Chapter 2: Your First Session With The ADAT XT
CREATING A LOOP
The Auto Return function causes the XT to automatically rewind back to a specified tape position (Locate 1) when playback or recording has reached a specified position (Locate 4). Both Locates 1 and 4 are assignable to any tape position using the methods described in the previous section.
The Auto Play function is used to automatically engage playback whenever a locate function is completed. By using both the Auto Return and Auto Play functions, a loop can be created whereby the same region of tape is repeatedly played back. For more information on related functions, see the section entitled Autolocation Controls in Chapter 4.
To loop a section of tape:
¿Store the tape position where you want the loop to begin into [LOCATE 1]. Refer to the previous section for instructions.
¡Store the tape position where you want the loop to end into [LOCATE 4].
¬Press [AUTO RETURN] to enable Auto Return.
In the right side of the display, the
4.
÷Press [AUTO PLAY] to enable Auto Play.
In the right side of the display, the
ƒIf necessary, press [REWIND] to rewind the tape to a location that is before Locate 4’s position.
ªAlternatively, you can press [LOCATE 1] to locate directly to its stored tape position.
DPress [PLAY] to engage playback.
The [PLAY] LED will light and the transport will go into Play mode. When Locate 4’s position is reached, the tape will automatically rewind back to Locate 1’s position and then automatically go back into Play mode.
J | If the current Locate 1 position is set beyond the current Locate 4 position and Auto |
Return is turned on, the | |
| Locate 1 or 4 will have to be set properly before this function will operate. |
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