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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/channel 23 Switching a button on/off 24 ...
... 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/channel 23 Switching a button on/off 24 ...
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... minimum number of steps, you need to know when using the AW16G. The following diagram shows the signal flow within the AW16G. INPUT jacks 1-8 DIGITAL STEREO IN jack Mixer ×8 Input channels 1-8 ×2 Track channels 1-16 Return channels 1/2 Pad channels 1-4 Buses L/R AUX buses 1/2 ...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 ● Full-fledged mixer with 36 input...
... minimum number of steps, you need to know when using the AW16G. The following diagram shows the signal flow within the AW16G. INPUT jacks 1-8 DIGITAL STEREO IN jack Mixer ×8 Input channels 1-8 ×2 Track channels 1-16 Return channels 1/2 Pad channels 1-4 Buses L/R AUX buses 1/2 ...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 ● Full-fledged mixer with 36 input...
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...in the song, for quick access via send/return, or inserted into a desired channel. ■ Recorder section ● 8-track simultaneous recording/16-track simultaneous playback You can be used to backup/restore songs, to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. The maximum ...playback time is a total of 44 seconds of the songs recorded on a track can also be recorded on virtually every channel. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics processing is provided on a dedicated pad ...
...in the song, for quick access via send/return, or inserted into a desired channel. ■ Recorder section ● 8-track simultaneous recording/16-track simultaneous playback You can be used to backup/restore songs, to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. The maximum ...playback time is a total of 44 seconds of the songs recorded on a track can also be recorded on virtually every channel. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics processing is provided on a dedicated pad ...
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...tracks are called "audio tracks," or simply "tracks." The stereo track is used to record and play back 16 tracks simultaneously. ● Stereo track Independently from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo track" that are input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-8, and send them to the ... A signal route that processes a single signal within a song that is also output from the MONITOR OUT jacks and from audio tracks 1-16 of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are referred to various sections is called a "channel." The...
...tracks are called "audio tracks," or simply "tracks." The stereo track is used to record and play back 16 tracks simultaneously. ● Stereo track Independently from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo track" that are input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1-8, and send them to the ... A signal route that processes a single signal within a song that is also output from the MONITOR OUT jacks and from audio tracks 1-16 of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are referred to various sections is called a "channel." The...
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Introducing the AW16G ■ Paired channels For track channels 9/10-15/16, pad channels 1-4, and return channels... 1/2, the parameters (except for pan and phase) are always linked for adjacent pairs of memory that holds the scenes is called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can be stored for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G... the pads. These stereo waveforms are collectively referred to function as "system data." The AW16G has separate libraries for EQ or dynamics. For input channels 1-8 and track channels 1-8, ...
Introducing the AW16G ■ Paired channels For track channels 9/10-15/16, pad channels 1-4, and return channels... 1/2, the parameters (except for pan and phase) are always linked for adjacent pairs of memory that holds the scenes is called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can be stored for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G... the pads. These stereo waveforms are collectively referred to function as "system data." The AW16G has separate libraries for EQ or dynamics. For input channels 1-8 and track channels 1-8, ...
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...channel). You can press this knob will adjust the amount of signal that you want to control. 5 6 D Faders 1-8 E Faders 9/10-15/16 Normally, these faders to control the input levels of input channels 1-8 and pads 1-4. By changing the internal settings, you can check the level of ...of each channel. 19 You can adjust all of the dynamics settings. ■ 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 is sent from the currently...
...channel). You can press this knob will adjust the amount of signal that you want to control. 5 6 D Faders 1-8 E Faders 9/10-15/16 Normally, these faders to control the input levels of input channels 1-8 and pads 1-4. By changing the internal settings, you can check the level of ...of each channel. 19 You can adjust all of the dynamics settings. ■ 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 is sent from the currently...
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... channels 9/10-15/16 INPUT 1-8 Input channels 1-8 STEREO Stereo output channel PAD 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 Operating the knobs or keys of the Selected Channel section will edit the parameters of the AW16G, or to edit a parameter that cannot be displayed when you want to access the desired screen.... ● Knob/fader/parameter display area The knob/fader/parameter display area within the song. Viewing the display The display of the AW16G shows the following significance. The measures/beats are calculated according to select one of object are used to execute a specifi...
... channels 9/10-15/16 INPUT 1-8 Input channels 1-8 STEREO Stereo output channel PAD 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 Operating the knobs or keys of the Selected Channel section will edit the parameters of the AW16G, or to edit a parameter that cannot be displayed when you want to access the desired screen.... ● Knob/fader/parameter display area The knob/fader/parameter display area within the song. Viewing the display The display of the AW16G shows the following significance. The measures/beats are calculated according to select one of object are used to execute a specifi...
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Introducing the AW16G Using the Selected Channel section You can use the knobs and keys of the Selected Channel section to directly operate the mix parameters (EQ, dynamics, ... library containing the dynamics settings you turn each key or pad as follows. [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 ...........Track channels 1-8 [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 Track channels 9/10-15/16 [INPUT SEL] keys 1-8 ...........Input channels 1-8 [STEREO SEL] key Stereo output channel Pads 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 2 According to the parameter you want to operate. Turn...
