SMF Player | Tascam 2488neo instruction

			15 − Appendix


No. Message		Meaning	Action

	No CD divide	There are no marks set for the LIVE WRITER to	Marks can be set when the transport is
	markers have	divide the song into CD tracks	stopped, during playback, and even during
	been set. Use		recording by simply pressing the INSERT
35	INSERT MARK.		key. When using the LIVE WRITER, the maxi-
			mum number of usable marks is 98, and the
	Press [EXIT].		interval between these marks must be at
			least 4 seconds.
	Track is too	An interval between the marks to be used by	With the transport stopped, press the TRIM
	short. Insert	the LIVE WRITER to divide the song into CD	key and use the JOG/DATA dial to adjust the
	and trim marker	tracks is less than 4 seconds long.	positions of the marks so that all intervals
36	to correct it.		between them are more than 4 seconds.
			You can also use the INSERT key to set new
	Press [EXIT].		marks at appropriate positions. The maxi-
			mum number of usable marks is 98 when
			using the LIVE WRITER.
	Time between TO	The time between the FROM and TO points	Set the time between the FROM and TO
	and FROM is too	is too short when using the COPY FROM-	points to 0.5 seconds or more.
37	short. Re-set	>TO function for track editing, so the function	The FROM and TO points can be set by
37	the points.	cannot be executed.	pressing their respective keys while holding
			down the LOCATE key.
	Press [EXIT].
	SMF player is	This function is inoperative when using the	Open the SMF PLAYER screen (MENU ->
	selected.	SMF PLAYER.	SYNC/MIDI -> SMF PLAYER) and set the
38	Cannot do this		PLAYER item to OFF.
38	operation now.
	Pres [EXIT].
	No free	The metronome function is not set to FREE mode. Open the METRONOME screen (MENU ->
	metronome mode		SYNC/MIDI -> METRONOME) and set the
	selected.		MODE to FREE.

39Use METRONOME to select.

Pres [EXIT].
Export track not	No track that can be exported has been recorded. After pressing the REC key for the channel that
found Record the	you want to record, press the PLAY key while
40 tracks.	holding down the RECORD key to record the
	sound.
Press [EXIT].

