Yamaha AW1600 User Manual

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AW1600 Owner’s Manual1Before you start10A built-in CD-RW drive is a device that lets you create or play audio CDs, backup and restore data from the i

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConvenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations1005Select the library that you want to use f

101AW1600 Owner’s Manual10Creating an audio CDChapter 10Creating an audio CDThis chapter explains how you can use the CD-RW drive to create an audio

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMethods of writing an audio CDCreating an audio CD10210There are two ways in which you can write audio data to CD-R/RW media.● T

Basic settings for the CD-RW drive10Creating an audio CD103AW1600 Owner’s ManualBefore you actually write data to a CD, you will need to make basic s

AW1600 Owner’s ManualWriting audio data (Track At Once)Creating an audio CD10410Here’s how to use the Track At Once method to write stereo tracks fro

Writing audio data (Track At Once)10Creating an audio CD105AW1600 Owner’s Manual4Move the cursor to the NEW button, and press the [ENTER] key.The son

AW1600 Owner’s ManualWriting audio data (Disc At Once)Creating an audio CD10610Here’s how to use the Disc At Once method to write stereo tracks from

Writing audio data (Disc At Once)10Creating an audio CD107AW1600 Owner’s Manual5Move the cursor to the NEW button, and press the [ENTER] key.The song

AW1600 Owner’s ManualFinalizing CD-R/RW mediaCreating an audio CD10810Here’s how to finalize CD-R/RW media that you wrote using Track At Once, so that

Erasing CD-RW media10Creating an audio CD109AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to erase all data that has been written to CD-RW media, so that the CD-RW

1Before you start11AW1600 Owner’s ManualWhen connecting the included AC adaptor (PA-300), you must first connect it to the DC IN jack of the AW1600, a

AW1600 Owner’s ManualPlaying an audio CDCreating an audio CD11010You can use the CD-RW drive to play back a conventional audio CD or CD-R/RW media to

111AW1600 Owner’s Manual11Quick loop samplerChapter 11Quick loop samplerThis chapter explains how to use the Quick Loop Sampler section.The AW1600 co

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout the quick loop sampler11Quick loop sampler112A sample can be played back in one of two ways. “One shot mode” plays the sam

Using sample libraries11Quick loop sampler113AW1600 Owner’s ManualSample libraries contain sets of up to sixteen different samples that can be used b

AW1600 Owner’s Manual11411Quick loop sampler6To switch the sample bank for each pad, repeatedly press the [SAMPLE EDIT] key to access the SETUP page

Recording/playing a pad performance11Quick loop sampler115AW1600 Owner’s Manual1 One Shot/Loop modeAn icon indicates whether the sample assigned to t

AW1600 Owner’s Manual11611Quick loop samplerB Pad track numberThis indicates the pad track number 1–4. At the right is displayed the name of the samp

Importing from an audio CD/WAV file to a pad11Quick loop sampler117AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can import CD audio data (CD-DA) or a WAV file

AW1600 Owner’s ManualImporting from an audio CD/WAV file to a pad11Quick loop sampler118● When importing from a WAV file1 From WAV FileSpecifies the WA

Importing from an audio track/stereo track to a pad11Quick loop sampler119AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how a region of an already-recorded track of th

AW1600 Owner’s Manual1Before you start12

AW1600 Owner’s ManualImporting From a Computer To the Pads11Quick loop sampler120WAV files imported into the AW1600 from a computer via the USB interf

Editing the sample name11Quick loop sampler121AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can edit the sample name that is assigned when you import from an a

AW1600 Owner’s ManualTrimming the playback region11Quick loop sampler122Here’s how you can view the waveform of the sample assigned to a sample bank,

Switching the playback mode for each pad11Quick loop sampler123AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how you can switch the playback mode for each pad between

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the Slice function11Quick loop sampler124Slice is a function that divides a sample (whose playback mode is set to Loop) in

Using the Slice function11Quick loop sampler125AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe following diagram shows how, for a sample with an original tempo of 100 BPM,

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDeleting an unwanted sample11Quick loop sampler126Here’s how you can delete unused data (before the start point and after the en

127AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editingChapter 12Track editingThis chapter explains how you can edit the audio data recorded in an audio track, and h

