9 – Miscellaneous Functions

Metronome

This unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. You can set it to function during both playback and recording or only during recording.

1 Press the METRONOME key to open the METRONOMEscreen.

The default setting is 100.

3When finished making settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

The metronome functions according to the MODEsetting made in step 2 above.

The metronome signal is not recorded even if set to operate during recording.

NOTE

•If you are using a mic to record and monitoring through speakers connected to this unit, the metronome sound might be recorded.

•When the metronome is operating, you can adjust the LEVEL, but other items on the METRONOME screen cannot be changed.

TIP

2Set the following items. Use the F3 (§) and F4 () keys to select each item, and turn the DATA wheel to change the value.

MODE

Select OFF(default, metronome OFF), REC&PLAY(functions both during recording and playback) or REC ONLY(functions only during recording).

TEMPO

Set speed from 20to 250beats per minute (BPM).

The default setting is 120.

BEAT

Set the frequency of the accent from 1to 12 for different time signatures.

The default setting is 4.

LEVEL

Set the metronome volume from 0to 100.

•You can use the metronome like a click track to help keep time when recording the first tracks (rhythm guitar, bass, etc.) in a song.

•If you want to use the metronome when practicing, you can either turn each track’s LEVEL knob all the way down during playback or play a song that does not have any recordings.

Tuner

Use the built-in chromatic tuner to tune guitars and wind instruments.

In addition to the chromatic tuner mode, which allows you to tune an instrument while looking at the tuning meter, this unit’s tuner also has an oscillator mode that outputs a standard pitch.

Chromatic tuner mode

1Connect a guitar or bass to INPUT A. INPUT B cannot be used for tuning.

Use built-in MIC A when tuning wind instruments, for example.

2On the INPUT SETTINGscreen, set the

INPUT A input source to GUITAR/LINE

(see “Selecting the input source” on page 41).

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