Tascam DP-008 Importing tracks

11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer

Importing tracks

Before importing a track, first select the partition with the song that you want to import it into as the active partition. Then, load the song that you want to import tracks into.

1Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 71).

2Use the computer to copy WAV files on its drive to the WAVE directory in this unit’s FAT partition.

3Disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures and then remove the USB cable (see “Disconnecting” on page 72).

4After this unit restarts automatically, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.

5Turn the DATA wheel to select IMPORT/ EXPORT, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the IMPORT/EXPORTmenu.

6Turn the DATA wheel to select IMPORT TRACK, and press the F4 (¥) key.

WAV files on the FAT partition are shown.

NOTE

•This unit cannot use WAV files that are a sampling frequency other than 44.1 kHz. Such files are not displayed even if they have been imported.

If no files that can be imported are on the FAT partition, a pop-up saying “Import File Not Found” appears.

•If the file name is short, spaces appear after the file name on the FAT partition, but those spaces are not included in the actual file name.

7Turn the DATA wheel to select the WAV file that you want to import, and press the F2 (NEXT) key.

The amount of open space on the currently active partition and the size of the selected WAV file appear on the display.

8Turn the DATA wheel to select the track that you want to import the WAV file to, and press the F4 (EXEC) key.

Importing begins.

NOTE

•If there is not enough open space or the file format is wrong, an error message appears.

•The track that is the destination for the import must be empty.

This unit reads the file from the FAT partition, and imports it to the desig- nated track. The beginning of the file is set at the start of the song (00:00:00:00).

In the same way as other recording tracks, you can edit the track that has received the imported file (see “8-Editing tracks” on page 58).

•To import a stereo WAV file, an empty track pair is necessary.

9After importing completes, press HOME to return to the Home Screen.

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Contents

OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram