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Yamaha AW4416 manual Mastering, Operation Guide

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Chapter17—Mastering

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Operation Guide PROFESSIONAL AUDIO WORKSTATION• Explanation of Graphical Symbols C A U T I O NFCC INFORMATION U.S.A NEDERLAND THE NETHERLANDSRead the following before operating the AW4416 WarningsCautions Handling the CD-R/RWmedia Operating NotesStoring produced data Responsibility for loss of data, etcCautions for handling optional equipment Because violations of copyright laws may be serious offenses, you should consult a lawyer familiar with the law of copyright, including all laws that may be appli- cable to your use of the Workstation such as the Audio Home Recording Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in USA, if you have any questions regard- ing your intended use of all or parts of sound recordings or musical compositions protected by copyright Table of contents viiiTable of contents Chapter 2 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 Connections and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 Transport/locate operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8 Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 12 Sampling pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 15 MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before you begin Checking the included itemsTrademarks CopyrightInstalling an internal hard disk About the internal hard diskInstallation Flat cable connector Flat cableInstalling a CD-RWdrive About the CD-RWdrivesThe SCSI ID of the CD-RWdrive Installation procedure 1.You will need the following items3.Turn the AW4416 upside down on the work surface Bottom panel CD-R/RWdrive cover panel Bottom panel CD-R/RWdrive cover panel Inner cover How to remove the transport protection pad Removing the transport protection padAttaching an external SCSI device Manual eject emergency disc removalAbout external SCSI devices Connection procedure About SCSI errors About terminatorsExternal SCSI devices with 25-pinconnectors Check the SCSI IDInstalling I/O cards About I/O cardsMY8-AT MY8-TDInstallation procedure 1.Make sure that the power of the AW4416 is turned off. For safety’s sake, disconnect the power cable from the AC outletTurning the power on or off Turning the power onImportant points you must observe Setting the internal clock 1.Press the UTILITY key → F4 keyTurning the power off Transporting the AW4416 Vibration during useFeatures of the AW4416 1 Welcome to the world of the AW4416Mixer section Recorder section Scenes and librariesFull mixing automation High capacity hard disk up to 64 GB*2Other features Sampling pad sectionCD-RWdrive option CD-RWdrive*3 can be installed internallySignal ﬂow within the AW4416 Chapter1—Welcometo the world of the AW4416Mixer section Sampling pads section Recorder sectionInput patch MIC/LINE INPUTOPTION IN SAMPLING PADInput channels 1–24 Mono in XReturn channels 1/2 1Stereo BNo dynamics processor CNo direct outputDNo AUX 7 send level from return channel ENo AUX 8 send level from return channelRecorder input patching Monitor channels 1–16STEREO BUS 1–8Digital cascade connections OscillatorStereo output channel Chapter1—Welcometo the world of the AW4416Buses 1–8 AUX buses 1–8Chapter1—Welcometo the world of the AW4416 Output patch Internal effects 1/2STEREO BUS 1–8Monitor output/headphone output BWhen the SOLO key is onCWhen the TRACK CUE key is on DWhen the internal metronome function is on2 Partstions and their func Top panelAnalog input/output section WORK NAVIGATE section UNIT section1SETUP key DMONITOR OUT controlMIXER section BFILE keyCUTILITY key DMIDI keyFADER MODE section 1HOME keyBAUX 1–AUX6 keys CAUX 7/AUX 8 keysMIXING LAYER section Stereo output channelChapter2—Partsand their functions MIXINGStereo output channel Effect return channels 1/2 Input channelsNo function Monitor channels 1–16SEL keys, ON keys, faders 1SEL select keysBON key CFadersDisplay section 2 4 31Display BPAN controlLevel meter/counter section 1Access indicatorBABS/REL switch FSHIFT keyRECORDER section CPEAK HOLD switchDLevel meters/counter ETRACK CUE keyAUTOMATION section SCENE MEMORY