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PRECAUTIONS
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Power supply/Power cord
Location
Connections
Handling caution
Caution for Laser
Handling the CD-R/RW media
Internal Hard Disk Precautions
Copyright Notice
Contents
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Before you start
Responsibility for loss of data, etc.
Yamaha Manual Library
This chapter explains what you should know before you begin using the AW1600.
Introduction
About the built-in CD-RW drive
Handling
Using the CD-RW drive
Removing a CD in an emergency
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Connecting the AC adaptor
Turning the power on/off
Turning the power on
Turning the power off (shut down)
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Chapter 2
Introducing the AW1600
Mixer section
Now lets take a more detailed look at each section of the AW1600.
Full-edged mixer with 36 input channels
Totally redesigned operation
Recorder section Quick Loop Sampler section
CD-RW drive
Connecting to a Computer
Audio tracks
Stereo track
AW1600 terminology
Recorder section
Channels
Tracks
Paired tracks
Quick Loop Sampler section
Sample banks and samples Pad track
Overall
Songs
Scenes and scene memories Libraries Tempo map System data
Parts of the AW1600 and what they do
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Top panel
Input/output section
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Work Navigate section
Quick Navigate section
Display
Quick Loop Sampler section
Mixer section
Selected Channel section
Data entry/control section
Locate section
Transport section
Rear panel
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Front panel
CD-RW drive
This section explains basic operations on the AW1600.
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Basic operation on the AW1600
Viewing the display
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Accessing a screen/page/channel
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Inputting text
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Switching a button on/off
Editing a value in the display
Basic operation on the AW1600
Introducing the AW1600
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keys, [STEREO SEL] keys, or pads 14 to select the channel that you want to operate.
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edit, turn the ve knobs of the Selected Channel section.
The following items will change when you turn each knob.
Listening to the demo song
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processors connected to the input/output jacks of the AW1600
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After the opening screen, the following screen will appear.
Loading the demo song
Heres how to play back the demo song you loaded, and adjust the monitor level.
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Playing the demo song
Mixing the demo song
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Chapter 4
Recording to a sound clip
MIC/LINE INPUT (XLR) jacks 18
MIC/LINE INPUT (TRS phone) jacks 18
MIC/LINE INPUT jack 8 (Hi-Z)
Connecting your instrument or mic
Adjusting the input level
Recording/playing a sound clip
Recording to a sound clip
Signal ow when using a sound clip
Recording/playing a sound clip
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sound clip, press the PLAY [ ] key.
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Chapter 5
Track recording
In order to begin recording on the AW1600, you must rst create a new song.
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Direct recording and Bus recording
Direct recording
Direct recording and Bus recording
Bus recording
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Assigning input signals to tracks (Direct recording)
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which you want to record.
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ment or mic simultaneously, assign other input channels to tracks in the same way.
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Assigning input signals to tracks (Bus recording)
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Enabling the metronome
Now that you have completed your preparations, lets record on a track.
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Recording on a track
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Pairing input channels/track channels
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Using the input library
Using the input library
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tings for the other input channels.
However, a maximum of two input channels can use the internal effects at the same time.
Input library
Using the EQ library
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Using the dynamics library
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Chapter 6
Overdubbing
About overdubbing
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Assigning the input signal to a track
Instantly recalling an EQ library
A dynamics library can be instantly recalled in the same way as an EQ library.
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Instantly recalling a dynamics library
Setting the mix balance and pan
Now you can overdub onto the track that you selected as the recording-destination.
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Overdubbing
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Auto punch-in/out
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Punch-in/out
Manual punch-in/out
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Using the Undo List
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Switching virtual tracks
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Saving the current song
Heres how to load an existing song from the hard disk.
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Loading an existing song
Chapter 7
Various types of playback
In/out points
A/B points
Start/end points
Relative zero point
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register as a locate point.
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for the desired locate point.
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Using markers
Heres how you can adjust the position of a previously-registered locate point or marker.
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Adjusting the position of a locate point or marker
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Erasing a locate point or marker
Erasing a locate point
Erasing a marker
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tions at which you want the repeated play- back to start and end.
Repeatedly playing a specic region (the A-B Repeat function)
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Finding a location while you listen to the sound (the Nudge function)
The AW1600 lets you nd a location while viewing the waveform of the sound recorded on the track.
