10 − File import/export

USB import (mono WAV files)

When importing mono WAV files from a computer, they are first stored on the FAT partition (see “Hard disk and partitions” on page 13).

1With the transport stopped, connect the 2488MKII and a computer using USB (see “Opening the USB connection” on page 77).

2Drag and drop mono WAV files from your comput- er’s disk to the WAVE folder on the 2488MKII’s FAT partition.

3Disconnect the 2488MKII and the computer (see “Closing the USB connection” on page 77).

Use the following procedures to copy files from the FAT partition to virtual tracks.

4With the transport stopped, press MENU. TheMENU screen appears.5Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER.The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears.6Select the USB IMPORT and press YES/ENTER.

7Use the dial (or the cursors) to select the wave file that you want to use. Press YES/ENTER.

8Now you can select the virtual track to which the wave file will be copied. Press YES/ENTER.

A comfirmation pop-up message appears.Press the YES/ENTER key again to copy the WAV file to the virtual track.

9To use the imported WAV file, assign the virtual track containing the file to a physical track (see “Virtual tracks” on page 66).

10Repeat procedures 7 to 9 as necessary.

USB import (stereo WAV files)

When importing stereo WAV files from a computer, they pass through the FAT partition (see “Hard disk and partitions ” on page 13).

1With the transport stopped, connect the 2488MKII and a computer by USB (see “Opening the USB connection” on page 77).

2Drag and drop stereo wave files from your comput- er’s disk to the WAVE folder on the 2488MKII FAT partition.

3Disconnect the 2488MKII and the computer (see “Closing the USB connection” on page 77).

Follow the procedures below to copy a file from the FAT partition to a virtual track pair assigned to a physical track pair.

4With the transport stopped, press MENU. The

MENU screen appears.

5Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER.

The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears.

6Select ST.WAV IMPORT, and press the YES/ENTER key to open the ST.WAV IMPORT screen.

7Use the dial (or the cursors) to select the wave file that you want to use. Press YES/ENTER.

8Now you can select the physical track pairs to which the wave file will be copied. Press YES/ENTER.

You can choose from mono track pairs 1/2–11/12 for stereo track 13/14–23/24 afor physical track pair.

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