section1AUTOMIX key BSCENE keyCURSOR/JOG & SHUTTLE section When the JOG ON key is offWhen the JOG ON key is on When the NUM LOCATE key is onLocate section Transport section MCANCEL keyGREPEAT key HA/B keysSAMPLING PAD section 1A/B bank indicatorsCSTOP key DPLAY keyRear panel DINSERT I/O 1/2 jacks EINPUT 3–8phone jacksFINPUT 8 HI-Zjack G2.5 HARD DISK DRIVE slotQSCSI connector KOPTION I/O slots 1/2R Q P O N M L U V WRTO HOST connector SPOWER switchTAC INLET connector UMTC OUT connectorFront panel 1CD-RWdrive coverChapter2—Partsand their functions — Operation Guide3 The user interface of the AW4416 DisplayESong/scene information FM menu buttonGMain screen CursorButtons Knobs/faders/numerical boxesDragging Level meters/counter 1REMAIN indicatorBABS/REL indicator CCounterIREC READY indicator JINPUT MONITOR indicatorGLevel meters 1–16 HLevel meter L/RAccessing a screen/page Using the controls of the top panelUsing the mouse Basic operation of the AW4416Turning a button on/off Using the controls of the top panelUsing the mouse Editing the value of a fader/knob/numerical box Using the controls of the top panelUsing the mouse Using the additional function buttons Using the controls of the top panelUsing the mouse <Additional function buttons >Using the controls of the tab page Inputting text3.Input the remaining characters in the same way Using the mouse 3. Input the remaining characters in the same waySelecting channels 9–1415/16 STEREOHOME If the mixing layer is If the mixing layer is 17-24RTNIf the mixing layer is MONI 4 Connections and setup ConnectionsHeadphones Signal processorWord clock settings 2.2. Press the SETUP key → F4 keySLOT 1 1/2–7/8 SLOT 2 1/2–7/8 Using the AW4416 as the word clock master AW4416 word clock masterD.ST IN WCLK INUsing a digital MTR as the word clock master Using a digital MTR as the word clock masterAW4416 word clock slave AW4416Using a DAT recorder as the word clock master word clock slaveDAT recorder word clock master 5 RecordingAW4416 on the Preparations for recordingConnections and start-up Chapter5—Recordingon the AW4416 Creating a new song 1.Press the SONG key → F1 keyRecbit 5.Make sure that the cursor is located at the OK button, and press the ENTER key Recording the ﬁrst tracks Set the input level1Input channels 1–16 BInput channels 17–24+ return channelsCMonitor channels InputRESET BOTH INPUT x→y x=odd number, y=even numberINPUT y→x x=odd number, y=even number Assign the signals to buses Set the tracks to record-readymode EADYMake monitor settings 1.Press the PAN key → F3 key2.Press the MONI key 3.Hold down SEL key 1, and press SEL key9.Raise the MONITOR OUT control/PHONES control Let’s record 1. Press the Locate section RTZ key3.Start the rhythm machine drum performance Overdubbing Set the input levelAssign the signal to a bus Put the track in record-readymode Make monitor settings 1.Press the PAN key → F3 keyUsing EQ and the dynamics processor Using the four-bandEQUsing the dynamics processor 7.Press the F1 key Let’s overdub Mixdown Creating the mix balance of the tracksUsing the Solo function RECORDING SOLO MIXDOWN SOLOLAST SOLO MIX SOLOThe SOLO key and ON keys 1-16will blink Using the internal effects 5.Press PAN key → F2 key Other convenient functions Fader groupsMute groups Recording the stereo track AutomixRecording on the stereo track will begin 8.Press the REC TRACK SELECT ST key Saving a scene/song Saving a sceneSaving a song The song will be saved 6 Transport/locateations oper Table of transport key operationsUsing the Nudge function Shuttle function cue/review opera- tionNudge function Current location Use SHUTTLE dial to move to approxi mate locationUse DATA/JOG dial to move in small steps Song tracksNudge function settings PLAY MODE= BEFOREPLAY MODE= AFTER Rollback function Rollback time settingLocating to a speciﬁc point CursorSetting the zero relative time location Locating to the zero location of the counterChapter6—Transport/locateoperations Zero relative time location— Operation Guide Locating to the start/end points Start pointEnd point Setting the A/B points A-BrepeatPerforming A-Brepeat playback 7.To defeat A-Brepeat, press the REPEAT key Point APoint B Setting the In point/Out point In/out pointsSetting a marker MarkersLocating to a marker Markers