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Finding a location while you view the waveform
Chapter 8
Using libraries and scene memories
This chapter explains how to use libraries and scene memories.
About the libraries
About scene memories
Here are the basic procedures for recalling and storing a library or scene.
Basic operation for libraries and scene memories
Storing library or scene data
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Recalling library or scene data
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Naming library or scene data
Details on libraries and scene memory
Input library
Recalling input library data
EQ library
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Recalling effect library data
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Dynamics library
Recalling dynamics library data
Effect library
Channel library
Recalling channel library data
Scene memories
Recalling a scene memory
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Using the Recall Safe function
Mixdown and bounce operations
Chapter 9
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Mixdown and bounce operations
Signal ow during mixdown
About mixdown and bouncing
Recorder section
Signal ow during bouncing
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Preparing for mixdown
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Using the internal effects via send/return
Internally connecting an internal effect via send/return
Adjusting the effect send level
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Heres how to record the nal mix on the stereo track.
Recording on the stereo track
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Bounce (ping-pong) recording procedure
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Correcting a Vocal Track (Pitch Fix)
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Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations
Adding input signals or pad performances during mixdown
Using meters to check the level of each channel
Viewing all parameters for a certain channel
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Initializing a channel
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SEL] key for the channel that you want to initialize.
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Editing the parameters of an internal effect
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Chapter 10
Creating an audio CD
Types of media that you can use with the CD-RW drive
CD-R
CD-RW
Creating an audio CD
Methods of writing an audio CD
Before you actually write data to a CD, you will need to make basic settings for the CD-RW drive.
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Basic settings for the CD-RW drive
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Writing audio data (Track At Once)
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Writing audio data (Disc At Once)
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Finalizing CD-R/RW media
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Erasing CD-RW media
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Playing an audio CD
Chapter 11
Quick loop sampler
This chapter explains how to use the Quick Loop Sampler section.
Signal ow when using the Quick Loop Sampler
About the quick loop sampler
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Using sample libraries
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Heres how you can record your pad performance (pad events) onto the pad tracks.
Recording/playing a pad performance
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Grid Recording (Step Recording) the Pads
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Importing from an audio CD/WAV le to a pad
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Importing from an audio track/stereo track to a pad
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Importing From a Computer To the Pads
Importing WAV les from a computer Assigning WAV les to the pads
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Editing the sample name
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Trimming the playback region
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Switching the playback mode for each pad
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Using the Slice function
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Deleting an unwanted sample
To erase the entire sample
To delete the unused portions of the selected sample
Chapter 12
Track editing
ERASE
DELETE
INSERT
COPY
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Basic procedure for track editing
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Specify the editing region
List of editing commands
ERASE
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DELETE
INSERT
Copies the specied region of data to the specied loca- tion of the specied track.
COPY
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MOVE
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Exchanges data between the specied tracks.
EXCHANGE
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PITCH CHANGE
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EXPORT
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[EDIT] key.
Exporting WAV les and importing audio CD or WAV les
Importing and Exporting Audio Data From and To a Computer
Exporting WAV les
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Transferring WAV Files To and From a Computer
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Importing from the CD-RW drive
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Chapter 13
Song management
About songs
Song Organization
Song Bit Depth
About songs
Song Folder Organization
AW1600-1 Drive AW1600-2 Drive
Song1 Folder
Individual Song Folders
Song Files
Editing the song name
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Editing various settings for the song
Heres how to copy or delete a song in the hard disk.
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Copying or deleting a song
To copy a song
To delete a song
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Optimizing a song
Creating a tempo map
Editing a tempo map event
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Deleting a tempo map event
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Importing data from an existing song
Selecting the song from which you will import data
Importing library/ scene/tempo map data
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Backing up songs and sample libraries
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the EXECUTE button and press the [ENTER] key.
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the [ENTER] key.
Restoring songs or sample libraries
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Exchanging Song Data With Other AW-series Audio Workstations
Backing up an AW1600 song in a format compatible with the other AW-series
Restoring the other AW-series songs
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Chapter 14
MIDI and utility functions
On the AW1600, you can use MIDI to do the following things.
Synchronize operation with an external device
Remote control of the transport
Automate scene changes and mix parame- ter operations
Basic MIDI Settings
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Setting MIDI messages
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Species how MMC will be transmitted/received.
