5
2. Types of recording .....................................26
2-1. Recording channel tracks...................27
2-2. Overdub recording............................27
2-3. Bounce recording ..............................27
2-4. Recording the master track ................28
Recording (advanced).................................. 29
1. Re-recording..............................................29
1-1. Punch-in Recording
(Re-recording a specific area).............29
Manual punch-in/out.................................. 29
Auto punch-in/out.......................................29
1-2. Repeat recording...............................30
2. Recording-related functions ........................31
2-1. Rehearsal function.............................31
2-2. Auto input.........................................31
Automatically switching between
recording and playback............................... 31
Turning auto input on/off ..........................31
Playback .................................................... 32
1. Types of playback......................................32
1-1. Playing the channel tracks .................32
1-2. Playing a master track.......................32
1-3. Repeat playback ...............................32
Effects......................................................... 33
1. Using an effect...........................................33
2. Effect programs and parameters.................33
3. Saving effect settings..................................34
Editing........................................................ 35
1. Song editing ..............................................35
1-1. Reloading a song ..............................35
1-2. Deleting a song.................................35
1-3. Copying a song.................................35
1-4. Saving a song................................... 36
1-5. Protecting a song ..............................36
2. Track editing..............................................37
2-1. Copy a track (Copy) ..........................37
2-2. Erase a track (Erase)..........................38
2-3. Exchanging tracks (Swap)..................38
2-4. Selecting a master track file
(Master) ............................................39
2-5. Selecting a channel track file
(VTrack)............................................ 39
2-6. Deleting track data (Delete)................40
Other ......................................................... 40
1. Adjusting the contrast.................................40
2. Using a foot switch.....................................40
3. Undo and Redo..........................................41
4. Formatting the drive...................................41
5. Connecting to a computer ..........................41
5-1. USB mode ........................................ 42
5-2. Files you can use...............................42
6. Synchronization via MIDI ...........................43
6-1. MIDI connections............................... 43
6-2. MIDI messages used by the D888...... 43
6-3. MIDI synchronization settings ............43
7. Upgrading the system................................ 43
7-1. Downloading the operating system.... 43
7-2. Updating the system .........................43
Appendices..................................44Troubleshooting...........................................44
Power does not turn on.................................. 44
Nothing appears in the display ......................44
Vertical lines are visible in the display ............44
No sound ......................................................44
Can’t record ..................................................44
The input or recorded sound is noisy
or distorted...............................................44
Effects do not apply .......................................44
Metronome....................................................44
A button does not function when pressed........45
MIDI.............................................................. 45
Audio files..................................................... 45
USB...............................................................45
Various messages........................................45
Confirmation messages..........................................46
Serious error messages...........................................46
File details...................................................47
The structure of the D888’s hard drive............ 47
WAV files that can be used on the D888............. 47
Song file details............................................. 48
Settings common to all songs................................48
Settings stored independently for each song......48