Adjusting the location of a locate point 1.Press the TRACK key → F4 keyStart point= 00:00:00:00.00 Start point = 00:00:05:00.00Start point = 00:00:05:00.00 Absolute time ABS zeroDeleting a locate point 1. Press the TRACK key → F4 keyDeleting a locate point using the panel keys Deleting an In/Out point or A/B pointDeleting a marker 7 Punch-in/out About punch-in/outManual punch-in/out→ P.128 Auto punch-in/out→ P.130Make input monitor settings Connect a foot switchManual punch-in/out PreparationsManual punch-in/outrecording Auto punch-in/out Set the auto punch-in/outpointsSet the pre-roll/post-rolltimes Make input monitor settingsRehearsing and recording with auto punch- in/out Rehearsing with auto punch-in/outRecording with auto punch-in/out Auto punch-inAuto punch-out point8 Patching Patching to the input channels1Input channels 1–24 B Return channels 1/2 Input channels 1–24Return channels 1/2 Patching to the recorder inputs Recorder inputs 1–16Patching to the outputs 1.Press the SETUP key → F2 Patch OUT key1 23 4 5 1OMNI OUT jack 1-4 BDIGITAL STEREO OUT jackOMNI OUT jacks 1–4 DIGITAL STEREO OUT jack STEREO OUT jacksDigital I/O card slot 1 OUTPUT 1–8 Digital I/O card slot 2 OUTPUT 1–8Patch library Storing to the patch libraryRecalling a patch program 2.Press the VIEW key → F1 key You can select from the following jacks You can select from the following jacks8.Press the SETUP key → F2 Patch OUT key Using the Quick Rec function 1.Press the QUICK REC key1Input jacks sent to track 1–8inputs B Input jacks sent to track 9–16inputs5.Press the TRACK key → F1 key 6.Play back the audio source connected to the input jacks of the I/O cards slots 1/2 9 Track and virtual track operations The track structure of the AW4416Audio tracks • 16 bit songVirtual tracks Stereo trackChapter9—Trackand virtual track operations Switching virtual tracks 1.Press the TRACK key → F2 key1Track number BTrack nameChapter9-Trackand virtual track operations — Operation GuidePairing tracks 1.Press the TRACK key → F2 keyEditing tracks and virtual tracks Tracks, parts, and regionsTrack PartNaming a virtual track or region Naming a virtual trackButtons to specify NAME menu options will appear Naming a region Track editing procedure FParameter setting area ETRACK/PART/REGION menus5.Press the ENTER key Virtual track editing procedure 1Track numberBVirtual track number CTrack name6.Press the ENTER key Editing command list TRACK menuNAME Track Name ERASEPART menu ERASEDELETE COPYREGION menu NAMEERASE DELETEUsing AUX send/return 10 Internal effectsAbout the internal effects Inserting an effect into a channelUsing AUX send/return to apply an effect PatchingRecalling an effect program from the library 1.Press the AUX 7 key → F2 key5.Press the F1 key Switching between pre-faderand post-fader 1.Press the AUX 7 → F4 keyAdjusting the send level/return level Adjusting the send level1.Press the HOME key → 17-24RTN key 2.Press the VIEW key → SEL keyInserting an effect into a desired channel PatchingInserting an effect into monitor channel Effect insertion will be cancelled• INT.EFF1 INT.EFF24.To insert effect 2, move the cursor to the INT.EFF2 button and press the ENTER key Recalling an effect program 11 Song management About songsSong structure and size Song structureUsable hard disks/song capacity Work area for audio CD productionSaving/loading a song Saving the current song1Song name BDate and time when the song was saved CSong size DSong quantization/sampling frequencyLoading a song Editing the song name/comment Deleting/copying a song Deleting a songBSong name CDate and time when the song was saved 1The song currently selected for editingCopying a song Optimizing a song Importing mixer data of an existing song 4.Press the ENTER key 12 Sampling pads About the sampling padsAssigning the pad outputs to chan- nels Assigning a region to a sampling pad 1 2 3CImport a WAV ﬁle from a SCSI device 1PAD SEL button4.Press the ENTER key 8.Move the cursor to the EXECUTE button, and press the ENTER key Trimming a sample 5.Press the ENTER key 8.Press the ENTER key Naming a pad Erasing a pad sample and name 5.Press the ENTER key Recording your performance on the sampling pads 1PADBNAME pad name CR buttonEPad tracks FCOPY/ERASE menuGParameter value area Copying a pad