Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- Legal Disclaimer
- Limited warranty
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Plug-in Installation
- 3. Activate your TC8210 iLok license
- 4. Connection and Setup
- 4.1 Connecting the TC8210-DT Desktop Controller (when you have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version)
- 4.2 Operating the TC8210
- 4.3 Insert vs Aux Effect
- 4.4 Mono/Stereo Operation
- 4.5 Travel Period and Module Connection (when you have purchased the DT version):
- 4.6 Primary and Secondary Controls
- 4.7 Connection Status to the Hardware Unit
- 5. Plug-in and Hardware Controls
- 6. Presets
- 7. Software Updates
- 8. Specifications
6 TC8210 User Manual
3. Activate your TC8210 iLok license
3.1 Activation when you have purchased the
NATIVE version
Step 1: Install iLok
The rst step is to create an iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the
PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Activation
In the received mail (when buying the NATIVE version) you will nd your personal
Activation Code. To activate your software, please use the Redeem an Activation
Code feature in the PACE iLok License Manager.
3.2 Get a Free Demo License
Make use of this hassle-free oer to try out our plug-ins before you buy.
• 14-Day Trial Period
• Fully Functional
• No Feature Limitations
• No Physical iLok Key Needed
Step 1: Install iLok
The rst step is to create a free iLok user account at www.iLok.com and install the
PACE iLok License Manager on your computer if it’s your rst time using iLok.
Step 2: Get your free license
Go to http://www.tcelectronic.com/brand/tcelectronic/free-trial-TC8210-native
and enter your iLok User ID.
Step 3: Activation
Activate your software in the PACE iLok License Manager.
4. Connection and Setup
4.1 Connecting the TC8210-DT Desktop
Controller (when you have purchased the
DT Desktop Controller version)
Getting the Desktop Controller up and running couldn’t get any easier. Plug the
included USB cable into the unit’s rear micro-USB port, and connect the other end
to a free USB port on your computer. The Desktop Controller is bus powered so no
other power cables are necessary, and no additional drivers need to be
manually installed.
The Desktop Controller will light up upon successful connection. You can now
apply the plug-in to a channel in your DAW to begin using the eect. This process
may vary slightly depending on your software, but generally should require
these steps:
• Select a channel or bus in your DAW to which you would like to add the eect
Access the mixer page where you should see a section dedicated to eect slots
• Open the menu where you can select from a list of eect types, which
probably includes many stock plugins that are included with the DAW.
There should be submenu to view general VST/AU/AAX options.
• The plug-in will likely be found in a dedicated TC Electronic folder. Select the
TC8210 and it will now be added to the signal chain.
Double click on the eect slot that contains the TC8210 to view the plug-in UI.
There should be a green link icon at the bottom, and text that indicates successful
connection between the plug-in and the Desktop Controller.
Note: The iLok License Manager needs to be installed on your computer also if
you have purchased the DT Desktop Controller version. In this case you don’t need
to create an iLok account or activate any license.
4.2 Operating the TC8210
After you have installed the plug-in, and either activated the iLok license or
connected the TC8210-DT Desktop Controller via USB, you can begin inserting the
plug-in to your tracks.
Adjustments to the eect are done in two ways. Either by using the plug-in user
interface or via the physical Desktop Controller.
TC8210-DT
Laptop