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...of loss or impairment of the disc. Vigorously rubbing the surface of the disc. Yamaha will still be as small as the recorded data being lost due to turn off of the recording surface of the disc with chemicals or detergents. • Do not bend or ...Connector pin assignments • XLR-type connectors are finished When using this product for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Interference with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Influence on the CD-R media, regardless of...
...of loss or impairment of the disc. Vigorously rubbing the surface of the disc. Yamaha will still be as small as the recorded data being lost due to turn off of the recording surface of the disc with chemicals or detergents. • Do not bend or ...Connector pin assignments • XLR-type connectors are finished When using this product for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Interference with moving contacts, such switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Influence on the CD-R media, regardless of...
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... have serious consequences, you may malfunction or break down , contact the store where you switch the power on with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with a dropped screw still in various countries permit reproduction of personal use of this product. While certain reproduction and ... switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. The observance of applicable laws for use of such programs and contents outside of copyrighted materials under relevant laws. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR...
... have serious consequences, you may malfunction or break down , contact the store where you switch the power on with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with a dropped screw still in various countries permit reproduction of personal use of this product. While certain reproduction and ... switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. The observance of applicable laws for use of such programs and contents outside of copyrighted materials under relevant laws. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR...
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...Connecting the AC adaptor 12 Turning the power on/off 12 2 Introducing the AW16G 13 Features of the AW16G 13 AW16G terminology 15 Recorder section 15 Mixer section 15 Quick Loop Sampler section 16 Overall 16 Parts of the AW16G and what they do 17 Top panel 17 Rear panel 21 Front panel ...22 Basic operation on the AW16G 23 Viewing the display 23 Accessing a screen/page/...
...Connecting the AC adaptor 12 Turning the power on/off 12 2 Introducing the AW16G 13 Features of the AW16G 13 AW16G terminology 15 Recorder section 15 Mixer section 15 Quick Loop Sampler section 16 Overall 16 Parts of the AW16G and what they do 17 Top panel 17 Rear panel 21 Front panel ...22 Basic operation on the AW16G 23 Viewing the display 23 Accessing a screen/page/...
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... initializing the internal hard disk 160 Overall settings for the AW16G 162 15 Using the AW16G with external devices 163 Using the AW16G with a "workstation synth"........ 163 Synchronizing the AW16G with the workstation's sequencer 163 Recording/playing AW16G mix operations on the workstation's sequencer 164 Switching AW16G scenes from the workstation's sequencer 165 Remotely controlling a tone generator...
... initializing the internal hard disk 160 Overall settings for the AW16G 162 15 Using the AW16G with external devices 163 Using the AW16G with a "workstation synth"........ 163 Synchronizing the AW16G with the workstation's sequencer 163 Recording/playing AW16G mix operations on the workstation's sequencer 164 Switching AW16G scenes from the workstation's sequencer 165 Remotely controlling a tone generator...
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... of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. • Logic Audio is not permitted under relevant laws. Yamaha will accept no responsibility for loss of Avid Technology, Inc. Chapter 1 Before you start ... store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. ■ Trademarks • Macintosh is a... registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation USA in order to back up your dealer. • The AW16G • AC adaptor (PA-300) • Owner's manual (this book) • CD-ROM ...
... of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. • Logic Audio is not permitted under relevant laws. Yamaha will accept no responsibility for loss of Avid Technology, Inc. Chapter 1 Before you start ... store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. ■ Trademarks • Macintosh is a... registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation USA in order to back up your dealer. • The AW16G • AC adaptor (PA-300) • Owner's manual (this book) • CD-ROM ...
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..., multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, sampler, and CD-RW drive. Features of the AW16G The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). With a minimum number of steps, you need to know when using the AW16G. INPUT jacks 1-8 DIGITAL STEREO IN... monitor signal, and record with a total of 36 input channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of each section of the AW16G. ■ Mixer section...
..., multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, sampler, and CD-RW drive. Features of the AW16G The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). With a minimum number of steps, you need to know when using the AW16G. INPUT jacks 1-8 DIGITAL STEREO IN... monitor signal, and record with a total of 36 input channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of each section of the AW16G. ■ Mixer section...
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...fteen editing operations. ● A variety of Locate methods, and auto punch-in/out Seven locate points (start/end, relative zero, A/B, in the AW16G. You can then record pad operations to load WAV data from a CD-ROM. 14 Drum phrases from a CD-ROM disc can be installed in / out) and 99 ...sample library can be used to backup/restore songs, to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. The timing at any desired point in pad-type sampler. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics...
...fteen editing operations. ● A variety of Locate methods, and auto punch-in/out Seven locate points (start/end, relative zero, A/B, in the AW16G. You can then record pad operations to load WAV data from a CD-ROM. 14 Drum phrases from a CD-ROM disc can be installed in / out) and 99 ...sample library can be used to backup/restore songs, to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. The timing at any desired point in pad-type sampler. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics...
