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... drop the disc. Use an air duster or cleaner to breakdown or mistaken operation. for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Replacing abrasive parts • The performance of this unit may render it . • Do not wipe the disc with moving contacts, such... switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any third party as the recorded data being lost, the drive to malfunction, or the printed label to become blurred. • Do not place ...
... drop the disc. Use an air duster or cleaner to breakdown or mistaken operation. for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Replacing abrasive parts • The performance of this unit may render it . • Do not wipe the disc with moving contacts, such... switches, rotary controls, faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any third party as the recorded data being lost, the drive to malfunction, or the printed label to become blurred. • Do not place ...
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...handling any screws into the main unit. Cautions for handling optional equipment • For inquiries concerning CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer. • Always switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,... WAVE data and sound recordings. Copyright Notice Copyright and other violation of this owner's manual are permitted under applicable laws, such reproduction and use without limitation, all ...
...handling any screws into the main unit. Cautions for handling optional equipment • For inquiries concerning CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer. • Always switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,... WAVE data and sound recordings. Copyright Notice Copyright and other violation of this owner's manual are permitted under applicable laws, such reproduction and use without limitation, all ...
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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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... mode for each channel 90 Viewing all parameters 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...
... mode for each channel 90 Viewing all parameters 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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...chapter explains what you should know before you store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Note A CD-RW drive (the separately sold CDRW16G) is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. • Logic Audio is ...ProTools is not permitted under relevant laws. Introduction ■ Check the included items The AW16G package contains the following items. If any defect that you begin using the AW16G. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ...
...chapter explains what you should know before you store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Note A CD-RW drive (the separately sold CDRW16G) is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies AG. • Logic Audio is ...ProTools is not permitted under relevant laws. Introduction ■ Check the included items The AW16G package contains the following items. If any defect that you begin using the AW16G. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ...
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...part and its function, and introduces terminology you can assign input signals to tracks, switch the monitor signal, and record with a total of the AW16G The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). The following diagram shows the signal flow within the...channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. A Hi-Z input jack for directly connecting an electric guitar or bass is also provided. ● Totally redesigned operation The AW16G is designed to be operated directly by 24-bit AD/ DA ...
...part and its function, and introduces terminology you can assign input signals to tracks, switch the monitor signal, and record with a total of the AW16G The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). The following diagram shows the signal flow within the...channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. A Hi-Z input jack for directly connecting an electric guitar or bass is also provided. ● Totally redesigned operation The AW16G is designed to be operated directly by 24-bit AD/ DA ...
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...quickly adjust the settings. ● Two high-quality multi-effect units are also provided. When recording parts or during mixdown, you can switch virtual tracks to the four pads with sample banks. The AW16G also has a metronome that follows the tempo map. ● Sound Clip function The Sound Clip...CD-RW drive can also be used either via Locate operations. For the multi-tracks as well as recording. If this function as the track numbers of the CD. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics ...
...quickly adjust the settings. ● Two high-quality multi-effect units are also provided. When recording parts or during mixdown, you can switch virtual tracks to the four pads with sample banks. The AW16G also has a metronome that follows the tempo map. ● Sound Clip function The Sound Clip...CD-RW drive can also be used either via Locate operations. For the multi-tracks as well as recording. If this function as the track numbers of the CD. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each channel Four-band full-parametric EQ and dynamics ...
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...9/10-15/16, adjacent pairs of the various channels), and sends it to record and play back 16 tracks simultaneously. ● Stereo track Independently from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo track" that are called "locate points." Independently of tracks are...signal within a song so that you can assign "markers" at any time. Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is called a "channel." The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing...
...9/10-15/16, adjacent pairs of the various channels), and sends it to record and play back 16 tracks simultaneously. ● Stereo track Independently from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo track" that are called "locate points." Independently of tracks are...signal within a song so that you can assign "markers" at any time. Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is called a "channel." The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing...
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...stores individual settings such as for EQ or dynamics. When you can be saved; The AW16G has separate libraries for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G can realtime-record and play them back. i.e., not just the audio data, but also mixer settings and... or "released a pad." You can also switch two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered channels to the original state at which the AW16G manages a composition is stored on the hard disk independently of track, input channels, and send them to recorder track inputs. System data is called "samples."