AW1600 Owner’s ManualWhat you can do using editing commands12Track editing128Here is the basic procedure for using a track editing com-mand. The proc

What you can do using editing commands129AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editingFor most commands, you will need to set the Start (the beginning of the

213AW1600 Owner’s ManualIntroducing the AW1600Chapter 2Introducing the AW1600This chapter describes the features of the AW1600, the name of each part

AW1600 Owner’s ManualList of editing commands12Track editing130This section lists all the commands that are provided in the EDIT screen, and explains

List of editing commands131AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editingDeletes the data from the specified region of the specified track(s).This command is sim

AW1600 Owner’s ManualList of editing commands12Track editing132Copies the specified region of data to the specified loca-tion of the specified track.● F

List of editing commands133AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editingMoves the specified region of data to the specified loca-tion of the specified track. Thi

AW1600 Owner’s ManualList of editing commands12Track editing134Exchanges data between the specified tracks.● For an audio trackAdjusts the length of t

List of editing commands135AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editingAdjusts the pitch of the specified region of an audio track, without changing the lengt

AW1600 Owner’s ManualExporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files12Track editing136In this section we’ll discuss transferring (exporting)

Exporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files137AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editing3Move the cursor to the From TR field, and select the au

AW1600 Owner’s ManualExporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files12Track editing1385Move the cursor to the CONNECT button, and press the [

Exporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files139AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editing9In the AW1600 screen, move the cursor to the CANCEL bu

AW1600 Owner’s ManualFeatures of the AW16002Introducing the AW160014● 8-track Simultaneous Recording & 16-track Simultaneous Playback (16-bit son

AW1600 Owner’s ManualExporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files12Track editing1405When you have finished making settings, move the cursor

Exporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files141AW1600 Owner’s Manual12Track editing1 From CD TRACKSpecifies the audio track number (01–99)

AW1600 Owner’s ManualExporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files12Track editing1429Use the To TR, To V.TR, and To Start fields to specify

143AW1600 Owner’s Manual13Song managementChapter 13Song managementThis chapter explains how to perform song management operations such as copying, de

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout songs13Song management144Song and related data stored on hard disk can be accessed from a computer connected via USB in th

145AW1600 Owner’s Manual13Song managementThe following operations are possible by directly access-ing the data on the internal hard disk from a compu

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEditing various settings for the song13Song management146Here’s how to make various settings for a song, such as switching prote

Copying or deleting a song13Song management147AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to copy or delete a song in the hard disk.1In the Work Navigate section

AW1600 Owner’s ManualOptimizing a song13Song management148“Optimize” is an operation that deletes the undo/redo audio data and the unused sample data

Creating a tempo map13Song management149AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe “tempo map” contains data to change the tempo or time signature at the beginning of

AW1600 terminology2Introducing the AW160015AW1600 Owner’s ManualA location where data is recorded is called a “track.” The AW1600’s recorder section

AW1600 Owner’s ManualCreating a tempo map13Song management1503Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to edit

Importing data from an existing song13Song management151AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how selected items of data such as scenes, libraries, or individu

AW1600 Owner’s Manual15213Song management5Move the cursor to the TRACK field and V.TR field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to specify the track number a

Backing up songs and sample libraries13Song management153AW1600 Owner’s ManualE AS AW2816 buttonBacks up the audio tracks within a song in the format

AW1600 Owner’s ManualRestoring songs or sample libraries13Song management154Here’s how data that you backed up to CD-R/RW media can be restored to th

155AW1600 Owner’s Manual13Song management8Move the cursor to the OK button if you want to execute the restore operation (or to the CANCEL button if y

AW1600 Owner’s ManualExchanging Song Data With Other AW-series Audio Workstations13Song management1565Turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select a song that

157AW1600 Owner’s Manual14MIDI and utility functionsChapter 14MIDI and utility functionsThis chapter explains basic MIDI-related settings, functions

AW1600 Owner’s Manual15814MIDI and utility functionsThe UTILITY screen MIDI 1 page lets you specify the connector/port to be used for MIDI mes-sage t

Setting MIDI messages14MIDI and utility functions159AW1600 Owner’s ManualB MMC MODESpecifies how MMC will be transmitted/received.• MASTER button...

