2 – Advanced techniques

Punching

As mentioned in “Punch recording” on page 25, the unit provides two manual ways of changing between playback and recording modes: using the PLAY (¥) and RECORD (

) keys, and using the foot switch. There is also an automated punch mode, described here.

Rehearsal

The auto-punch mode allows you to rehearse your playing before actually making a recording.

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The RHSL key indicates you are in “rehearsal” mode, as long as AUTO PUNCH is not lit. Your rehearsal take(s) is not actually recorded.

1.First, set the IN and OUT points (“IN and OUT marks” on page 30) so that they correspond to the points where you want recording to start, and where you want it to finish.

2.Assign an input or inputs to a track or tracks (“Assigning inputs” on page 23), and arm those track(s) for recording (press the track’s REC key so that it flashes).

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If you’re replacing a mistake, make sure that the sound you are recording matches the sound you’re replacing (same effect settings, etc.).

At the IN point, the playback of the armed track(s) stops. The RECORD indicator starts to flash, indicating this the point where recording would start were you actually punching in.

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If the IN and OUT points are not where they should be for your punch recording operation, you can turn off AUTO PUNCH and edit their position (See “IN and OUT marks” on page 30).

At the OUT point, the signal you hear returns to what you recorded earlier. The RECORD () indicator stops flash- ing.

When playback reaches the post-roll point, it stops. When you do your next rehearsal or punch, playback will start from the pre-roll point.

6.Repeat the rehearsal as many times as you need until you are happy with your performance.

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3. Press the AUTO PUNCH key so that it lights.

You can rehearse by looping between the pre-roll and

post-roll points using the REPEAT key.

 

4.Press the RHSL (rehearsal) key so that it lights.

5.Press the PLAY (¥) key.

Playback starts from before the IN point (the PLAY

(¥) indicator is lit).

IN point

Pre-rollOUT point

Post-roll

What you hear

Playback from previously

Recorded signals are cut

Return to track playback

recorded track starts at

(RECORD indicator

(RECORD indicator goes

pre-roll position, up to IN

flashes in rehearsal,

out) and playback stops

point (PLAY indicator lights).

lights when recording)

at post-roll point

 

You can always hear the input signal

 

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