Yamaha AW16G Manual do Proprietário

EOwner’s ManualOwner’s ManualOwner’s ManualKeep This Manual For Future Reference.

Before you start 10 About the CD-RW drive A CD-RW drive is a device that lets you create or play audio CDs, backup and restore data from the internal

Creating an audio CD100Writing audio data (Track At Once)Here’s how to use the Track At Once method to write ste-reo tracks from songs saved on the ha

101Creating an audio CD105Move the cursor to the dotted frame in the song list, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the song that will be written t

Creating an audio CD102Writing audio data (Disc At Once)Here’s how to use the Disc At Once method to write ste-reo tracks from songs saved on the hard

103Creating an audio CD108Repeat steps 5–7 to select the songs that will be written to track 2 and following.Tip!Tip!•When you move the cursor to the

Creating an audio CD104Finalizing CD-R/RW mediaHere’s how to finalize CD-R/RW media that you wrote using Track At Once, so that the disc can be played

105Creating an audio CD10Erasing CD-RW mediaHere’s how to erase all data that has been written to CD-RW media, so that the CD-RW disc can be used as a

Creating an audio CD106Playing an audio CDYou can use the CD-RW drive to play back a conven-tional audio CD or CD-R/RW media to which audio data has b

107Chapter 11Quick loop samplerThis chapter explains how to use the Quick Loop Sampler section.About the quick loop samplerThe AW16G contains a quick

Quick loop sampler108A sample can be played back in one of two ways. “One shot mode” plays the sample once from start to end. “Loop mode” plays the sa

109Quick loop sampler11Using sample librariesSample libraries contain sets of up to sixteen different samples that can be used by the Quick Loop Sampl

11 Before you start 1 Removing the CD-RW drive 1 Turn off the power of the AW16G. As described in “Turning the power off (shut down)” ( → p. 12), tu

Quick loop sampler1106To switch the sample bank for each pad, repeatedly press the [SAMPLE EDIT] key to access the SETUP page of the SAMPLE screen.1 O

111Quick loop sampler115To begin recording on the pad track, press the PLAY [ ] key.The recording will begin running, and pad event recording will beg

Quick loop sampler112Importing from an audio CD/WAV file to a padHere’s how you can import CD audio data (CD-DA) or a WAV file from a CD-ROM/CD-R into a

113Quick loop sampler11● When importing from a WAV file1 From WAV FileSpecifies the WAV file that will be imported. If the media contains folders (direct

Quick loop sampler114Importing from an audio track/stereo track to a padHere’s how a region of an already-recorded track of the current song can be im

115Quick loop sampler11Sampling an external input signalYou can directly sample (record) an input signal from the MIC/LINE INPUT jacks and assign it t

Quick loop sampler116 Manual record1Make sure that the MANU REC/AUTO REC button indicates MANU REC.If the button indicates AUTO REC, move the cursor

117Quick loop sampler11Editing the sample nameHere’s how you can edit the sample name that is assigned when you import from an audio CD or WAV file, or

Quick loop sampler118Trimming the playback regionHere’s how you can view the waveform of the sample assigned to a sample bank, and adjust the playback

119Quick loop sampler11Switching the playback mode for each padHere’s how you can switch the playback mode for each pad between One Shot or Loop modes

Before you start12Connecting the AC adaptorWhen connecting the included AC adaptor (PA-300), you must first connect it to the DC IN jack of the AW16G,

Quick loop sampler120Using the Slice functionSlice is a function that divides a sample (whose playback mode is set to Loop) into eight to sixteen segm

121Quick loop sampler11The following diagram shows how, for a sample with an original tempo of 100 BPM, the playback timing of each segment will chang

Quick loop sampler122Deleting an unwanted sampleHere’s how you can delete unused data (before the start point and after the end point) from a specific

123Chapter 12Track editingThis chapter explains how you can edit the audio data recorded in an audio track, and how to edit the pad events recorded in

Track editing124Basic procedure for track editingHere is the basic procedure for using a track editing command. The procedure is essentially the same

125Track editing12 Specify the editing regionFor most commands, you will need to set the Start (the beginning of the edited region) and End (the end

