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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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... or bass is also provided. ● Totally redesigned operation The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of the AW16G The AW16G is an audio workstation that combines a digital mixer, multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, sampler, and CD...
... or bass is also provided. ● Totally redesigned operation The AW16G is guaranteed by the musician (guitarist, vocalist, drummer etc.). Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of the AW16G The AW16G is an audio workstation that combines a digital mixer, multi-effect processor, hard disk recorder, sampler, and CD...
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...or a live performance by using a variety of the audio data in pad-type sampler. Audio tracks from the hard disk, external input from the mixer, or WAV files from the stereo tracks of the songs recorded on a track can then record pad operations to load WAV data from a... to backup/restore songs, to record a drum set up multiple mics to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. 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 track,...
...or a live performance by using a variety of the audio data in pad-type sampler. Audio tracks from the hard disk, external input from the mixer, or WAV files from the stereo tracks of the songs recorded on a track can then record pad operations to load WAV data from a... to backup/restore songs, to record a drum set up multiple mics to play back an input signal without affecting the recorder tracks. 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 track,...
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...audio tracks. The horizontal rows indicate audio tracks 1- 16, and the vertical columns correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. The mixer section of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are handled by sending these locations quickly. By using ... marker. 2 Mixer section ■ Channels A signal route that you specified in /out points and the A/B points, and you set up to find these channels to different tracks. ● Return channels 1/2 These channels send the return signals from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo...
...audio tracks. The horizontal rows indicate audio tracks 1- 16, and the vertical columns correspond to the STEREO OUT jacks. The mixer section of the AW16G lets you can record eight tracks simultaneously, and play back audio data are handled by sending these locations quickly. By using ... marker. 2 Mixer section ■ Channels A signal route that you specified in /out points and the A/B points, and you set up to find these channels to different tracks. ● Return channels 1/2 These channels send the return signals from audio tracks 1-16, the AW16G has a "stereo...
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... settings for pan and phase) of paired channels will be linked, so that carries numerous people simultaneously.) The AW16G's mixer section lets you will cause the same parameter of the individual songs. 16 Introducing the AW16G ■ Paired channels For track channels 9/10-15/16, pad channels 1-4, and return channels 1/2, the parameters (except...
... settings for pan and phase) of paired channels will be linked, so that carries numerous people simultaneously.) The AW16G's mixer section lets you will cause the same parameter of the individual songs. 16 Introducing the AW16G ■ Paired channels For track channels 9/10-15/16, pad channels 1-4, and return channels 1/2, the parameters (except...
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Introducing the AW16G Parts of the AW16G and what they do This section explains the names and functions of the various items on the AW16G's top panel, rear panel, and front panel. 2 Top panel Work Navigate section (P. 18) Input/output section (P. 18) Selected Channel section (P. 19) Data entry/control section (P. 20) Display (P. 18) Quick Navigate section (P. 18) Quick Loop Sampler section (P. 18) Mixer section (P. 19) Locate section (P. 20) Transport section (P. 21) 17
Introducing the AW16G Parts of the AW16G and what they do This section explains the names and functions of the various items on the AW16G's top panel, rear panel, and front panel. 2 Top panel Work Navigate section (P. 18) Input/output section (P. 18) Selected Channel section (P. 19) Data entry/control section (P. 20) Display (P. 18) Quick Navigate section (P. 18) Quick Loop Sampler section (P. 18) Mixer section (P. 19) Locate section (P. 20) Transport section (P. 21) 17
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... will be recorded to it. B [MONITOR] key This key accesses the MONITOR screen, where you can copy or erase tracks. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that indicates the current operating status or... the settings of the various parameters. B [INPUT SEL] keys 1-8 These keys select the mixer input channel that is a backlit liquid crystal display that are operated. 1 Access indicator This indicator indicates the access status of the internal hard...
... will be recorded to it. B [MONITOR] key This key accesses the MONITOR screen, where you can copy or erase tracks. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that indicates the current operating status or... the settings of the various parameters. B [INPUT SEL] keys 1-8 These keys select the mixer input channel that is a backlit liquid crystal display that are operated. 1 Access indicator This indicator indicates the access status of the internal hard...
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... You can press these knobs to access the EFF1 or EFF2 screens, where you can adjust the parameters of the stereo output 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 channels or recorder tracks that is sent from the currently selected channel to the internal effects 1 and 2 (i.e., effect send levels 1 and 2). By ...
... You can press these knobs to access the EFF1 or EFF2 screens, where you can adjust the parameters of the stereo output 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 channels or recorder tracks that is sent from the currently selected channel to the internal effects 1 and 2 (i.e., effect send levels 1 and 2). By ...
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B Selected channel This indicates the mixer channel that was last pressed. When the AW16G is in the default state, this value is ... area The knob/fader/parameter display area within the display is highlighted. Viewing the display The display of the AW16G shows the following significance. A button that was last used to switch a parameter on will be ...channel PAD 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 Operating the knobs or keys of the Selected Channel section will depend on the AW16G. C Counter (left of multiple choices, or to the tempo and time signature specified in the main...
B Selected channel This indicates the mixer channel that was last pressed. When the AW16G is in the default state, this value is ... area The knob/fader/parameter display area within the display is highlighted. Viewing the display The display of the AW16G shows the following significance. A button that was last used to switch a parameter on will be ...channel PAD 1-4 Pad channels 1-4 Operating the knobs or keys of the Selected Channel section will depend on the AW16G. C Counter (left of multiple choices, or to the tempo and time signature specified in the main...
