Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong, Ping-pong procedure

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Bouncing Tracks (Ping-Pong)

Ping-pong procedure

The recording capability of the PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII 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 424 MKIII 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 available for

onto track 4

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.

In this example, we will combine material from tracks1-3 onto track 4.

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

ÏINPUT to TAPE,

ÏPAN all the way to R, and

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

2.Push the MASTER fader to the shaded zone.

3.Set the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch to the MONO position.

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

5.Press PLAY. The tape will start playing.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 424 Mkiii is IntroductionAbout the weld line Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTape Speed and Track Format Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Type Tape Length Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionPortastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel Connections Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief GuideStep-By-Step-Operations Guide Page Page Tape CUE Page How to record many sources onto a single track How to record a mix onto two tracks simultaneously Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously Direct Page Review Record level Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdownLoading Memo points Using Memory Location PointsMemo Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Repeat Play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequencePreliminary Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Record Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out withUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong procedurePage Setting the output level of effect devices Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 MkiiiSetting the mix/balance control on effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Problem Solution Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Troubleshooting Problem Possible CauseChannels 5 Features and ControlsPower switch on the rear panel Turns Input select switches ChannelsStereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport ControlsDisplays Page Degaussing Demagnetizing Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Heads and Tape GuidesDegaussing the Tape Path Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft How the dbx WorksSpecifications High Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTNormal Europe USA/CANADAAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram