten-up your work. Learn how to use Finalize in this booklet.

Series 19 [Download]

Using the M-16DX 2.0 as a DAW Controller

The M-16DX 2.0 can act as a control surface for a DAW. You can use the M-16DX’s knobs and buttons to control settings and operations on your digital audio workstation. This booklet explains how.

Series 20 [Download]

Using the M-16DX as an Onstage Submixer

If you're playing in a band, the M-16DX makes a great personal onstage submixer. Learn how to get your own monitor mix as you deliver your own killer mix of your sounds to the house engineer.