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4. More advanced operation

 

 

Sampler Loop

Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then pressing the OUT key turns the sampler loop play on and off. When sampler loop play is activated, LOOP LED will light.

Sampler Reverse

Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then pressing the IN/ß key turns the sampler reverse play on and off. When sampler reverse play is activated, REV LED will light.

Sampler pitch control

Pressing and holding the SAMPLE key then using the Jog wheel changes the playback pitch of the sampler.

The pitch control range is +/-32% in 0.1% steps.

Sampler output level

Pressing and holding the IN key then using the Jog wheel adjusts the sampler output level. The sampler output level can be set from 0 (mute) to 100 ( default level).

Recall the sampling data

If the sampling points are memorized in the current track memory, pressing the OUT key more than 1.5 seconds starts sampling automatically.

4-7. Track Memory / Recall

The CD-X1700 can memorize the various playback settings of current selected track up to 100 tracks of memory in each 5 banks (A to E).

You could use each bank for a different player or use the other bank for a different setting for a track, for example.

Track Memory

1.Select the memory bank (A to E) by pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing the TEMPO/BANK key.

2.Enter the track memory mode by pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing the SET/MEMO key.

3.LCD shows the lowest empty memory number.

4.Using the Jog wheel to change the memory number if necessary.

5.Press the ENTER key. At this time, if there is stored memory in the selected memory number, indication is displayed in the LCD. Pressing the ENTER key overwrites the current track data. Pressing any other key cancels the memory operation.

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Tascam CD-X1700 owner manual Track Memory / Recall

CD-X1700 specifications

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