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Prepare for recording—Multitrack recording

What is multitrack recording?

The CDX-1 provides eight “audio tracks” that are used to independently record
and manage the parts that make up a song. You can record separate parts on each
audio track, for example recording the vocal on audio track 1 and the guitar on audio
track 2. The process of recording parts on separate audio tracks is called multitrack
recording.

Preparing a CD-RW disc for use —Format

If you wish to use a new CD-RW disc, you must prepare that CD-RW disc for use by
the CDX-1. This process is called formatting.
Preparing a new CD-RW disc for use
1. Insert a new CD-RW disc as described in “Inserting a disc” (p. 35).
A message of “This is blank disc. Do you wont to format?” appears in the screen.
2. If you wish to format the disc, press [YES/ENTER].
fig.41-01
The CD-RW Format screen appears.
If you press [NO/EXIT], format will be
canceled.
3. Make sure that the cursor is locates at the “Format Type” line.“
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the format type.
● Format Type:
FULL: The entire data area of the disc will be physically erased to make it
completely blank. This will increase the reliability of a disc that has
been previously used by another device. Normally you should select
this. Approximately 20 minutes will be required.
STANDARD: The data on the disc will merely be invalidated logically. Normally
you should select this. Approximately 10 minutes will be required.
5. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “Data Type” line.
6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to select the data type.
For details on data types, refer to the column “What is the data type?” on this page.
You must use high-speed compatible CD-RW discs!
fig.13-04
When performing multitrack recording, you must use high-speed compatible
CD-RW discs that bear this logo.
It is not possible to perform multitrack recording using a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc
not compatible with high-speed write. It is not possible to format either.
“Recommended CD-R/
CD-RW discs” (p. 19)
The CDX-1 uses a sample rate
of 44.1 kHz. It is not possible to
change the sample rate.
CDX-1 carries out the
followings when formatting
discs.
•Insert CD-RW disc to
improve preciseness of
writing.
•Reserve area for recording
•Reserve area to save data of
pad/sequence.
Thus, it take sometime to
complete formatting.