Reference [Recorder]
ZOOM HD8/HD16
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display.
5. To create the file, press the [ENTER] key once
more.
The stereo WAV file is created in the IMPORT folder of the
currently selected project. By pressing the [EXIT] key instead
of the [ENTER] key, you can cancel the operation and back up
one step at a time.
“Bounce” is a function that mixes the sound from the audio
tracks and drum/bass track, and records them on one or two
tracks. (This is sometimes called “ping-pong recording”.)
The illustration below shows the signal flow when performing
bounce recording on the HD8.
HINT
•You can mix the signals from the INPUT jacks into the bounce
recording.
• If you select only one mono track as the bounce destination, a
signal mixed to mono will be recorded.
•If necessary, you can play back all tracks, and bounce the signal
onto an empty V-take of a selected track.
Before using the bounce function, you may have to make
certain settings.
By default, the bounce destination recording track(s) will be
muted. To play back a track while you bounce-record onto
another V-take of that track, use the following procedure to
change the internal setting so that the recording track(s) will
also play back.
1. From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/
UTILITY] key.
The indication “REC UTILITY” appears on the first line and
the indication “PROJECT” on the second line of the display.
2. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “BOUNCE” on the second line of
the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “REC TRACK” on the second line
of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The current setting is shown.
The indications have the following meaning.
• Mute
The recording track(s) will be muted (default setting).
• Play
The recording track(s) will play back.
4. To play the bounce target track, turn the dial
to change the setting to “Play”.
5. To r eturn to the main screen, press the [EXIT]
key several times.
By default, the result of the bounce operation will be recorded
on the V-take that is currently selected for the recording
track(s). To play back a track while bouncing onto another V-
take of that track, you can use the following procedure to
change the recording destination V-take.
1. From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/
UTILITY] key.
The indication “REC UTILITY” appears on the first line and
the indication “PROJECT” on the second line of the display.
2. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “BOUNCE” on the second line of
the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “REC TAKE” on the second line of
the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The current setting is shown.

Combining multiple tracks

on one or two tracks

(bounce function)

Making bounce settings
Specifying playback/mute for the recording
track(s)
Tracks 1 - 6
Selecting the recording destination V-take
Rec Track
Rec Track
Mute
Mute