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAW1600 terminology2Introducing the AW160016For track channels 9/10–15/16, pad channels 1–4, and return channels 1/2, the paramet

AW1600 Owner’s ManualSetting MIDI messages14MIDI and utility functions160G MIDI CHSelects the MIDI channel that will be used to transmit and receive

Setting MIDI messages14MIDI and utility functions161AW1600 Owner’s Manual● When CTRL CHG MODE = 2CC# PARAMETER0 NO ASSIGN1FADER CHANNEL INPUT 12FADER

AW1600 Owner’s ManualSetting MIDI messages14MIDI and utility functions162● When CTRL CHG MODE = 3CC# PARAMETER0 NO ASSIGN1FADER CHANNEL TRACK 12FADER

Using the MIDI Remote function14MIDI and utility functions163AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe AW1600 provides a MIDI Remote function that lets you use the co

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the MIDI Remote function14MIDI and utility functions164To access the PRESET page of the REMOTE screen, repeatedly press th

Using the MIDI Remote function14MIDI and utility functions165AW1600 Owner’s Manual● When the 1-16 button is selected● When the 1-12 button is selecte

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the MIDI Remote function14MIDI and utility functions166E ALL INIT buttonResets all MIDI messages assigned to the faders/[T

Using the test tone oscillator14MIDI and utility functions167AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe OSC page of the UTILITY screen lets you send the signal of the

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDigital input settings and Initializing the internal hard disk14MIDI and utility functions168In the D.IN HDD page of the UTILITY

169AW1600 Owner’s Manual14MIDI and utility functionsF FORMAT buttonFormats (initializes) the internal hard disk. When you move the cursor to this but

Parts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW160017AW1600 Owner’s ManualThis section explains the names and functions of the various items

AW1600 Owner’s ManualOverall settings for the AW160014MIDI and utility functions170E FADER FLIPSpecifies whether faders 1–8 and 9/10–15/16 will adjust

171AW1600 Owner’s Manual15Using the AW1600 with external devicesChapter 15Using the AW1600 with external devicesThis chapter describes various exampl

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the AW1600 with a “workstation synth”15172Using the AW1600 with external devicesHere’s how you can synchronize the AW1600

Using the AW1600 with a “workstation synth”15173AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the AW1600 with external devicesHere’s how you can transmit program change

AW1600 Owner’s ManualRemotely controlling a tone generator module15174Using the AW1600 with external devicesHere’s how you can use the AW1600’s MIDI

Using external effects15175AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the AW1600 with external devicesAs an alternative to using the internal effects, you can use an

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing external effects15176Using the AW1600 with external devices● Signal flow when using an external effect processor8In the Sel

Connecting a digital recorder such as MD or DAT15177AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the AW1600 with external devicesBy connecting a digital recorder to th

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConnecting a digital recorder such as MD or DAT15178Using the AW1600 with external devicesTo play back your digital recorder and

179AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixAppendixInput library listNo. Name Effect Type Description 00 Initial Data Initialize to a default state in which EQ,

AW1600 Owner’s ManualParts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW1600181 [SONG] keyThis key accesses the SONG screen, where you can save o

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMastering library list180AppendixMastering library listNo. Name Description 00 Initial Data Initialize to a state in which EQ an

EQ library list181AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixThese are the preset equalizer settings provided by the library.No. Name Description001 Bass Drum 1 Em

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDynamics Parameters182AppendixDynamics processors are generally used to correct or control signal levels. However, you can also

Dynamics Parameters183AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixAn expander is another form of automatic level control. By attenuating the signal below the thresh

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDynamics Parameters184AppendixA gate, or noise gate is an audio switch used to mute sig-nals below a set threshold level. It can

Dynamics library list185AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixThese are the preset dynamics settings provided by the AW1600. For details on the function of ea

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects library list186AppendixThe following table lists the preset effects programs. See “Effects Parameters” (→ p. 188) for de

Effects library list187AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix Dynamic Effects Combined Effects Other EffectsNo. Title Type Description26 Dyna.Filter DYNA.F

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters188Appendix REVERB HALL, REVERB ROOM, REVERB STAGE, REVERB PLATE EARLY REF. GATE REVERB, REVERSE GATEParame

Effects Parameters189AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix MONO DELAY STEREO DELAY MOD.DELAY DELAY LCRParameter Range DescriptionDELAY 0.0 – 2730.0 ms De

Parts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW160019AW1600 Owner’s Manual1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1–8B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10–15/16C [STEREO SEL] k

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters190Appendix ECHO CHORUS FLANGEParameter Range DescriptionDELAY L 0.0 – 1350.0 ms Left channel delay timeFB.

