Tempo map, Time signature setting | Tascam 2488neo specs

12 − Tempo and MIDI

Tempo map

Creation of a tempo map is necessary to change tempo or time signature in the middle of a song.

NOTE

Set the metronome to any mode other than FREE and turn the SMF player OFF when using a tempo map.

Setting the tempo

1From the SYNC/MIDI menu item, select TEMPO MAP and press YES/ENTER.

The TEMPO MAP screen will open. This screen shows a list of tempo change points in the song.

The first line shows the tempo at the start of the song.

The second and following lines show each tempo change in the song, with the change point (bar and beat) and the new tempo. These settings can be changed.

If the tempo of a song never changes, there will only be one line.

At the bottom of the screen, the time signature of the line currently selected by the cursor is shown (please see the next section, “Time signature” for details about how to set this).

You can input up to 9999 tempo changes in one song. Tempos can be set between 20.0 and 250.0 beats per minute.

2Use the cursor keys to navigate around the screen, and the dial to change values.

3Use the INSERT key to add a new line (tempo change) to the map, and the DELETE key to delete lines.

Time signature setting

You must set the time signature setting for a song to dis- play bars and beats accurately during playback.

Music in the 4/4 time signature is common worldwide, but music in triple meter (e.g. 3/4), duple meter (e.g. 2/4), and odd-meters (e.g. 5/4) are also frequent. Time signatures may even change in the middle of a piece of music.

The 2488neo can display bars and beats for all of these types of music.

The setting procedures are explained below. Adding time signature changes works the same way as adding changes in the tempo map.

1Select TIME SIGNATURE from the SYNC/MIDI menu and press the YES/ENTER key to open the

TIME SIGNATURE screen. This screen shows time signature changes in the song as a list.

The first line is the time signature setting at the start of the song.

The following lines show time signature changes, with the point of change (bar) and new time signa- ture setting.

If the time signature in a song never changes, only one line appears.

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Contents

2488neo Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Optical pickup Safety Information Contents − Mastering and CD recorder − Recorder 14 − Specifications, etc 11 − Backup and restoration16 − FAQ 122 − Reformatting Main features of the 2488neo Supplied accessories− Introductions Use with a personal computer Manual conventions Handling of compact discs Precautions and notes for placement and useBeware of condensation Never use a stabilizer or printable discs About finalizing About CD-R and CD-RW discs Setting up the 2488neo − Setting up and basic knowledge Shutdown Basic knowledgeHard disk and partitions Selecting the active partition Screen Songsªª Menu screen ªª Home screen Some general notes on using the 2488neo Shift key − Names and functions of the 2488neo Top panelInput channel section Track mixer section Effects sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Monitor Section Access indicator sectionLCD display section Utility section Channel section Locate sectionMark/Title section Transport section Transport keysMixdown and Mastering section Front panel Routing sectionOther keys Rear panel 567 Setting up your first song − RecordingNew song Setting the tempo Recording the guitar Making the first recording − Recording Congratulations Lead line Inputs and assignments − MixerDigital input assignment ªª Assignment to a stereo track Checking assignments Breaking assignmentsSaving and loading assignments Quick Routing Track channels and input channels Channel functionsªª Digital pad/gain ªª EQ Effect send ªª PhaseFader/pan ªª Faders Mute Stereo bus functionsLinking channels Stereo EQ Stereo fader Stereo dynamics Direct output Sub mixer Monitor selection MonitoringMono monitoring Record source monitoring Soloing and toggle Scene memoriesScene recall ªª Internal faders and physical faders Jump mode Real mode factory settingCatch mode Saving scenes − Effects Settings insert effect modesMic effects Assigning mic effects Selecting mic effects Saving mic effects in the libraryEditing mic effects Multi-effect Using the multi-effect libraryAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Saving multi-effect settings Single effectSaving single effects Tuner First steps in recording song management − RecorderCreating a song Loading a song Saving a song Reverting to the previously saved version of a songErasing a song Erasing unneeded audio data from songs Copying songs Transport controls Setting the playback positionProtecting a song Return to zero RTZ Jog positioning Fast forward and rewind RecordingSkipping to marks Punch recording IN, OUT, to and from points Editing the IN, OUT, to and from points Mark functionsInserting marks Active marks Skip between marks Editing the active mark ªª Titling using the list Using the mark 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 Checking the take Recording the punchAfter 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 Undoing and redoing actions Undo and Redo An undo/redo example Virtual Tracks Virtual tracks Drums Best Bass take Drums Three best Bass takes Varispeed operations pitch and SSA PitchSSA Slow Speed Audition − Mastering and CD recorder MixdownRecording the master track Exiting master check mode Ending mixdown modeMastering procedures Checking the master Use the mastering tools to make adjust- ments Using the mastering compressorRecord 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 ªª Saving compressor settings Using the mastering EQ/noise shaperªª Settings the EQ ªª Noise shaper setting 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 10 − File import/export USB modeOpening the USB connection Closing 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 ªª In Free mode Using the metronomeªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode Free Metronome screen Tempo map Time signature setting ªª Midi clock Midi synchronization SMF playback ªª Remote Control Midi remote controlªª MMC Mode ªª MMC Device ID 13 − General preferences13− General preferences Global preferencesMixer preferences Recorder preferences 13 − General preferencesUser words ªª Digital input channel selection Block diagram 14 − Specifications,14etc−. Specifications, etc Level diagram 14 − Specifications, etc Specifications Audio connectionsAudio performance Physical specifications, etc Dimensional drawing Preset name Description Library of mastering compressor presets15 − Appendix ªª Multiband compress Mixer Control Change parameters Midi Control/Program change message ªª Example effect parameter change Effect parameter change Midi messages Mic effects EffectParameter Values Single effect Stereo dynamics processor Chain # Multi effect AMP 15 − Appendix Single effect preset Program Change 0 to Mic effects preset Program Change 0 toMidi Program Change messages ªª Scene memory Program Change messages Preset stereo dynamics effects Preset mic effectsPreset Multi effects Name shown on display Effect component 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