Track editing126List of editing commandsThis section lists all the commands that are provided in the EDIT screen, and explains their parameters.ERASEE

127Track editing12DELETEDeletes the data from the specified region of the speci-fied track(s).This command is similar to ERASE, but differs in that the

Track editing128COPYCopies the specified region of data to the specified loca-tion of the specified track.● For an audio track● For a pad track (loop)If

129Track editing12MOVEMoves the specified region of data to the specified loca-tion of the specified track. This is similar to COPY, but differs in that

13Chapter 2Introducing the AW16GThis chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of each part and its function, and introduces terminology y

Track editing130EXCHANGEExchanges data between the specified tracks.● For an audio track Parameter listNoteNoteThe track names will not be exchanged.T

131Track editing12PITCH CHANGEAdjusts the pitch of the specified region of an audio track, without changing the length. Parameter listEXPORTWrites the

Track editing132Exporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV filesThis section explains how data from an AW16G audio track or from a sample assigne

133Track editing126If necessary, move the cursor to the NAME field, press the [ENTER] key, and input a file name in the TITLE EDIT popup window.For deta

Track editing1344Insert a CD into the CD-RW drive.You can import data from the following types of media.● Audio data (CD-DA)•Audio CD• CD-Extra (only

135Track editing12● When importing a WAV file1 From WAVE fileSelects the WAV file that will be imported.If the media contains folders (directories), move

Track editing136

137Chapter 13Song managementThis chapter explains how to perform song management operations such as copying, deleting, backing up, and restoring songs

Song management138Editing the song nameHere’s how to edit the song name that is assigned when you create a new song.NoteNote• This setting applies onl

139Song management13Editing various settings for the songHere’s how to make various settings for a song, such as switching protect on/off and selectin

Introducing the AW16G14● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channelFour-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics process-ing is provided on virt

Song management140Copying or deleting a songHere’s how to copy or delete a song in the hard disk.NoteNote•You cannot copy or delete a song while the A

141Song management13Optimizing a song“Optimize” is an operation that deletes the undo/redo audio data maintained within the song. When you have finishe

Song management142Creating a tempo mapThe “tempo map” contains data to change the tempo or time signature at the beginning of the song or at any measu

143Song management133Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to edit the value.If the METER, TEMPO, PAD BANK 1

Song management144Importing data from an existing songHere’s how selected items of data such as scenes, librar-ies, or individual tracks of audio data

145Song management133Move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.A popup window will ask you to select the import-destination track.1 T

Song management1464Turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the song or sample library data that you want to back up. Then move the cursor to the ENABLE/DIS

147Song management13Restoring songs or sample librariesHere’s how data that you backed up to CD-R/RW media can be restored to the hard disk of the AW1

Song management148Exchanging song data with the AW4416/AW2816You can back up an AW16G song in a format that is compatible with the AW4416/AW2816. Conv

149Chapter 14MIDI and utility functionsThis chapter explains basic MIDI-related settings, functions that use MIDI, and various utility functions.What

15Introducing the AW16G2AW16G terminologyRecorder section TracksA location where data is recorded is called a “track.” The AW16G’s recorder section u

MIDI and utility functions150Basic MIDI settingsIn the MIDI page of the UTILITY screen, you can make various MIDI-related settings such as selecting t

151MIDI and utility functions140 ... The AW16G will synchronize to the incoming MTC data at the highest precision. However if the incoming M

MIDI and utility functions152● When CTRL CHG MODE = 1● When CTRL CHG MODE = 2MIDI CH CC# PARAMETER17TRACK CHANNEL 1FADER10 PAN91 EFF1 SEND93 EFF2 SEND

153MIDI and utility functions14● When CTRL CHG MODE = 395 NO ASSIGN96 NO ASSIGN97 NO ASSIGN98 NO ASSIGN99 NO ASSIGN100 NO ASSIGN101 NO ASSIGN102 FADER

MIDI and utility functions154Transmitting the AW16G’s settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump)In the BULK page of the UTILITY screen, you can trans-mit various i