Introducing the AW16G Using the Selected Channel section You can use the knobs and keys of the Selected Channel section to directly operate the mix parameters (EQ, dynamics, ... library containing the dynamics settings you turn each key or pad as follows. [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 ...........Track channels 1-8 [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 Track channels 9/10-15/16 [INPUT SEL] keys 1-8 ...........Input channels 1-8 [STEREO SEL] key Stereo output channel Pads 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 2 According to the parameter you want to operate. Turn...
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.... Note Make sure that playback will begin playing, and the level of the METER page indicates either the [TRACK SEL] key 1-8 or 9/10-15/16. 2 Lower the AW16G's [STEREO] fader to access the VIEW screen METER page. 4 To adjust the monitor level appropriately, use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ] keys to the in...that show the input level of each channel and the output level of your monitor system. The VIEW screen METER page contains meters that the AW16G's [MONITOR PHONES] knob and the volume of the stereo output channel. Listening to the demo song Playing the demo song Here's how to...
.... Note Make sure that playback will begin playing, and the level of the METER page indicates either the [TRACK SEL] key 1-8 or 9/10-15/16. 2 Lower the AW16G's [STEREO] fader to access the VIEW screen METER page. 4 To adjust the monitor level appropriately, use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ] keys to the in...that show the input level of each channel and the output level of your monitor system. The VIEW screen METER page contains meters that the AW16G's [MONITOR PHONES] knob and the volume of the stereo output channel. Listening to the demo song Playing the demo song Here's how to...
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... Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track channels Stereo bus Track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are sent to track channels 1-8 and 9/10- 15/16 of the panel. Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly connected to the stereo bus, routed... through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are directly controlled by the faders and [...
... Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 Track channels Stereo bus Track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are sent to track channels 1-8 and 9/10- 15/16 of the panel. Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly connected to the stereo bus, routed... through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are directly controlled by the faders and [...
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... listening to only a specific channel. (This is called the "solo" function.) When you want to the demo song, try operating faders 1-8 and 9/10-15/16. A channel that you want to mute. (You may return to monitor the playback of a specific track, access the MONITOR screen ON/ OFF page, either...
... listening to only a specific channel. (This is called the "solo" function.) When you want to the demo song, try operating faders 1-8 and 9/10-15/16. A channel that you want to mute. (You may return to monitor the playback of a specific track, access the MONITOR screen ON/ OFF page, either...
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... the cursor to the EXIT button and press the [ENTER] key. 42 The [INPUT SEL] keys and [TRACK SEL] keys will be connected to tracks 9-16. D 9-16 button If you move the cursor to this window and return to the previous screen, move the cursor to the symbol and press the [ENTER... the connection status of the desired input channel and pressing the [ENTER] key. • If you select an input channel to the symbol of tracks 1-16. Tip! • You can be selected as a recording source.
... the cursor to the EXIT button and press the [ENTER] key. 42 The [INPUT SEL] keys and [TRACK SEL] keys will be connected to tracks 9-16. D 9-16 button If you move the cursor to this window and return to the previous screen, move the cursor to the symbol and press the [ENTER... the connection status of the desired input channel and pressing the [ENTER] key. • If you select an input channel to the symbol of tracks 1-16. Tip! • You can be selected as a recording source.
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... cancelled if you once again press the [TRACK SEL] key of a currently selected track. 8 For each input channel to which you select tracks 9/10-15/16, odd-numbered tracks will be connected to bus L, and even-numbered tracks will be connected to bus R. Note We recommend that you select track 1, 3, 5, or...
... cancelled if you once again press the [TRACK SEL] key of a currently selected track. 8 For each input channel to which you select tracks 9/10-15/16, odd-numbered tracks will be connected to bus L, and even-numbered tracks will be connected to bus R. Note We recommend that you select track 1, 3, 5, or...
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...name of "-NO REC-" will appear, allowing you want to access the VIEW screen. 23 1 45 6 1 Track view Graphically indicates the presence of the AW16G before saving the song. 48 F NAME button When you move the cursor to the metronome knob and turn off the power of data and markers...adjust the metronome volume level. 4 To stop recording, press the STOP [■] key. B TRACK field Selects the track that you can select 1-16 (audio track 1-16), ST (stereo track), or PAD 1-4 (pad track 1-4). This indicates that you to assign a name to press the [REC] key, and this area...
...name of "-NO REC-" will appear, allowing you want to access the VIEW screen. 23 1 45 6 1 Track view Graphically indicates the presence of the AW16G before saving the song. 48 F NAME button When you move the cursor to the metronome knob and turn off the power of data and markers...adjust the metronome volume level. 4 To stop recording, press the STOP [■] key. B TRACK field Selects the track that you can select 1-16 (audio track 1-16), ST (stereo track), or PAD 1-4 (pad track 1-4). This indicates that you to assign a name to press the [REC] key, and this area...
