Table of contents

Usable hard disks/song capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Work area for audio CD production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Saving/loading a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Saving the current song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Loading a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Editing the song name/comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Deleting/copying a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Deleting a song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Copying a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Optimizing a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Importing mixer data of an existing song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Chapter 12 Sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

About the sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Assigning the pad outputs to channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Assigning a region to a sampling pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Trimming a sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Naming a pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Erasing a pad sample and name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Recording your performance on the sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Copying a pad performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Erasing a pad performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Chapter 13 Scene memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

About scene memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Parameters included in a scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

About scene numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Storing a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Recalling a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Editing the name of a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Protecting a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Changing the order of scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Using keys to store/recall a scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Storing a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Recalling a scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Chapter 14 Automix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

What is automix? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Creating a new automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Recording the first section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Playing back automix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Overwriting events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Automix punch-in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

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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.