155MIDI and utility functions14Using the MIDI Remote functionAbout the MIDI Remote functionThe AW16G provides a MIDI Remote function that lets you use

MIDI and utility functions156This page contains the following items.1 ListSelect one of the ten presets shown in this list. The line enclosed in the d

157MIDI and utility functions14● When the 1-16 button is selected● When the 1-12 button is selected● When the 9-16 button is selectedTip!Tip!When the

MIDI and utility functions158E ALL INIT buttonResets all MIDI messages assigned to the faders/[TRACK SEL] keys to the initial settings. To initialize,

159MIDI and utility functions14Using the test tone oscillatorThe OSC page of the UTILITY screen lets you send the signal of the AW16G’s built-in test

Introducing the AW16G16 Paired channelsFor track channels 9/10–15/16, pad channels 1–4, and return channels 1/2, the parameters (except for pan and p

MIDI and utility functions160Digital input settings/Checking and initializing the internal hard diskIn the D.IN HDD page of the UTILITY screen you can

161MIDI and utility functions14Data Error... The display will indicate the num-ber of locations for which there is an inconsistency in

MIDI and utility functions162Overall settings for the AW16GIn the PREFER page of the UTILITY screen, you can make settings that affect the overall ope

163Chapter 15Using the AW16G withexternal devicesThis chapter describes various examples of how you can use the AW16G in conjunction with external dev

Using the AW16G with external devices164Recording/playing AW16G mix operations on the workstation’s sequencerHere’s how you can synchronize the AW16G

165Using the AW16G with external devices15Switching AW16G scenes from the workstation’s sequencerHere’s how you can transmit program changes from the

Using the AW16G with external devices166Remotely controlling a tone generator moduleHere’s how you can use the AW16G’s MIDI Remote function to remotel

167Using the AW16G with external devices15Using external effectsAs an alternative to using the internal effects, you can use an external effect proces

Using the AW16G with external devices168● Signal flow when using an external effect processor8In the Selected Channel section, repeatedly press the [PA

169Using the AW16G with external devices15Connecting an MD recorderBy connecting an MD recorder to the AW16G’s DIGITAL STEREO IN or DIGITAL STEREO OUT

17Introducing the AW16G2Parts of the AW16G and what they doThis section explains the names and functions of the var-ious items on the AW16G’s top pane

Using the AW16G with external devices170To play back your MD recorder and listen to the recorded result, connect the DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack of your M

171AppendixInput library listNo. Name Effect Type Description 00 Initial Data Initialize to a default state in which EQ, DYN, and EFFECT are not appli

Appendix172Mastering library listNo. Name Description 00 Initial Data Initialize to a state in which EQ and DYN are not applied01 VITAL MIXStandard ma

173AppendixEQ library listThese are the preset equalizer settings provided by the library.Tip!Tip!The EQ programs were programmed for recording acous-

Appendix174Dynamics ParametersDynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels. However, you can also use them creatively to

175Appendix ExpanderAn expander is another form of automatic level control. By attenuating the signal below the threshold, the expander reduces low-l

Appendix176 Gate and DuckingA gate, or noise gate is an audio switch used to mute sig-nals below a set threshold level. It can be used to sup-press b

177AppendixDynamics library listThese are the preset dynamics settings provided by the AW16G. For details on the function of each parameter, refer to

Appendix178Effects library listThe following table lists the preset effects programs. See “Effects Parameters” (→ p. 180) for detailed parameter infor

179Appendix Dynamic Effects Combined Effects Other Effects#Title Type Description26 Dyna.Filter DYNA.FILTERDynamically controlled filter. Responds t

Introducing the AW16G18 Input/output section1 [GAIN] knobs 1–8These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are input from the rear panel MIC/LINE

Appendix180Effects Parameters REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATEHall, room, stage, and plate simulations, all with gates. EARLY RE

181Appendix MONO DELAYBasic repeat delay. STEREO DELAYBasic stereo delay. MOD.DELAYBasic repeat delay with modulation. DELAY LCRThree-tap delay (l

Appendix182 ECHOStereo delay with crossed feedback loop. CHORUSChorus effect. FLANGEFlange effect.Parameter Range DescriptionDELAY L 0.0–1350.0 ms

