Reformatting, 10 − File import/export | Tascam 2488neo specification

CD-RW erase	78
CD EJECT	78
9 − Reformatting	79
Reformatting the entire hard disk	79
Reformatting TASCAM partitions	80
Reformatting the FAT partition	80
10 − File import/export	81
USB mode	81
Opening the USB connection	81
Closing the USB connection	81
USB import (mono WAV files)	82
USB import (stereo WAV files)	82
USB import (SMF files)	83
USB export (virtual tracks)	84
Exporting master tracks	85
Importing from CD (mono WAV files)...	85
Exporting to CD (virtual tracks)	86
11 − Backup and restoration	87
Backup	87
Restoring from CD	88
Using USB for backup and restore	88
Backing up	89
Restoring	90
12 − Tempo and MIDI	91
Metronome	91
Using the metronome	92
In FREE mode	92
In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode	92
Tempo map	93
Setting the tempo	93
Time signature setting	93
MIDI synchronization	94
MIDI clock	94
SMF playback	95
MIDI remote control	96
MMC MODE	96
MMC Device ID	96
REMOTE CONTROL	96
13 − General preferences	97
Global preferences	97
Key sense time	97
Meter peak hold mode	97
Meter release time	97
Shift key behavior	97
Mixer preferences	97
Fader matching	97
Digital input channel selection	98
Recorder preferences	98
User words	98

Contents
14 − Specifications, etc	99
Block diagram	99
Level diagram	100
Specifications	101
Audio connections	101
Audio performance	101
Physical specifications, etc	102
Dimensional drawing	102
15 − Appendix	103
Library of mastering compressor
presets	103
Multiband compress	103
Single band compressor	103
MIDI Control/Program change
message	104
Mixer Control Change parameters	104
Effect parameter change MIDI messages...	105
Example effect parameter change	105
Mic effects	106
Stereo dynamics processor	107
Single effect	107
Multi effect	108
MIDI Program Change messages	111
Scene memory Program Change messages...111
Preset mic effects	112
Preset stereo dynamics effects	112
Preset Multi effects	112
Preset single effects	113
MIDI Implementation chart	114
MMC Bit map commands	115
Bit-map array of MMC commands	115
Bit-map array of Response/Information
field	116
Warning and status messages	117
16 − FAQ	122

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Tascam 2488neo Reformatting, 10 − File import/export, 11 − Backup and restoration, 12 − Tempo and Midi, 15 − Appendix 103

Contents

2488neo Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety Information Contents − Mastering and CD recorder − Recorder − Reformatting 11 − Backup and restoration14 − Specifications, etc 16 − FAQ 122 Use with a personal computer Supplied accessoriesMain features of the 2488neo − Introductions Manual conventions Never use a stabilizer or printable discs Precautions and notes for placement and useHandling of compact discs Beware of condensation About finalizing About CD-R and CD-RW discs Setting up the 2488neo − Setting up and basic knowledge Selecting the active partition Basic knowledgeShutdown Hard disk and partitions ªª Home screen SongsScreen ªª Menu screen Some general notes on using the 2488neo Shift key Top panel − Names and functions of the 2488neoInput channel section Stereo Bus section Effects sectionTrack mixer section Sub mixer section Utility section Access indicator sectionMonitor Section LCD display 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 ªª Assignment to a stereo track − MixerInputs and assignments Digital input assignment Breaking assignments Checking assignmentsSaving and loading assignments Quick Routing ªª EQ Channel functionsTrack channels and input channels ªª Digital pad/gain ªª Faders ªª PhaseEffect send Fader/pan Stereo EQ Stereo bus functionsMute Linking channels Stereo fader Stereo dynamics Direct output Sub mixer Record source monitoring MonitoringMonitor selection Mono monitoring ªª Internal faders and physical faders Scene memoriesSoloing and toggle Scene recall Saving scenes Real mode factory settingJump mode Catch mode Assigning mic effects Settings insert effect modes− Effects Mic effects Saving mic effects in the library Selecting mic effectsEditing mic effects Editing the multi-effect Using the multi-effect libraryMulti-effect Assigning the multi-effect Single effect Saving multi-effect settingsSaving single effects Tuner Loading a song − RecorderFirst steps in recording song management Creating a song Reverting to the previously saved version of a song Saving a songErasing a song Erasing unneeded audio data from songs Copying songs Return to zero RTZ Setting the playback positionTransport controls Protecting a song Jog positioning Punch recording RecordingFast forward and rewind Skipping to marks IN, OUT, to and from points Active marks Mark functionsEditing the IN, OUT, to and from points Inserting marks Skip between marks Editing the active mark ªª Locating using the list Using the mark listªª Titling using the list ªª Erasing marks using the list Direct location Direct location Repeat Setting the repeat intervalAuto punch operations Checking the punch points Setting the punch pointsRehearsing the punch If you change your mind Recording the punchChecking the take After finishing the punch 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 Checking the master Ending mixdown modeExiting master check mode Mastering procedures If you are not satisfied with the result Using the mastering compressorUse the mastering tools to make adjust- ments Record 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 Noise shaper setting Using the mastering EQ/noise shaperªª Saving compressor settings ªª Settings the EQ 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 Closing the USB connection USB mode10 − File import/export Opening 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 Free Metronome screen Using the metronomeªª In Free mode ªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode Tempo map Time signature setting ªª Midi clock Midi synchronization SMF playback ªª MMC Device ID Midi remote controlªª Remote Control ªª MMC Mode Global preferences 13 − General preferences13− General preferencesMixer preferences ªª Digital input channel selection 13 − General preferencesRecorder preferences User words Block diagram 14 − Specifications,14etc−. Specifications, etc Level diagram 14 − Specifications, etc Audio connections SpecificationsAudio performance Physical specifications, etc Dimensional drawing ªª Multiband compress Library of mastering compressor presetsPreset name Description 15 − Appendix 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 ªª Scene memory Program Change messages Mic effects preset Program Change 0 toSingle effect preset Program Change 0 to Midi Program Change messages Name shown on display Effect component Preset mic effectsPreset stereo dynamics effects Preset Multi effects 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