Effects Parameters191AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix SYMPHONIC PHASER AUTOPANParameter Range DescriptionFREQ. 0.05 – 40.00 Hz Modulation speedDEPTH

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters192Appendix TREMOLO HQ.PITCH (Effect 2 only) DUAL PITCH ROTARYParameter Range DescriptionFREQ. 0.05 – 40.0

Effects Parameters193AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix RING MOD. MOD.FILTER DISTORTION AMP SIMULATEParameter Range DescriptionSOURCE OSC, SELF Modula

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters194Appendix DYNA.FILTER DYNA.FLANGE DYNA.PHASERParameter Range DescriptionSOURCE INPUT, MIDI Control source

Effects Parameters195AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix REV+CHORUS REV->CHORUS REV+FLANGEParameter Range DescriptionREV TIME 0.3 – 99.9 s Reverb tim

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters196Appendix REV->FLANGE REV+SYMPHO. REV->SYMPHO.Parameter Range DescriptionREV TIME 0.3 – 99.9 s Reve

Effects Parameters197AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix REV->PAN DELAY+ER.Parameter Range DescriptionREV TIME 0.3 – 99.9 s Reverb timeINI.DLY 0.0 – 5

AW1600 Owner’s ManualEffects Parameters198Appendix DELAY->ER. DELAY+REV DELAY->REVParameter Range DescriptionDELAY L 0.0 – 1000.0 ms Left ch

Effects Parameters199AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix DIST->DELAY MULTI FILTERParameter Range DescriptionDST TYPE DST1, DST2, OVD1, OVD2, CRUNCHDis

AW1600 Owner’s Manual2* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)• This applies only to products distribu

AW1600 Owner’s ManualParts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW1600201 [UNDO/REDO] keyThis key cancels the results of a recording or tra

AW1600 Owner’s ManualSample library list200AppendixThis is a list of the sample libraries that are installed on the internal hard disk when the AW160

Sample library list201AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix140MedFast8 LL––LL––LL––OO––140Techno LL––LL––LL––OO––147Drumn_Bs LL––LL––LL––LL––154LatinSwng LL–

AW1600 Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting202Appendix Power does not turn on• Is the AC adaptor connected to an AC outlet of the correct voltage?• Is the

Troubleshooting203AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix Noise is present in the recorded signal• The oscillator may be functioning.• Does the word clock set

AW1600 Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting204Appendix Editing results are not heard in the sound•Have you selected the virtual track that you recorded?• A

Troubleshooting205AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix Can’t receive MMC messages• Is the MIDI cable connected to the MIDI IN connector?• In the UTILITY sc

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDisplay message list206Appendix Messages* A “region” is a continuous segment of audio data recorded on one track.A/B POINTS NOT

Display message list207AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix Popup messagesALL Song Data Corrupt!Format INT.HDD.The file system is corrupt. The internal hard

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDisplay message list208Appendix* A “region” is a continuous segment of audio data recorded on one track.Protected! Can’t edit th

About the CD-ROM included with the AW1600209AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix• The software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamah

Parts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW160021AW1600 Owner’s Manual1 RTZ [ ] keyThis key moves directly to the relative zero time loca

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout the CD-ROM included with the AW1600210Appendix9When the installation is complete, the system displays “Completing the Foun

About the CD-ROM included with the AW1600211AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixIn order to restore the internal hard disk to the factory-set condition, you

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout the CD-ROM included with the AW1600212Appendix● Installing the Cubase/Nuendo remote setup file1Start up Cubase/Nuendo.2In t

About the CD-ROM included with the AW1600213AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix● Installing the SONAR template file1Copy the SONAR template file from the inc

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout the CD-ROM included with the AW1600214Appendix● Setting Pro Tools remote controlYou can remotely control the Pro Tools sof

MIDI data format215AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix1. Functions1.1. Scene ChangeThe settings of the [MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE TABLE] specify the scene that i