183Appendix SYMPHONICSymphonic efect. PHASER16-stage phaser. AUTOPANAuto-panner.Parameter Range DescriptionFREQ. 0.05–40.00 Hz Modulation speedDEPT

Appendix184 TREMOLOTremolo effect. HQ.PITCH (Effect 2 only)High-quality pitch shifter. DUAL PITCHTwin-voice pitch shifter.Parameter Range Descripti

185Appendix ROTARYRotary speaker simulator. RING MOD.Ring modulator. MOD.FILTERLFO modulation-type filter. DISTORTIONDistortion effect.Parameter Ra

Appendix186 AMP SIMULATEGuitar Amp Simulator. DYNA.FILTERDynamically controlled filter. DYNA.FLANGEDynamically controlled flanger.Parameter Range Des

187Appendix DYNA.PHASERDynamically controlled phaser. REV+CHORUSReverb and chorus effects in parallel. REV->CHORUSReverb and chorus effects in s

Appendix188 REV+FLANGEReverb and flanger effects in parallel. REV->FLANGEReverb and flanger effects in series. REV+SYMPHO.Reverb and symphonic eff

189Appendix REV->SYMPHO.Reverb and symphonic effects in series. REV->PANReverb and auto-pan effects in parallel. DELAY+ER.Delay and early refl

19Introducing the AW16G2 Mixer section1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1–8B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10–15/16C [STEREO SEL] keyUse these keys to select the mixer track c

Appendix190 DELAY->ER.Delay and early reflections effects in series. DELAY+REVDelay and reverb effects in parallel.Parameter Range DescriptionDELA

191Appendix DELAY->REVDelay and reverb effects in series. DIST->DELAYDistortion and delay effects in series. MULTI FILTERThree-band parallel

Appendix192Sample library listThis is a list of the sample libraries that are installed on the internal hard disk when the AW16G is shipped from the f

193AppendixL: LOOPO: ONESHOT–: No assignsLatinSwng154 LL––LL––LL––OO – –Scratch1 OO – – OO – – OO – – OO – –Scratch2 OO – – OO – – OO – – OO – –SE_Ana

Appendix194TroubleshootingIf the AW16G does not operate as you expect, or if you suspect a problem, please refer to the following points and take the

195AppendixSomething wrong with the sound Signal from the INPUT 8 jack is too loud•A conventional line-level signal may be connected to the Hi-Z jack

Appendix196Sampler operations When you press a pad there is no sound, or the wrong bank is heard•Have you selected a bank to which the waveform is as

197Appendix An audio CD you created does not play back on a conventional player• An audio CD you created you not play back on a conventional player u

Appendix198Display message list MessagesA/B POINTS NOT FOUNDRepeat Playback cannot be performed because A/B points are not specified.BULK: BYTE COUNT

199Appendix Popup messagesATAPI Error!A problem occurred while communicating with the CD-RW drive.Can't Select Current Song!The current song can

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this

Introducing the AW16G20 Data entry/control section1 [UNDO/REDO] keyThis key cancels the results of a recording or track editing operation (Undo), or

Appendix200About the CD-ROM included with the AW16GCaution•This disk is a CD-ROM. Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio CD player. Doing so may

201Appendix Loading the demo song and sample library1Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-RW drive of the AW16G.2In the Work Navigate section, repe

Appendix202Installing the Logic preference file1Start up Logic.2In the menu bar, click [Option] → [Settings] → [Key Commands...].3The Key Commands wind

203Appendix Macintosh usersIn order to use a remote file, the corresponding software must be installed.Installing the Cubase remote setup fileFor Cubas

Appendix204MIDI data format1. Functions1.1. Scene ChangeThe settings of the [MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE] specify the scene that is recalled when a Prog

205Appendix3.1.9. Program Change ModeEnable/disable reception and transmission. If MIDI Rx Ch is set to ALL, these messages will be received regardles

Appendix2065. MIDI format details5.1. NOTE OFF (8n)< Reception >Received when [Rx CH] matches.Used to control effects. Refer NOTE ON for details

207Appendix< Reception >If the AW16G is operating as an MMC Slave, the transport will stop when this message is received with a matching device

Appendix2085.13.2. BULK DUMP / BULK DUMP REQUESTThis message inputs/outputs the contents of various internal memo-ries. The unique header is used to d

209Appendix5.13.2.6. Remote Memory Bulk Dump Request Format5.13.2.7. Equalizer Library Bulk Dump FormatAll data is divided into 4 bit units.5.13.2.8.

