R-TRACK SOLO: How To Set Up w/ A PC

In this guide, we will walk you through the simple steps to set up your Rockville R-Track Solo with a PC. This will allow you to use the interface for recording in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or any other recording software.

Step 1: Connect the R-Track Solo to Your PC

1. Plug in the USB Cable:
   • Take the included USB-C cable and plug the USB-C end into the R-Track Solo.
   • Plug the other end, the USB-A end, into an available USB-A port on your computer.
2. Download the Drivers:
   • For the R-Track Solo to work with your PC, you'll need to install drivers.
   • Download R-Track Windows Driver.
3. Install the Drivers:
   • Once downloaded, open your Downloads folder, double-click the driver file, and run the installer.
   • If you receive a prompt, click Run Anyway, then Yes when prompted by the installation window.
   • Click Install, and once done, click Finish to complete the installation.

Step 2: Configure Sound Settings on Your PC

1. Set Output and Input Devices:
   • Open your Sound Settings on your PC.
   • Under the Output section, click the dropdown menu and select R USB ASIO. This sets the R-Track Solo as the output device for your PC audio.
   • Next, under the Input section, do the same and select R USB ASIO as the input device.

Step 3: Configure Your DAW (e.g., Audacity)

1. Set Input and Output in DAW:
   • Open your DAW (we’ll use Audacity as an example).
   • In Audacity, look for the speaker icon to set the output device.
   • Click the dropdown and select R USB ASIO as your output device.
   • Similarly, set the input device to R USB ASIO by selecting it in the input dropdown.

Step 4: Start Recording

Once your input and output devices are configured, you're ready to record! The interface is now set up to work with your PC, and you're ready to start capturing audio directly into your DAW.

Conclusion

Setting up your R-Track Solo with a PC is straightforward and ensures you can start recording quickly.