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... jacks. You can use the following types of the Locate section to move instantly to ninety-nine markers (1-99). The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing to execute a function such as...audio tracks," or simply "tracks." Each of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are called a "track." Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is called "locate points." The horizontal rows indicate ...
... jacks. You can use the following types of the Locate section to move instantly to ninety-nine markers (1-99). The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing to execute a function such as...audio tracks," or simply "tracks." Each of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are called a "track." Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is called "locate points." The horizontal rows indicate ...
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...individual songs. 16 Scene memories are called "sample banks," and each song. The AW16G has separate libraries for the mixer section and effects. System data is called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can realtime-record and play them via the stereo output channel to the stereo track of track, ...input channels, and send them to an output jack or recorder track input is not possible for the return channel 1/2 signals to be stored for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G can be returned to the input of the same effect.) ● Buses...
...individual songs. 16 Scene memories are called "sample banks," and each song. The AW16G has separate libraries for the mixer section and effects. System data is called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can realtime-record and play them via the stereo output channel to the stereo track of track, ...input channels, and send them to an output jack or recorder track input is not possible for the return channel 1/2 signals to be stored for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G can be returned to the input of the same effect.) ● Buses...
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...EDIT screen, where you want to it. When you can use the front panel faders and [TRACK SEL] keys to select a pad for recording. 18 3 C [MONITOR/PHONES] knob This knob adjusts the level of the signal that is a backlit liquid crystal display that indicates the ... tracks. B Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the display. ■ Quick Loop Sampler section 1 2 3 1 [PAD SEL] key Hold down procedure. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are operated. 1 Access indicator This indicator indicates the ...
...EDIT screen, where you want to it. When you can use the front panel faders and [TRACK SEL] keys to select a pad for recording. 18 3 C [MONITOR/PHONES] knob This knob adjusts the level of the signal that is a backlit liquid crystal display that indicates the ... tracks. B Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the display. ■ Quick Loop Sampler section 1 2 3 1 [PAD SEL] key Hold down procedure. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are operated. 1 Access indicator This indicator indicates the ...
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■ Mixer section 1 2 3 2 Introducing the AW16G 4 1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 C [STEREO SEL] key Use these keys to select the mixer track channels or recorder tracks that you want to control. 5 6 D Faders 1-8 E Faders 9/10-15/16 Normally, these faders adjust the playback level of ...knob Turning these knobs will adjust the dynamics depth for the currently selected channel. You can press this knob will adjust the amount of each recorder track. You can press these faders to control the input levels of the four EQ bands (HIGH, HI-MID, LO-MID, LOW)...
■ Mixer section 1 2 3 2 Introducing the AW16G 4 1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 C [STEREO SEL] key Use these keys to select the mixer track channels or recorder tracks that you want to control. 5 6 D Faders 1-8 E Faders 9/10-15/16 Normally, these faders adjust the playback level of ...knob Turning these knobs will adjust the dynamics depth for the currently selected channel. You can press this knob will adjust the amount of each recorder track. You can press these faders to control the input levels of the four EQ bands (HIGH, HI-MID, LO-MID, LOW)...
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... locate keys to move directly to cancel a locater that you automate recording. G [MARK] key This key places a mark at which the... the points at the current location of the song. These keys can record or play a specified region. B [AUTO PUNCH] key... These keys search for the Nudge function (→ p. 71) which auto punchin/out recording will light. I [CANCEL] key Use this key to operate a button displayed in...keys keys) These keys move directly to change the value of a recording or track editing operation (Undo), or re-executes a cancelled operation (Redo). ...
... locate keys to move directly to cancel a locater that you automate recording. G [MARK] key This key places a mark at which the... the points at the current location of the song. These keys can record or play a specified region. B [AUTO PUNCH] key... These keys search for the Nudge function (→ p. 71) which auto punchin/out recording will light. I [CANCEL] key Use this key to operate a button displayed in...keys keys) These keys move directly to change the value of a recording or track editing operation (Undo), or re-executes a cancelled operation (Redo). ...
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...synthesizers or rhythm machines with the [SET] key, this key and press the PLAY [ ] key while the recorder is -46 to +4 dB. Broadly speaking, the times displayed in the AW16G's counter can also be either absolute time (ABS) or relative time (REL). F REC [●] key If ...you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ] key during recording, recording will stop and playback will begin. Sleeve (ground) 21 E ...
...synthesizers or rhythm machines with the [SET] key, this key and press the PLAY [ ] key while the recorder is -46 to +4 dB. Broadly speaking, the times displayed in the AW16G's counter can also be either absolute time (ABS) or relative time (REL). F REC [●] key If ...you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ] key during recording, recording will stop and playback will begin. Sleeve (ground) 21 E ...