21Introducing the AW16G2 Transport section1 RTZ [ ] keyThis key moves directly to the relative zero time location. Used in conjunction with the [SET]

Appendix2105.13.2.12. Effect Library Bulk Dump Request Format5.13.2.13. Channel Library Bulk Dump FormatAll data is divided into 4 bit units.5.13.2.14

211AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartYAMAHA [PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION] Date: Jan 30, 2002Model: AW16GMIDI Implementation ChartVersion: 1.0Functio

Appendix212Specifications General SpecificationsFrequency Response0 +1/–3 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz (MIC/LINE IN – STEREO OUT)Total harmonic distortion (Nominal

213AppendixPHONES (unbalanced, TRS phone jack)Nominal load impedance 8–40ΩMaximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (40 Ω load)DIGITAL STEREO I/O Optica

Appendix214DimensionsSpecifications and external appearance subject to change without notice.For European ModelPurchaser/User Information specified in E

215AppendixIndexAA/B key 20A/B point 65A-B Repeat 70Access indicator 18, 22Accessing a screen/page/channel 23Adjusting the input level 34AMP 72

Appendix216IIN/OUT key 20In/out point 65included items 9Index 215Initializing a channel 91INPUT CH MUTE/MIX button 106INPUT LEVEL knob 34Input

217AppendixSSample bank 107Sample bank and sampleterminology 16SAMPLE EDIT key 18Sample library 78, 109Back up 145library list 192Recall 79Rest

Appendix218Block diagram

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Introducing the AW16G22G PHANTOM +48V switchThis switch supplies phantom power to MIC/LINE (XLR) jacks 1/2.Turn this switch on if you connect condense

23Introducing the AW16G2Basic operation on the AW16GThis section explains basic operations on the AW16G.Viewing the displayThe display of the AW16G sh

Introducing the AW16G242To switch pages within a screen, you can either repeatedly press the same key as in step 1, or hold down the same key as in st

25Introducing the AW16G2Using the Selected Channel sec-tionYou can use the knobs and keys of the Selected Channel section to directly operate the mix

Introducing the AW16G26

27Chapter 3Listening to the demo songWhen the AW16G is shipped from the factory, its hard disk contains a demo song. This chapter explains how to play

Listening to the demo song28Loading the demo songHere’s how to load the demo song from the hard disk.1In the work navigate sec-tion, press the [SONG]

29Listening to the demo song3Playing the demo songHere’s how to play back the demo song you loaded, and adjust the monitor level.1Either press the [VI

3 WARNING •Connect this unit’s power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual or as marked on the unit. Failure to do so i

Listening to the demo song30Mixing the demo songWhen you play back a song, tracks 1–16 of the recorder are directly connected to track channels 1–8 an

31Listening to the demo song31Press the RTZ [ ] key.The demo song will be rewound to the beginning.2Press the PLAY [ ] button.The demo song will begin

Listening to the demo song32

33Chapter 4Recording to a sound clipThe AW16G has a Sound Clip function that lets you record and play back independently of the recorder section. You

Recording to a sound clip34Adjusting the input levelThe signals that are input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1–8 are sent to input channels 1–8 respective

35Recording to a sound clip4Recording/playing a sound clipNow that preparations are complete, let's record to a sound clip.The post-fader signal

Recording to a sound clip36 Recording a sound clip1In the Locate section, press the [SOUND CLIP] key.The CLIP screen will appear, where you can recor

37Recording to a sound clip4 Playing a sound clip1To hear the content that you recorded in the sound clip, press the PLAY [ ] key.The region from whe

Recording to a sound clip38

39Chapter 5Track recordingThis chapter explains how to create a new song, and record the audio signal from an instrument or mic connected to the AW16G

PRECAUTIONS 4 • XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (–).•The performance of components with movi

Track recording40Direct recording and Bus recordingInstruments/mics connected to the AW16G can be assigned to tracks in one of the following two ways.

