Manual punch-in/out recording

Chapter7—Punch-in/out

1. Locate the song to a location earlier than where you wish to punch-in.

Tip!

If you set a locate point such as a marker or the A/B point at this location, it will be convenient when you later check the recorded result or perform punch-in/out again. For details on setting a locate point, refer to page 114.

2.Press the [REC TRACK SELECT] key for the track that you wish to record. The [REC TRACK SELECT] key will blink, and the track will be in record- ready mode.

3.Press the [PLAY] key. (If you are using a foot switch, press the foot switch.)

The song will begin playing.

4.At the location where you wish to punch-in, hold down the [REC] key and press the [PLAY] key (or press the foot switch).

The [REC] key will light, and recording will begin on the track you selected in step 2.

5.At the location where you wish to punch-out, press the [PLAY] key (or press the foot switch).

The [REC] key will go dark, and you will return to normal playback mode.

6.To stop the song, press the [STOP] key (or press the foot switch).

The song will stop.

7.To check the recorded result, locate to the location of step 1, and press the [PLAY] key.

Tip!

If you make a mistake during punch-in/out recording, stop the transport and press the [UNDO] key to cancel the previous recording and return the data to the state before recording.

The following diagram shows the manual punch-in/out procedure.

Playback

PLAYREC

REC TRACK SELECT

Record		Playback

PLAY	PLAY	STOP

Punch-in Punch-out

— Operation Guide 129

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Yamaha AW4416 manual Manual punch-in/out recording

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