...stores individual settings such as for EQ or dynamics. When you can be saved; The AW16G has separate libraries for each pad provides four sample banks (A-D). ■ Pad track The AW16G can realtime-record and play them back. i.e., not just the audio data, but also mixer settings and... or "released a pad." You can also switch two adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered channels to the original state at which the AW16G manages a composition is stored on the hard disk independently of track, input channels, and send them to recorder track inputs. System data is called "samples."
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.... D [EDIT] key This key accesses the EDIT screen, where you can check whether each track, and make settings and perform operations for recording and playback. B [MONITOR] key This key accesses the MONITOR screen, where you can write or play an audio CD, and backup or ...). B Pads 1-4 Each of these pads plays back the sample that indicates the current operating status or the settings of the various parameters. 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...
.... D [EDIT] key This key accesses the EDIT screen, where you can check whether each track, and make settings and perform operations for recording and playback. B [MONITOR] key This key accesses the MONITOR screen, where you can write or play an audio CD, and backup or ...). B Pads 1-4 Each of these pads plays back the sample that indicates the current operating status or the settings of the various parameters. 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...
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... perform onscreen adjustments to access the EFF1 or EFF2 screens, where you can press these knobs to the faders and other mix parameters of each recorder track. F [STEREO] fader This adjusts the output level of the stereo bus. ■ Selected Channel section 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 J 1 [EQ] knob Turning this knob to ... use these knobs will adjust the EQ (equalizer) gain for the currently selected channel. ■ 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 ...
... perform onscreen adjustments to access the EFF1 or EFF2 screens, where you can press these knobs to the faders and other mix parameters of each recorder track. F [STEREO] fader This adjusts the output level of the stereo bus. ■ Selected Channel section 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 J 1 [EQ] knob Turning this knob to ... use these knobs will adjust the EQ (equalizer) gain for the currently selected channel. ■ 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 ...
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...AW16G ■ Data entry/control section 1 4 2 3 5 6 1 [UNDO/REDO] key This key cancels the results of the song. When this function is on , this key in conjunction with the [IN]/[OUT] keys or the [A]/[B] keys to change the value of a parameter. F [A]/[B] keys These keys specify the points at which auto punchin/out recording...8226; If you can save or recall scene memories. G [MARK] key This key places a mark at the current location of a recording or track editing operation (Undo), or re-executes a cancelled operation (Redo). B [SCENE] key This key accesses the SCENE screen, ...
...AW16G ■ Data entry/control section 1 4 2 3 5 6 1 [UNDO/REDO] key This key cancels the results of the song. When this function is on , this key in conjunction with the [IN]/[OUT] keys or the [A]/[B] keys to change the value of a parameter. F [A]/[B] keys These keys specify the points at which auto punchin/out recording...8226; If you can save or recall scene memories. G [MARK] key This key places a mark at the current location of a recording or track editing operation (Undo), or re-executes a cancelled operation (Redo). B [SCENE] key This key accesses the SCENE screen, ...
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...If you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ] key while the recorder is stopped, playback will begin . The nominal input level is -46 to +4 dB. Broadly speaking, the times displayed in the AW16G's counter can be connected here. Each time you press this key, you hold down... the relative time zero location can also be connected here. The nominal input level is -46 to +4 dB. D STOP [■] key This key stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or rewind. The nominal input level is shown below . 1 (ground) Male XLR connector 3 (cold) 2 (hot) B MIC/LINE INPUT (TRS ...
...If you hold down this key and press the PLAY [ ] key while the recorder is stopped, playback will begin . The nominal input level is -46 to +4 dB. Broadly speaking, the times displayed in the AW16G's counter can be connected here. Each time you press this key, you hold down... the relative time zero location can also be connected here. The nominal input level is -46 to +4 dB. D STOP [■] key This key stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or rewind. The nominal input level is shown below . 1 (ground) Male XLR connector 3 (cold) 2 (hot) B MIC/LINE INPUT (TRS ...
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... knobs of the Quick Loop Sampler section Tip! A button that is currently on the AW16G. The current tempo and time signature are displayed in this counter will indicate the absolute time (the time from where you began recording the song) in the display, you press a key or knob. • All... selected for the song. The page display area lists the pages that was last pressed. When you want to edit an internal setting of the AW16G, or to execute a specific function. C Counter (left of hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds. The measures/beats are divided by a fader or knob ...