41Track recording5 Bus recordingWith this method, you can send multiple input chan-nels to the L/R bus, and assign the mixed signal to one or two tra

Track recording42Assigning input signals to tracks (Direct recording)1Lower the [STEREO] fader to the –∞ position.2Connect instruments/mics to MIC/LIN

43Track recording55Press the [TRACK SEL] key of the track on which you want to record.The selected input channel and track will be con-nected internal

Track recording44● Monitor signal flow during recording11To adjust the pan of the monitor signal, press the [TRACK SEL] key for the corresponding track

45Track recording5Assigning input signals to tracks (Bus recording)1Lower the [STEREO] fader to the –∞ position.2Connect instruments/mics to MIC/LINE

Track recording466As necessary, use the same procedure to specify other input channels as recording-sources.7Press the [TRACK SEL] key(s) for the reco

47Track recording5Enabling the metronomeBefore you begin recording, set the tempo and volume of the metronome. If you will not be using the metronome

Track recording48Recording on a trackNow that you have completed your preparations, let’s record on a track.1In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly

49Track recording5Pairing input channels/track channelsPad tracks 1–4 and track channels 9/10–15/16 are per-manently paired.However, you may also spec

5 •For inquiries concerning CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer.•Always switch off the power for the main unit and all peripheral

Track recording50Using the input libraryThe input library is a library of settings used to apply internal effects, EQ, or dynamics settings to the inp

51Track recording5NoteNoteIf the input channel is paired, the same settings will be applied to both channels.7If you want to adjust the effect, use th

Track recording52Using the EQ libraryThe EQ library contains EQ settings appropriate for a variety of instruments. Use these when you want to apply EQ

53Track recording5Using the dynamics libraryThe dynamics library contains dynamics settings suitable for a variety of instruments. As for the EQ libra

Track recording54

55Chapter 6OverdubbingThis chapter explains how you can record additional performances on other tracks while you listen to the previously-recorded tra

Overdubbing56Assigning the input signal to a trackIn order to overdub, you must first assign the mic or instrument to a new track. The basic procedure

57Overdubbing6Instantly recalling a dynamics libraryA dynamics library can be instantly recalled in the same way as an EQ library.1In the Selected Cha

Overdubbing58OverdubbingNow you can overdub onto the track that you selected as the recording-destination.1In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly pr

59Overdubbing6Punch-in/outIf you make a mistake while overdubbing, you can re-record just the region in which you made the mistake. This process is ca

Contents 6 Contents 1 Before you start ...9 Introduction...9R

Overdubbing602Locate to the point at which you want to punch-in.3In the Locate section, hold down the [SET] key and press the [IN] key.The current loc

61Overdubbing6Using the Undo ListBy using the AW16G’s Undo function, you can not only cancel the most recent recording or editing operation, but can e

Overdubbing62Switching virtual tracksEach audio track 1–16 contains eight virtual tracks. After overdubbing a solo part, you can switch the virtual tr

63Overdubbing6Saving the current songThis section explains how to save the current song to the hard disk. If you accidentally turn off the power of th

Overdubbing64Loading an existing songHere’s how to load an existing song from the hard disk.1In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [SONG]

65Chapter 7Various types of playbackThis chapter explains how to use the locator and marker functions, and various other playback methods provided by

Various types of playback66The following procedure shows how to register the current location in one of the locate points, and then move the song to t

67Various types of playback7Using markers“Markers” are symbols that you assign at desired loca-tions in a song, so that you can move quickly to a desi

Various types of playback68Adjusting the position of a locate point or markerHere’s how you can adjust the position of a previously-registered locate

69Various types of playback7D MEASShows the position of each marker, in measure/beat units.E DELETE buttonTo delete the currently selected marker, mov