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMIDI data format216Appendix3.1.9. MTC SYNC AVERAGEWhen the AW1600 is functioning as a MTC SLAVE, this setting specifies how it wi

MIDI data format217AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix5.5. MIDI TIME CODE QUARTER FRAME (F1)< Transmission >If [MIDI OUT] is set to MTC, Quarter Fram

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMIDI data format218Appendix5.13.1.5. MMC REWIND< Transmission >This message is transmitted with a device number of 7F when

MIDI Implementation Chart219AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixMIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Professional Audio Workstation ] Date :21

AW1600 Owner’s ManualParts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW160022F USB ConnectorThis connector allows the unit to be directly connec

AW1600 Owner’s ManualSpecifications220Appendix General SpecificationsFrequency Response0 +1/–3 dB @20Hz – 20kHz (MIC/LINE INPUT to STEREO/AUX OUT, GA

Specifications221AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendix Mixer Section ● Input/OutputMIC/LINE INPUT 1 – 8 (balanced XLR/phone combo)Phantom Power Supply : +48

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDimensions222Appendix* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. res

Index223AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixAA/B key ... 20A/B point... 65A-B Repeat

AW1600 Owner’s ManualIndex224AppendixEditing a value in the display... 25Editing command... 127List...

Index225AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixmessage list ... 206metronome ... 47Metronome button .

AW1600 Owner’s ManualIndex226AppendixSET key... 20shut down ... 11SHUTDOWN page

Block diagram227AW1600 Owner’s ManualAppendixBlock diagramCH DIRECT OUT1(...8)8INPUT 1(...8)BUS L BUS RSTEREO LSTEREO REFF 1EFF 2AUX 1AUX 2AUXEFFPANL

AW1600 Owner’s Manual228MEMO

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Parts of the AW1600 and what they do2Introducing the AW160023AW1600 Owner’s ManualM POWER switchThis switches the power between ON and STANDBY.N DC I

AW1600 Owner’s Manual230MEMO

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AW1600 Owner’s ManualBasic operation on the AW16002Introducing the AW160024This section explains basic operations on the AW1600.The display of the AW

Basic operation on the AW16002Introducing the AW160025AW1600 Owner’s Manual2To switch pages within a screen, you can either repeatedly press the same

AW1600 Owner’s ManualBasic operation on the AW16002Introducing the AW160026You can use the knobs and keys of the Selected Channel section to directly

327AW1600 Owner’s ManualListening to the demo songChapter 3Listening to the demo songWhen the AW1600 is shipped from the factory, its hard disk conta

AW1600 Owner’s ManualLoading the demo song283Listening to the demo songHere’s how to load the demo song from the hard disk.1In the Work Navigate sect

Playing the demo song29AW1600 Owner’s Manual3Listening to the demo songHere’s how to play back the demo song you loaded, and adjust the monitor level

3AW1600 Owner’s ManualPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow th

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMixing the demo song303Listening to the demo songWhen you play back a song, tracks 1–16 of the recorder are directly connected t

Mixing the demo song31AW1600 Owner’s Manual3Listening to the demo song1Press the RTZ [ ] key.The demo song will be rewound to the beginning.2Press th

AW1600 Owner’s ManualMixing the demo song323Listening to the demo song8Press the [TRACK SEL] key of the track channel that you want to solo.For examp

33AW1600 Owner’s Manual4Recording to a sound clipChapter 4Recording to a sound clipThe AW1600 has a Sound Clip function that lets you record and play

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAdjusting the input level4Recording to a sound clip34The signals that are input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1–8 are sent to input

Recording/playing a sound clip4Recording to a sound clip35AW1600 Owner’s ManualNow that preparations are complete, let’s record to a sound clip.The p

AW1600 Owner’s ManualRecording/playing a sound clip4Recording to a sound clip361In the Locate section, press the [SOUND CLIP] key.The CLIP screen wil

Recording/playing a sound clip4Recording to a sound clip37AW1600 Owner’s Manual1To hear the content that you recorded in the sound clip, press the PL

AW1600 Owner’s Manual384Recording to a sound clip

39AW1600 Owner’s Manual5Track recordingChapter 5Track recordingThis chapter explains how to create a new song, and record the audio signal from an in