performance FR. PAD from pad FR. START from start FR. END from endTO PAD TO START5.Repeat steps 3–4to set the remaining parameters Erasing a pad performance START END EXECUTE13 Scene memory About scene memoryParameters included in a scene About scene numbersStoring a scene 1.Press the SCENE key → F1 key2.Use the DATA/JOG dial to select the store destination scene number 01–96 Recalling a scene Editing the name of a scene Protecting a scene Changing the order of scenes 1.Press the SCENE key → F4 keySCENE 01–50ON/OFF buttons SCENE 51–96ON/OFF buttons3.Press the CURSOR key to move the cursor to the list at right DESTI- NATION, and use the DATA/JOG dial to select the move destination Using keys to store/recall a scene Storing a sceneRecalling a scene What is automix? 14 AutomixCreating a new automix 5.Press the F4 key Recording the ﬁrst section on highlighted Playing back automix Overwriting events 7.Press SEL key Automix punch-in/out 10.Press the top panel STOP key Editing the fader movements 1 If the fader/encoder is lowered 2 If the fader/encoder is raisedbelow the previous value above the previous valueEditing automix off-line 1.Press the AUTOMIX key → F4 key2 1 5 6 3 4 7ETIME FEVENTGCHANNEL Chapter14—Automix6.To add a new event, move the cursor to the DUPLICATE button in the upper right of the screen, and press the ENTER key Storing an automix The internal automix memory is shared between the current automix and a max- imum of sixteen stored automixes. This means that if the current automix occu- pies a large amount of automix memory, it may be impossible to store the automix even if there are vacant automix numbers in the list. If this occurs, clear previously-savedautomix data that you no longer need Refer to the Reference Guide “AUTOMIX screen/Memory page”, and then execute the Store operation once again Recalling an automix What you can do using MIDI 15 MIDIChange scenes by remote control Remote control via MMCMIDI connectors and the TO HOST connector MIDI IN connectorMIDI OUT/THRU connector MTC OUT connectorConnections Connection to an IBM/PC series computerConnection to an Apple Macintosh series computer IBM/PC series: D-SUB9P → mini DIN8P cross cableSetting the PORT SELECT parameter 1.Press MIDI, and then press the F1 keySwitching AW4416 scenes from an external device 5.Press the F3 key Page 2.Press the MIDI key, and then press the F2 key 9.Record or play back the AW4416 song 2.Press the MIDI key, and then press the F1 key 4.Press the F2 key 7.Press the SONG key, and then press the F4 key13.Record/play back the AW4416 song Using MMC to control the AW4416 7.Start playback on your MIDI sequencer Selecting the backup format 16 Backing up and restoring songsBacking up a song 1.Press the FILE key → F1 keyTYPE1 TYPE22.Move the cursor to the DESTINATION area in the lower right of the dis- play, and use the DATA/JOG dial to select the ID number of the backup destination SCSI device e.g., internal CD-RWdrive or external hard disk or MO drive Restoring a song 1.Press the FILE key → F2 key3.Press the ENTER key You can select multiple songs for restoring Disk utilities 1.Press the FILE key → F3 keyFormatting the internal hard disk Formatting an external hard diskQUICK quick format NORMAL normal formatFormatting removable media such as an MO drive Erasing CD-RWmedia 17 Mastering About masteringStereo tracks that can be mastered CD-Rand CD-RW CD-RCD-RW Track At Once and Disc At Once Track At OnceDisc At Once Mastering mode settings Preparations for masteringWriting the master 5.Move the cursor to the TRACK AT ONCE button if you wish to master using Track At Once, or to the DISC AT ONCE button if you wish to mas- ter using Disc At Once. Then press the ENTER key 7.Move the cursor to the stereo track data area of the list, and use the DATA/JOG dial to select the stereo track that you wish to write to track 1 of the CD 10.As necessary, use the WRITE SPEED buttons located in the lower left of the display to select the writing speed Finalizing Playing CD-R/RWmedia the CD Play function 8.To stop playback, press the STOP key Chapter17—Mastering — Operation GuideIndex Page Page YAMAHA CORPORATION V618350 R1 1 IPPro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division P.O. Box 3, Hamamatsu, 430-8651,Japan