OFST = 00:00:05:00.00
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Species the MMC device number (1127) that the AW1600 will receive.
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TX.............Selects the transmit MIDI channel, in a range of 116. While MIDI messages are
being transmitted, the characters TX will be highlighted.
sages are being received, the characters RX will be highlighted.
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When CTRL CHG MODE = 2
When CTRL CHG MODE = 3
Mixer section
Transport section
Sequencer programs that are supported
Using the MIDI Remote function
About the MIDI Remote function
Messages that can be assigned to faders
Messages that can be assigned to the [TRACK SEL] keys
Using the MIDI Remote function presets
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00 Cubase 01 Logic 02 Sonar 03 ProTools
04 Volume/RecTr
05 Volume
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Using the user-dened Remote function
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Using the test tone oscillator
1DIGITAL IN PATCH
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Digital input settings and Initializing the internal hard disk
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Overall settings for the AW1600
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Using the AW1600 with external devices
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Switching AW1600 scenes from the workstations sequencer
Remotely controlling a tone generator module
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Using external effects
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Connecting a digital recorder such as MD or DAT
Mixing down to a digital recorder
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Recording audio data from a digital recorder
Appendix
Input library list
Mastering library list
Mastering library list
EQ library list
These are the preset equalizer settings provided by the library.
EQ library list
Dynamics Parameters
Compressor
Expander
Compander
Gate and Ducking
Dynamics library list
Effects library list
Effects library list
Delays
Distortion-type Effects
Modulation-type Effects
Effects library list
Dynamic Effects
Combined Effects
Other Effects
Effects Parameters
REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATE
EARLY REF.
GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATE
MONO DELAY
STEREO DELAY
DELAY LCR
MOD.DELAY
ECHO
CHORUS
FLANGE
SYMPHONIC
PHASER
AUTOPAN
TREMOLO
HQ.PITCH (Effect 2 only)
ROTARY
DUAL PITCH
RING MOD.
MOD.FILTER
AMP SIMULATE
DISTORTION
DYNA.FILTER
DYNA.FLANGE
DYNA.PHASER
REV+CHORUS
REV->CHORUS
REV+FLANGE
REV->FLANGE
REV+SYMPHO.
REV->SYMPHO.
REV->PAN
DELAY+ER.
DELAY->ER.
DELAY+REV
DELAY->REV
DIST->DELAY
MULTI FILTER
Sample library list
Sample library list
Sample library list
Power does not turn on
LCD display is dim or dark
Cant use the [DATA/JOG] dial to control on- screen parameters
No sound, or sound is too faint
Troubleshooting
Power does not turn on, operation not possible
No sound
Cant record, something is wrong with the recorded sound
Something wrong with the sound
Recorder operations
Sampler operations
MIDI operations
Song operations
CD operations
Pitch Fix operations
WAV File Transfer To and From a Computer
Display message list
Messages
Popup messages
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Installing on Windows XP
System Requirements
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Supported DAW software
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Windows users
Installing the SONAR template le
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Installing the Cubase/Nuendo remote setup le
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1. Functions
1.1. Scene Change
1.2. MMC Control
MIDI data format
3.1.9. MTC SYNC AVERAGE
3.1.10. MTC SYNC OFFSET
3.1.11. MIDI Tx Ch
3.1.12. MIDI Rx Ch
4. MIDI format list
4.1. CHANNEL MESSAGE 4.2. SYSTEM COMMON MESSAGE 4.3. SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE
4.4. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE
4.4.1. REALTIME SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE 4.4.1.1. MMC
5. MIDI format details
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MIDI TIME CODE QUARTER FRAME (F1)
5.6. SONG POSITION POINTER (F2)
5.7. TIMING CLOCK (F8)
5.8. START (FA)
5.13.1.5. MMC REWIND
5.13.1.6. MMC RECORD STROBE
5.13.1.7. MMC RECORD EXIT
5.13.1.8. MMC RESET
5.13.1.9. MMC LOCATE (TARGET)
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Specications
General Specications
Mixer Section
Input/Output
Digital Mixing Functions
Recorder Section
Quick Loop Sampler
Dimensions
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Index
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Block diagram
Block diagram
DRIVE
CD-RW
CD-RW DRIVE
RECORDER
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