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Quick Start
Step 1: PreparationsStep 2: Quick recordingStep 3: OverdubbingStep 4: Mixdown and
mastering
Step 3: Overdubbing
Overdubbing allows you to layer multiple performances. This way, you can
record additional tracks, as you listen to the previously recorded tracks play back.
In this example, record your mic or keyboard on a new track while listening to the
guitar performance that you recorded in the preceding steps.

1. Recording

First, let’s arm track 2 to record, and set track 1 to play
back.

Preparations for recording

(1)Arm track 2 for recording.
Turn the REC/PLAY key on.
Press the channel key of track 2, and set it to
record; REC (key lit red).
(2)Set Channel 1 to play.
Press the channel key of track 1 and set it to play
back; PLAY (key lit green).
(3)Return to the beginning of the song.
Hold down the STOP key and press the REW key
to return to the beginning of the song (→p.37 “2.
Location”).

Start recording

(1)Set the D3200 to record-ready.
Press the REC key (the key will blink).
(2)Press the PLAY key.
recording will begin (REC and PLAY keys will light).
(3)While listening to the playback, record an additional part.
(4)When you have finished performing, press the STOP key to stop recording
(the key will go dark).

2. Playback

Play back the song to verify that your performance was recorded correctly.
(1)Follow steps (1)–(4) of “6. Playback” in the previous section “Step 2: Quick
recording.”
1Tr 2Tr 3Tr 4Tr
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
Drums L, R
S/P DIF L, R
L R
Recorder
Play Rec Rec Rec
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
32Tr
CH
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Keyboard
Guitar Mic
Connection example
Already
recorded
Step 3: Overdubbing Step 2: Quick recording