Tascam 414MKII owner manual Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong, Ping-pong Procedure

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Bouncing Tracks (Ping-Pong)

The recording capability of the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is not limited to four tracks. You can "bounce" or combine tracks you have recorded to an empty track, and then replace the original tracks with new material. A bounce is like a mixdown, except you are recording to one of the tracks of the 414 MKII instead of to an external recorder. The following diagrams depict the process.

TRK 1

A

 

 

D

2

B

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

3

C

 

 

F

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

A + B + C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bouncing tracks 1-3

 

Tracks 1-3

onto track 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

available for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording new parts

During a bounce you can add live sources along with the prerecorded tracks, using the "empty" mixer channels not being used for tape playback. This gives you even more ways to add layers to a composition. For example, you can bounce tracks

1-3 along with another "live" part onto track 4, for a total of four parts on one track.

Ping-pong Procedure

In this example, we will combine material from tracks 1-3 onto track 4.

1On channels 1-3, make the following settings :

INPUT to TAPE,

PAN all the way to R, and

Channel fader to the shaded zone (7-8 on the scale).

2Push the MASTER fader to the shaded zone.

3Press the MONITOR L-R switch on. The other two MONITOR switches must be off.

4Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 4 to R. The track 4's REC indicator will start blinking, indicating the track is in Rec Ready mode.

5Press PLAY. The tape will start playing.

6Use channel faders 1 through 3 to make any necessary level adjustments. You may want to repeat this step several times to get the balance correct.

7When the balance is right and the level is peaking at no more than +6 on the track 4 meter, stop and rewind the tape to the beginning of the track.

8Hold RECORD and press PLAY. The REC indicator that was blinking will turn on solid and track 4 will record a copy of what is on tracks 1-3.

9You'll hear the mix being recorded on track 4 in the headphones.

10Once the recording is done, press STOP (or PAUSE).

11The REC indicator will now be blinking as before. Turn that off by setting the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 4 to SAFE.

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Contents 414@# Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 414 Mkii is Do not cut off the mains plug from thisRecording System Three Steps to MultitrackSignal Flow in the 414 Mkii Mixer Understanding the MixerTape Cue Monitor System Multitrack Cassette Recorder Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format Tape Type Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionTape Length Optional Accessories RC-30P Remote FootswitchInput Selection and Adjustment Portastudio 414 Mkii Brief GuideMonitor Section Master SectionCounter reset button Press to change the counter to Recorder Controls Connections on the Rear PanelStep-By-Step-Operation Guide Lets Try the 414 Mkii MixerHow to Record on Track Track 1 Playback through Tape CUE How to Make an Overdub on Track Routing tape signals to Tape CUEStopping playback Routing inputRecord level adjustment Trim Track selectionMonitoring input/tape How to Record Tracks 3 How to Record Many Sources onto a Single TrackHow to Record a Mix onto Two Tracks Simultaneously Recording the stereo channels 5-6How to Mix Down ConnectionsMonitor source Playback level ReviewRecord level PUNCH-IN or Insert Recording PreliminarySelecting in and out points Punch-in Procedure Using the remote footswitch RC-30PPunching-in/out with Record Ping-pong Procedure Bouncing Tracks Ping-PongUsing Effects with the Portastudio 414 Mkii Setting Effect Send LevelsSetting the Output Level of Effect Devices Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect Devices How to Connect Your Effects DevicesSyncing MIDI-Tape Using the Tascam MTS-30 TroubleshootingFeatures and Controls DC in 12 V connector on the rear panelInput Section Guitar in & Trim control on the rearStereo Input Section Monitor SectionOutput Section Master SectionCassette Loading and dbx System Transport ControlsTape path components Play keyCare and Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and Tape GuidesTrack Controls DisplaysCleaning the Pinch Roller Cleaning the Capstan ShaftHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Mechanical CharacteristicsBlock Diagram CH 1 CHLevel Diagram TRK414@#