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... section • All knobs of the Selected Channel section • The [SAMPLE EDIT] key of the Quick Loop Sampler section Tip! When the AW16G is highlighted. D Counter (right side) This indicates the current location within the display is selected for operations. The page display area lists the pages... operation on the AW16G This section explains basic operations on the key that screen will need to access the desired screen and page. 1 Press the key or knob for the song. When you began recording the song) in black with black text. ● Knob/fader/parameter display area The ...
... section • All knobs of the Selected Channel section • The [SAMPLE EDIT] key of the Quick Loop Sampler section Tip! When the AW16G is highlighted. D Counter (right side) This indicates the current location within the display is selected for operations. The page display area lists the pages... operation on the AW16G This section explains basic operations on the key that screen will need to access the desired screen and page. 1 Press the key or knob for the song. When you began recording the song) in black with black text. ● Knob/fader/parameter display area The ...
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...diagram shows a typical example of the AW16G with the factory settings, a blank song will appear. 1 External devices such as shown in the following screen will be loaded automatically. When you can start recording immediately. 27 Chapter 3 Listening to the AW16G. This chapter explains how to the output... jacks of the AW16G When you turn on the power of the AW16G, the lastused song will be loaded, so you turn on...
...diagram shows a typical example of the AW16G with the factory settings, a blank song will appear. 1 External devices such as shown in the following screen will be loaded automatically. When you can start recording immediately. 27 Chapter 3 Listening to the AW16G. This chapter explains how to the output... jacks of the AW16G When you turn on the power of the AW16G, the lastused song will be loaded, so you turn on...
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Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly controlled by the faders and [TRACK SELECT] keys of the panel. The signals that pass through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are ... through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal flow during song playback Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track...
Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly controlled by the faders and [TRACK SELECT] keys of the panel. The signals that pass through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are ... through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal flow during song playback Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track...
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...back independently of jack are TRS-type balanced input jacks. The various types of the recorder section. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that lets you want to record must be recorded as a synthesizer or rhythm machine. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine... performances on the pads. This is an ideal way to capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to the AW16G or on an audio source connected to record a simple accompaniment for practicing a part. Use a male XLR ↔ female XLR cable to connect an instrument with...
...back independently of jack are TRS-type balanced input jacks. The various types of the recorder section. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that lets you want to record must be recorded as a synthesizer or rhythm machine. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine... performances on the pads. This is an ideal way to capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to the AW16G or on an audio source connected to record a simple accompaniment for practicing a part. Use a male XLR ↔ female XLR cable to connect an instrument with...
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...dynamic range of the input channel, and make sure that the stereo bus assign switch is connected. C Level meter This indicates the input level of recording --- As you turn the [DATA/ JOG] dial to adjust the level of the screen will leave this button and press the [ENTER] key ...respectively. You will be output without allowing the meter to clip when the loudest volume occurs. 4 While you will now move the cursor to the recorder and monitor. 34 Tip! The level settings described above the knob. The LR meters at which your instrument/ mic is not raised sufficiently...
...dynamic range of the input channel, and make sure that the stereo bus assign switch is connected. C Level meter This indicates the input level of recording --- As you turn the [DATA/ JOG] dial to adjust the level of the screen will leave this button and press the [ENTER] key ...respectively. You will be output without allowing the meter to clip when the loudest volume occurs. 4 While you will now move the cursor to the recorder and monitor. 34 Tip! The level settings described above the knob. The LR meters at which your instrument/ mic is not raised sufficiently...
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For playback, the signal will be sent immediately before the stereo output channel fader. (EQ and dynamics cannot be recorded directly on a sound clip. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow when using a sound clip 4 MIC/LINE INPUT jacks...-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 Recording to a sound clip Recording/playing a sound clip Now that preparations are complete, let's record to the playback of the stereo output channel can be applied to a sound clip.
For playback, the signal will be sent immediately before the stereo output channel fader. (EQ and dynamics cannot be recorded directly on a sound clip. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow when using a sound clip 4 MIC/LINE INPUT jacks...-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 Recording to a sound clip Recording/playing a sound clip Now that preparations are complete, let's record to the playback of the stereo output channel can be applied to a sound clip.
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... while the CLIP screen is shown in a sound clip. The display will be recorded in time with the metronome. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of your performance on the quick loop sampler pads can record and play sound clips. 12 34 5 1 Metronome button Switches the metronome on/off...
... while the CLIP screen is shown in a sound clip. The display will be recorded in time with the metronome. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of your performance on the quick loop sampler pads can record and play sound clips. 12 34 5 1 Metronome button Switches the metronome on/off...
