Chapter 2 Tutorial

2.4.10 Recording the FREE tracks

Now that the overall form of the song is complete, we have come to the last step — recording the FREE tracks 1–4 on the sequencer.

Recording intro A and B

The FREE 1 track sample which is used in Intro A and B is a long sample that plays for more than 16 measures.

Since we want to record this from the beginning of the song (001:1), you should first set a count-in of 2 or 1. (→ SYSTEM/SETUP/COUNTDOWN: p.299)

On FREE tracks 2/3/4, we will use the Scratch function of the ribbon controller to record effect-type sounds at appropriate places.

Procedure

Recording the FREE 1 track

1. Press the sequencer to return to the beginning of the song, and press the button to enter record-ready mode. The upper part of the display will indicate “REC.”

2. Press the [NOTE] button, and use the dial to set the quantize value. Set this to a quarter note ( ).

MEASURE

BPM

NOTE

3. Press the sequencer

button to start recording.

▼ At MEASURE 001:1, press the pad for the FREE 1 track, and continue holding it until 023:1.

NOTE:

The [UNDO/REDO] button is available when you record the FREE tracks.

Recording the FREE 2/3/4 tracks

The procedure is the same as described on p.80 of “Building Your Own Song.”

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