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.... When two channels are permanently paired. INPUT (TRACK) x → y (x= odd number, y= even number)........ Pairing input channels/track channels Pad tracks 1-4 and track channels 9/10-15/16 are paired, most of their parameters will be linked, so that operating one channel that you want to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER...
.... When two channels are permanently paired. INPUT (TRACK) x → y (x= odd number, y= even number)........ Pairing input channels/track channels Pad tracks 1-4 and track channels 9/10-15/16 are paired, most of their parameters will be linked, so that operating one channel that you want to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER...
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...of the transport section or a foot switch. 1 If you want to perform punch-in/out using a foot switch, connect a separately sold foot switch (Yamaha FC5 or equivalent) to the rear panel FOOT SW jack. 2 Access the DIRECT page of the corresponding track channel will switch from recording back to...) If you want to punch-in. The recording-destination track will blink red. 59 The following diagram shows the manual punch-in/ out procedure. 1 2 3 4 5 16 play record play Overdubbing 3 Locate to a point earlier than the point at which you want to punch-in, so you can quickly return to that...
...of the transport section or a foot switch. 1 If you want to perform punch-in/out using a foot switch, connect a separately sold foot switch (Yamaha FC5 or equivalent) to the rear panel FOOT SW jack. 2 Access the DIRECT page of the corresponding track channel will switch from recording back to...) If you want to punch-in. The recording-destination track will blink red. 59 The following diagram shows the manual punch-in/ out procedure. 1 2 3 4 5 16 play record play Overdubbing 3 Locate to a point earlier than the point at which you want to punch-in, so you can quickly return to that...
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... [SET] key and press the [IN] key. Pre-roll point Auto punch-in point Auto punch-out point Post-roll point 1 2 3 4 5 16 locate play rehearsal play rehearsal punch-in /out procedure. You can use the WAVE DISPLAY popup window (→ p. 72) which repeatedly plays a short region before... step 7, operations 1-4 of the AW16G, the pre-roll and post-roll times are monitoring from the pre-roll point. B When you are each time you last stopped recording will be...
... [SET] key and press the [IN] key. Pre-roll point Auto punch-in point Auto punch-out point Post-roll point 1 2 3 4 5 16 locate play rehearsal play rehearsal punch-in /out procedure. You can use the WAVE DISPLAY popup window (→ p. 72) which repeatedly plays a short region before... step 7, operations 1-4 of the AW16G, the pre-roll and post-roll times are monitoring from the pre-roll point. B When you are each time you last stopped recording will be...
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... V.TR page. The "●" symbol will be displayed at the position of virtual tracks 1-8. Overdubbing Switching virtual tracks Each audio track 1-16 contains eight virtual tracks. Here's how to switch the virtual track that will be used for each virtual track, repeatedly press the Work ...of the newly-selected virtual track. This virtual track will appear, allowing you can switch the virtual track (1- 8) that is indicated by each audio track 1-16. 1 5 Move the cursor to the TRACK field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select a track number. 6 Move the cursor to...
... V.TR page. The "●" symbol will be displayed at the position of virtual tracks 1-8. Overdubbing Switching virtual tracks Each audio track 1-16 contains eight virtual tracks. Here's how to switch the virtual track that will be used for each virtual track, repeatedly press the Work ...of the newly-selected virtual track. This virtual track will appear, allowing you can switch the virtual track (1- 8) that is indicated by each audio track 1-16. 1 5 Move the cursor to the TRACK field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select a track number. 6 Move the cursor to...
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... right edge of the screen will correspond to one sample (1/44,100 second). Various types of playback Finding a location while you view the waveform The AW16G lets you find a location while viewing the waveform of the sound recorded on the track. 1 Locate to the vicinity of the point you want...the LISTEN button to the maximum level. This popup window displays the waveform of the audio data recorded in the current track of the track (1-16) you can expand or shrink the waveform display in the display area of the track whose waveform you can expand or shrink the waveform display...
... right edge of the screen will correspond to one sample (1/44,100 second). Various types of playback Finding a location while you view the waveform The AW16G lets you find a location while viewing the waveform of the sound recorded on the track. 1 Locate to the vicinity of the point you want...the LISTEN button to the maximum level. This popup window displays the waveform of the audio data recorded in the current track of the track (1-16) you can expand or shrink the waveform display in the display area of the track whose waveform you can expand or shrink the waveform display...
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... scene is changed either manually or from an external MIDI device. PAD 1-4 Pad channel 1-4 faders INPUT 1-8 Input channel 1-8 faders TRACK 1-8, 9-10-15-16 Track channel 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 faders B ENABLE/DISABLE button This button switches Fader Recall Safe between ENABLE and DISABLE. The buttons correspond to the faders as follows. The...
... scene is changed either manually or from an external MIDI device. PAD 1-4 Pad channel 1-4 faders INPUT 1-8 Input channel 1-8 faders TRACK 1-8, 9-10-15-16 Track channel 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 faders B ENABLE/DISABLE button This button switches Fader Recall Safe between ENABLE and DISABLE. The buttons correspond to the faders as follows. The...