Shift key | Tascam 2488neo instruction

2 − Setting up and basic knowledge

SHIFT key

Many keys have two functions: the first is written in nor- mal (white) type, and the second is written under this in white on a green background.

To access these second shifted functions:

1 Press the SHIFT key so that the indicator lights.

2Press the key whose second function you want to use. The SHIFT indicator goes out.

NOTE

As the 2488neo is shipped from the factory, if you press the SHIFT key and do not press another key within a second or so, the SHIFT indicator goes out. This prevents you from accessing unwanted functions by accident. If you hold down the SHIFT key while you are looking for the next key, it will stay on.

You can change this behavior so that the SHIFT key becomes a non-latching key—that is, you have to press and hold it while you are pressing the other key, or a latching key that stays on until the other key is pressed. See “Shift key behavior” on page 97 for details of how to make this change.

Several shifted functions are not indicated on the panel.

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Contents

2488neo Important Safety Precautions Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Optical pickup Contents − Recorder − Mastering and CD recorder 11 − Backup and restoration 14 − Specifications, etc16 − FAQ 122 − Reformatting Supplied accessories Main features of the 2488neo− Introductions Use with a personal computer Manual conventions Precautions and notes for placement and use Handling of compact discsBeware of condensation Never use a stabilizer or printable discs About CD-R and CD-RW discs About finalizing − Setting up and basic knowledge Setting up the 2488neo Basic knowledge ShutdownHard disk and partitions Selecting the active partition Songs Screenªª Menu screen ªª Home screen Some general notes on using the 2488neo Shift key Top panel − Names and functions of the 2488neoInput channel section Effects section Track mixer sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Access indicator section Monitor SectionLCD display section Utility section Locate section Channel sectionMark/Title section Transport keys Transport sectionMixdown and Mastering section Routing section Front panelOther keys 567 Rear panel − Recording Setting up your first songNew song Setting the tempo Making the first recording Recording the guitar − Recording Lead line Congratulations − Mixer Inputs and assignmentsDigital input assignment ªª Assignment to a stereo track Breaking assignments Checking assignmentsSaving and loading assignments Quick Routing Channel functions Track channels and input channelsªª Digital pad/gain ªª EQ ªª Phase Effect sendFader/pan ªª Faders Stereo bus functions MuteLinking channels Stereo EQ Stereo dynamics Stereo fader Sub mixer Direct output Monitoring Monitor selectionMono monitoring Record source monitoring Scene memories Soloing and toggleScene recall ªª Internal faders and physical faders Real mode factory setting Jump modeCatch mode Saving scenes Settings insert effect modes − EffectsMic effects Assigning mic effects Saving mic effects in the library Selecting mic effectsEditing mic effects Using the multi-effect library Multi-effectAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Single effect Saving multi-effect settingsSaving single effects Tuner − Recorder First steps in recording song managementCreating a song Loading a song Reverting to the previously saved version of a song Saving a songErasing a song Copying songs Erasing unneeded audio data from songs Setting the playback position Transport controlsProtecting a song Return to zero RTZ Jog positioning Recording Fast forward and rewindSkipping to marks Punch recording IN, OUT, to and from points Mark functions Editing the IN, OUT, to and from pointsInserting marks Active marks Editing the active mark Skip between marks Using the mark list ªª Titling using the 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 Recording the punch Checking the takeAfter 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 Undo and Redo Undoing and redoing actions An undo/redo example Virtual tracks Virtual Tracks Drums Three best Bass takes Drums Best Bass take Pitch Varispeed operations pitch and SSASSA Slow Speed Audition Mixdown − Mastering and CD recorderRecording the master track Ending mixdown mode Exiting master check modeMastering procedures Checking the master Using the mastering compressor Use the mastering tools to make adjust- mentsRecord 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 Using the mastering EQ/noise shaper ªª Saving compressor settingsªª Settings the EQ ªª Noise shaper setting Trimming the master track Copying the master track Creating an audio CD using TAO Creating an audio CD Creating an audio CD using DAO Finalizing the disc Creating an audio CD using Live Writer Playing CDs CD-RW erase − Reformatting Reformatting the entire hard disk Reformatting Tascam partitions Reformatting the FAT partition USB mode 10 − File import/exportOpening the USB connection Closing the USB connection USB import mono WAV files USB import stereo WAV files USB import SMF files USB export virtual tracks Exporting master tracks Importing from CD mono WAV files Exporting to CD virtual tracks 11 − Backup and restoration Backup Using USB for backup and restore Restoring from CD Backing up Restoring 12 − Tempo and Midi Metronome Using the metronome ªª In Free modeªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode Free Metronome screen Time signature setting Tempo map Midi synchronization ªª Midi clock SMF playback Midi remote control ªª Remote Controlªª MMC Mode ªª MMC Device ID Global preferences 13 − General preferences13− General preferencesMixer preferences 13 − General preferences Recorder preferencesUser words ªª Digital input channel selection 14 − Specifications,14etc−. Specifications, etc Block diagram 14 − Specifications, etc Level diagram Audio connections SpecificationsAudio performance Dimensional drawing Physical specifications, etc Library of mastering compressor presets Preset name Description15 − Appendix ªª Multiband compress Midi Control/Program change message Mixer Control Change parameters Effect parameter change Midi messages ªª Example effect parameter change Effect Mic effectsParameter Values Stereo dynamics processor Single effect Multi effect Chain # AMP 15 − Appendix Mic effects preset Program Change 0 to Single effect preset Program Change 0 toMidi Program Change messages ªª Scene memory Program Change messages Preset mic effects Preset stereo dynamics effectsPreset Multi effects Name shown on display Effect component Preset single effects Program Name shown on Type of effect Change Display Midi Implementation chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks MMC Bit map commands Bit-map array of MMC commands Bit-map array of Response/Information field Message Meaning Action Mixdown Song Protect No. Message Meaning Action SMF Player 16 − FAQ No. Question Answer Question Answer 2488neo