USB export virtual tracks | Tascam 2488neo guide

10 − File import/export

USB export (virtual tracks)

This is basically the reverse of the import procedure. First, select a virtual track and then export its contents to the FAT partition before connecting the 2488neo to the com- puter and copying the file.

1With the transport stopped, press MENU to open the MENU screen.

2Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER.

The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears.

3When USB EXPORT appears in inverse, press the

YES/ENTER.

7Press the YES/ENTER key.

The audio data on the virtual track is converted to a WAV file and copied to the FAT partition.

Press the NO/EXIT key to cancel export.

8With the transport stopped, connect the 2488neo and a computer using USB (see “Opening the USB connection” on page 81).

9Use the computer to copy the files from the 2488neo to the computer's hard disk.

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

A list of virtual tracks with recorded audio data appears.

4Use the JOG/DATA dial (or §/¶ cursor keys) to select the virtual track for export, and press the INSERT key to put a check mark next to its name. You can export many virtual tracks at the same time by checking multiple virtual tracks for export. If you accidentally place a check mark next to a virtual track that you do not want to export, press the DELETE key to remove the check mark.

5After selecting the virtual tracks for export, press the YES/ENTER key

A pop-up message appears.

6Select the final bit depth (RESOLUTION) of the exported files (16 or 24 bits). The file size of the exported data changes according to the bit depth.

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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 − Names and functions of the 2488neo Top panelInput channel section Effects section Track mixer sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Access indicator section Monitor SectionLCD display section Utility section Channel section Locate sectionMark/Title section Transport section Transport keysMixdown and Mastering section Front panel Routing sectionOther keys 567 Rear panel Setting up your first song − RecordingNew 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 Checking assignments Breaking 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 Selecting mic effects Saving mic effects in the libraryEditing mic effects Using the multi-effect library Multi-effectAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Saving multi-effect settings Single effectSaving single effects Tuner − Recorder First steps in recording song managementCreating a song Loading a song Saving a song Reverting to the previously saved version of 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 Setting the repeat interval RepeatAuto punch operations Setting the punch points Checking the punch pointsRehearsing the punch Recording the punch Checking the takeAfter finishing the punch If you change your mind Bouncing tracks About track editingMaking a bounce mix Entering the edit mode IN, OUT, to and fromTrack 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 Varispeed operations pitch and SSA PitchSSA Slow Speed Audition − Mastering and CD recorder MixdownRecording 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 LO only when a multiband compressor is selected Cross HI 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 13 − General preferences13− General preferences Global 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 Specifications Audio connectionsAudio 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 Mic effects EffectParameter 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