AW1600 Owner’s Manual4•Avoid locations where the unit will be subject to strong vibration. Excessive vibration can damage the internal hard disk and

AW1600 Owner’s Manual405Track recording6Assign a name to the song (for details on assigning a name → p. 25).7To create the new song, move the cursor

Direct recording and Bus recording5Track recording41AW1600 Owner’s ManualWith this method, you can send multiple input channels to the L/R bus, and a

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAssigning input signals to tracks (Direct recording)5Track recording421Lower the [STEREO] fader to the – ∞ posi-tion.2Connect in

Assigning input signals to tracks (Direct recording)5Track recording43AW1600 Owner’s Manual5Press the [TRACK SEL] key of the track on which you want

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAssigning input signals to tracks (Direct recording)5Track recording44● Monitor signal flow during recording11To adjust the pan o

Assigning input signals to tracks (Bus recording)5Track recording45AW1600 Owner’s Manual1Lower the [STEREO] fader to the – ∞ posi-tion.2Connect instr

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAssigning input signals to tracks (Bus recording)5Track recording466As necessary, use the same procedure to specify other input

Enabling the metronome5Track recording47AW1600 Owner’s ManualBefore you begin recording, set the tempo and volume of the metronome. If you will not b

AW1600 Owner’s ManualRecording on a track5Track recording48Now that you have completed your preparations, let’s record on a track.1In the Work Naviga

Pairing input channels/track channels5Track recording49AW1600 Owner’s ManualPad tracks 1–4 and track channels 9/10–15/16 are permanently paired.Howev

5AW1600 Owner’s ManualThis product utilizes a laser.Use of control, adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may resu

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the input library5Track recording50The input library is a library of settings used to apply internal effects, EQ, or dynam

Using the input library5Track recording51AW1600 Owner’s Manual7If you want to adjust the effect, use the [INPUT SEL] key to select the input chan-nel

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the EQ library5Track recording52The EQ library contains EQ settings appropriate for a variety of instruments. Use these wh

Using the dynamics library5Track recording53AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe dynamics library contains dynamics settings suitable for a variety of instrument

AW1600 Owner’s Manual545Track recording

55AW1600 Owner’s Manual6OverdubbingChapter 6OverdubbingThis chapter explains how you can record additional performances on other tracks while you lis

AW1600 Owner’s Manual566OverdubbingIn order to overdub, you must first assign the mic or instrument to a new track. The basic proce-dure is the same a

57AW1600 Owner’s Manual6OverdubbingA dynamics library can be instantly recalled in the same way as an EQ library.1In the Selected Channel section, pr

AW1600 Owner’s ManualOverdubbing6Overdubbing58Now you can overdub onto the track that you selected as the recording-destination.1In the Work Navigate

Punch-in/out6Overdubbing59AW1600 Owner’s ManualIf you make a mistake while overdubbing, you can re-record just the region in which you made the mista

AW1600 Owner’s Manual6• During some hard disk operations a small amount of vibration might be felt at the control panel and you might hear some mecha

AW1600 Owner’s ManualPunch-in/out6Overdubbing602Locate to the point at which you want to punch-in.3In the Locate section, hold down the [SET] key and

Using the Undo List6Overdubbing61AW1600 Owner’s ManualBy using the AW1600’s Undo function, you can not only cancel the most recent recording or edit-

AW1600 Owner’s ManualSwitching virtual tracks6Overdubbing62Each audio track 1–16 contains eight virtual tracks. After overdubbing a solo part, you ca

Saving the current song6Overdubbing63AW1600 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to save the current song to the hard disk. If you accidentally tu

AW1600 Owner’s ManualLoading an existing song6Overdubbing64Here’s how to load an existing song from the hard disk.1In the Work Navigate section, repe

65AW1600 Owner’s Manual7Various types of playbackChapter 7Various types of playbackThis chapter explains how to use the locator and marker functions,

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the locator7Various types of playback66The following procedure shows how to register the current location in one of the lo

Using markers7Various types of playback67AW1600 Owner’s Manual“Markers” are symbols that you assign at desired locations in a song, so that you can m

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAdjusting the position of a locate point or marker7Various types of playback68Here’s how you can adjust the position of a previo

69AW1600 Owner’s Manual7Various types of playbackD MEASShows the position of each marker, in measure/beat units.E DELETE buttonTo delete the currentl

