Disk management

Disk management

The DP-01 allows you format and re-partition the internal hard disk to suit your needs.

The DPs hard disk is divided into partitions. Songs can be created on a partition and moved to another one later for archive purposes, etc., or you can use different partitions for different types of songs.

In addition to the song partitions, there is also a FAT

This is the part of the hard disk that can be read by a personal computer when the DP1 is connected using USB. Whenever you want to archive or store a song on a computer, export a mix to a computer, or import an audio file for inclusion in a song, the data must be copied in two operations, copy ing first to the FAT partition and then from there to your computer.

Formatting and re-

partitioning are “destructive” actions. You cannot undo them, and the changes are permanent.

The FAT format

(File Allocation Table) is a disk format which can be read by all personal computers.

Selecting the active partition

Choose the active partition, from which you can load existing songs and on which you can create new songs, etc.

1Press MENU and select the DISK menu.

2

Select the PARTITION action and press the

key.

An arrow (←) shows the active partition. The sizes of the partitions are shown (not the available space).

3

Move the cursor ( ) to the partition to make it active and press ENTER.

here.

 

The DP-01 stores the current song, loads the current song on the new partition and shows a series of messages about the progress of the operation.

You cannot select the FAT partition

Advanced

Formatting a disk

As well as formatting the internal hard disk, you can set the size of the DP-01 native partitions.

1Press MENU and select the DISK menu.

This destroys all data on the entire disk. You cannot undo it. ONLY

CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION IF YOU ARE SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO.

techniques

2

Select the FORMAT action and press the

key.

The

disk

size

 

 

 

shown

on the

dis-

 

 

 

play may vary from the example

 

 

 

given here.

 

 

3Use the jog wheel to select the size of the partitions (32, 16, 8 or 4 gigabytes—1 gigabyte is 1024 megabytes).

All partitions will be the same size, except the last one, which will be the size of the remaining space.

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D00871320A, DP-01FX/CD specifications

The Tascam DP-01FX/CD is a versatile and user-friendly digital portastudio that perfectly balances professional quality with straightforward operation, making it an exceptional choice for both novice and seasoned musicians. Designed for multitrack recording, this device integrates a wide range of features, enabling users to create high-quality audio projects with ease.

At the heart of the DP-01FX/CD is its capacity to record up to eight tracks simultaneously, with a total of 16 tracks available for mixing. This capability allows for a rich layering of sounds, making it suitable for recording full bands, solo artists, or intricate soundscapes. The onboard effects processor offers 50 different effects types, including reverbs, delays, and modulation effects, giving users a broad palette for sound design and enhancement.

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