Quick Tour

Step 3: Recording the first track

In this step, you record the first track while listening to the rhythm song you have created.

3-1 Adjusting input sensitivity and recording level

Adjust input sensitivity to match the instrument connected to the INPUT jack, and adjust the signal level to be recorded on the track.

1. Connect an instrument or microphone to an input jack.●Connecting a high-impedance instrument such as guitar or bass

Use the GUITAR/BASS 1 or GUITAR/BASS 2 jack on the

front panel.

NOTE

For instruments with built-in preamplifier and for high-output instruments, better results may be obtained with the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel.

●Connecting a microphone

Use one of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel

(UNBALANCE or BALANCE).

●Connecting a synthesizer or other component with line-level stereo output

Use two of the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks on the rear panel

(UNBALANCE or BALANCE).

NOTE

•When something is connected to both the GUITAR/BASS 1 jack on the front panel and INPUT 1 jack on the rear panel, or the GUITAR/BASS 2 jack on the front panel and INPUT 2 jack on the rear panel, the front panel jack has priority.

•Among balanced and unbalanced connectors on the rear panel, the unbalanced jack (phone jack marked UNBAL- ANCE) has priority.

2. Press the [ON/OFF] key of the input to which theinstrument or microphone is connected, so thatthe key lights up.

The [ON/OFF] key serves to activate and deactivate an

input. While the key is lit, the input is active.

When a stereo source is connected, press both [ON/OFF] keys together so that both keys are lit. (Normally, up to two keys can be activated simultaneously. When a third key is pressed, the first key goes out.)

HINT

When you set the [6TRACK RECORDING] key to ON, all signals connected to the INPUT 1 - 6 jacks are recorded simul- taneously. For details, refer to page 47.

3. While playing the instrument, use the [INPUT]control to adjust sensitivity.

Adjust the control so that the [PEAK] indicator lights up

occasionally when you play the instrument at the loudest

level.

4. While playing the instrument, use the [REC LEVEL]control to adjust the recording level.

Set the recording level as high as possible, but avoid settings that cause the [CLIP] indicator to light. The current signal level can be checked by the INPUT column in the lower part of the display.

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