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Recording the stereo track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Saving a scene/song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Saving a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Saving a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chapter 6 Transport/locate operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Table of transport key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Shuttle function (cue/review operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Nudge function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Using the Nudge function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Nudge function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Rollback function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Locating to a specific point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Locating to the zero location of the counter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Setting the zero relative time location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Locating to the start/end points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Setting the A/B points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Performing A-B repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

In/out points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Setting the In point/Out point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Setting a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Locating to a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Adjusting the location of a locate point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Deleting a locate point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Deleting a locate point using the panel keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Deleting an In/Out point or A/B point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Deleting a marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Chapter 7 Punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

About punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Manual punch-in/out (→ P.128) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Auto punch-in/out (→ P.130). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Manual punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Make input monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Connect a foot switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Manual punch-in/out recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Auto punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Make input monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Set the auto punch-in/out points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Set the pre-roll/post-roll times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Rehearsing and recording with auto punch-in/out. . . . . . . . . . . 131

Rehearsing with auto punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Recording with auto punch-in/out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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AW4416 specifications

The Yamaha AW4416 is a digital audio workstation that revolutionized music production by combining powerful recording, mixing, and editing capabilities in a compact format. Introduced in the early 2000s, the AW4416 was designed to cater to musicians, producers, and engineers seeking a versatile and intuitive solution for their audio projects.

At its core, the AW4416 features 16 balanced XLR/TRS input channels, allowing professional-grade recording of vocals and instruments. Each channel is equipped with high-quality preamps, ensuring clean amplification of audio signals. The unit supports 24-bit audio resolution, which provides a dynamic range and clarity that is essential for high-fidelity recordings.

One of the standout technologies of the AW4416 is its onboard effects processing. The workstation includes a variety of studio-quality effects, such as reverb, delay, and modulation, which can be applied during tracking or mixing without the need for external equipment. This feature enables users to sculpt their sound creatively and efficiently within the device itself.

The AW4416 is powered by a user-friendly interface that combines physical controls with a graphical display. This layout allows for easy navigation and operation, making it accessible for both novice users and seasoned professionals. The large LCD screen provides a clear view of track information, parameters, and settings, enhancing the overall workflow.

Connectivity is another highlight of the AW4416. The device includes MIDI I/O, allowing users to integrate external MIDI instruments and controllers effortlessly. Additionally, the workstation features ADAT optical output, enabling multi-channel digital audio transfer to external devices or recording systems, enhancing its versatility in various studio environments.

With its onboard 40GB hard drive, the AW4416 provides ample storage for recording sessions, samples, and projects. It also includes CD-RW capabilities, making it straightforward to burn mixes and demos directly from the workstation.

In summary, the Yamaha AW4416 combines robust audio capabilities with intuitive operation and advanced features. Its combination of high-quality input channels, onboard effects, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly interface makes it an enduring choice for those in the music production field. Whether for live recordings, studio sessions, or songwriting, the AW4416 remains a reliable and effective tool for capturing and crafting audio.