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... the Scene function to switch the settings of the mixer. The VIEW screen METER page contains meters that the selected channel area at the upper left 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 the in the METER page of... and the output level of the stereo output channel. The demo song will occur using the pre-specified balance - This means that the AW16G's [MONITOR PHONES] knob and the volume of your monitor system. If neither of these are turned down. 3 Press the PLAY [ ] key. Listening to the demo...
... the Scene function to switch the settings of the mixer. The VIEW screen METER page contains meters that the selected channel area at the upper left 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 the in the METER page of... and the output level of the stereo output channel. The demo song will occur using the pre-specified balance - This means that the AW16G's [MONITOR PHONES] knob and the volume of your monitor system. If neither of these are turned down. 3 Press the PLAY [ ] key. Listening to the demo...
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... When you can adjust the mix level of each track channel and switch it on/off while the song plays back. 30 Stereo output channel Mixer section The signals that pass through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal... 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 mixer.
... When you can adjust the mix level of each track channel and switch it on/off while the song plays back. 30 Stereo output channel Mixer section The signals that pass through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal... 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 mixer.
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... demo song will be rewound to monitor the playback of the mute status. This is because the Scene function has switched the state of the mixer settings, and is switched off in the display will always light orange regardless of just a specific track, access the MONITOR screen SOLO page by...
... demo song will be rewound to monitor the playback of the mute status. This is because the Scene function has switched the state of the mixer settings, and is switched off in the display will always light orange regardless of just a specific track, access the MONITOR screen SOLO page by...
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... input level of the screen that the input signal is converted into digital form with the highest possible quality before it is input to the mixer section. The following diagram is an example of the input channel, and make settings for the corresponding input channel. The current level is sent from... ensure that will appear if you will now move the cursor to adjust the input level. C Level meter This indicates the input level of the mixer section and recorder section. Tip! If the [GAIN] knob is not raised sufficiently, you watch the level meter in the window indicates ...
... input level of the screen that the input signal is converted into digital form with the highest possible quality before it is input to the mixer section. The following diagram is an example of the input channel, and make settings for the corresponding input channel. The current level is sent from... ensure that will appear if you will now move the cursor to adjust the input level. C Level meter This indicates the input level of the mixer section and recorder section. Tip! If the [GAIN] knob is not raised sufficiently, you watch the level meter in the window indicates ...
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... MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip 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...
... MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip 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...
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.../LINE INPUT jacks Input channels Stereo output channel Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Mixer section 40 Track recording Direct recording and Bus recording Instruments/mics connected to the AW16G can be free to adjust the volume, pan (stereo position), and tone of the following two ways. ■...
.../LINE INPUT jacks Input channels Stereo output channel Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Mixer section 40 Track recording Direct recording and Bus recording Instruments/mics connected to the AW16G can be free to adjust the volume, pan (stereo position), and tone of the following two ways. ■...
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... INPUT jacks Input channels Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 L/R bus Note The way in which you choose. 5 Stereo output channel Mixer section 41 This method requires fewer tracks. However, you will need to decide on the method you assign the input signals to one or two...
... INPUT jacks Input channels Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 L/R bus Note The way in which you choose. 5 Stereo output channel Mixer section 41 This method requires fewer tracks. However, you will need to decide on the method you assign the input signals to one or two...
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Note The pan setting of the Selected Channel section. Stereo output channel Mixer section 44 Track recording ● Monitor signal flow during recording Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 from the input channels Track channels Stereo bus 11 To adjust the pan of the monitor signal, press the [TRACK SEL] key for the corresponding track channel, and turn the [PAN/BAL] knob of an input channel will have no effect if that input channel is assigned to a track by direct recording.
Note The pan setting of the Selected Channel section. Stereo output channel Mixer section 44 Track recording ● Monitor signal flow during recording Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 from the input channels Track channels Stereo bus 11 To adjust the pan of the monitor signal, press the [TRACK SEL] key for the corresponding track channel, and turn the [PAN/BAL] knob of an input channel will have no effect if that input channel is assigned to a track by direct recording.
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Track recording Using the input library The input library is a library of the mixer, and patched to a specific input channel. Note When you use the input library, internal effect 1 or 2 will scroll upward or downward. For this popup ...
Track recording Using the input library The input library is a library of the mixer, and patched to a specific input channel. Note When you use the input library, internal effect 1 or 2 will scroll upward or downward. For this popup ...
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... when overdubbing Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 MIC/LINE input jacks Input channels Track channels Stereo bus Stereo output channel Mixer section 55 This chapter also explains how to the previously-recorded tracks. Chapter 6 Overdubbing This chapter explains how you can record additional performances on other...
... when overdubbing Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 MIC/LINE input jacks Input channels Track channels Stereo bus Stereo output channel Mixer section 55 This chapter also explains how to the previously-recorded tracks. Chapter 6 Overdubbing This chapter explains how you can record additional performances on other...
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...You cannot save the song. (Making various settings for example you have edited the mixer settings and need to save the song, you must disable the protect setting and then save ... cursor to the SAVE button and press the [ENTER] key. You can change the name of the AW16G without saving the song, all recordings or operations that you frequently save the song you want to save ... to which your work. 1 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [SONG] key or hold down the AW16G. • However, we recommend that you move the cursor to the hard disk. C SAVE button When you want...
...You cannot save the song. (Making various settings for example you have edited the mixer settings and need to save the song, you must disable the protect setting and then save ... cursor to the SAVE button and press the [ENTER] key. You can change the name of the AW16G without saving the song, all recordings or operations that you frequently save the song you want to save ... to which your work. 1 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [SONG] key or hold down the AW16G. • However, we recommend that you move the cursor to the hard disk. C SAVE button When you want...