7 Adding input signals or pad performances during mixdown ... 89Using meters to check the level of each ch

Various types of playback70Repeatedly playing a specific region (the A-B Repeat function)The AW16G provides an “A-B Repeat” function that repeatedly pl

71Various types of playback7Finding a location while you listen to the sound (the Nudge function)“Nudge” is a function that repeatedly plays a short r

Various types of playback72Finding a location while you view the waveformThe AW16G lets you find a location while viewing the waveform of the sound rec

73Chapter 8Using libraries and scenememoriesThis chapter explains how to use libraries and scene memories.About the librariesMemory areas that store s

Using libraries and scene memories74Basic operation for libraries and scene memoriesHere are the basic procedures for recalling and storing a library

75Using libraries and scene memories8Recalling library or scene dataHere’s how to recall (load) settings from a library or scene.1Access the desired l

Using libraries and scene memories76Naming library or scene dataHere’s how you can assign a new name to existing library or scene data.NoteNoteThe inp

77Using libraries and scene memories8Details on libraries and scene memoryThis section explains how to access each type of library or scene memory, an

Using libraries and scene memories78Dynamics libraryFrom this library you can recall dynamics settings to the currently selected channel. Of library n

79Using libraries and scene memories8 Recalling sample library dataRepeatedly press the Quick Loop Sampler section [SAM-PLE EDIT] key or hold down th

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Using libraries and scene memories80Using the Recall Safe functionYou can specify that specific faders or specific channels will be excluded from Recall

81Chapter 9Mixdown and bounce operationsThis chapter explains mixdown operations, in which you mix previ-ously-recorded tracks and record the result o

Mixdown and bounce operations82“Bounce” is the process by which the signals recorded on multiple tracks are mixed to the stereo bus, and re-recorded o

83Mixdown and bounce operations9Preparing for mixdownTo prepare for mixdown, select the track channels that you will mix down, and adjust the balance

Mixdown and bounce operations84NoteNote• If the page is different than shown above, make sure that you have selected track channels as the object of o

85Mixdown and bounce operations9 Adjusting the effect send levelHere’s how to load an effect library into internal effect 1, and adjust the level (ef

Mixdown and bounce operations86Recording on the stereo trackHere’s how to record the final mix on the stereo track.1In the Quick Navigate section, repe

87Mixdown and bounce operations9Bounce (ping-pong) recording procedureHere’s how to perform the bounce (ping-pong) recording procedure, which lets you

Mixdown and bounce operations886Raise the [STEREO] fader and the faders of the track channel(s) you selected as the bounce-destination to the 0 dB pos

89Mixdown and bounce operations9Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operationsHere are some convenient functions that you can use during mixdow

9 Chapter 1 Before you start This chapter explains what you should know before you begin using the AW16G. Introduction Check the included items The

Mixdown and bounce operations90Using meters to check the level of each channelDuring mixdown or bouncing, you can watch meters that indicate the input

91Mixdown and bounce operations9D Effect insertThis lets you insert an internal effect into the chan-nel. When you move the cursor here and press the

Mixdown and bounce operations92Editing the EQ parametersThe chapters entitled “Track recording” and “Overdub-bing” explained how to load an EQ library

93Mixdown and bounce operations9Editing the dynamics parametersYou can perform detailed editing of the dynamics param-eters in the same way as for the

Mixdown and bounce operations941 Immediately after recalling a read-only library that contains dynamics settings, turning the [DYN] knob will simultan

95Mixdown and bounce operations9E Parameter page/Return channel pageIn this area you can edit the various effect parame-ters. The content and range of

Mixdown and bounce operations961 EQ L-MID GAINB EQ L-MID FREQC EQ L-MID QD EQ LOW GAINE EQ LOW FREQF EQ LOW QThese specify the gain, frequency, and Q

97Chapter 10Creating an audio CDThis chapter explains how you can use the CD-RW drive to create an audio CD, and how to play back an audio CD.Creating

Creating an audio CD98Methods of writing an audio CDThere are two ways in which you can write audio data to CD-R/RW media.● Track At OnceThis method w

99Creating an audio CD10Basic settings for the CD-RW driveBefore you actually write data to a CD, you will need to make basic settings for the CD-RW d