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Contents

2488neo Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety Information Contents − Mastering and CD recorder − Recorder 14 − Specifications, etc 11 − Backup and restoration16 − FAQ 122 − Reformatting Main features of the 2488neo Supplied accessories− Introductions Use with a personal computer Manual conventions Handling of compact discs Precautions and notes for placement and useBeware of condensation Never use a stabilizer or printable discs About finalizing About CD-R and CD-RW discs Setting up the 2488neo − Setting up and basic knowledge Shutdown Basic knowledgeHard disk and partitions Selecting the active partition Screen Songsªª Menu screen ªª Home screen Some general notes on using the 2488neo Shift key Top panel − Names and functions of the 2488neoInput channel section Track mixer section Effects sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Monitor Section Access indicator sectionLCD display section Utility section Locate section Channel sectionMark/Title section Transport keys Transport sectionMixdown and Mastering section Routing section Front panelOther keys Rear panel 567 − Recording Setting up your first songNew song Setting the tempo Recording the guitar Making the first recording − Recording Congratulations Lead line Inputs and assignments − MixerDigital input assignment ªª Assignment to a stereo track Breaking assignments Checking assignmentsSaving and loading assignments Quick Routing Track channels and input channels Channel functionsªª Digital pad/gain ªª EQ Effect send ªª PhaseFader/pan ªª Faders Mute Stereo bus functionsLinking channels Stereo EQ Stereo fader Stereo dynamics Direct output Sub mixer Monitor selection MonitoringMono monitoring Record source monitoring Soloing and toggle Scene memoriesScene recall ªª Internal faders and physical faders Jump mode Real mode factory settingCatch mode Saving scenes − Effects Settings insert effect modesMic effects Assigning mic effects Saving mic effects in the library Selecting mic effectsEditing mic effects Multi-effect Using the multi-effect libraryAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Single effect Saving multi-effect settingsSaving single effects Tuner First steps in recording song management − RecorderCreating a song Loading a song Reverting to the previously saved version of a song Saving a songErasing a song Erasing unneeded audio data from songs Copying songs Transport controls Setting the playback positionProtecting a song Return to zero RTZ Jog positioning Fast forward and rewind RecordingSkipping to marks Punch recording IN, OUT, to and from points Editing the IN, OUT, to and from points Mark functionsInserting marks Active marks Skip between marks Editing the active mark ªª Titling using the list Using the mark listªª Erasing marks using the list ªª Locating using the list Direct location Direct location Repeat Setting the repeat intervalAuto punch operations Checking the punch points Setting the punch pointsRehearsing the punch Checking the take Recording the punchAfter finishing the punch If you change your mind About track editing Bouncing tracksMaking a bounce mix IN, OUT, to and from Entering the edit modeTrack editing functions Copy Paste Copy Insert Move Insert Silence Undoing and redoing actions Undo and Redo An undo/redo example Virtual Tracks Virtual tracks Drums Best Bass take Drums Three best Bass takes Pitch Varispeed operations pitch and SSASSA Slow Speed Audition Mixdown − Mastering and CD recorderRecording the master track Exiting master check mode Ending mixdown modeMastering procedures Checking the master Use the mastering tools to make adjust- ments Using the mastering compressorRecord If you are not satisfied with the result Cross HI only when a multiband compressor is selected Cross LO only when a multiband compressor is selectedMakeup only when a single band compressor is selected ªª Saving compressor settings Using the mastering EQ/noise shaperªª Settings the EQ ªª Noise shaper setting Copying the master track Trimming the master track Creating an audio CD Creating an audio CD using TAO Finalizing the disc Creating an audio CD using DAO Creating an audio CD using Live Writer CD-RW erase Playing CDs Reformatting the entire hard disk − Reformatting Reformatting the FAT partition Reformatting Tascam partitions 10 − File import/export USB modeOpening the USB connection Closing the USB connection USB import stereo WAV files USB import mono WAV files USB import SMF files USB export virtual tracks Importing from CD mono WAV files Exporting master tracks Exporting to CD virtual tracks Backup 11 − Backup and restoration Restoring from CD Using USB for backup and restore Backing up Restoring Metronome 12 − Tempo and Midi ªª In Free mode Using the metronomeªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode Free Metronome screen Tempo map Time signature setting ªª Midi clock Midi synchronization SMF playback ªª Remote Control Midi remote controlªª MMC Mode ªª MMC Device ID Global preferences 13 − General preferences13− General preferencesMixer preferences Recorder preferences 13 − General preferencesUser words ªª Digital input channel selection Block diagram 14 − Specifications,14etc−. Specifications, etc Level diagram 14 − Specifications, etc Audio connections SpecificationsAudio performance Physical specifications, etc Dimensional drawing Preset name Description Library of mastering compressor presets15 − Appendix ªª Multiband compress Mixer Control Change parameters Midi Control/Program change message ªª Example effect parameter change Effect parameter change Midi messages Effect Mic effectsParameter Values Single effect Stereo dynamics processor Chain # Multi effect AMP 15 − Appendix Single effect preset Program Change 0 to Mic effects preset Program Change 0 toMidi Program Change messages ªª Scene memory Program Change messages Preset stereo dynamics effects Preset mic effectsPreset Multi effects Name shown on display Effect component Program Name shown on Type of effect Change Display Preset single effects Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Midi Implementation chart Bit-map array of MMC commands MMC Bit map commands Bit-map array of Response/Information field Message Meaning Action Mixdown Song Protect No. Message Meaning Action SMF Player No. Question Answer 16 − FAQ Question Answer 2488neo