USB import SMF files | Tascam 2488neo specs

10 − File import/export

USB import (SMF files)

You can also import Standard MIDI Files through the USB connection. For full details on how to use SMF files, see “SMF playback” on page 95.

1With the transport stopped, connect the 2488neo and a computer by USB (see “Opening the USB connection” on page 81).

2Drag and drop SMF from your computer’s disk to the SMF folder on the 2488neo FAT partition.

You can drag and drop multiple files.

3Disconnect the 2488neo and the computer (see “Closing the USB connection” on page 81).

Follow the procedures below to load a file from the FAT partition to the 2488neo's SMF player.

4With the transport stopped, press MENU.

The MENU screen appears.

5Select the SYNC/MIDI and press YES/ENTER. The

SYNC/MIDI menu screen appears.

6When SMF PLAYER appears in inverse, press the YES/ENTER key to open the SMF PLAYER screen.

7 Use the cursors to select LOAD, then press YES/ENTER.

8Move the cursors to the file you want to load, and press YES/ENTER.

NOTE

Note that there is no SMF export function (the 2488neo cannot create or edit MIDI sequences).

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Tascam 2488neo owner manual USB import SMF files

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 Input channel section − Names and functions of the 2488neoTop panel Stereo Bus section Effects sectionTrack mixer section Sub mixer section Utility section Access indicator sectionMonitor Section LCD display section Mark/Title section Channel sectionLocate section Mixdown and Mastering section Transport sectionTransport keys Other keys Front panelRouting section Rear panel 567 New song Setting up your first song− Recording 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 Saving and loading assignments Quick Routing Checking assignmentsBreaking assignments 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 Editing mic effects Selecting mic effectsSaving mic effects in the library Editing the multi-effect Using the multi-effect libraryMulti-effect Assigning the multi-effect Saving single effects Saving multi-effect settingsSingle effect Tuner Loading a song − RecorderFirst steps in recording song management Creating a song Erasing a song Saving a songReverting to the previously saved version of 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 Auto punch operations Setting the repeat intervalRepeat Rehearsing the punch Setting the punch pointsChecking the punch points If you change your mind Recording the punchChecking the take After finishing the punch Making a bounce mix Bouncing tracksAbout track editing Track editing functions Entering the edit modeIN, OUT, to and from 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 SSA Slow Speed Audition Varispeed operations pitch and SSAPitch Recording the master track − Mastering and CD recorderMixdown 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 Makeup only when a single band compressor is selected Cross LO only when a multiband compressor is selectedCross HI only when a multiband 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 Mixer preferences 13 − General preferences13− General preferencesGlobal 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 performance SpecificationsAudio connections 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 Parameter Values Mic effectsEffect 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