7AW1600 Owner’s ManualContents1. Before you start 9Introduction... 9Remember to back

AW1600 Owner’s ManualRepeatedly playing a specific region (the A-B Repeat function)7Various types of playback70The AW1600 provides an “A-B Repeat” fu

Finding a location while you listen to the sound (the Nudge function)7Various types of playback71AW1600 Owner’s Manual“Nudge” is a function that repe

AW1600 Owner’s ManualFinding a location while you view the waveform7Various types of playback72The AW1600 lets you find a location while viewing the w

73AW1600 Owner’s Manual8Using libraries and scene memoriesChapter 8Using libraries and scene memoriesThis chapter explains how to use libraries and s

AW1600 Owner’s ManualBasic operation for libraries and scene memories8Using libraries and scene memories74Here are the basic procedures for recalling

Basic operation for libraries and scene memories8Using libraries and scene memories75AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to recall (load) settings from a

AW1600 Owner’s ManualBasic operation for libraries and scene memories8Using libraries and scene memories76Here’s how you can assign a new name to exi

Details on libraries and scene memory8Using libraries and scene memories77AW1600 Owner’s ManualThis section explains how to access each type of libra

AW1600 Owner’s ManualDetails on libraries and scene memory8Using libraries and scene memories78From this library you can recall dynamics settings to

Details on libraries and scene memory8Using libraries and scene memories79AW1600 Owner’s ManualRepeatedly press the Quick Loop Sampler section [SAM-P

AW1600 Owner’s Manual8Contents10. Creating an audio CD 101Creating an audio CD... 101Types of media that

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the Recall Safe function8Using libraries and scene memories80You can specify that specific faders or specific channels will

81AW1600 Owner’s Manual9Mixdown and bounce operationsChapter 9Mixdown and bounce operationsThis chapter explains mixdown operations, in which you mix

AW1600 Owner’s ManualAbout mixdown and bouncing9Mixdown and bounce operations82“Bounce” is the process by which the signals recorded on multiple trac

Preparing for mixdown9Mixdown and bounce operations83AW1600 Owner’s ManualTo prepare for mixdown, select the track channels that you will mix down, a

AW1600 Owner’s ManualPreparing for mixdown9Mixdown and bounce operations845If you want to adjust the pan of each track channel, repeatedly press the

Using the internal effects via send/return9Mixdown and bounce operations85AW1600 Owner’s ManualYou can use the internal effects via send/return to ad

AW1600 Owner’s ManualUsing the internal effects via send/return9Mixdown and bounce operations864Move the cursor to the PRE/POST field in the screen, a

Recording on the stereo track9Mixdown and bounce operations87AW1600 Owner’s ManualHere’s how to record the final mix on the stereo track.1In the Quick

AW1600 Owner’s ManualBounce (ping-pong) recording procedure9Mixdown and bounce operations88Here’s how to perform the bounce (ping-pong) recording pro

89AW1600 Owner’s Manual9Mixdown and bounce operations6Raise the [STEREO] fader and the faders of the track channel(s) you selected as the bounce-dest

19AW1600 Owner’s ManualBefore you startChapter 1Before you startThis chapter explains what you should know before you begin using the AW1600.The AW16

AW1600 Owner’s ManualCorrecting a Vocal Track (Pitch Fix)9Mixdown and bounce operations903Move the cursor to the PITCH FIX button and press the [ENTE

Correcting a Vocal Track (Pitch Fix)9Mixdown and bounce operations91AW1600 Owner’s Manual6Raise the [STEREO] fader and the fader of the destination t

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConvenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations92Here are some convenient functions that you

Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations93AW1600 Owner’s ManualDuring mixdown or bouncing, you can watch m

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConvenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations94D Effect insertThis lets you insert an inte

Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations95AW1600 Owner’s ManualThe chapters entitled “Track recording” and

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConvenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations96You can perform detailed editing of the dyn

Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations97AW1600 Owner’s Manual1 Immediately after recalling a read-only l

AW1600 Owner’s ManualConvenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations98D USED ASIndicates how this effect is being

Convenient functions during mixdown/bounce operations9Mixdown and bounce operations99AW1600 Owner’s Manual1 EQ L-MID GAINB EQ L-MID FREQC EQ L-MID QD