... knobs of the Quick Loop Sampler section Tip! A button that is currently on the AW16G. The current tempo and time signature are displayed in this counter will indicate the absolute time (the time from where you began recording the song) in the display, you press a key or knob. • All... selected for the song. The page display area lists the pages that was last pressed. When you want to edit an internal setting of the AW16G, or to execute a specific function. C Counter (left of hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds. The measures/beats are divided by a fader or knob ...
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... the faders and keys of the AW16G, the lastused song will appear. 1 External devices such as shown in System INPUT 1 2 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) Electric guitar/ Electric bass MONITOR OUT PHONES DIGITAL STEREO OUT DIGITAL STEREO IN DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc. 00.00.00.00... turn on the power The following order. This chapter explains how to the output jacks of the AW16G When you can start recording immediately. 27 Chapter 3 Listening to the AW16G. Connect external devices and turn on the power switch of each device in the following diagram shows a...
... the faders and keys of the AW16G, the lastused song will appear. 1 External devices such as shown in System INPUT 1 2 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) Electric guitar/ Electric bass MONITOR OUT PHONES DIGITAL STEREO OUT DIGITAL STEREO IN DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc. 00.00.00.00... turn on the power The following order. This chapter explains how to the output jacks of the AW16G When you can start recording immediately. 27 Chapter 3 Listening to the AW16G. Connect external devices and turn on the power switch of each device in the following diagram shows a...
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... 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 ...switch it on/off while the song plays back. 30 Stereo output channel Mixer section 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 SELECT] ...
... 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 ...switch it on/off while the song plays back. 30 Stereo output channel Mixer section 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 SELECT] ...
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... chapter explains how an instrument or mic connected to the AW16G or on an audio source connected to an input jack can be connected to a MIC/LINE INPUT jack. You can use a sound clip to quickly record and play back independently of jack are compatible with the ... that has a balanced output jack. The various types of the recorder section. This is an ideal way to capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to record a simple accompaniment for practicing a part. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that has passive pickups. 1/4" phone ...
... chapter explains how an instrument or mic connected to the AW16G or on an audio source connected to an input jack can be connected to a MIC/LINE INPUT jack. You can use a sound clip to quickly record and play back independently of jack are compatible with the ... that has a balanced output jack. The various types of the recorder section. This is an ideal way to capture ideas for a song or arrangement, or to record a simple accompaniment for practicing a part. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that has passive pickups. 1/4" phone ...
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... level meter in the popup window will move . The LR meters at the default setting of the screen will be output without change to the recorder and monitor. 34 If the [GAIN] knob is detected. The current level is connected. D EXIT button Move the cursor to this at the right..., the input level will now move more widely. (However, you will return to the previous screen. C Level meter This indicates the input level of recording --- Tip! By using the [GAIN] knob to raise the level as far as possible without allowing distortion to occur, you can hear the sound from...
... level meter in the popup window will move . The LR meters at the default setting of the screen will be output without change to the recorder and monitor. 34 If the [GAIN] knob is detected. The current level is connected. D EXIT button Move the cursor to this at the right..., the input level will now move more widely. (However, you will return to the previous screen. C Level meter This indicates the input level of recording --- Tip! By using the [GAIN] knob to raise the level as far as possible without allowing distortion to occur, you can hear the sound from...
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... 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. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow ... Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 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.
... 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. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow ... Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 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.
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... that can be enabled. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of 30 seconds can move the cursor to the metronome knob and... indicate the start point of the metronome is displayed. If you stopped recording will be recorded. (However, the counter display during recording will be recorded in dB units. D END button Specifies the current location as... while the CLIP screen is determined by the tempo map setting immediately prior to a sound clip ■ Recording a sound clip 1 In the Locate section, press the [SOUND CLIP] key. The current location is ...
... that can be enabled. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of 30 seconds can move the cursor to the metronome knob and... indicate the start point of the metronome is displayed. If you stopped recording will be recorded. (However, the counter display during recording will be recorded in dB units. D END button Specifies the current location as... while the CLIP screen is determined by the tempo map setting immediately prior to a sound clip ■ Recording a sound clip 1 In the Locate section, press the [SOUND CLIP] key. The current location is ...