Using the metronome, ªª In Free mode | Tascam 2488neo specification

12 − Tempo and MIDI

Using the metronome

Use the CLICK key above the transport keys to turn metro- nome output ON and OFF. When ON, it operates according to the selected metronome mode.

ªª In FREE mode

A click is output according to the tempo and time signature set on the FREE METRONOME screen. The CLICK indi- cator flashes red on the first beat (accent) of each bar, and flashes green on the other beats.

FREE METRONOME screen

1Press and hold the CLICK key to open the FREE

METRONOME screen.

2Set the tempo with the TEMPO item between 20 and 250 BPM.

3Set the time signature with the TIME SIG. item.

NOTE

The FREE METRONOME screen does not appear if the metronome mode is set to anything other than FREE or if the SMF player is ON (see "SMF playback" on page 95).

ªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode

During recording in REC mode, or during recording or playback in REC&PLAY mode, a click is output accord- ing to the tempo and time signature set on the TEMPO MAP screen or based on an SMF. During click output, the CLICK indicator flashes red on the first beat (accent) of each bar, and flashes green on the other beats.

When there is no click output, the CLICK indicator lights orange.

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Tascam 2488neo owner manual Using the metronome, ªª In Free mode, ªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode, Free Metronome screen

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 Input channel section − Names and functions of the 2488neoTop panel Effects section Track mixer sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Access indicator section Monitor SectionLCD display section Utility section Mark/Title section Channel sectionLocate section Mixdown and Mastering section Transport sectionTransport keys Other keys Front panelRouting section 567 Rear panel New song Setting up your first song− Recording 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 Saving and loading assignments Quick Routing Checking assignmentsBreaking assignments 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 Editing mic effects Selecting mic effectsSaving mic effects in the library Using the multi-effect library Multi-effectAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Saving single effects Saving multi-effect settingsSingle effect Tuner − Recorder First steps in recording song managementCreating a song Loading a song Erasing a song Saving a songReverting to the previously saved version of 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 Auto punch operations Setting the repeat intervalRepeat Rehearsing the punch Setting the punch pointsChecking the punch points Recording the punch Checking the takeAfter finishing the punch If you change your mind 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 Undo and Redo Undoing and redoing actions An undo/redo example Virtual tracks Virtual Tracks Drums Three best Bass takes Drums Best Bass take SSA Slow Speed Audition Varispeed operations pitch and SSAPitch Recording the master track − Mastering and CD recorderMixdown 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 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 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 Mixer preferences 13 − General preferences13− General preferencesGlobal 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 performance SpecificationsAudio connections 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 Parameter Values Mic effectsEffect 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