This unit manages data in song files. Ordinarily, every song is given its own file. The first step is to load the song that you want to manage (load an existing song or create a new song).
In a song, in addition to saving the audio data for the recorded multitrack (tracks
This chapter, starts with an explanation of SD card partitions, and then covers basic operations, including procedures for loading songs and creating new song, as well as various song management functions.
For more about SD card management, see
Partitions and songs
This unit uses SD cards to record songs. SD cards formatted by the unit are divided into partitions. “MTR partitions” are for the recording of data and “FAT partitions” can be read by a personal computer. SD cards with high capacities are formatted with multiple MTR partitions.
When you want to record, playback or edit a song, select an MTR partition to make it the active partition and load a song on it or create a new song.
Selecting the active partition
If you want to use a file that is on a partition other than the currently active partition in order to load an existing song or create a new song on it, you must change the partition.
Follow these steps to select a partition on an SD card that has multiple MTR partitions.
1With the transport stopped and the Home Screen open, press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2Use the DATA wheel to select CARDand press the F4 (¥) key to open the CARDmenu screen.
3Use the DATA wheel to select PARTITIONand press the F4 (¥) key to open the PARTITIONscreen. The display shows the MTR partition list.
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